I wish some one would write an article explaining how to start for people in our age group. The only articles I see are for ex racers and the like. I quit riding when I was 12 and I am 53 right now. The bike I bought is in the corner and I try to find reasons not to ride. Trust me I wish i knew how to prevent or Minmise Saddle sores and how to build up areobic capacity to get going. It would make a good article " From Couch Potato to Fit 50". I have a Raleigh Super Record and an Alpine Star . Neither one is suffering from excess tread wear.