hibiscus, sounds like you are off to a good start. I can't do anything without eating a little something, just doesn't work for me. I just got back from a 21mile ride, avg speed was 15 mph. Last 7 miles was in the pouring rain, blah, but we had a good ride, more hills than we really wanted to do but we just kept plugging along. We have gotten rained on 3 of the last 4 rides we have done. I'd be happy to send the rain to anyone who needs some