Is it normal for a gal to kick butt in cycling if shes got more experience? My wife gained alot of weight early in our relationship and then got into cycling to get it under control
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The upside of questions like these is the pleasure and satisfaction I get from passing men, going uphill, on my mountian bike.
And Mr.Joe, I'm sure your wife loves that you discuss her weight on the internet with a bunch of strangers.