I do some riding... although I'm a total newbie. I bought my first road bike in February as I signed up for the 42-mile road bike leg of the Ski-to-Sea race in Bellingham, WA on Memorial Day weekend. This year was the 100th anniversary of this race that starts up on the mountain with cross country skiing, then downhill skiing, 8-mile downhill run, them my 42-mile road bike race, then canoe down the river, then mountain bike course finishing up with a kayak leg in the bay. Wow, was the race fun! I didn't realize how steep downhill my leg would be... I topped out at 45 mph screaming down the mountain!
I have family members who are into biking and I've always wanted to join but never made the plunge until now. If you plan to bike regularly, I would really recommend getting a nicer bike as it really makes a world of difference. Make sure you have a comfortable seat and the bike fits you well... everyone is different and bikes fit differently. You won't enjoy it if you're not comfortable. Oh, and get a diaper! okay, that's just what I called it, but padded shorts make a world of difference too!