I have enjoyed biking since I was a teenager on a Sears ten speed. I'm over 5o now and find I still enjoy it. I never rode a lot but I always rode some. Very casual, very occasional, never long distances ( 10 to 20 miles is a long trip ). Several years ago I bike commuted 10 miles each way for a few months and loved it. I would like to get back to doing that and some more weekend/evening pleasure trips. I still have a Motobecane I bought new in 76 but I mostly ride a Trek 820 mountain bike with street tires and a soft seat and that seems about perfect for my style. 