Well Im thrilled with the replies, as one post leads to another interesting topic and then response! The replies; informative and amusing! Oh and dont worry, Ive been addicted to road biking for going on 3 years now, Ive been more consistent with this hobby then anything Ive ever taken up. I think its the solitude of it that keeps me riding, I prefer to ride alone its meditative and I forget how hard the hills are. The thing about vs a treadmill is you cant stop or youll never get home! The incentive is undeniable and rewarding!