I just found this forum looking for info about starting cycling. This looks like a FANTASTIC resource, and I'm glad it's around. I took my 2 ancient bicycles to a local bike shop and was told they were a very bad investment to get repaired. While garaged a shelf was pushed into them and both back wheels were turned into tacos. The folks at the shop seem pretty trustworthy, so I'll take them at their word. Once I save up enough money for bikes for my wife and I, I can see I'll be spending a lot of time checking out all of the info here.

I'm a big fat guy (310 lbs and I'm only 5'10) so I'll probably be spending a lot of time at Shelby Park in Cordova, TN which has a great track around a small lake, plus a bunch of trails all around.

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to introduce myself! Take care, All!