Thanks, X-L. The weight loss was more than I even hoped for. But riding that many miles; mostly in the FL heat and humidity, really took the poundage off - fast.
I would love to do some climbing as I see the beautiful pics others have posted of their rides in the hills/mountains and I'm very envious. Who knows, maybe I'll get the time and money to do a trip somewhere in 2012.
Keep up the good effort and world will afford you time and a way. You would be surprised how inexpensive a couple day tour could be. Even in the most beautiful place. once you hit a week things get very pricey.