Guess I need to say what I am and why I am riding. Im 21, about 175 pounds as of today, and trying to be a top competitor on the University of Kentucky Cycling team . I got into riding as part of a triathlon training regime, and went completely bike when I suffered a few minor running injuries in succession. I was lifting 5 days a week, but am trying to cut back so that I can trim off some of the bulk for the Racing season, which starts in Feb. I really miss competitive sports and found this is one I am good at, but don't need to spend all my time training with a team. Since I am in architecture school, and have a girlfriend and a part time job, I have next to no extra time.

I have been cycling for about 5 months now, and since I was in great shape when I started, I have had no problem quickly gaining speed and endurance on the bike. Hopefully I dont plateau...

I ride a Dawes road bike (cheap I know, but its not a bad bike at all, and I have upgraded it some) for the time being, but I am hoping to go carbon fiber on my next bike, hopefully I can get it in January, just in time to get used to it for race season.