Thanks for all the info everyone! Especially the times when NOT to go on the bridge!

Moobob42 - where from Texas did you mover from? I worked in Dallas but lived up north in Allen. My friend and I did the MS150 and Hotter-n-Hell ride this year. Lots of fun. But these constant hills here in the Bay Area are killer. I really need to get back on the bike and get into shape again.

Thanks!
Gary