Why a women's forum?

[Bike Writer]

whether you think 60 is old or not is not the point. Go to Walmart where you will see just how old 60 can be.
My point is we aren't laying down and giving up. At TE, this is where you can find self-empowered women who are trying to NOT be old at 60, 50, 40...
and to be healthy at all the other ages..
women that do brevets! what a tiny little group you are!

Yes. Not giving up or giving out. I believe what inspires people who come here is to see living proof that what they are thinking about or considering doing is indeed possible. Someone in their 40's or 50's and more, or any age for that matter, that is wondering to themselves "is it possible, can I still do this, dare I?" comes to the forum and sees examples of every day women doing the very thing (and much more!) that they are wondering if they are up to doing. This certainly even applies to younger moms who are considering themselves "over the hill" because they feel bogged down with child care and the responsabilities of adulthood, taking care of the family and managing a household and all the chores that come with it. They don't see any "out" or light at the end of the tunnel, then they come here and read about other moms who do it and are living the life they want to aspire to.

This community is so much more than an information exchange. It's an empowerment exchange. (sorry that is such an overused and tired word but I can't think of another at this moment, sheesh and I call myself bike writer).