How many cyclists are out there?

[Angstrom]

Early last year I dug out my old bike and noticed that hills were a lot easier 30 years and 20 pounds ago. There's not much that one can do about the years, but I started riding more and upgraded from a 30-year-old road bike to a 10-year-old one. Dropped 10 pounds and now a 20-40 mile ride is comfortable.

As you start to ride more, think about investing in bike gear for the points where you touch the bike: seat, hands, and feet. It is more comfortable. There are plenty of options that look like normal street clothes if lycra doesn't work for you.