The Newbies keep coming....

[Biking Chick]

I am taking it nice and easy. But am trying to ride every afternoon it isn't raining.

Welcome to road biking and looking forward to hearing more about your rides s the weather improves

Cindy in WI

[lyz2814]

Wanted to give this thread a bump. My new baby (bike) is home! A Specialized Dolce Elite--after Trek told me that they wouldn't be building my bike until the second week of may...Any way, She's beautiful. Even the bikeshop boys were like "dude, you have to see this thing in the sunlight..." It's got white/silver carbon fiber for the seatpost (the geek in me thought -mithril-), and all of the other exposed metal has a light brushed aluminum finish. The handlebar tape is silver too. The paint! Looks nothing like the picture on the website. It's two tones, part of the body is French blue, bright and the rest is deep teal--with the Dolce in silver. She carves corners at the slightest thought, and is stupid light. outstanding. Hills are like this thing that _other_ people have to put up with. Have no photo yet, b/c it has been dark and rainy all day, and my camera is in my still-unpacked luggage (I arrived home from Las Vegas at 130 this morning). Ultegra and 105 components, ultrgra pedals and the Cateye Double Wireless cycle-computer. Schwing!

I was off today, but I was tired (see above), and it was cold and rainy. It's supposed to be in the 60s tomorrow, so I'm telecommuting and taking a bike break at lunch. Lurve my baby.

[Bike Goddess]

OOOOOOOOH baby! Does this sound like a dream bike!

Where did you say you live? And what size is it?

BG is VERY jealous

[trekchic]

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

[CorsairMac]

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!

[nuthatch]

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!


Kim in TN

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!!!

[Dogmama]

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.

[bouncybouncy]

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!

[lyz2814]

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!

[nuthatch]

What a beautiful blue!

[CorsairMac]

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!" Mac

[BikeMomma]

Beeeuuutiful!!!! Love the Frenchy blue! Would look lovely next to my black Fuji....