I just wanted to add that my DH is also out there flying up hills saying how great he feels on the road, then the last two weekends he's ended up on the couch napping and doing nothing the rest of the day because he is too tired. Then I get stuck with laundry and shopping and cooking, if it weren't for me and my pokey riding he'd be starving and naked!
Bikerbarb: Independence Pass!!! My car struggles up that, my legs are screaming at me just thinking about riding up it. Beautiful area though, I'm sure you were able to appreciate the scenery even more being outside.
The best part about going up hills is riding back down!