Quote Originally Posted by e.e.cummings View Post
deeiamond, I had the exact same thought about the 'girly' thing - I cannot imagine my friend slugging away on a long cycle journey (or even a short one), and maybe she thinks I am 'butch' for doing it, which I know she will never say to my face. But you know what, that's okay, I appreciate our differences. She was in a dance recital and I was very supportive of her - would I do it - no, I have two left feet. But we don't have to have the exact same interests to be friends in my book.
yup! I actually don't have any female friends who cycle, none i met through cycling, none of my existing friends will even ride and consider me crazy. but they're still really good friends Even if your friend can't bring herself to encourage you, you should keep it up and one day she might reciprocate, but even if she does not, at least you know u always let her know you were encouraging her! there are many other things to talk about anyways.

hope u have a good day/night wherever u are. i'm off to work now, gonna extend my commute today from 2.5km to 10km. in the morning sun! aiee... but i need to lose the 9lbs.

cheers!!