I've been eligible for this thread for almost seven years but have not been cycling or checking in on this forum for longer than that. But 1/1 marked a new beginning as I got on the bike for the first time in years. I had a follow-up ride today and will try to get out twice a week or more from now on. So far I'm only riding 45 min to an hour at a time - the old body does not want to do this at all. But, I have gotten up on the big chainring and small cog a few times which surprised me. My legs are fine - I could ride much longer, but my bottom end does not like it at all. I know its just going to take time to get myself acclimated to it. Also, I don't do road bikes so I'm on an old 1992 Trek 930 (in perfect condition) with smoother/narrower tires. When I got this bike around 2000, I kept it because it fit me so well. Now, thirty pounds heavier, I keep telling myself 'It'll come to you in time'. I think it will but its tough now.