Thanks for the information, both of you.

Just about 8 months before I moved overseas I bought a fizik saddle that seemed to really help with some of my saddle soreness, but it wasn't totally gone on long rides. My riding friends reckon I need better shorts...that is something I will be investing in (so suggestions are welcome).

Do you think I should be re-fitted before I ride at all or after riding a bit so I know if there are problems?

As for running, I can comfortably "jog" for about 6km (about 45min) without stopping (though here we are at a high elevation, it is wicked hot and there at too many hills). So I suspect I would be able to run better in "nicer" conditions. Or, well, I hope. Part of why I stop running (when out on a run) is from boredom, something I never experienced on the bike.

Thanks, any other tips are welcome!