bcipam, I'm so glad you started this thread; I've noticed the nocal/socal disparity, too.

I'm such a newbie that I still don't have answers to most of the questions, but I'll give it a shot:

Where do you live: Sherman Oaks, CA

Age: 49

What Do you ride: Hand-me-down trek 720 mtb, although I'm using it as a road bike, til I find a road bike/hybrid to buy.

Where do you ride? Last month or so - nowhere; I'm a wuss when it comes to cold (yeah, yeah, I know - I'm from socal and I know nothing of cold ). I ride the bike path around Balboa Park and the beach path through the South Bay. I haven't done the new Orange Line-adjacent bike path that cuts across the Valley, but I plan to. I'm open to any other suggestions where to ride around L.A. - the busy streets scare the bejeepers out of me.

Bike Clubs: None - too intimdated and too slow to try.

Bicycle wish list: A bike that fits! Haven't found the right one yet, and the shopping experience is a bit overwhelming (and on hold; see comment re cold above )

I really appreciate this forum; I learn so much and laugh alot, too.

Cathy