And here I thought a "lift" was an elevator, over there. Or is that just in England?

I used to be an avid bicycle rider, in my teens and early twenties, but now I mostly walk for exercise. I do have an exercise bike but it's gathering dust in the back room! I really should take up the outdoor-biking habit again; perhaps I will, now that this thread has made me think about it! Thanks, Bob, and I hope your health problem with the bike is only temporary.