Last night (on the trainer, mind you!) I tried staying in the easier gears (middle in front, next to the last biggest in the back?!). You know what? I was able to keep my cadence around 85 rpms! (that's me counting the pedal strokes while watching a 2nd hand). I was really surprised that I had to work up to that speed, though. Mashing doesn't do as much for you as you think it will. It didn't build better muscles, I felt so much better this morning after spinning than I ever did mashing!

Thanks guys! I can't wait to take the bike on the road and try my new techniques out.....once I can clip in and out without falling I might try! I am taking the bike back to the bike shop to let my bike-guy (that's what I affectionately call him!) fix the pedals where I can actually clip out of them! (I can get in, I can't pop out!)

Off to work.........yuck, I know...........but, gotta do something to support my cycling habit!