The Ontario Ride to Conquer Cancer

Nice ride. My brother has been checking out the same bike as an upgrade from his Fuji hybrid.

I've been riding a cyclocross bike (Kona Jake the Snake) on the Ride too. I swapped out the 700x35 tires and put on some 700x23s for my road rides. Check with your bike shop too see how narrow a tire you rims will handle.

As for pedals, I've been using the basic Shimano m505 SPDs that came with my bike. Have you ridden clipless before?

nice ride :) I just got my first road bike this summer too! made the switch to clipless pedals in october... it took a bit of getting used to. I suggest, if you're going the clipless route.. to clip in with something to lean on first (I had a big freezer in my garage), then back-pedal and get used to clipping in and out. when you can get in and out without looking down (and comfortably with both feet), take her outside, maybe in a park with a gravel path and grass on either side, just incase you forget to unclip and topple over. (word of advise, don't try and unclip both feet at the same time) I got into the habit of wiggling my feet every time I stopped pedaling and prepared to slow down, that reminded me I was clipped in. makes a huge difference! How are you liking the switch from mountain? I love how fast I can go, and how, with my new shoes, I'm powering up those hills that used to cause me trouble! :D cheers, and best of luck! (ps. I think you and your wife were at the same hamilton orientation that my friend and I were at )