I think I'd like to give it a try. The good thing about having one when older is that you don't have to be in as good of a shape (as in youth) to peddle up all the hills. And our area has plenty of hills!

BIPOLAR-RELATED: I'm not sure if this is relevant to any other members here, but I stopped riding a bike several years ago when my bipolar medications affected my balance. At some points my balance issues were quite bad. One medication cocktail even caused significant leg muscle weakness (and weight gain). To the degree that I would fall over, if not holding on, if I tried to kneel down. Beth, you know as a fellow former dancer that such a disability would seem sad. Luckily those issues eased over time, primarily because of medication changes and also because of some weight loss. However, the medications' effects on my balance and muscles were the main culprits. The changes first got rid of the muscle weakness. A major reduction in another med eased imbalance/clumsiness. I'm so glad because I haven't accidentally injured myself for a long time. I used to be so prone to falls and stumbles on the old dose. So...maybe I can ride a bike again? I used to be a passionate bike rider as a kid.