One Step at a Time

…. you know who you are.

 I have $2000 to spend on a bike.   I have won a lot of stuff in my life — I’m always good for a door prize — but this is exciting in a freaky kind of way.  I think this is a big push for me to get cycling.

I want suggestions …. what should a beginner buy??   I haven’t bought a bike since 1991, when I spent $500, and thought that was HUGE.

 My husband is a big mountain biker, but I wonder if I’d really like spending time on all of those freaky muddy hills at top speed, or if I’d just scream like a girl the whole time and completely ruin his leisure experience?!!?

 Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelp ……