Jen: good luck on clipless, let me know if you like them/keep them. I had mine for a month, fell twice which isn't unusual but couldn't get rid of the nagging fear of stopping. Back to cages and I'm happy again.

This morning: 35 miles. I got a late start for some reason, an hour later than my usual time.

I'm slow as molasses, not gonna post my time. Embarrassing. But I feel pretty good. My back hurt the last 5 miles. It was already a little tender when I got up but not too bad but I do think the fanny pack was starting to weigh down on it in the last 5 miles. Once I was done and took the fanny pack off I felt a lot better. (blackberry, house and car keys, two snacks, sani-wipes and paper towels, sunscreen, lip balm - feels weightless on a short ride but not so much on longer ones).

Yesterday was 15 miles. Saturdays are my warmup days.