Congratulations!
You are way braver than I am! I won't ride alone in the streets and I sure as heck won't ride during rush hour.
Good job on walking through the intersections and making it to work.
You were brave!
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12-12-2006, 05:20 PM #1
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"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside thoroughly used-up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: WOW WHAT A RIDE!!!!"
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12-12-2006, 07:02 PM #2
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Good for you, girl. Well done! Broke the proverbial ice; now it will be easier. And fun!
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12-12-2006, 09:49 PM #3
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Way to go Light... it will get easier I'm sure (not that i've ridden a road bike yet!). You'll be hooning around in no time i'm sure
To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived — This is to have succeeded - Emerson
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12-13-2006, 04:11 AM #4
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Congrats on overcoming your fears and getting out there and doing it!! I don't blame you one bit for walking through scary intersections, and playing it safe! I'm so excited for you! Now the next commute will be a little easier and the next one a little easier than that... and next thing you know- you're riding with confidence all alone all the live long day!
So excited for you!!!!
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12-13-2006, 06:19 AM #5
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I like to hear stories of courage like yours!
keep us posted on your progress.
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12-13-2006, 07:22 AM #6
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true courage indeed: doing something you want to even though you're scared. Well done!
Winter riding is much less about badassery and much more about bundle-uppery. - malkin
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