Thanks guys! Yes, you do know how to make a person feel welcome.

I've been lurking for a bit and Atlanta _is_ heavily represented. That's part of what inspired me. I'm sure city/suburb traffic is similar everwhere, but it sure helps to see others biking in your own metro area.

Thanks for the vote of confindence JonR. It will probably go quicker than I expect (four miles is challenging right now).

I will continue with my plan (which means I need to fit in a ride tonight or tomorrow morning), but try to ramp up the mileage quickly. I want to get commuting so that I'm not having to "fit in the ride." That's the reason I walk as part of my commute now (then I don't have to "fit it in").

Kevin S.