Thanks Joann for the well wishes. I plan on taking my bike out today - hopefully get in a longer ride - I think with each ride I'll become more comfortable. It's quite a change from my 7 speed crusier - certainly doesn't take as much power and the positioning, well, that's another adjustment as well. All in due time, right

I'm wishing you a speedy recovery - keep yourself in the cycling loop by reading all the wonderful posts here and perhaps reading some mags and books - I've recently read Lance's War, which was very good, and am now reading 23 days in July. I love all that behind the scenes stuff!!

Take care.

Kathryn