Brand new member. Male, 6'2", 270 pounds. Right at 55 years old.

A couple of years ago I bought a "new" 2009 Scott P4 - XXL. I have a favorite riding place - a local wildlife area w/ very little traffic most days. I suffer from depression, have most of my life, so spend a good decade on the couch.

Have only ridden it a couple dozen times after work - maxed out at about six-eight miles. Last time I rode it was last summer in 108 degree F weather - about five miles.

Just traded the Scott in on an L Cannondale CX 5 - I hope it's a little easier to ride. Am right now undergoing PT for arthritis in my left knee.

I'm trying! I hope to get up to maybe twenty miles or so at a ride, participate in a couple of fun organized rides here.

But, yes, am still very embarrassed at having to walk the bike up seemingly minor hills - and it seems that all my chosen starting points are at higher elevations that when I turn around "Can this POSSIBLY be uphill both ways?!!?"

Take care, all!