I posted this comment a few days ago, and now I'm ready to put my money where my mouth is.
We should think about a series on cycling issues.* How to get started if you haven't ridden since you got your driver's license
* BWOW (Biking While OverWeight - not as scary as it sounds!
* Finding the right commuter bike
* Safety and sharing the road
* Panniers, trailers and baskets
* Rails-to-trails movement
* Equipment and repair
* Community rides
* Community issues
* Bike porn
JamesGG helpfully suggested Bikeshares as another topic, and I'd love to hear other suggestions.
The topic for today is How to get started if you haven't ridden since you got your driver's license, with special attention to picking out your bike.