It's lovely to be able to get out on a bike. Any exercise is better than none. My bike is electric so easy when it comes to tackling our undulating roads.

Would you be able to access cycle routes that would be safer Donna I? I live in a fairly quiet area so try to stick to back roads without much traffic.

I do sort of understand your dilemma. We have a local active travel hub that caters for beginner or return cyclists. Mb you could speak to someone who knows about those. I hope you find something that could enthuse and help you to get that bike out.