Women's Cycling Discussion Forums

Bromeliad Question

mickchick — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:30:48 GMT

My husband bought me a beautiful bromeliad. The last one I had suffered an early demise due to my ignorance in how to care properly for it.

Anyone know the best way to take care of it (watering, light, food, etc.)? I want this one to thrive.

Bran muffin recipe

jusdooit — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:53:23 GMT

Here is the promised recipe for Bran muffins. Very easy and they keep quite well.

Refrigerator All Bran Muffins

2 cups Nabisco 100% Bran Cereal
2 cups of boiling water
1 cup oil
3 eggs well beaten
1 quart of lowfat Buttermilk
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups of sugar
2 teaspoons of baking soda
1 teaspoon of baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons nutmeg
4 teaspoons cinnamon
4 cups Kellogg's All Bran Cereal

Directions:
In a small bowl, pour boiling water over Nabisco bran cereal and set aside. Combine oil, eggs, and buttermilk in large bowl.
Combine flour, sugar, soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
Add to oil mixture.
Stir in soaked bran cereal and Kellogg's All-Bran Cereal. Stir just enough to moisten and evenly distribute liquid.
Batter can be stored in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 6 weeks. After storing, do not stir batter. Spoon out as needed. Bake in muffin pan for 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees.

Showers Pass jacket sizing

divingbiker — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:14:17 GMT

I know this is a long shot, but I'm wondering if anyone has the large size Showers Pass Elite 2.0, and if so, what size clothes you wear.

I have the old Elite jacket in large, but it's getting way too big for me. SP changed the sizing in the new jackets, so I can't decide if I'm a large or XL based on the size charts. It's also complicated because TE's SP size chart is different than the one on the SP web site (TE says bust size for L is 37-39, SP says it is 39-41).

I'd ask the helpful folks at TE, but they don't work on Saturday and the 20% off coupon is only good this weekend.

Thinking out loud here, I guess I could order one and then call them first thing Monday morning to see if I got the right size.

Thanks for any help.

aching tendons

cylegoddess — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:36:26 GMT

I rode about 100 km this week and two days. I usually ride 20 km or so.

My knees are sore and my tendons ache. My bottom is hurting and my thigh tendons( to tuberositys region) are chafed. Im really tired. Yet I felt like I coudl have ride another 15 to 20 km on top of the 30 km I rode today. I just kept riding thru the pain, then got more energy.

Is this normal?

November 20 Rides?

Ritamarie — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:18:26 GMT

The girl friends and I drove out to Amish country (Lancaster PA) today and did a 52 mile loop. I'd broken a shifter cable at the end of our ride Wednesday and though I got a new cable it hasn't yet been installed on my road ride "Lucille Bike" so I took my cross bike "Ethel". Five miles into the ride in a 15 mph headwind, I was thinking that maybe I should have stayed home, but it wasn't too long before I'd gotten over the shock of an extra 10 pounds, the rolling resistance of my knobbies, and my upright position (from the straight bars) catching the wind. Had a great time. My legs are tired but happy. Just goes to show how addicted I am.

Ethel with the girls, Orca and Madone:

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Beautiful scenery:

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Christmas Light Rides to benefit Walter Reed Army Med Center

ny biker — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:45:49 GMT

More from the latest Conte's email newsletter. I already have plans on these nights, but I might try to drop off a gift card at Conte's in Arlington beforehand, just to contribute.

CHRISTMAS LIGHT RIDE
to benefit the Walter Reed Army Medical Center's Warriors In Transition Program
Conte's of Bethesda - Saturday, December 12, 2009 (5:00pm)
Conte's of Arlington - Sunday, December 13, 2009 (5:30pm)

Conte's will host two Christmas Light Rides - the first from Conte's of Bethesda (Saturday, 12/12) and the second from Conte's of Arlington (Sunday, 12/13). This no-drop ride is a family friendly event. Lights and Helmets Required!

CHARITY RAFFLE: Bring in a gift card of $10 or more (Borders, Barnes and Noble, Best Buy, Target) to be donated to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center's Warriors in Transition Brigade and be entered in a raffle to win a gift card to Conte's.

Conte's of Arlington
3924 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22203
703.248.9600
www.ContesBikeStores.com/goto/Arlington

Conte's of Bethesda, MD
7626 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
301.312.6159
www.ContesBikeStores.com/goto/BethesdaMD

Hincapie movie at Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse

ny biker — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:41:46 GMT

Just read this in an email from Conte's. This is in Arlington, VA. Looks like tickets are $10.

Movie Night
Thursday, December 10, 2009
7:30 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)

Join the Gripped Racing Team for a screening of "Ride With George" at the Arlington Cinema N' Drafthouse (food and drinks available). Raffles will include a National Champ jersey signed by George, a "Chasing Legends" T-shirt signed by Phil Liggett, posters signed by Eddie Merckx, a Capo 2 bike from Cannondale, and tons more.

This event is sure to sell out, get your tickets immediately HERE or www.GrippedStore.com (under Movie Tickets).

Any questions, please contact Jason at Jasongrippedfilms.com.

What I want to yell at cyclists when I drive past them

ny biker — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:33:47 GMT

You know those annoying drivers who yell at cyclists as they pass them on the road? The ones who tell you to get out of the way because you don't belong there? Yeah, I hate them too.

But here's what I want to yell to some cyclists: TAKE THE LANE!!!

I thought of this tonight as I was driving home from work. The road was two lanes in each direction with no shoulders. I saw a guy riding in the right lane, hugging the edge of the road for all he was worth. I watched a car pass him by moving into the left lane. But how many others stayed in the right lane and came within inches of him because they thought they had enough room?

He could have used a bigger red blinky light, too.

Almost hit a ninja skateboarder

blackhillsbiker — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:04:39 GMT

In the dark, wearing black, and headphones. I think my lights startled him. I was on the right side of the path, coming out of the tunnel. He saw me and swerved as he came to the tunnel. By the sounds of it, he crashed in the tunnel. I would've gone back to see if he was ok, but by the way he was swearing and threatening to "kick my @**" I decided it was better to keep going. I feel bad.

Deb

What are you thankful for?

Veronica — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:34:22 GMT

It's that time of year when I start counting my blessings. My life is pretty good and I'm very thankful about that. I have a great spouse who's totally supportive of me. My kitties are the best - really they are. :D I have the time (mostly) and the money to do the things I want to do. I have a job I enjoy and this year I have a wonderful class with REALLY pleasant kids.

Your turn. :p

Veronica

Substituting for eggs in recipes????

jusdooit — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:13:40 GMT

Need your help ladies. I have food allergies and that can make cooking very complicated. I am allergic to eggs, which makes many baking projects (as well as other things) almost undo able. I have a recipe for bran muffins I would like to make but it calls for eggs and buttermilk (which I am also allergic to). I have read where many of you substitute soaked flax seed for the binding properties of eggs. How do you know how to convert? One egg equals xxx flax seed. I would appreciate any help on this. And yes I will post the recipe.

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Favorite 6-7" inseam, lower-rise short?

zoom-zoom — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:43:47 GMT

Any suggestions? I'm eyeballing the Shebeest SSS and PI Attack shorts...and any other models that are well-liked. Don't care to dump that kind of dough into a pair of shorts unless I know they get recommendations, though.

Thanks! :cool:

Forgiving wierd habits/procedures

shootingstar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:59:43 GMT

Yesterday we had to defrost the fridge to ..fix a plugged problem in the system. After we removed all food from freezer area and rest of fridge, he proceeded to clean the fridge after shutting off the cold air.

Then he vaccumed the fridge. No, we do not have a handheld Dustbuster! :eek:

Well, at least he wiped down the entire fridge innards afterwards.

I forgive him..but my style is to wipe down all the crap with clean rage/paper towels, etc. Not wield a vaccum cleaner that's used for other parts of home. We started to argue but I gave up.

He is a cleaning oriented person after all.

Winter Helmet

blackhillsbiker — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:04:00 GMT

Anyone use one of these for commuting? I use a wool hat under a slightly-too-large otherwise helmet. I've been looking at one at Sierra.

Deb

custom cycling shoes

lunacycles — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:48:09 GMT

Hi all,

I have a customer who has a very small foot and is having trouble finding quality cycling shoes that fit. Her foot is a women's 4 or 4-1/2...usually a 34-35 European. If anyone knows of any good options, please let me know!
Thank youuu.