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  1. 11-02-2006, 04:16 AM #1
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    New Kid on the Block

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    Good morning, everyone. What a terrific forum. I've thoroughly enjoyed reading the posts and decided I'd jump in.

    I've been biking all my life...but only recently began to take it seriously. I now have a helmet (gasp) biking shorts and a JERSEY. My first experience wearing the shorts made me a believer in those handy dandy chamois liners. What feels like a Pamper between your legs morphs into a cloud once I'm on my Trek Hybrid.

    Speaking of bikes....(and we were) I'm about to invest in a nice road bike. I'm looking at the Trek Pilot WSD series..and will be visiting my brother's bike shop in Minnesota to pick one from the herd.

    I live in Eustis, Florida...love the West Orange Trail as road riding here is just plain dangerous. I have entered my first 'organized ride' for Nov. 11 in Lake Helen and will do the 25 miler. The century will have to wait.

    I've been a tad long winded here....but would love to hear from anyone in my area that is also New Kid on the Block. Also...input on road bikes would be greatly appreciated!!

    Best to all,
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  2. 11-02-2006, 05:35 AM #2
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    Welcome welcome Maureen!

    How lucky you are that your brother owns a bike shop!
    You won't have just one jersy and one pair of shorts for long though....
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  3. 11-02-2006, 07:44 AM #3
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    Welcome aboard! I love it here and hopefully you will too.

    The Trek bikes have a great reputation. Plus, its what Lance rode! My DH (dear hubby) has a Trek 5900 and loves it (I have a Bianchi).

    Bare in mind the key to being a true *biker* is wearing your bike shorts without anything over them. I myself have finally been inducted!
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  4. 11-02-2006, 08:36 AM #4
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    New Kid on the Block

    Thanks for the quick responses!!! I AM lucky that I have a brother in the Trek business....he's been very good to me. I haven't even had to use childhood tactics to get him to cooperate. (He's my little brother) Besides....I'm fresh out of barbed wire and he grew to be 6'3" tall. Can't just sit on him anymore.

    I'll post a shot of my new road bike! Love yours, Lisa. Wow.

    Oh...and ...it's fun being 63, too!! In fact it's downright liberating.

    Best to all:
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  5. 11-02-2006, 08:41 AM #5
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    welcome to the board!

    i'm not in your area, but wanted to say hi anyhow!
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  6. 11-02-2006, 08:42 AM #6
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    welcome!

    Hello Maureen! I am a new kid on the block here, too. I'm finding it's a lot of fun hanging out here.

    I have an Independent Fabricators bike that was made specifically for my body geometry & absolutely love it. I rode thousands of miles on a Lemond that "almost" fit - I loved it, too, but there were those little nagging aches and pains that would never go away no matter how I tried to make that bike work. So....depend on your brother to fit you with the best bike for you & then HAVE FUN!

    And I agree with Lisa - you won't have one pair of shorts & one jersey long. You should see my closet!
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  7. 11-02-2006, 08:49 AM #7
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    Welcome! Can't wait to see your new bike when you get it, so be sure to post some pics. I suppose you could try sitting on your brother if he doesn't cooperate, or you could kick him in the shin and then run really fast.
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  8. 11-02-2006, 08:55 AM #8
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    Welcome Maureen
    I trust you'll find this a fabulous place to visit - it is so supportive and loaded with great ideas and tips!

    I have a Scorpio RA 300 and a Giants TCR
    I have never ridden a TREK, but there are a lot of "Trekkies" here who will no doubt give you their ideas on the subject
    I am hoping to get the new EMC women specific bike soon...

    Enjoy this place
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  9. 11-02-2006, 09:23 AM #9
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    Welcome Maureen. Enjoy your new bike. My family is a Trek family, as all five of us ride Treks.
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  10. 11-02-2006, 02:15 PM #10
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    Just got a Trek 1600 WSD late September. It is lovely.....rides nice, looks nice....
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  11. 11-02-2006, 02:24 PM #11
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    Maillotpois! What are we doing wrong. Look at Maureen's profile.

    Love biking, reading, eating good food and sipping nice wine and the company of friends. I'm also a KNITTER.

    All good, huh?

    Then, it says she's retired! What are we doing wrong?

    Welcome, Maureen, I think . . . .

    PS - MP and I are currently exchanging a few knitting patterns and discussing the benefits of red wine and port.
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  12. 11-02-2006, 02:49 PM #12
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    All good!

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  13. 11-02-2006, 03:05 PM #13
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    Momentary hyjack----

    SK & MP I did not know you both knit! I am an avid knitter and have been knitting for 17 years ! I mainly knit sweaters- cable, fair isle, gansey or intarsia.

    Back to the regular topic----
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  14. 11-02-2006, 03:13 PM #14
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    I knit but I don't knit like you. I'm more the small project type. My mind is whirling with too many creative ideas to deal with garments.

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  15. 11-02-2006, 03:19 PM #15
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    Very nice work! TThe little hates are adorable. I love the Christmas stocking. Sadly, I make hats and scarves for the boys and DH, but only when I am in a car. I usually cable of fair isle them to amuse myself and knit them as fast as possible to be finished. I prefer large projects and small needles. Here is what DH's Christmas sweater will look like: http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/no/vi...id=14&&lang=no
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