Thanks for that Ady... been offered to ride with the guys from the bikeshop too, but they only tend to go for 2-3 hours and I was already told I needed something that pushes me a bit more.

Pro cycling friend has given me some good stuff to do the rest of the week, so will just go on my own... at least I know I am getting the training in that way!

I hit some VERY rough little roads today on my meanderings around the centre of the island... Fun but I did think the crosser would have been better! Love the Mavic Ksyrium SL wheels though, they cope with everything you throw at them, including cyclocross, excellent choice Ady