Hi Nuliajuk,

The course is mostly flat: 80% flat and 20% hills with the hills being slow, gradual inclines rather than steep, sudden inclines. I'm going to try out a few bikes this week at different shops. I'm going for a longer ride this weekend to see if I can keep up with the others on my singlespeed. Thanks for the reassurance on buying a road bike: I'm currently inclined towards this.

My husband thinks that splurging on a new road bike I love will get me out riding most days. I love my singlespeed and ride it almost every day.