when I saw your thread title my first thought was "in THis heat?".....I still have family living in Indpls so I know what it's been like back there. I had one of those brutal centurys the end of August last year so I know what you mean about just wanting to call it quits - and yup....mine was 6 miles from home And that frigging climb I do every night after work. but like you I stuck it out and what a feeling of accomplishment!! You have come so far in such a short time - and you've done all that on a comfort bike........you are quite amazing.

I was also looking at your avatar and thinking........don't you need to post a newer one?.........show off your latest physique??


btw: I lived in Sheridan for 4 years - yup........I know pretty much where you were riding. :-D