I speak three languages. I like to being alone. I painted my bike yellow. I bike daily. I run daily.
I am safe from fires and floods. My mother is dead. I like being alone.  I want to get a bike. I want to exercise daily.  I found my current spouse when I was a student in high school.
What kind of bike are you looking for?  I am really not sure. I have not had a bike since I was a teenager. But I think it will be a good workout for me.  Absolutely, biking is a great workout.  I have a Diamondback Mountain bike and it is great.  It was a bit pricey, but I justify it because I use it everyday.  You could get a very good bike for 300-400.  I can recommend a few if you want. Yes, I really do want your recommendations and advice. I know you have been biking for a long time. How many miles do you usually bike? I do about 10-12 miles a day.  I would consider a Cannondale, a Giant or even a good ole Schwinn...can never go wrong with that brand, their bikes are still rock solid.  It really depends on where you will be biking, trails, road, or both?   You really know your stuff. I want to focus on trails. I feel like biking is something that I can do alone, out in nature, and will be peaceful and serene. No doubt, there is nothing like being on the trail and in tune with nature.  It is liberating.  I would go with a Cannondale, which will probably be at the top of the 300-500 price range.  I would also suggest you attach a GPS device to your bike if you will be riding remotely.  It gives my wife a sense of security knowing she can track me when I am off road. I am glad you understand. That is all really good input. Thank you. Do you usually go on trails or roads? I feel it will be a long time before I would ever be able to bike as much as you do, but I may as well start.  I do both.  I am a member of a road racing club where we ride mostly on country roads. What I really enjoy though is trail riding.  There are many good trails where I am at and it get's me away from things.  Sometimes I even bike to a location, secure my bike and do a 2 mile run through the woods. Do you run?   I do run, but not as much as you. You run every day, don't you? I got in to running about 3 years ago. I do about 5 miles a few times a week. It is really cathartic for me. I do run daily, usually before work.  I try to get out at about 530AM and try to do 3-4 miles a day.  I once ran a marathon, but would need lot's of training to attempt another one.  I would really love to do a triathlon some day.  Something to strive for! You are amazing.  I wish I was as dedicated as you are. I have thought about running some races, but I am really all about the solo running. It helps me clear my head. I feel the presence of other people will ruin that for me.