Originally Posted by seedsbelize

Two shifts in a 22 mile flat ride with crosswinds. The first was to correct a ghost shift and the second was to correct the over shift of that correction. Normally there would be a tailwind on the return leg, and as such a few shifts in and out of the big ring.
There are many more details which could be discussed, but it boils down to my needs being diametrically opposed to yours. All I need is a comfortable bike and a motor. We are talking about different animals here.