Ummm, I just recently found this thread after having been a lurker in other forums for quite awhile. Don't do tri's, so never had occasion to visit here, but I was searching for something and ended up in TD. Can I join in? Is there a secret handshake I need to learn? Is there an official initiation or probation period I need to go through ? There are currently 570 pages here. I can't possibly read it all to catch up on everything, but it looks like a fun place to be.

I have posted a bit in other areas, and did the intro in the Getting to Know You thread, so I'm not a *total* stranger, but as I am generally a quiet listening sort, I usually don't comment much. I'm not completely new to cycling, so I don't feel like I need much advice (DH has been a TNT coach for many years, so he answers all of my questions and has been a great teacher and riding partner), but don't feel that I have enough experience to offer much to others when they have questions. But this little area seems more about the other parts of life apart from cycling, which is nice.

So ladies, will you take a vote and let me know if I pass muster? Can't guarantee I'll say much, but if I DO chime in, I don't want anyone wondering who I am or thinking I'm a troll .

Thanks,

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