I agree with Lotek (and everyone else for that matter) that C&V is a little slice of heaven in the cycling world. It is the easiest to Moderate, and I really enjoy hanging out around here so this is where I come most often, and always when I need to get away from other mod-ly duties for a bit.
The C&V crowd treated me just the same when I first came around here with my beat up lowly Schwinn Traveler, they answered my noob-ish questions, and most of all made me feel welcome. Now looking back to see what all they've gotten me into, I wouldn't change a thing!