I want to start with some biginner rides 1st for sure. I am really out of shape, and haven't biked since middle school. To be honest, I am still perfecting my balance/steering of my current bike. The tires are much thinner and have a greater diameter than I am use to. I love it, but its taking some practice. Yesterday was my longest ride yet (campus to the car mechanic). This was only a 4-5 mile ride, but traffic was pretty busy at 5pm. It was definately a mostly uphill climb, with only short mild sections of downhill coasting. I wish I could get someplace with less traffic to bike around. I know there is a path to Stone Mountain around here somewhere, i have yet to find it though.