Eric,
It sounds like you are doing great! As I wrote earlier, I rode down from the mountain/volcano in Hawaii, which was very easy,(the force of gravity being what it is). However once we got down and had to climb a few easy hills, I realized just out of shape I have become...those little hills had me huffing and puffing and barely making it to the top. I saw quite a few would be Lances riding to the top of the 10,000 foot volcano, but I must say that I prefer riding downhill. I hope that you get back on a bike soon! Hang in there dude.

Danny G.