I want to make a wise purchase and one that I can grow into! I don't know how to describe the bike my boyfriend uses because my working knowledge of bikes is minimal at best! It's not a comfort bike but not a Lance Armstrong bike either.
I plan on starting out on as flat of ground as possible, just to get used to riding and used to how a bike works. Ideally I'd like to become proficient and will tackle hills as I increase my stamina.