welp.

my FIRST ride was 20 miles of a few hills...

my SECOND ride was only 12 miles of gigantic mountains.

well at least i now have a goal. i want to get to 20 miles of gigantic mountains!

any advice on those stubborn hills?

things i learned:
down shift right before the climb
stand up to gain speed right before
push left lever for huge difference in gears
push right button for little tweeks in gears
WIND + HILLS= death...(just kidding) lol
...runners wearing IPODS can never hear you say ON THE LEFT!!!