But did my usual Saturday AM 20 mile hill ride and had an easier time on the hills this week. Maybe I'm actually building a teeny bit of strength?

My average speed for the ride is still slow, but I'm working on keeping my cadence over 80 (everywhere but the hills). For this newbie, it's a lot of work. I can't wait until a cadence of 90 is simply the norm! Love that so many of you bring cameras and post photos!