I'm 32 and used to bike avidly. After an accident and injury a few years ago, it's been a challenge getting back into biking consistently. But something inspired me to go for it. I just bought my first road bike (I LOVE this bike! god I love this bike!) and am starting to ride again and training, slowly, for a couple of short events in 2003.
For inspiration, I taped the words "Breathe" and "Believe" on my handlebars... and the quote "THIS is women's work" on the back of my bike light to help me up hills and through pain.
What I need now is this: other women who are passionate - even zealous - about biking to check in on me every now and then to make sure I'm doing it -- riding -- training -- perservering! Really, email me -- be my support buddy. And if you're in the PacNW, email for a weekend ride. I definitely need more riding partners just getting back in the saddle...
Thanks!