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Me again... super proud of my second indoor class with my bike on the power trainer -- I think I've figured out this high-cadence business... I kept my resistance REALLY low and just spun away. I...

We eat a ton of quinoa (I'm a vegetarian, and it's a higher-protein grain than most). I like to cook up a plain batch and then keep it around for lots of different preparations: toss a handful into...

I tend to cook up a whole bunch of wheatberries, and keep them in the fridge plain. That way I can use some in a porridge, some in a salad, however I want to use them as my grain for the week.

My...

Hey, this looks like just the thing to keep me accountable. Can I join too?
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Thanks, I was just about to ask if anyone had resources on understanding power training. :D

Ok, you may remember me from a year ago, when I went out for my first ride on my new roadbike and was totally overwhelmed.

Well, guess what I've done? I've made a plan to get happy on my bike...

Oh my goodness, thank you so much Lavigne, Catrin, jelee1311, rubysoho, Bethany1, tbl35, and Bike Writer for your replies!!!

I told my partner about you lovely ladies, and I'm so happy I have...

Oh, I needed this video this morning, THANK YOU!

I have managed to freak myself out about riding my road bike outside, and I think this is the best encouragement I could get!
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Congrats on your first road ride -- issues and all!

I'm hoping to do the same thing soon!

Ok, I had a rather embarrassing day yesterday...

I bought my first roadbike in February, and yesterday was the first day I got to ride it outside with my partner (experienced road cyclist &...

How about Ani's Raw Food Essentials by Ani Phyo? Lots of great recipes, the raw vegan pad thai is amazing.

CONGRATS! I bought mine (also a Cateye Strada), and my BF took over installation...

That's awesome.

Almost... I was out of town for another week, and am now home with a cold... AND it's cold outside. So I'm being a wimp (I think it's smart) and waiting for it to warm up a bit here so I don't have...

Excellent - I'm hoping to find this feeling this summer!!!

AWESOME! Congrats!

I did the Specialized BG fit, and they put me on a "smooshy seat" then measured my sit bones from the identation I left behind and found the right (Specialized) saddle for me. I'm happy with it so...

Oh, I'm so glad to see this thread.

I'm a bit nervous of riding in traffic - mainly it's the clipless thing and the thought of falling INTO traffic!

And I'm glad this is a safe place to admit...

Thanks, all, it feels great!

I'm away from my bike this week, but will be renting a beater bike in Hilton Head for some wide-bike-path riding and even on-the-beach riding! Looking forward to it! ...

I just got the BG fit done yesterday. Bear in mind that my experiences are coming from a brand new rider, who hasn't even been on the road yet with my roadbike.

The fit does a great job of...

I've got something to brag about -- but bear in mind how new I am -- I haven't even ridden my new roadbike on the road yet!

Yesterday, I went for a Specialized BG Fit (that my LBS comp'd me!). It...

Congrats!!! Enjoy it!!!
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Congrats on fixing your flat tire, jessmarimba! That's something I need to learn before I get out on the road!

Huge hugs and good wishes for a speedy recovery.

Thanks! I'm currently recovering from a back/hip flexor/S-I injury... so the trainer is not only wonderful but necessary as I get into this new-to-me world of road cycling! I'm already feeling like...

I absolutely agree. I think you just know when a bike is right for you - that's how I felt when I got mine, and what you should be looking for.

Do you have the option to test ride a few different...