I saw these when I was in Paris this past Thanksgiving.

Quoted: It works a lot like a public transportation system. There are daily, weekly, and monthly cards. You can get a card right at the kiosk. Then you enter in your card number and then pick what number bike you want. When you pull the bike out of the rack, it's yours. Here's Emily taking a bike out this morning.

I am definitely a better at cycling than running.

Quoted: On the whole, cycling is a lot more forgiving of body type and age than running is.

Quoted: This saddle was designed for the recreational rider who spends a half day on the bike or less, rides nearly upright with lots of weight against the saddle or has significant lower back pain.

Looking for a more comfortable seat than the one I have now.

Quoted: Amazon.com: Schwinn Pillow Top Cruiser Bicycle Bicycle Seat: Sports & Outdoors

My friend just recommended this model. While Blackburns are normally low quality, this one is "Designed by 1up USA and built by Blackburn".

Quoted: The Trakstand Ultra features Blackburn's patented Centriforce resistance unit with a centrifugal clutch for an amazingly smooth, silent and progressive resistance that feels just like a hard road ride. Unlike magnetic and fluid trainers that lose speed quickly, the Centriforce system has a smooth rollout when coasting so your pedal stroke feels more natural in the dead spots, or when you ease up on the pedals.

More info here: http://www.1upusa.com/blackburnultra.htm

Or maybe this is the model to go with. It is more expensive at $299 w/free shipping.

Quoted: This new resistance technology outperforms fluid, magnet and wind trainers. You can't zing this trainer up to an unrealistic 40 or 50 mph.

$275 w/free shipping.

More details here: http://circlecitybicycles.com/trainer.htm

Quoted: Why the Kurt Kinetic will not leak.
Why other Fluid Trainers WILL leak.

Thinking about getting this. Fluid trainers are supposedly more realistic than magnetic ones. Price here is already $40 cheaper than at REI + if you use the SAVE10 coupon code, you save an additional $10.

UPDATE: Just read that Kurt Kinetic apparently makes the best model. Seeing if I can find a reasonable price.

Quoted: Blackburn Trakstand Super Fluid Bike Trainer, 106241

what a great idea! while it's not cheap, it seems that the trips include food and the internal airfare.

Quoted: Slow down to see the world is still B&R’s guiding philosophy after almost four decades on the road. In a lineup of biking and walking journeys that now spans more than two dozen countries and six continents, each route is carefully designed to immerse you in the local culture and reveal a region’s true spirit. Our goal is to create one-of-a-kind journeys for active people who value their freedom and want to see the world a little differently. After all, great travel is about experiencing.

redotted from richardfade.