Quote Originally Posted by nikkoblu2 View Post

anyway, besides taking the hills like a trooper, i passed two guys. I knew they did the 100k so i didn't think anything of it - after all - they went a lot further than me and should me more tired. So when i passed i made a little light conversation. The guy immediately went on the defensive about how he hasn't done any training since the such-a-such ride. Puulllease! Don't be such a dweeb!

So, i kicked it up a notch and went straight uphill for 9 miles and put more and more distance between us. He never saw me again. Certainly helped build up the old confidence on the new bike.

Now, if i just get those clipless next year...imagine...
priceless!!!!!!