Hi Fellow Newbies.........I am also a newbie.......still! I bought my bike a year and a half ago and took most of last year off (not by choice!).
This year, I am determined to get some riding in! I wanted to ride this afternoon, but it's raining.......the weather is not cooperating!
I think I set myself up for failure by thinking if I wasn't riding 200-300 miles per week I wasn't doing "it" right! So, now I am starting all over. I am riding 10-15 miles per ride WHEN I CAN! No pressure---I am going to have fun. When I want to ride more, and I'm ready to do so, I'll ride more. When I want to ride faster, I'll ride faster.......
IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE FUN!
Back in the saddle again........
Kim in TN
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04-26-2005, 10:56 AM #1
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04-26-2005, 02:21 PM #2
I love headwinds! Really?
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Lyz: schweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!! I'm waiting on pixs hun, waiting on pixs!...loved the reference to mithril!
Sounds like you and he/she/it are already bonding!
Trekchic: why does it always seem we are our Own worst enemies? we make our lives so much harder sometimes by setting goals and then thinking we've failed when we don't reach them! Sounds like you've got the right idea - smaller goals and more fun! Keep us posted!Last edited by CorsairMac; 04-26-2005 at 02:22 PM. Reason: coz Cmac can't type worth a tinkers darn
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"
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04-26-2005, 05:54 PM #3
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Originally Posted by trekchic
Hey, TrekChic! My sister lives in Murfreesboro and she's been complaining about the non-stop rain this spring. She's originally from Austin where they evidently get a bit less rain . Hang in there - baking hot, dry weather is on the way!
Lyz, can't wait for the pictures when the sun comes out! It's so hard to have the new bike and not be able to RIDE!!!
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04-27-2005, 03:52 AM #4
Lookin' for tailwinds
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Trekchic, You're my sister! I have to remember that riding is supposed to be fun! I already have a job & don't need another one!
Several years ago (umm, like ten I think!) I decided to ramp up my riding to 150-200 miles/week. I would ride in the morning, hop into the shower & then ride my old beater bike to work. But, now I have a dress-up job, 50 year old knees and a raft of crap in my life that would make the Queen Mary look like a life boat.To train a dog, you must be more interesting than dirt.
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04-27-2005, 06:12 AM #5
pedal pedAL PEDAL!!!
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Where to begin??? I have been lurking for weeks...joined a little over a week ago and enjoying every story! It is so nice to see other females out there!!! I have been struggling with the "I am not good enough!" or "I am too old to start something new like this!" and especially "I am a girl, the guys don't want to ride with ME!"
Well, come to find out...I can hang as good as any other "guy" (maybe even a younger one) that has been out there as long as me!
I have been on a MTBike for about 9 months with the patient instructions of my fiance (who rides 60-80 miles 2-4 days a week) as his "rest" day...Now, with determination on my side, I now tire him out and usually am leading before the ride is over!!!
I am looking at being the proud new owner of a road bike within the next few weeks. Here in south Florida it gets too humid and muggy in the MTBike trails to ride (not to mention the mosquitos) so road riding picks up about this time of the year...my fiance rides with a fast group that rides along the beach in the Pampano area and I am psyched to get involved! I just hope with all your motivational stories and guidance paired with my DLO (Dear Loved One - soon DH) patience and enthusiasm I will be riding with them next year! (I figure I will be spending this year riding my butt off trying to make close to their speed)
Just wanted to share and Thank all of you girls for sharing! BTW...if there are any girls in the Ft Lauderdale area looking for a buddy to ride with I will be out there in a couple of weeks spinning my little heart out!
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04-28-2005, 06:58 PM #6
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Ok, Ok, here she is. I've been enjoying her a lot. I am used to a hybrid, and push button shifting, so I need to work on the upshift from the granny gear to the middle chainring. Otherwise I can't wait to show her off in the Quad County Metric on Sunday!
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04-29-2005, 02:30 AM #7
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What a beautiful blue!
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04-29-2005, 07:21 AM #8
I love headwinds! Really?
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*wiping drool off the monitor*
Very nice bike!!.......may she/he give you many miles of joy!!!
(pretty house too! )
Corsair "I tried to remember to look at the Rest of the Pix too!" MacLife should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"
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