Hey Bat,

I am a former pack and a half a day smoker. Granted I wasn't biking at the time, but quitting was a huge deal to me as I am sure it will be for you. To make it easier, check out the following sites:

Start here: www.whyquit.com and read Noni's story.

This one: www.howstuffworks.com - search on "nicotine" to find out how nicotine works in the bloodstream.


Then go here:
quitsmokingonline.com - it is a free "book" / "course" to help you quit smoking.

Then here:

www.quitnet.com - a community of folks just like TE but for folks quitting smoking;

and this one:

www.cognitivequitting.com ... a great site for finding out about addiction and cigarettes, and why we have a tough time quitting.