David,

I guess I need to be prepared for setbacks during Tx, huh? For the time being, I'll do my easy rides and hope for not too bad side effects when radiation starts. I can't imagine sucking water out of a camelback every few seconds...you'd have to leave it in your mouth the whole time! Today, the water just came out my nose when I drank from the bottle (palatectomy issue)...Oh, well. So, I'll get my camelback cleaned and ready.