Hi Wobbles.
Not sure I could do short sleeves. I'm more a "tights under my bib-longs" sort of bloke.
I had a heart attack in 2013 and cycling has been my way of improving my fitness. I did start off with a road bike but struggled to get down on the drops.
Two years ago I bought a hybrid, (Cannondale Quick 4) and haven't looked back.
I've nearly got to the 1000 miles on it and if all goes well may try another road bike for next summer.
Loosing a bit of weight can only speed things up in more ways than one.
If I get overtaken by bare arms covered in goose pimples I'll shout "Hi Wobbles"
Paul