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    Alameda Grand Prix

    Hey, ladies. It's been a while since my last post, but this is a good reason to come back!

    Alameda, California, is hosting a criterium race on Sunday, March 5th!!

    Here's the link for more info:...
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    Oh wow, I agree. My shop guys all wanted that...

    Oh wow, I agree. My shop guys all wanted that when they came back from Interbike. They pushed me to get it when I was looking for the new bike. so pretty....
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    Empress Finch! YESSSSSSSSSS. Yah, I think I...

    Empress Finch! YESSSSSSSSSS.

    Yah, I think I may have made more of an impact on the Sgt. I spoke with because I wasn't after money. All I wanted was an apology and a written promise to fix...
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    Sticky: Real name: Casey Where do you live? San Leandro,...

    Real name: Casey
    Where do you live? San Leandro, CA

    Explanation of your handle: My boyfriend and I were dreaming of a tandem right before I signed up for the forum. I was to be the Admiral (or...
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    I agree with everything that has been said about...

    I agree with everything that has been said about steel. Currently, I'm riding an 02 lemond Buenos Aires (her name is Hen) that is all steel. I switched the steel fork for carbon and I've been...
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    I thougth I'd revive this old thread from the...

    I thougth I'd revive this old thread from the summer and give you an update:
    I'm a writer, so I figured, I'd write letters to everyone possible to try to get something done about the treatment I'd...
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    Wow. That was a close call and I say WOO HOO to...

    Wow. That was a close call and I say WOO HOO to what sounds like your stellar bike handling skills + those wonderful tires.
    I have had some strange things happen to people around me over the past...
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    Wow, Yes! If there is a cinderella party I would...

    Wow, Yes! If there is a cinderella party I would LOVE to participate! I'm planning on doing the ride again this year. It was my first century of any kind last year (and the 1st time I'd gone more...
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    knees

    Hi, Jenc. Please be careful with your knees!! Use those granny gears, there's nothing wrong with it. What you're feeling could be what's called, Spring Knee, which is a form of tendonitis that...
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    Dandelion

    Nice! I will check that out. I was just about to ask about women's mags for cycling. I don't know of any if there are any. If there aren't, we should start one.

    I also was appaled at the latest...
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    Those Legs Those Legs

    Yah, those legs are pretty nice. By the way, to me, it looks like maybe he's standing-like on the left leg and I have no idea why...but yes. He could be about to put his foot down.

    I am also...
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    training ride???

    Trek! Very nice. Somehow, I had a feeling. You guys are doing so well in your fundraising, too. Nice job. So far, I'm carrying my team. Woo!
    Any chance you'll do the Yellowjackets training ride...
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    I did 110 grueling, cow smelling, hot and...

    I did 110 grueling, cow smelling, hot and delsolate miles in the Cheese and Wine Century Sunday with a friend. I've done centuries before, but this was by far the hardest thing I've ever done. ...
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    What you're experiencing sounds similar to a UTI,...

    What you're experiencing sounds similar to a UTI, but luckily, yours isn't lasting. I would talk to your doctor about it, maybe even do some research to find a physician who cycles.

    Do try...
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    I have to agree with Irulan. Regardless of how...

    I have to agree with Irulan. Regardless of how pretty the bike is, if you can't find any information about it, ask the LBS guys if they know the bike.

    I'd think twice before buying something if...
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    So... I picked up the police report today. Not...

    So... I picked up the police report today.
    Not only are the words I spoke to the officer changed, so are the witness'. Instead of using the phrase- I was riding along and was cut off, tried to...
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    I actually agree with you on the Martial Arts...

    I actually agree with you on the Martial Arts classes. I have not ever taken Karate, Jujitsu or Judo, but I have taken Tai Chi classes. Don't laugh. Little old ladies make fantastic company,...
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    My first Encounter with a Car

    It seems like in the very short time I've been reading and posting here that I've become more aware of how frequently people attempt to beat up on cars and vice versa. Every time I get on the bike...
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    Oh- I forgot that I wanted to add this- Get...

    Oh- I forgot that I wanted to add this-

    Get out there and race, regardless of what any one thinks! Your boyfriend might be trying to protect you from getting hurt, but don't let him stand in your...
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    I've watched Mountain Cross races before and yes,...

    I've watched Mountain Cross races before and yes, scary would be the word to use there. I can't get the speed I do on a road bike from mountain riding. I just can't let go, no matter how much...
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    First Competitive (?) Race

    Just wanted to brag that yesterday I competed in my first race! It was a triathlon and I was on a team with two other ladies. We took third with a total time of 2:34:40. My cycling leg was a 40K...
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    I also cheat when filling air. I have friends...

    I also cheat when filling air. I have friends who still can't fill a tire using their whole body weight but they love watching me try.

    Anyhow, I did want to comment on the question of how full...
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    I saw my chiropractor about this. The adjustment...

    I saw my chiropractor about this. The adjustment that she made helped alleviate some of the pressure, that and I massaged the arm. I was overcompensating and putting too much weight in my hands.
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    Bicep Bothers

    I'm the cycling leg of a team triathlon coming up this weekend (woo!) and I've been training pretty hard for the last two months. 11 days ago I sprained a muscle in my neck while on the bike and took...
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