I used to bike as a kid and looking to getting into better shape. We have some great riding trails in Madison County, IL and I live in the heart of them. I've been looking at either a flat bar multi-use/road bike, or just going straight to a road bike. I've been lurking here for awhile and decided this would be my first step to get into riding. I'll be frequenting the Clyde section as I am 5'9" 285, but I'm built like a linebacker. I thank the Army for the muscle and wings and m&ms for the fat.