Hibiscus09:

I liked your analogy about a hamster in a wheel. It really hits home. I feel like when the cycling is that easy on the hill though that I am actually getting more tired than if I go up a gear. I'm not sure which is the best way. My husband says the lowest gear but I think I will reserve judgement until I read the women's cycling book. I have been reading some really old books that my husband had from high school and part of it made sense but my husband said the part that made sense to me was no longer true and it was outdated material. So I guess when my book comes today I'll really start learning things the right way.