Lynn - Bite your tounge!!!!! There will be NO reduction in java consumption. I actually rode over to the start on the bus both days w/ my morning coffee in hand!!! I always have a bowl of oatmeal too. That is how i start my little routine day! What you said about the training makes total sense. I never thought about using the trainer for that. I have not put a skewer (is that what it is called?) on my new bike to put it on the trainer! It is rainy here today so today would be a good day to try it, but I'm too lazy. You could come here after residency so you can ride year round! Our only problem is that we have terrible roads (no shoulder) The are about to make major changes to were i ride with the boy too. but by the time you get here, we should have plenty of places to ride!!!