A Day of small Firsts for me

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

The 38 mph terrifies me! I don't like speed. Never have, never will. Don't like roller coasters or any of that, fast cars, nope nope nope. I brake downhill and don't care who knows!!

Believe it or not I am mostly like that too. I always go slow down curvy descents, or any descents with gravel or blind spots where dogs or cars might pop out from the side...
I am a very cautious rider. It's only when I get a straightaway smooth descent with clear visibility for 1/2 mile around that I let it go. I used to get REALLY SCARED going fast. But I never go faster than I feel in control of.
Nowadays, when the conditions are just right, it's fun and doesn't seem as fast as it used to seem to me. But always always...safety first.

COSC- don't feel bad- some tires are really HARD to get off the rim- you might have had some of those stubborn ones.

[kelownagirl]

Hey Lisa - congrats on all the firsts!! And on one day too!!

I had my first flat when I was alone so had no choice but to fix it. Luckily I had been practicing a few times at home the week before so I managed. Did you say you managed to take the tire off without using levers? I can't seem to do that - my hands aren't strong enough I guess. Do you think it depends on the kind of tire (ie road vs mtb?)

Your top speed is the same as mine! Whoo hoo! I haven't hit it once this year though. Don't know what's slowing me down - I keep trying.