did my first 20 mile ride in August, on my 65th b-day. Did my personal best 28 miles on Sat, Oct 1, then hiking in the mountains on Sunday. Cooler weather coming this week so I'll be able to ride mid-day. My 'regular' route is 15 mi. For the '28' the first 27 were fine, but the last 1 was uphill and was very hard for me. I bumped a curb about 1/2 mi. out and fell, no injury except some scrapes and my ego. I'd really like to change to straight handlebars, I don't use the drop and I'd like easier access to the brakes.