I'm an older guy, but not REAL old(52) who has been looking in on this forum for a couple of months, and figure now is a good time to jump in. I have begun riding recently for fitness and fun, and on those days where I haven't been self- motivated, you guys have made the difference between riding and not riding. This evening, for instance, I was not going to ride because I have so much yard work to do. So, I made a deal with myself; mow half the lawn, then go for a ride! So I mowed 1/3 of the back(never mind the front and side yards) and went for a ride. If not for you guys I probably would've just taken a shower after yard work, then sat around and ate ice cream! Instead, while riding tonight, I saw 3 deer, 4 other cyclists(they all waved) and a very nice young woman who called out, "Have a nice ride!" Yesterday, I climbed a small, not-very-steep hill, thought of the people on this forum, and climbed it 2 more times. I feel like I have made some progress in 4 months, and would like to thank you all for the encouragement and inspiration! I would be willing to bet you have inspired more people than you realize. I plan on posting here once in awhile, though I am not always this thoughtful and sane. At times I can tend toward the irreverent, but that should be no problem here!