perhaps I don't need the triple for the hills ... I know this road bike doesn't have the lowest gearing that the other bike has but I've been working it and I think I've gotten stronger. that's the only explanation I can come up with. has the winter commuting paid me some dividends? I got up the 2 killer hills on my homeward route without any discomfort from my IT Band. I'm really really surprised but now I know laying off these hills since 2/2/10 was a good idea. the other stuff I've been doing with weight training; swimming; running and long weekend joyrides seems to have contributed as well. it usually takes longer to get home but not today. I do like the warm weather and I think my IT Band does too!

12.85 miles
29.3 max
13.9 avrg
55 min saddle time