Thanks for the ideas.

I haven't been able to ride since Tuesday because my bike was in the shop getting a tuneup; I plan to ride later today when I'm through studying. The pain is still there. It hurts when I extend my arm all the way rather than flex it. I don't think the knee pain is tendonitis. Just had been sore and I'm sure from all the hills we have to climb. It is a good sign that I need to see my chiropractor and get back in line.

I found a bottle of of some stuff called Cool Cayenne in our cabinet that I had bought but never tried. It seems to take the edge off. I'll try the liquid stuff, stretching, and I've got some Rodney Yee yoga DVD's that I love but haven't been doing in awhile (I don't know why I do that, lay off of yoga, because it makes me feel good. Nursing school has eliminated a lot of things in my life that I need to figure out how to work back in. I ride to keep from going stark raving mad!)

In May I'll be part of the 40 club. My LBS fitted me for the bike. It took us awhile to find the right fit because I have a long torso.

Before I ride this evening I'll warm up and also rub some China gel on my elbow (it is like Icy Hot). That may help. Whatever it takes!

Do you think lifting light weights will help or hinder? I've got a set of Powerblocks that I haven't used much since I started school in May.