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    As a 48 year old woman I know exactly how you...

    As a 48 year old woman I know exactly how you felt when you put that chain back on by yourself! We are on the cusp of the femenist movement, and as such were still raised to be pretty dependent on...
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    Wow, I'm sorry you had such a bad fall! Even...

    Wow, I'm sorry you had such a bad fall!

    Even though it did not work out for you, your original thought was probably the best. A friend of mine found himself drifting off the pavement and tried to...
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    I did the Goatneck Ride in Cleburne Tx, a rolling...

    I did the Goatneck Ride in Cleburne Tx, a rolling hill ride. I did the 41mile option. I'm such a whimp, I just checked and it was about 755 feet of climbing. Not much for a lot of you, but felt like...
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    I am planning on it, though I'm not sure what...

    I am planning on it, though I'm not sure what distance I will be going. It is looking like this might be a hot one, and I did not ride much over winter/spring. 30 miles yesterday was my first over...
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    Great, horrible, weird ride today

    Well, I set myself a new goal for this year, riding in the Hotter'N Hell in August. I talked friends of mine into doing it with me, and we have been getting together for rides to prepare. I have not...
  6. Thread: I failed

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    babynoahsmom;440833I failed. So what? I will take...

    babynoahsmom;440833I failed. So what? I will take something away from this in the end.

    You know, that is really putting it in perspective for me. By being alowed to say "I failed" somehow helps...
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    Prof Women Cycling

    So, I was wondering....

    why is it that here on the Women's Cycling Forum there is little or no discussion about women cyclists? I know, the men get more attention in the media, and the women are...
  8. mickchick wrote: I was kind of taken aback by...

    mickchick wrote:

    I was kind of taken aback by the fact that pedestrians have to yield to cars, even at intersections., in Texas. I'm glad that I live in a very pedestrian/bike friendly place.

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    The campleback disinfectant stuff leaves an odor...

    The campleback disinfectant stuff leaves an odor and taste in the bottle that I do not care for, so I like to soak my camle back water bags in water and lemon juice after disinfecting.

    I also...
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    There is a very good bike club in Plano. They...

    There is a very good bike club in Plano. They have several levels of difficulty and are very active and supportive. I can't recommend them highly enough. You can find info here:
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    And check out the latest issue of Bicycle mag. It...

    And check out the latest issue of Bicycle mag. It has several stories of people in just your position who added cycling into their lives and lost 100+ pounds.

    I found it pretty inspiring.
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    I bought the Trek 2.1 WSD last year and I'm very...

    I bought the Trek 2.1 WSD last year and I'm very happy with it. Rides like a dream. I test road the Specialized Dolce and really liked it too, but it was slightly more money with out any realy...
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    I had the same problem on my Biancci mt bike, no...

    I had the same problem on my Biancci mt bike, no mater what I did it would slip down.

    I took it in to the shop and they replaced the seat post, have not had the problem since.

    The odd thing is...
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    Actually, I have a friend who had testicular...

    Actually, I have a friend who had testicular cancer back in the early '80s. He had one removed, had chemo and (I think) radiation. He was supposed to be sterile. Surprise, surprise, five years...
  15. Houston isn't the only large city in Texas, you...

    Houston isn't the only large city in Texas, you know! And Fort Worth is not at all humid. I've been out in 104 degrees and since it is dry you make a nice cooling breeze while you ride....okay,...
  16. I agree with all of those that are telling you to...

    I agree with all of those that are telling you to do what you want, not what you think your family wants. You will not please all of them anyway, and really this is about YOU not about them.

    I...
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    There is a very good fitness/nutrition site,...

    There is a very good fitness/nutrition site, http://www.hussmanfitness.org.htm that includes a BMR calculator. BMR is Base Metabolic Rate...or the calories you burn just being a live, not doing...
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    Alternately I've heard it as "can't died trying...

    Alternately I've heard it as "can't died trying to eat soup with a fork"

    I NEVER think I CAN, but somehow mostly I do, in one fasion or another.

    No one makes fun of me for riding, but...
  19. Congratulations to both of you! Hills at the...

    Congratulations to both of you! Hills at the begining of the day are hard for me and can be a real demoralizer. But, you worked your way up them and kept a great attitude the whole way! Yay you!
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    You did more than I did this month, and you did...

    You did more than I did this month, and you did WAY more than the average American, so keep being proud of it! And with heart stents too! You are awsome!

    Barbara
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    I have only 116.9 miles in Sept, but it was ALL...

    I have only 116.9 miles in Sept, but it was ALL last week-end.....


    What do you mean it wasn't too hilly!!?? <sigh> I stink at hills....

    Barbara

    Great meeting you on the LoneStar Ride,...
  22. Wow, I'm impressed with your 10yr old doing this...

    Wow, I'm impressed with your 10yr old doing this many miles, so many kids these days seem to think that if it is effort it's not worth doing.

    I love organized rides. Every one I've done so far had...
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    I'm kind of with those that have suggested you...

    I'm kind of with those that have suggested you try it before you say you can't do it. If you have no back issues there is no reason to expect a well fitted bike to give you some.

    If you are really...
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    I think you need to go back for another fitting....

    I think you need to go back for another fitting. I know that my bike shop will make a couple of small adjustments as I get used to the bike, the first after the first 100 miles I did on it, then as I...
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    My first year using clipless pedals I looked like...

    My first year using clipless pedals I looked like a 12 year old, all skinned knees and elbows. But you know what? Who cares? I was having fun and learning and just kept at it till I learned to...
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