Hmmmm...I think I am using the wrong terminology? Ok, the first day, 22 miles on an unpaved trail, teeny tiny elevation gain (maybe 500 ft cumulative...is that how you speak referring to biking? I only know hiking terminology). 2nd, day 30 miles paved and 3rd day, 40 miles paved; same trail, no elevation gain at all.

And, so funny Dogmama-only 3 times out (one other basically failed ride) and already I am answering the first 4 questions with "yes". Uh oh, lol. And, boy do I want to miss work to ride today.....

No, Irulan, he is not pushing me AT ALL. I am very competetive and do stuff like hiking to keep in shape, burn calories and also to get outside and DO stuff...I hate sitting around. But I need to have a challenge...whether it's a goal or someone else to goad (sp?) me on. I just don't want to be unrealistic in my goals...already sprained the knee...but I always need to know "where I stand" and how I'm doing compared to others...something to strive for. Does this make sense at all?? I'm not competetive like a guy, it's differnent...usually with myself once I know what's tough and what's not.

So, on flat paved, using a cyclocross with wider tires, I am still progressing ok? We are planning on doing Cycle Oregon in Sept...need to be able to set myself a training plan for that, you know?

Oh, and high cadence...basically pedal fast, low resistance?
Thanks again!!!