Thanks for all the tips everyone. I work at the library and have ordered some books (including Ed Pavelka's) to help me get started. I am determined to ride in at least the Metric come October on my trusty little Hybrid.

I do need to get over the fear of the road however. I try to get out on the main roads as much as my courage will allow, but when the cars wiz past me my whole body tightens up and I invision them plowing into me and sending me flying into a ditch. How does one get over this fear, or do they ever?

Also I have been using the indoor trainer as well the past week. However, my bike computer is attached to my front wheel which doesn't do anything for me while riding the trainer. I looked at the instructions for the computer and it says attach to front wheel. How does everyone who has a trainer track their miles and speed? Can I attach it to the back wheel? Will it give me accurate readings from there?

Kerry