Hmm, I do ride a triple but I stay 100% on the middle ring. I can't remember the last time I shifted off of it. LOVE the big ring... but then I mash.

It's my left knee. Very strange that I could run 5 miles without a twinge! Luckily, it seems to repair quickly -- only a tad sore today.

I clipped the shoe onto the pedal, but it didn't seem like the mud was interfering with anything. I'll clean it and take it for a ride anyway, though I'm paranoid about making the pain worse. I made an appointment to see the fitter on Thursday.

Thanks for your insights.