SheGotBike

[divingbiker]

Anyway, I know this sounds like a sales pitch (okay, it is), but I am so impressed by the women on this forum - your compassion, passion and just downright good-woman-ness ----- anyone interested?

Let me know if you'd like to consider it - we won't consider you committed until sometime next year - I just want to feel it out with you.

Susan O.

You know, this is very interesting. I'm nowhere near confident enough to be considered a mentor to anyone, and I'm slow as molasses, yet at SheGotBike I was clearly a more experienced rider than many who were participating, at least in the 25 mile ride. I think it is great how women dig their bikes out of the garage and just do it, and I think it's a great idea to have a shorter ride next year.

So I'd say no, I am probably not mentor material, but I hope you find others who are willing.

[Zen]

I'm slow as molasses, yet at SheGotBike I was clearly a more experienced rider than many who were participating, at least in the 25 mile ride. I think it is great how women dig their bikes out of the garage and just do it, and I think it's a great idea to have a shorter ride next year.

I agree, I was really impressed with those women. I think the draw was having friends who were interested or the fact that it was a non-intimidating all women's event. Also that it wasn't entirely cycling focused, it was kind of a mind-body-spirit kind of thing.

Something happened during my ride that has really stuck with me.
We were grinding up yet another hill toward the end of the ride and as I was passing one woman who looked like she might be in a bit of trouble. I suggested she take a rest and walk the hill. While i was putting my bike back on the rack I saw her ride into the parking lot and cheered and applauded her. She thanked me for my help on the hill. I didn't do anything! Fixing a flat would be doing something

I guess she really needed that rest.

This is my first year of riding and my skills need a LOT of work. Everything I've learned has been from here and TITS but I'd possibly be interested in mentoring.

Whip, where were you?

[Whip]

I'd possibly be interested in mentoring.

Whip, where were you?

YEAH!!!! Yes, can you send me a personal email to susancolson@earthlink.net and I will put you on the list. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

I wish I had asked you guys to find me and say hi - I would have liked to meet you in person. I launched the rides and then spent the rest of the day talking to our riders and exhibitors, plus making announcements about sponsors and raffles, etc. Getting people to activities, etc. It's so much fun! I just love putting this event on.

Anyone else for Ride Mentors -just let me know! I'm sure I'll be asking again.

[Zen]

Do you know the woman in my photo with the pink BBC jersey?

[Whip]

Do you know the woman in my photo with the pink BBC jersey?

It's Sue McQuiston - one of my spectacular ex-teammates. Do you want me to put you in touch with her?

[Zen]

I just thought she might like the photo, you can direct her here or to me.