anorange, sounds like a great idea! I work on saturday but am off on sunday, I don't know how that fits in with other peoples schedules.

I know I need to practice downhills but I'm not ready for Downhills (ie steep grade and long/winding). I like the hills where I can see the end and it goes back uphill so I know if I do get going too fast, I'll slow down on the next incline. Even still, I don't think I'd ever be comfy going over 25 or so.

I had Gregg's do my last tune-up and they put different brake pads on my bike. They said that these ones are softer and wear out more quickly but they also stop better. The ones I had weren't quite as responsive, I guess. I don't know if that would help you or maybe you already have them. I don't know what they're called but they are an orange color (hah! coincidence there?!). I know I like them so far!

Hey, congrats on signing up for STP!!! I signed up for the Tour de Cure in May and honestly I despair that I'll be ready for it. Riding buddies are always appreciated!