Boy what great advice. LBS is first. Second is you are a moving target as until you ride for a few months or longer you don't know how you will react. I started with a hybrid after over 40 years of little activity. Did the hybrid thing for three years and the graduated to the road bike which I find like many of the above posters as the preferred set up. Will do 5,000 miles this year, 85% on road bike.

So most important to me is to get the bike you like and push off from the dock! Enjoy the journey and see how you like it. Sidewalks are dangerous, getting on and off your bike is not. Find some grassy areas and practice. Repetition helps.

So saying look to get engaged with riding rather than buying your last bike. Now find the best LBS in your area and spin!

Ed