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Running Mommy
02-16-2010, 09:56 AM
Hey All-
One of my Reps (a woman even- rare in the bike industry) sent me this email request, and it made me think of ya'll. I figured if she wanted a broad representation of female cyclists- none better than TE.
So if you have a moment and could answer these questions I'm sure she would be eternally grateful!
TIA!

Hi Ladies,

I have a special request. I am planning a series of “Ladies’ Appreciation Nights”. One of the main events will be a Family Feud style game show. This means that I need some survey answers to my questions!

Since this is for a Ladies’ Night, I would like to survey women bike riders. If you have a spare 2 minutes, can you please jot down the very first answer that pops into your head, and send this back to me? Remember, please do not overthink it, and only give me one answer for each question.

If you have some female bike rider friends that you would like to pass this along to, please feel free. (I need these answers back by Wednesday.) The responses I have the better, and I really appreciate your time.

Thanks a lot!

cindy

Survey says…



Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.


Name a flavor of Gu.


Name a famous female cyclist.


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J)

Veronica
02-16-2010, 10:03 AM
Survey says…



Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Curse


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. Tools

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? Pay attention

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. Jersey


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. More lights


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. Gears


Name a flavor of Gu. Espresso


Name a famous female cyclist. Joanna Zeiger (tri on my mind)


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. Steel

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J)[/QUOTE] Rivendell

GLC1968
02-16-2010, 10:04 AM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
Fix it

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
water

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
get a good bike fit


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
tubes

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
ride alert

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
tire width

Name a flavor of Gu.
ick

Name a famous female cyclist.
Jeannie Longo

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
steel

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J)
Terry. ;-)

Biciclista
02-16-2010, 10:16 AM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
pump it up again and hope it holds air until i get home

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
cellphone


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
get a helmet


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
whatever is on the clearance rack and fits me


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
more lights

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
mud

Name a flavor of Gu.
coffee


Name a famous female cyclist.
Alfonsina Strada


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
steel


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J)
insert company name here

SadieKate
02-16-2010, 10:38 AM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Patch the tube

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. Identification

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? RELAX!

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. Tubes

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. Don’t wear an iPod

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. Suspension

Name a flavor of Gu. Orange

Name a famous female cyclist. Alison Dunlap

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. Titanium

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J) Curse at the arrogant trick answer and refuse to buy that brand.

WindingRoad
02-16-2010, 10:39 AM
Survey says…



Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Wreck my bike.


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. cell phone


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? carry food with you


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. extra tubes


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. add extra reflectors to my bike


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. tires


Name a flavor of Gu. espresso


Name a famous female cyclist. Connie Young


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. aluminum


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J)[/QUOTE]

Fredwina
02-16-2010, 10:39 AM
Hey All-
One of my Reps (a woman even- rare in the bike industry) sent me this email request, and it made me think of ya'll. I figured if she wanted a broad representation of female cyclists- none better than TE.
So if you have a moment and could answer these questions I'm sure she would be eternally grateful!
TIA!

Hi Ladies,

I have a special request. I am planning a series of “Ladies’ Appreciation Nights”. One of the main events will be a Family Feud style game show. This means that I need some survey answers to my questions!

Since this is for a Ladies’ Night, I would like to survey women bike riders. If you have a spare 2 minutes, can you please jot down the very first answer that pops into your head, and send this back to me? Remember, please do not overthink it, and only give me one answer for each question.

If you have some female bike rider friends that you would like to pass this along to, please feel free. (I need these answers back by Wednesday.) The responses I have the better, and I really appreciate your time.

Thanks a lot!

cindy
J)
Survey says…



Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
Sigh

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
Spare tubes

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
It should always be fun!

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
More tubes

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
Be alert

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
Knobby tires

Name a flavor of Gu.
I don't use gu :o Chocolate?

Name a famous female cyclist.
Jeanne Longo

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
Carbon Fiber

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer!
Bachetta!

Pedal Wench
02-16-2010, 10:50 AM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Curse


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. cellphone


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?wear a helmet


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. tubes


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. pay attention


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. tire width


Name a flavor of Gu. Expresso Luv!


Name a famous female cyclist. Tina Pic


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. Ti


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J)Colnago

NbyNW
02-16-2010, 10:53 AM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
fix it

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
ID, cell phone, cash

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
have fun!

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
socks

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
I think I already do everything I can to be safe. But I usually ride solo, might be safer with a buddy or with a group.

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
appropriate for different terrain

Name a flavor of Gu.
vanilla

Name a famous female cyclist.
Georgina Terry

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
4130 chromoly steel

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes.
Really, just one? I'll say Electra because I've been wanting a cruiser. But that changes on a daily basis. Tomorrow I'll want a Surly Big Dummy.

ny biker
02-16-2010, 11:05 AM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Fix it.


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. water/drink


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? have fun


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. clothes


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. follow traffic laws


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. tire width


Name a flavor of Gu. vanilla


Name a famous female cyclist. Dede Barry


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. Carbon


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J)
Trek

indysteel
02-16-2010, 11:22 AM
Hey All-
Survey says…



Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.

Fix it. :p


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.

My Road ID.


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?

Ride predictably.


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.

Tubes.


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.

Wear high viz and/or reflective gear.

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.

Tire tread and size.


Name a flavor of Gu.

Strawberry Banana.

Name a famous female cyclist.

Katie Compton.


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.

Steel.


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J)

Bianchi.

redrhodie
02-16-2010, 11:30 AM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
fix it

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
tubes

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
ride!

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
clothes

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
wear hi-viz yellow

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
geometry

Name a flavor of Gu.
?

Name a famous female cyclist.
Kristin Armstrong

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
carbon

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J)
Eddy Merckx!

lph
02-16-2010, 11:38 AM
Survey says…

Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
-Catch a bus, fix it later.

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
-Wallet.

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
-Ride lots!

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
-Oil.

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
-Know your route.

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
- You can hop a whole lot harder on a mountain bike!

Name a flavor of Gu.
- Don't know any.

Name a famous female cyclist.
- Gunn Rita Dahle.

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
- Steel.

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer!
-Trek

MM_QFC!
02-16-2010, 11:40 AM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
Fix it


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
ID

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
get and wear a helmet

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
spare tubes

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
increase visibility

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
suspension

Name a flavor of Gu.
chocolate

Name a famous female cyclist.
Kristin Armstrong

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
titanium

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes.
SEVEN

TsPoet
02-16-2010, 12:00 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Fix It


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. Cell Phone


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? Just Do It


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. spare tubes


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. wear bright colors


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. comfort


Name a flavor of Gu. chocolat


Name a famous female cyclist. Rita Dahle


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. Aluminum

Bron
02-16-2010, 12:14 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Swear


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. Mobile phone


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? Helmet


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. Socks


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. Be aware of what is going on around you


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. Mud


Name a flavor of Gu. Never tried it, surely it comes in chocolate though


Name a famous female cyclist. Nicole Cooke


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. Carbon


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J) bianchi

Eden
02-16-2010, 12:20 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Patch a tube


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. cell phone


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? Get a good bike fit


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. brake pads


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. be assertive


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. Drop handlebars vs flat bars


Name a flavor of Gu. Just Plain


Name a famous female cyclist. Jeannie Longo


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. Carbon fiber


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J) Specialized

annielynn
02-16-2010, 12:21 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Stop


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. Water


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? Don't give up


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. CO2


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. Follow all traffic laws/signs


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. Skinny tires


Name a flavor of Gu. Orange


Name a famous female cyclist. Selene Yeager


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. Carbon Fiber


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J) Trek

AnnieBikes
02-16-2010, 12:37 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
Swear at it, then fix it!

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
Road ID

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
Get a good bike with a proper fit.

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
Rain Jacket

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
Take the lane

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
Tires

Name a flavor of Gu.
Yuck! Don't use it!!!

Name a famous female cyclist.
Kristin Armstrong

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
Carbon

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer!
FELT

lo123
02-16-2010, 12:45 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. curse


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. cell phone


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? be brave


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. tubes


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. Ride responsibly and predicatably


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. where it goes


Name a flavor of Gu. chocolate


Name a famous female cyclist. Jennifer Schuble


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. carbon


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J) Trek

MartianDestiny
02-16-2010, 12:46 PM
Survey says…



Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Fix it


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. Water


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
Have fun

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
Jersey

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
Command the lane/your space

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
Amount of mud

Name a flavor of Gu.
Chocolate

Name a famous female cyclist.
Alison Powers

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
Carbon Fiber

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! YETI!!!!

spokewench
02-16-2010, 12:47 PM
Hey All-
Hi Ladies,

I have a special request. I am planning a series of “Ladies’ Appreciation Nights”. One of the main events will be a Family Feud style game show. This means that I need some survey answers to my questions!

Since this is for a Ladies’ Night, I would like to survey women bike riders. If you have a spare 2 minutes, can you please jot down the very first answer that pops into your head, and send this back to me? Remember, please do not overthink it, and only give me one answer for each question.

If you have some female bike rider friends that you would like to pass this along to, please feel free. (I need these answers back by Wednesday.) The responses I have the better, and I really appreciate your time.

Thanks a lot!

cindy

Survey says…



Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
Fix it


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
Water


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
Have fun


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
tube


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
wear bright colors


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
smooth and not so smooth


Name a flavor of Gu.
vanilla


Name a famous female cyclist.
Cindy Oliverras


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
carbon fiber


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer!
The one I'm riding
J)


That's it, not too interesting

Ered_Lithui
02-16-2010, 12:55 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Get off the road/track.


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. pump


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? make sure nothing's loose


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. brake pads


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. more blinky lights


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. frame size


Name a flavor of Gu. dunno


Name a famous female cyclist. Jeannie Longo


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. bamboo


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J) Bike Friday

michelem
02-16-2010, 01:05 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. FIX IT


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. ID


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? HAVE FUN


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. MAINTENANCE


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. PRACTICE


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. WEIGHT


Name a flavor of Gu. YUCKY


Name a famous female cyclist. Kristin Armstrong


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. CARBON FIBER


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! SPECIALIZED

RolliePollie
02-16-2010, 01:17 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Say a bad word


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. ID


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? don't get discouraged...this is supposed to be fun!


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. tubes


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. wear brightly colored clothing


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. fat tires/skinny tires


Name a flavor of Gu. I don't know...I don't like the stuff!


Name a famous female cyclist. Kristin Armstrong


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. bamboo (check this out: http://www.renovobikes.com/)


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J) Turner Bikes

badgercat
02-16-2010, 01:30 PM
I'll play!

Survey says…

Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
Cuss.


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
ID


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
just keep riding!


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
socks


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
obey traffic signals


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
tires


Name a flavor of Gu.
?? never had any...


Name a famous female cyclist.
Georgena Terry


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
steel!


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J)
I'm guessing this was supposed to be the rep's company... but I'm going to say Jamis because that's what I'm lusting over right now. :p

andtckrtoo
02-16-2010, 01:33 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
Swear


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
Water


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
start slow and short and build up


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
tubes


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
wear bright clothes


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
tire size


Name a flavor of Gu.
Vanilla


Name a famous female cyclist.
Missy Giove


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
Titanium


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J)
Cannondale

Thorn
02-16-2010, 01:39 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Change it

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. Water

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? Have fun

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. Inner Tube

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. Teleport away all of the cars

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. Tire Size

Name a flavor of Gu. Vanilla

Name a famous female cyclist. Kirsten Armstrong

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. Steel

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J)Waterford

Ritamarie
02-16-2010, 01:53 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.

Call my husband


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.

my cell phone


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?

Invest in a good bike


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.

Clothes. You can never have too many bicycling clothes.


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.

Ride in a group


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.

tires


Name a flavor of Gu.

I have no idea what flavors gu comes in


Name a famous female cyclist.

Annie Londonderry


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.

Carbon Fiber


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer!

I am a C-Dale fan!

OakLeaf
02-16-2010, 02:07 PM
Oh, fun!

Get my hands dirty.
Insurance card.
Wear a helmet.
Brake pads.
Take the lane.
Gearing.
Orange.
Jeannie Longo.
Carbon fiber.
Colnago.

tangentgirl
02-16-2010, 02:31 PM
Not reading the other answers before I put mine down. :)

Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
Fix it.


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
Water.


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
Make sure you have a bike that fits. And have fun!


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
Chamios butt'r.



Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
See and be seen.

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
A road bike is lighter, more streamlined.


Name a flavor of Gu.
Raspberry.


Name a famous female cyclist.
Missy Giove. D'oh.


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
Steel. Aluminum. Carbon. Bamboo.


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J)
Cannondale. My R500 has been going for 9 years and it rocks.

tangentgirl
02-16-2010, 02:37 PM
Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. Teleport away all of the cars



Sounds good to me.

oxysback
02-16-2010, 03:31 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
Call my husband

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
Water

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
Don't give up

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
Tubes

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
Use hand signals

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
Knobby tires/smooth tires

Name a flavor of Gu.
Orange

Name a famous female cyclist.
Georgena Terry

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
Carbon

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer!)
Orbea

MomOnBike
02-16-2010, 03:44 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Pull over & fix the dratted thing.


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. Tool kit


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? Don't forget your sense of humor - you'll need it.


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. socks/gloves


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. Ride assertively


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. Fat, knobby tires vs. Skinny, slick tires


Name a flavor of Gu. Chocolate


Name a famous female cyclist. Sorry, bad at names


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. Bamboo


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J) Easy Racers

ridenread
02-16-2010, 03:52 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. CURSE


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. WATER


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? JUST KEEP PEDALING


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. SHORTS


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. HI VIS JERSEY


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. POSITIONING


Name a flavor of Gu. LEMONLIME


Name a famous female cyclist.


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. TITANIUM


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J) SPECIALIZED


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shootingstar
02-16-2010, 04:01 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Curse.


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
Money, ID and keys


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
Get a helmet and make sure the bike fits with an adjustable saddle.


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. A front light..current one seems to blink out occasionally. Must be a mechanical problem.


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. Use hand signals.


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. Tire width


Name a flavor of Gu. ???? No idea. Never tried it.


Name a famous female cyclist. Jeannie Longo


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. Carbon


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J) Trek

soprano
02-16-2010, 04:09 PM
Lurker here, jumping in because I love surveys. Good luck to your friend!

Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
Swear.

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
Water.

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
Have fun with it.

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
Tools.

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
Be alert.

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
Tires.

Name a flavor of Gu.
Not a fan.

Name a famous female cyclist.
Don't follow sports news, sorry.

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
Steel.

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! Surly!

Trek420
02-16-2010, 04:18 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. skid, fall over.


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. ID

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? Ride as if you are invisible. Be as visible as you can.

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. Socks.


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. More lights


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. Price :) Oh, you don't mean mine. ;)

Name a flavor of Gu. Orange gu, ew.

Name a famous female cyclist. J. Longo

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. Steel!!

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! One? Mondonico, Waterford, Surly, Kona, Giant, GT ..... :p

Over50Newbie
02-16-2010, 06:37 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Call my husband


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. Water


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? Relax and Have Fun

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. Padded Shorts


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. Wear Screaming Yellow Jersey

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. Tire Width


Name a flavor of Gu. Chocolate


Name a famous female cyclist. ??


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. Carbon

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J) Terry

aicabsolut
02-16-2010, 06:59 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
Raise my hand and yell, "FLAT!"


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
drink


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
Don't worry about not being "good enough" (at whatever, group rides, hills, clipless pedals, racing). Just ride.


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
chain lube


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
Keep up with bike maintenance


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
wheels


Name a flavor of Gu.
Don't like Gu. Use Clif Shot in Chocolate


Name a famous female cyclist.
Laura Van Gilder


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
Carbon fiber

Zen
02-16-2010, 08:54 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
Fix it


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
cell phone


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
Wear a helmet

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
Electrolyte supplement

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
Wear high-viz clothing


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
mountain bike has knobbies


Name a flavor of Gu.
Margarita oh wait. Those are shot blocks. I don't like Gu either


Name a famous female cyclist.
Zen
also Jackie Phelan


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
Steel, baby!

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J)
Pashley


Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. skid, fall over.
:D

evangundy
02-16-2010, 09:56 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Fix It

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. ID

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? Relax

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. Tires

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. Use lights

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. Knobby or smooth tires

Name a flavor of Gu. Espresso Luv

Name a famous female cyclist. Jeannie Longo

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. Titanium

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. Easy Racers

roguedog
02-16-2010, 10:47 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
--- *&^%^$$((*** !!!!!!


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
--- cell phone


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
--- ride to have fun


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
---clothing


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
---wear brightly colored clothes


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
---tire friction


Name a flavor of Gu.
--- banana

Name a famous female cyclist.
---kristin armstrong


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
--- steel is real


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J)
---the one that inspires you to ride!

ehirsch83
02-17-2010, 04:30 AM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Start changing it


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. Cell Phone


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? Start slowly and have fun


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. Lube


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. Stop at all lights

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. Wheel size


Name a flavor of Gu. Espresso


Name a famous female cyclist. Tina Pic


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. Carbon

Bike Chick
02-17-2010, 04:40 AM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Fix it


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.Tire Changing Tools


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? Always wear a helmet


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. Gloves


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. Use More Lights


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. Mountain Bike has flat bar/Road Bike has drops


Name a flavor of Gu. Espresso


Name a famous female cyclist. Kristin Armstrong


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. Bamboo


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J)

ivorygorgon
02-17-2010, 05:14 AM
Survey says…



Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.

Fix it.


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.

Multi-tool


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?

Just have fun!


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.

Chamois butter


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.

Get a road id


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.

Tires


Name a flavor of Gu.

I got nothin'.


Name a famous female cyclist.

Kristin Armstrong


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.

Carbon fiber


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J)

Trek

sfa
02-17-2010, 06:46 AM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Swear


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. Water


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? Don't make it more complicated than it needs to be. Just get out and ride.


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. Shorts


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. Wear a high visibility jersey or jacket.


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. Tires


Name a flavor of Gu. No idea.


Name a famous female cyclist. Susan B. Anthony ;)


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. Bamboo

roadie gal
02-17-2010, 07:15 AM
Survey says…



Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
Change it


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
water


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
The car always wins, give way to the car even if you're right and they're wrong


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
gloves


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
Be aware of what's going on around you. Watch out for cars, pedestrian, animals, potholes, etc.


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
Mountain bikes have a different geometry. Your position is more upright.


Name a flavor of Gu.
Just plain


Name a famous female cyclist.
Allison Dunlap


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
titanium


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J)
Sampson:D

HoosierGiant
02-17-2010, 07:52 AM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Fix it

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. ID

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? Know the rules of the road for vehicles and bikes

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. Service (i.e., tune-up/repair work)

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. Wear hi-viz

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. Flat bars v. drop bars

Name a flavor of Gu. Espresso

Name a famous female cyclist. Odessa Gunn

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. Carbon

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. Giant

PinkBike
02-17-2010, 09:20 AM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
Fix it

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
Patch kit

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
Get a bicycle fitting

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
Jersey

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
Be aware

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
Skinny vs. fat tires

Name a flavor of Gu.
Coffee

Name a famous female cyclist.
Missy Giove

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
Carbon fiber

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J)
Trek

Possegal
02-17-2010, 09:37 AM
Survey says…



Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Panic


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. cell phone


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? be careful and alert, but have fun


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. socks (my name's Possegal, and I'm a sockaholic)


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. always be alert


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. weight


Name a flavor of Gu. strawberry-banana


Name a famous female cyclist. Kristin Armstrong


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. carbon


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. Kona

Running Mommy
02-17-2010, 01:34 PM
WOW!!! Thanks all.
I was busy yesterday and just came on to check in. HOLY SMOKES you really did come through for me!
Cheers all!
Denise

Zen
02-17-2010, 01:52 PM
It was fun :)

channlluv
02-17-2010, 03:13 PM
Survey says…



Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Fix it.


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. Phone, for emergencies.


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? Be patient with yourself.


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. Gu Brew.


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. Wear more reflective clothing and flashy lights.


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. Tires.


Name a flavor of Gu. Fudge brownie


Name a famous female cyclist. Kristin Armstrong.


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. Carbon.

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. Specialized, in honor of my Ruby Comp.

Chile Pepper
02-17-2010, 03:54 PM
Survey says…

Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Change it.

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. Pump.

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? Keep your head up, your eyes open, and your mouth closed.

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. Chain lubricant.

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. Wear hi-viz yellow.

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. Fat tires/skinny tires.

Name a flavor of Gu. Tri-berry.

Name a famous female cyclist. Jeannie Longo.

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. Carbon fiber.

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J) Luna.

colby
02-17-2010, 05:39 PM
In case you're still tracking...

Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.

Curse.

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.

Water.

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?

To have fun.

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.

Clothes.

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.

Wear reflective/bright colors.

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.

Dirt.

Name a flavor of Gu.

Strawberry Banana.

Name a famous female cyclist.

Kristin Armstrong.

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.

Carbon Fiber.

tzvia
02-17-2010, 06:11 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
Cuss. Then fix it. Then cuss.

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
Cell phone.

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
Smile. It's supposed to be fun.

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
Commuter tires.

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
Wear bright clothing.

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
Fat tires on the MTB.

Name a flavor of Gu.
Chocolate.

Name a famous female cyclist.
Connie Carpenter


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
CF

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J)
Specialized Got two, love em.

PamNY
02-17-2010, 06:20 PM
Survey says…



Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
Fix it.


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
Cell phone


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
Helmet


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
Tubes


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
Use lights


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
Tires

Name a flavor of Gu.
No idea


Name a famous female cyclist.
Kristin Armstrong


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
Steel

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes
Surly

Selkie
02-18-2010, 01:28 AM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Call DH for a bike switch (I run Armadillos--pretty much puncture-proof but difficult to remove)

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. Cell phone

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? Learn and obey the rules of the road/MUT

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. Seat bag for my new Isis

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. Better side lighting

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. Weight

Name a flavor of Gu. What's Gu?

Name a famous female cyclist. Jeanne Longo

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. Titanium

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. Luna

Catrin
02-18-2010, 03:29 AM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Cuss and then change the tube

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. Cell phone

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? As a new rider myself, wearing a helmet is the first thing that comes to mind.

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. Clothes

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. Be alert and confident

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. Tires

Name a flavor of Gu. What's Gu?

Name a famous female cyclist. Kristin Armstrong

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. Steel

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. Salsa

Jo-n-NY
02-18-2010, 12:25 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
attempt to change it

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
a few dollars

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
get a bike that suits your needs and fits properly

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
tubes-lube-cleaner stuff for bike

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
Road ID and always be alert to your surroundings

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
tires

Name a flavor of Gu.
have not tried any yet

Name a famous female cyclist.
Liz Hatch

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
Carbon Fiber

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes.
Specialized

malkin
02-18-2010, 07:44 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
Change it.

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
Spare tube.

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
Wear a helmet every time.

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
Whatever is on sale.

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
Remember the law and driving conventions.


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
Dirt.

Name a flavor of Gu.
Gag.

Name a famous female cyclist.
Rebecca Twigg.

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
Steel.

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J)
Yours of course.

marni
02-18-2010, 09:33 PM
Hey All-
One of my Reps (a woman even- rare in the bike industry) sent me this email request, and it made me think of ya'll. I figured if she wanted a broad representation of female cyclists- none better than TE.
So if you have a moment and could answer these questions I'm sure she would be eternally grateful!
TIA!

Hi Ladies,

I have a special request. I am planning a series of “Ladies’ Appreciation Nights”. One of the main events will be a Family Feud style game show. This means that I need some survey answers to my questions!

Since this is for a Ladies’ Night, I would like to survey women bike riders. If you have a spare 2 minutes, can you please jot down the very first answer that pops into your head, and send this back to me? Remember, please do not overthink it, and only give me one answer for each question.

If you have some female bike rider friends that you would like to pass this along to, please feel free. (I need these answers back by Wednesday.) The responses I have the better, and I really appreciate your time.

Thanks a lot!

cindy

Survey says…



Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. get off the road, off the bike


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. road id with medical info


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? always wear a helmet


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
chamois butter

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. ride consistently annd obey the traffic ( yes a bike is considered a wheeled vehicle) laws for wheeled vehicles ie cars, trucks, etc.


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. weight, posture


Name a flavor of Gu. espresso


Name a famous female cyclist. don't follow professional womens' biking


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. carbon


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J) Trek

rocknrollgirl
02-21-2010, 10:08 AM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Swear and then change it


Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. fluids


What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? Relax


Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. Lube


Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. Wear neon.


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. Fun vs.suffering


Name a flavor of Gu. Chocolate


Name a famous female cyclist. Katie Compton


Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. Scandium


Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J) Titus

kiwi girl
02-22-2010, 12:04 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.

mutter f*** under my breath

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.

spare tube

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?

just ride

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.

water bottle

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.

wear visible clothing

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.

go fast tyres on a road bike

Name a flavor of Gu.

Vanilla

Name a famous female cyclist.

Sarah Ulmer

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.

Carbon

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer!

Bianchi (probably not the right answer and I don't have one but ...)

moderncyclista
02-22-2010, 12:29 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
Laugh and *facepalm*

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
bike multi-tool

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
a helmet *will* save your life

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
old school panniers - I've been dying to get some

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
don't run lights or stop signs - don't agitate drivers by flipping the bird


Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
Chainring set up

Name a flavor of Gu.
What in the name of god is Gu? Sounds gross.

Name a famous female cyclist.
all the team estrogen ladies?

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
Steel...woot.

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J)
All bikes are AWESOME!

wnyrider
02-23-2010, 09:36 AM
WOW!!! Thanks all.
I was busy yesterday and just came on to check in. HOLY SMOKES you really did come through for me!
Cheers all!
Denise

Were you checking in to see the progress or did everyone coming through for you mean you're finished gathering answers?...please let us know! Just in case not... here is one more!

Name something you might do if you get a flat tire.
Change it

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride.
I.D.

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider?
Have some basic tools

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop.
Chain lube

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads.
Be visible to cars

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike.
Tires

Name a flavor of Gu.
Strawberry

Name a famous female cyclist.
Kristin Armstrong

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of.
Steel

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J)
Javelin (I took the letter "J" to be a clue, and I just happen to ride one!)

oz rider
02-24-2010, 01:59 PM
Name something you might do if you get a flat tire. Change it

Name something that you always carry with you on a ride. Tube

What is the most important piece of advice you would give a new rider? Hold your line

Other than a bike, name something you are likely to purchase on your next trip to a bike shop. Tube

Name something you can do to be safer out on the roads. Lights

Name a difference between a mountain bike and road bike. Weight

Name a flavor of Gu. Vanilla

Name a famous female cyclist. Anna Meares

Name a material that a bike frame might be made of. Titanium

Name a bicycle brand that makes awesome bikes. (trick question…there is only one answer! J) Baum

Lol to the responses to flats.

OakLeaf
02-24-2010, 02:06 PM
Lol to the responses to flats.

Yeah - a whole lot of cussing, and I'm the only one for whom the first thought was greasy gritty hands. I'm not prissy about getting my hands dirty, either, it's just the first thing that came to mind! Everyone else must be flatting their front tires. :p