I'm just getting back into biking after a layoff and plan on doing 20-30 mile rides on weekends and some longer touring with my wife. I live in Iowa right on the Mississippi and there are some pretty good hills. I will spend most of my time on a steel mountain bike converted for touring. I like to ride 5-10 miles - stop and take pictures - then move on another 5-10 miles. It took me a good period to get out of shape, and I know it will take many months to get back into riding shape. My goal is to ride in Ragbrai next year 2008.