Welcome Alan. I am a newbie myself to cycling from Bristol. I just moved here from Long Island(that makes me a newbie and a D@#M Yankee) and love the main land. Knoxville is only 2 hours away from here, I have heard alot about it and look forward to visiting one day. Congratulations on your new hobby. I think that Cycling can become addicting too, but 30-50 hours sitting on the bike is so much healthier than sitting on the couch (computer). That can be some serious miles for you. Congratulations on your switch,Enjoy!