i was so excited to come home from work today to read what was written in response to my post, thanks for the warm welcome ladies !!

yes han-grrl, i believe you when you warn me about chris becoming the "teacher" it did it when i was learning to drive for the second time, that was frustrating too..lol

irulan - i plan on joining a women's mountain bike squad lead by a pro-elite mountain bike..women
she offers a mandatory 8 hour course at Brock university or a 4 hour "dirt camp". i just can't wait to share my infinate wisdom with my husband..
*oh, honey, you're doing THAT wrong, this is what i learned on MY ride today with the squad* ha ha ha

i know i have to remind myself about the patience factor, i'm somewhat anticipating getting out there and keeping up with the boys, realistically i won't be that good that quickly and they are convincing me they will be patient with me as i learn the techniques.


MightyMitre - you are right about the snow, although it has been getting milder through out the day and melting, but freezing again at night. the first day i get out there, i will definitely post about my experiences.

i'm not to afraid to fall, although the whole unclipping from my pedals is on my mind, that'll be a first too, chris tells me i WILL fall over at least once, beginners all do.
i look at my bruises and scratches as i do the same as the ones i get from work, they've all got stories.
*i work in a community group home with individuals with developmental disabilities and occasionally a couple of clients can become aggressive, it use to scare me but not anymore, thats the way i look at riding, once i fall i'll get use to the idea that it might happen again

well, i gotta get the laundry, so have a great day gals !!

eli