Oh, ok Denise...there goes that hope that maybe you're near me. I'd love to have a riding buddy that's near my skill level! Hubby doesn't help cause he just leaves me in his dust, I get mad and that's the end of that!

Susan, sounds like alot of fun! I'll have to look on the Trek website to see what kind of bikes those are...hehe...I'm such a bike newb! The only one I know is Bianchi, and that's cause I have my sights set on one, much, much later on down the road!

Won't even let myself go bike shopping till I'm close to having the money to get one.

Word of caution though...if you have a chance, try on the hydration packs before you buy! Look into one that fits around your waist/hips because the backpack type ones may make your back too hot! I don't have one, but I carry a small backpack when I ride to keep cell phone, water and all that good stuff in...haven't gotten any bike bags or bottle cages yet...and my back is usually soaked when I'm done.

Good luck with the decision!

Kim