buy a great mountain bike

well worth getting the best you can afford…the more gears and the better the shocks..the less it all hurts!(I’ve got a Giant)

I bought the 2005 Specialized Stumpjumper. A great bike.

to a not inexpensive MTB with front suspension and disc brakes was pure pleasure for me. Riding is more fun on a good bike - and you’ll enjoy it for many years to come (or until you decide you want an upgrade - beware the gear whore within yourself!).