LMAO Mimi that was funny. Your right what was I thinking listening to a man. LOL

Quite honestly, I tried to listen attentively and let him know I appreciated his info, and then when he went off on his own with his wife, I did my own thing. I just cannot keep it in that higher gear on those steep and or long grades. Rolling hills maybe, but not the stuff we were riding that day.

When DH and I got back to the starting point after the ride, they were still there and he came over explaining his technique again, and well, you know, although I really appreciate him trying to help, I just cannot do it. It wears my legs out way to quickly. I asked him how often they ride and he says "oh, the wife and I don't ride very often, just on occasion"
Isn't that like the blind leading the blind.

I'm a beginer, you may not be a beginer but your telling me now that your not an expert by any means, and your telling me to do what up the hills. LOL

Really though he and his wife were very nice and I do appreciate anyone's input that knows even a little more than me. I just questioned mainly how hard that has to be on and old fart like me knees.