Nanci & Tater - Thanks for the replies - you both said the same thing about mileage...I've been known to be stubborn about some things - and I am a procrastinator That's how I got into the mess...I am feeling a little better, and I plan on doing a 15-20 mile ride this weekend, to start over, so to speak. I'll go as far as I can, comfortably, and see how it goes. I'll take it from the pros....take it easy on myself! And, I'll try not to be so pig-headed!! Thanks again!!