Hi All,
I have been lurking for several weeks now reading all the information and help you have all provided. It has been wonderful finding this forum so early on.

I am currently riding, for the past 5 weeks, an old 80's style Schwinn 10 speed. I bought it from a garage sale and was previously riding a mountain bike on the road. Such a killer getting up the hills on that! I usually ride very very early to miss the traffic and the killer heat here. Humidity is always high here in St. Louis.

My question is about the need for the clipless pedals and shoes. I am hoping to pick up my new bike this afternoon (Lemond Reno), got a bonus from work and it's mine mine mine. Ok the kids (3) did get glasses, contacts and braces, but I am taking some for me too!

My question is simply about getting these now or should I wait. Are they worth the difference it makes in riding? I want to go for longer rides. Yesterday morning I rode for an hour before work. Sunday I did the same amount of time ride, just not as early. Otherwise most of my morning rides are usually about 30 minutes in the AM.

Another question: How often do you most of you ride? What is a recovery ride?
Thanks for all the help!

Pat
O'Fallon MO