Thanks all. I am glad I did the fitting, it really helped the handlebar grip and put my mind at ease on the rest. There are some other tips from here i amI going to do also. Face it, you throw 290 lbs on a bicycle and its just not going to look normal. But bottom line is training so I got read the vince lombardi act. I do have the ACA maps and I am really excited. I know its going to be hard but I am ready for the challenge. I just hope a new job assignment doesn't come up till I'm out there.