Any good stories? Any defense techniques? Any ideas on how to get men to understand that trying to start a conversation/shouting random comments at a woman from your car only makes me wonder whether...
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Any good stories? Any defense techniques? Any ideas on how to get men to understand that trying to start a conversation/shouting random comments at a woman from your car only makes me wonder whether...
I am in the next-to-last stage of my application with King County, Washington. If it comes to relocating, one of the big negatives hanging over my head is the weather. I've been warned about the...
For me, it just feels like I have no energy to tap when I'm riding. Only rarely did I actually wheeze on a ride. And my heart rate skyrockets when I have to exert myself on hills. Hoping some of that...
I figured. :( I was hoping against hope my puny pocketbook wouldn't have to take another hit & I was saving up for other bike gear. Crossing my fingers Lazer has some kind of replacement policy!
So I did my first solo crash of the year today. I was drafting and zoning out (lesson learned!) and my wheel overlapped. I didn't realize what was happening until I got slapped down. I landed in...
The original incident I had in October was that when I started the ride, I just couldn't get up to speed, I was tired, and then we hit very tiny rolling hills around mile 40 and I started...
I should add, the kick in the pants to get me motivated this month has been pledging to ride 600 miles in May. I have a 100k ride coming up on 5/15 that I already know I'm going to limp through. I...
I apologize in advance because this may be a long and rambling post and I'm not sure I have a goal other than to vent. Naturally, any insights/advice/encouragement are welcome. :)
#1. Asthma (most...
Well, I did the 100k ride in 5:20. Pretty sad, but I did have a nasty headwind the last 12 miles and there were a lot more hills than either of us expected, four or five pretty nasty ones. :eek: My...
On my way home from a group ride, I was hit by a driver who ran (well, didn't even acknowledge) a stop sign. I don't remember leaving the bike or hitting the ground, but I remember seeing the car...
Real name: Jennifer
Where do you live? Sacramento CA
Explanation of your handle: My first (and current) road bike is a Trek
Explanation of your avatar: Couldn't get the photo sized small...