EXACTLY! Thats what I've been trying to say: AVOID EQUIPMENT. The key to your continued success is you, and the bike. Thats it. No scale (THEY LIE! You could carb up, have a GREAT ride, rehydrate afterwards, gain 3 pounds, be frustrated, but have made the most progress you ever have, that day), just inches.

The entire idea is to connect your mind to your body, through exercise. Not just for the purposes of knowing when to quit, how much is enough, etc. But because this feeling of connectedness is SATISFYING, and will lead you to continue the cycling. Whats more, once you've got the mind-body connection, it will control what you eat as well... you'll eat for FUEL for your cycling, or to recover. And not just to eat cause you're hungry.

Its about a transformation. And simplicity is the quickest way to get there. Just ride, blank your mind, and enjoy what comes. It will be all good.

Gadgets will get in the way. No scale. No HR monitor. No nothing. Not for a couple months at least.