Hello, my name is Robert, from Butte County (Chico for all you bay area folks). I'm getting back into riding after being away for about 8 years.
I grew up in San Jose and at one point, I was logging at least 150 miles per week on the road and MTB. Then school, career and family pulled my away. Since that time, I balooned up to 236lbs and somehow developed arthritus in my hip. At 39 years of age my Dr told me I'll need a hip replacement eventually. On top of that, another Dr told me my blood chemestry was out of wack and I was flirting with being pre-diabetic. So, I decided it's time to litterally get off my a$$. Since December 2014, I've dropped 36lbs and have around 30lbs left to lose. Cycling has also helped my hips. As long as I get a few rides per week in, I have no hip pain. Eventually, I want to start doing centuries and gravel-grinders. But for now, I'd really like to find some riding partners. It doesnt look like there are a lot of Butte Co BF members around...