Chuck,
I bought a Fuji easy rider. Very similiar to the Townie but less expensive. I think it would fit into the Hybrid category.
We did about 10 miles. Those little hills killed me but then I havant done any riding in over a year and wasant primed for it. In any case , 10 miles was enough for me.
Engr. guy tends to go much faster then me and I have this crazy notion that I must keep up with him. hmmm! I must get over that! LOL