Some of you may remember my previous topic, where I (23 YO yuppie) explained I'm moving to NYC. Taking some great advice in that thread, I'm looking for an apartment that balances a commute to work, and its rental cost. I'm considering areas that are outside of a timely walking distance, but seem reasonable on a bike, such as 5 miles.
Now this may be embarrassing. I believe (from replicating the trip in the gym) that I can physically pedal a few miles, but I haven't actually been on a real bike in a decade. I was thinking of getting used to things using the Citibike bike-sharing service, but this NYC, where I'm a bit hesitant to get on a road with buses, cabs, etc during rush hour.
So while this seems silly, has anyone had to "relearn" how to ride a bike? Is the idea that you never forget actually true?