Hey, Beth-Mc--Just wanted to say we're running neck-and-neck here--I just started spinning again last week, after about a 5-year layoff (injuries, gym too far from work, plain unadulterated laziness, etc.). The gorgeous new gym at the university where I teach now offers spinning classes that fit into my schedule, so last Monday I gave it a ..... spin.

Man, was that ever a workout!!! But this 54-year-old hung in with the 20-somethings for the whole time--not always at the same tension of course, but pedaling the whole time. It challenged me mightily, but like Offthegrid said, I can't wait to go back this afternoon!