Ha...I came to these forums with one question...and I have already learned so much reading through the posts -- sent to me and others--- that I keep coming back!! Its a cool place to hang out!!!

And I feel comfortable enough now to ask the d'oh questions (I actually LOVE the d'oh questions... )

So...I'm starting to understand that the mind is the most important "muscle" to riding...for going in a straight line etc....ANd last night when I was out with Maudie and DH and couldn't slow down enough to keep with them, I let go the brakes and spun out ahead -- before I knew it I was up this hill I could NOT get up a few days earlier...

And yes I was changing gears..but damn if I remember how....!!

So...can you talk to me a little about how and when to use my 7 gears? My 1st gear is a giant hill gear and I went there to get to the top....but what did I do to get that far?!?!!?