Well, after a very slothful winter, I was so worried that the bike would kick my *** in the spring. So, after a few rides, I am happy to report that I am managing the same speed now as I did by August last season. (Last season was my first time on a bike since childhood. I was on a flat-bar bike from April to mid-July, and my new road bike from mid-July through October.)

Anyway, I'm very happy that I didn't lose ALL my gains. That means that by the end of this full season on my road bike, I should be significantly better than I ever got last year. Maybe that will be enough incentive to keep me from sitting on my lazy butt all winter next time.