Thanks pwherman512, Yes I have been training on the Hills here in Clermont Florida. Not many Hills here but at least I live near the ones that do exist. I was told by someone who rode in Austin's Hill Country that if we are training on these Hills regularly we should be fine, so hope thats the truth. Hotter than Hell ride..nice, I bet is just as Hot here in Floriida! I'm looking forward to the ride, Can't believe its only two months away.