In light of some recent "negativity" I've been reading here on the forums, I just wanted to post my thanks to everyone here for being so helpful, supportive, friendly, funny, and just wonderful in general! The wealth of information on these boards is really exceptional. And I'm so impressed with the intelligent and mature group of women here. This is the first discussion board I've ever joined for this very reason.

I have a few cyclist friends and I love to ride with them. But they've been riding for years and I can't expect them to teach me everything or to ride with me all the time. TE has been such a blessing! In addition to the incredible amount of information I've gathered here on TE, I really feel like checking in here every day has given me motivation to keep going. Just knowing that others have been where I am and have shared my struggles helps so much. I don't think I'd be doing nearly as well as I am if I hadn't found TE!

THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!