Thanks for all the great advice. I do have a cycling computer.
This morning I rode 13.57 miles, no hills but a nasty head wind. It took 1hr 20 min, avg speed 10.04 max 20.08. I noted I usually ride between 11-12mph.
How does that sound.

I will check out the drop thing.
Tommorrow I'm going to a spinning class and this instructor is in a bike club. I will ask for his help.

I'm so happy when I'm riding in my bike. I've been "alergic" to exercise most of my life, but I love to cycle. It's fun and so empowering. I feel like I can do anything. The change in my energy level is amazing. Plus I've lost 30 lbs.
Just wish the weather is a little cooler. By 9:30 am you could fry an egg on my head.