Dear So and So

[Bikingmomof3]

A lot of us here use MTB shoes instead of road shoes because you can actually walk on them.
The MTB shoes I bought had too much tread on the sides so I gave them to a coworker (model-maker machinist) who ground the bumps off.. easier to get in and out of my pedals now..and you can't see what he did unless you get really close.

Thanks for telling me. I will talk with jack, he is so friendly and knowledgable and I know he will make certain I leave the shop with the proper pedals, mtb shoes intake with clips, etc.

[SadieKate]

Dear BikingMom,

Those of us with small feet grind down the lugs of our MTB shoes all the time, but this is only useful with smaller pedals such as Eggbeaters and SPDs. If you want a road pedal with a large platform, such as Look, you will need road shoes.

After your huge list above, I'd go back the original store and throw the biggest tempter tantrum you ever saw. If I paid by check, I'd see if I could put a stop order on it. I'd be so flaming mad you'd see smoke.

SK

[Bikingmomof3]

Dear BikingMom,

Those of us with small feet grind down the lugs of our MTB shoes all the time, but this is only useful with smaller pedals such as Eggbeaters and SPDs. If you want a road pedal with a large platform, such as Look, you will need road shoes.

After your huge list above, I'd go back the original store and throw the biggest tempter tantrum you ever saw. If I paid by check, I'd see if I could put a stop order on it. I'd be so flaming mad you'd see smoke.

SK

It would not matter, not where I live, long story short, I moved to a terribly snobby, elitist area and no one cares and most have money to burn. I did not know this at the time. I moved here because of the excellent school system for my kids. *sigh* As for the shoes, they are really comfortable ( I wear an 8 1/2) and will serve the purpose of getting me used to clipless. They are more of a tour shoe than a mtb shoe. Definitely not a road shoe, which ironically I did indeed have on yesterday. Eventually I will go with real road shoes, but not through that store.

[light_sabe_r]

Dear Cycling family parents out yesturday afternoon on the Norman Creek bike path at Coorparoo.

GOOD ON YOU!

I saw you yesturday, Dad, Mum, Oldest sister (about 8-10) Youngest sister (about 4-6) and baby brother (In the carry chair on the back of Mum's bike!)

YOU ROCK! Keep it up parents!

Not only were you both spending quality time with your kids (and each other) you were getting them fit, and teaching them road etiquette! I thought it was gorgeous how your eldest rang her bell and moved to her left and smiled at me as I rode slowly past (like I always do around kids) so I rang mine and grinned back. (although I think what she really was smiling at was my pink helmet ^_^ Most little girls do)

I hope whenever BF and I get married and have kids we're dragging our own kids out cycling like you guys are.

[chickwhorips]

dear bf,

i appreciate you giving me a new training program to help me out, but i do not appreciate you telling a friend my speed. i told you i was very embrassed and how hard it was to tell you about how "fast" i was going. when you said i can walk faster than that and told the friend how fast i was going and he said the same thing it really HURT!
i will tell you this in person shortly, but i wanted to tell you now also so i dont rip your head off in a bit.

your gf with very hurt feelings.

[Lise]

your gf with very hurt feelings.

CWR: Sorry to hear about it. I hope he had no idea how that would hurt you, and that he loves you up to make it up to you. L.

[Kitsune06]

Dear redneck ex-friend
I can't believe you actually told me you beat the $**t out of a 'f@g' and his friend and laughed when I told you you'd just lost all my respect. I hate people like you, who say "It's okay when chicks do it" and then turn around and think it's okay to tell ME when you're a beligerant jerk to what I consider a male equivalent and counterpart.
People like you are the reason I hop on my bike and pedal to places far, far from everyone else.
Thanks for giving me reasons I *didn't* need.
-K

[Lifesgreat]

Dear woman leaving the VIP tent at the end of tonight's stage of the Tour of Utah:

My friend heard you when you looked at us and said "Look, they're feeding the peons now" as you were leaving the VIP tent and my friends and I were eating dinner.

My friends and I spent many hours today ensuring the race was enjoyable for all. Yes, we are volunteers. We are course marshals, runners, cheerleaders, bannerstrappers, you name it, we do it. All for free.

We were tired and we were invited to eat by the food provider. No, we didn't eat in the "special" tent, but the auxiliary one. We also wanted to get out of the quick rainstorm that showed up.

By the way, Ms. VIP, you don't know that I am an elected official in one of the largest cities in the state of Utah. I have spent a lot of time in VIP areas as a VIP. I am thankful I am not like you.

I am also thankful the race organizers, the Prestons, are not like you. They are the most gracious "bosses" and I will be back next year volunteering.

Sincerely,
A proud volunteer