that I understand, but as of now, and this may be misleading...I did say once a week =) theres plenty of time for strength training, endurance, working on technique etc. but thats never the fun part...I like to compare with the other guys...isn't that why we do this? To be faster or ride longer than the next rider? pretty sure that's what the whole hooplah in france is all about. That fast guy (once i catch up to him) will have a few pointers to get me further as well