Wow, thanks guys for all the tips. I've been mulling over seeing an orthopedic dude who I hope would refer me to a good PT. The surgery (lateral release) I had at 14 worked phenomenonally well (knock on wood). So I'm tempted to just have it done again. I know it sounds crazy to say that the surgery is the "easy" way out of this. But I tried the exercises when I was young. Grant it I probably wasn't that dedicated to doing them, so their efficacy was probably less than it could have been.

I did a pretty fast ride today, and had no problems. I was spinning a lot, no mashing, so I definitely think that's a big part of it. So I'll try to keep the cadence up. I've been better about that this year. I'll also check out that book.

Nanci - if they'd just do the Brevet's in Illinois, I'd be happy. I think the chicago area competes with FL for flatness. But noooooooooooo, we need to go to WI for them. RAGBRAI this year starts near Sioux City, and goes through some area called the Loess Hills. That should be painful. Guess Terry the triple will see a lot of action