Lots of interesting comments here. I'll respond to a couple

- the old truck will be mandatory because the house has 4 acres of mature avocados that will need care and there is a 1,000 square foot green house where my wife plans to spend much of her time. So, lot's of stuff to haul back and forth - including bikes

- the house is on a private road and 1/2 mile south of Reche Road which is a very fast, curvy, and narrow. The private road comes off Wilt Road which twists and turns as it climbs 200 feet in the first 1/4 mile off of Reche. The house is very private and quiet but has a spectacular view out to almost the Pacific Ocean.

- I can ride south on Wilt but it is very narrow, twisty and steep in places with sharp dropoffs and no shoulders of any kind.

- I can ride west on Canonida which drops 400 feet in a mile as it approaches Gird Road. It is a good and lightly used road but I'm not used to having just one alternative.

We've been living on a boat in San Diego harbor for more than two years and have gotten very used to taking casual, flat rides that cover 20 - 30 miles of great scenery with few hills and not much effort. Until we moved onto the boat - every ride was serious because the house was on top a a big hill and getting home was an effort. I kept close track of HR and pace and worked hard on every ride.

I'm older and slower now and wonder if I've gotten too spoiled with the easy riding around the San Diego flatlands.

Most of your comments have confirmed my worries about riding less if I have to drive to a fun and safe ride. OTH: with 200 profitable avocadoes and a dozen mature citrus trees to care for, a large pool and jacuzzi to keep clean, and 50' of raised bed gardens to maintain - I might find that I am now a gentleman farmer rather than a old worn out bike rider.

Thanks for all the input!