A Day of small Firsts for me

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I am one of the cyclists who doesn't like to focus on numbers when I ride....My goals are to have fun, burn calories, get fitter, and increase my distance so I can do some centuries this summer. I am hoping to do my first century next month.
Darcy

Yep, those are my goals too. (except for the centuries part!) My distance goal is to do several days of 60 miles each in a row this summer on a 4-5 day tour.

IFJane- I am s-l-o-w too when changing a tire! Happily, we didn't have any pressing appointments that day!

CA in NC- No new bike, just a wider Brooks saddle than the one I had. I posted about it in the "Gear & Accessories" forum under Favorite Saddles/"B68 & B68S" thread.

[annie]

Congrats on your Firsts, Lisa! (Well, not the flat, but still, now you know how to deal with it.) Going fast is FUN! Almost makes up for the slow drudge up the hills.

I turn my bikes upside down to change tires always. I've done it forever. Never had any resulting damage. I've seen people do it both ways. Whatever is easier for you.

Darcy, I think it depends on how each computer works. Mine turns itself off automatically after a couple of minutes so it doesn't factor much of the off-bike time into average speed. I just need to remember to start it up again when I get back on the bike. I'm not always so good at that.

Annie

[RolliePollie]

Good job on that flat, Lisa! I wish you could magically appear when I get my first inevitable rear flat. I've already had 3 front flats so I think I've got that down pretty well. But the rear...I'm not looking forward to that. I usually ride alone as well, so perhaps I better try taking the back wheel off here at home just so I know how to do it. Hmmm, maybe tomorrow...

Congrats on the new speed record too...that is super fast!!!

[cosc]

Super job on all your accomplishments. Hills, distance, speed and flat repair all in one day makes you one strong lady! I've never even changed a front tire by myself. I tried changing a tire at home so I'd be ready for a flat on the road, but wasn't strong enough to get the bead off the rim. I even used levers. My dh had to help me when he came home. I have a different brand tire now and need to try the flat repair session again.