Originally Posted by Vintage Schwinn

All too often, too many 'cycling' people here on this forum and everywhere, get too carried away with "the way that cycling should be". Not everyone needs to dance like Lance. Everyone needs to find their own groove and beat, and just have a good time outside riding in the sunshine. Everybody needs to enjoy that day's riding experience when you're out with the family group or just with your wife or sweetie. Find a nice, very low traffic area where everybody is safe and protected, while still has nice scenery and maybe nice areas to stop/rest/eat-drink/picnic/shop-browse,etc. Most important have fun!