My new bike

[greta]

Hi, I'm new here. I was trying to find info about bikes when I found men's bike forums. I felt kind of out of place and I'm not Lance anyway nor do I aspire to be. I found this place and I wanted to say how nice it is to come and read for awhile. I want to be just like you guys. When I'm tired I think "I can go 5 more miles". I some times think "I hate hills". And I always think you're inspirational.

I have fallen over with my shoes stuck to my pedals and gotton all scraped up, and bit it pretty good going about 16 miles an hour (finger will never be shaped the same again). I've been told by two separate friends that maybe I should quit or learn how to ride a bike. I was riding fine, just circumstances I will now recognize better in the future. Anyway just saying thanks and my litany will now echo forever...:eek: Having the time of my life and I will not quit!

[indigoiis]

I have yet to bite it at any speed.
I think that would make me cry.

Glad you're on TE...
Indy

[Zen]

I have yet to bite it at any speed.


That's what Lance used to say ;)

[ASammy1]

Welcome greta! TE is a great place with lots of inspirational and educational tidbits and we are happy to have you!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Welcome Greta!
We'd love to hear about your new bike and your first biking 'adventures'. :p

[Biciclista]

Welcome to TE Greta!
I fell a lot more in the beginning; each time you fall is a lesson.

[hilldweller]

Great post :) What sort of bike do you have?

[sgtiger]

Hi, Greta! Welcome.:)

[Karma007]

Welcome!!! Have a ball!

[andtckrtoo]

WELCOME Greta! I think you put your finger on the pulse of TE perfectly with your first post. Ride On girlfriend.

PS - and post a pic of your bike :D

[grey]

Welcome, Greta!
Post pics of your bike - you know we love to drool.

And - I am still too chicken to get clipless pedals... so you are ahead of me! :eek:

[TraderJane]

Clearly your "quitter" friends don't appreciate the joy that comes from picking the bugs out of your lip gloss after a great ride.

[cylegoddess]

or the joy of comparing scars at the cafe( LOL)

[TxDoc]

Hi Greta and welcome!!!
:)

but... what's wrong about Bike Forums? I love the Bike Forums :confused: it's a very nice place too...

[JenniBlossom]

Greta,

I heard that when someone gets clip shoes, they will fall at least once. This was true with me. Not only did I fall and was unable to un-clip in time...I fell in a ditch! I was scraped and bloodied, but thankfully my new shoes went unscathed! lol

Have fun and be safe!!