ithinkican....Your post caught my attention. I'm also 61 and on Sunday I got on a bike for the first time in 50 years. I was never been much of a rider even when young so I feel like a little kid who needs training wheels. I wobbled around the local school yarn for a bit and next day my husband and I rode about 3.5 miles on a local bike path...flat and straight. I don't think my balance is the best anyway and I was pretty terrified on the bike. I didn't feel in control, and began to wonder if this was a mistake. I was concerned that I might not have the native ability to ride well and was encouraged to read a couple of other posts from people who might have had a slow start. I'm not at all concerned with how far I can ride, I'd just like to be able to do it at all...safely and comfortably. Thanks for the encouraging words I've already seen. I'll keep trying.