Things are progressing - got donations from Scott, Natalie, and "Wolcheski Enterprises" - thanks guys! As for training, I really, really can't wait till I can ride outside. The bikes at the gym are awful. I can tolerate the ones at the Lewiston gym, but the ones at the Auburn gym make my knees hurt (yes, the same chain gym within a few miles from each other, but they have different equipment). The bike shoes are very helpful at least!