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[Brandy]

This has to be one of the more ummm...odd posts I've seen since I came to TE.

I agree with all of the posters...big difference when you throw a motor on a bike. I can be at one with nature through hiking, but that one similarity to cycling doesn't make me a cyclist.

[Bad JuJu]

To paraphrase an old Willie Nelson (I think) song:
We're not saying cycling with a motor is wrong, it's just different to the kind of cycling we do. I can see why you'd have a wonderful sense of accomplishment in some of the things you describe--they're just not the same kinds of accomplishment as what we feel with our unmotorized bikes.

On the other hand, I do see why you'd be interested in some of the same equipment and issues that we're concerned with here. Enjoy the discussions!

[Bicyclette]

yeah ... what Lisa said - because she said it so beautifully

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Bad JuJu is right though...If you are enjoying the discussions about biking and about biking equipment, then do stay and enjoy the forum!
Hopefully you will understand and forgive our somewhat unenthusiastic interest in motorized bikes. I do wish you lots of fun in your biking endeavors, however, no matter what power source you use. It's always good to see women doing active things and pursuing that which they love to do.