Starfish, you and me both regarding "the need to climb like yesterday"! Are you training for some big HILL event this summer? At this point (March) I am so behind the curve as far as my fitness goes. I hate to admit it but I am at the lowest fitness level I have ever been in going into a season. Yes I have been going to my gym all winter but it's just not the same for me. My legs are strong, thanks to spin class, but my lungs and endurance on real outdoor rides has been terrible!

Regarding the lady who passed you last year at the Olympic Cycling Classic, I wish I could say it was me but it was not!

And please tell me Starfish what big climbing event are you training for? Inquiring minds want to know!