New women's only cycling shop in Ellicott City, MD!!!

[HillSlugger]

I've reserved a space.

Anyone know if they monitor the traffic on TE forums? They might gain a lot of insight from the threads on what women want in a bike shop.

[Kalidurga]

I talked to Patti before I posted the info here, and then I sent her the link. It was kind of funny-- when I mentioned that I posted at the Team Estrogen forum, she apparently thought it was a cycling "team" I agree that she should definitely check out the forum for ideas.

[HillSlugger]

I've emailed with her and suggested that she could gain some great insight from TE forums. I even sent links to two relevant threads. She replied that she'd take a look and that she wanted to become a registered user.

I realized that I recognize her name...she's the woman that runs the pre-Iron Girl clinics.

[Beth H.]

Patti Harden is an accomplished triathlete and a terrific triathlon coach. I think she also still rides with Team BBC. I trained with Patti a little bit last year and feel confident that with Patti at the helm, female bike and triathlon enthusiasts will be well-served.

[HillSlugger]

It's been like a year since you rode with us! Did you do Iron Girl?

[Beth H.]

No, I didn't do Irongirl. I actually did one of Patti's Irongirl clinics, hated the course and did Luray instead. Nice course, beautiful lake swim, challenging but scenic bike ride and an OK run. Also did New Jersey State Sprint and Virginia Run. Did you do any tri's last year?

[HillSlugger]

I did the 3 Sports Triathlon in Richmond and the Iron Girl in Columbia. The 3 Sport didn't go as hoped: I tanked the pool swim and fell apart completely on the run. Iron Girl was really hard but I did well and it was a great experience.

[7rider]

I've reserved a space.

Anyone know if they monitor the traffic on TE forums? They might gain a lot of insight from the threads on what women want in a bike shop.

Well, the event is this saturday and I never got my act together to RSVP.
There are currently a dozen things on our weekend "to do" list, so I don't think a trek to Ellicott City is in the cards (but I will be in Columbia, close by....hmmm). Give us a report, MDHS or KD, if you go.

[Possegal]

i sent an email to RSVP but never got an email back and totally forgot to call. my schedule is a bit busy but i may still try and stop by and see if i ended up on the rsvp list.

[HillSlugger]

I almost forgot about this! I'll let you know all about it.

[Kalidurga]

I'll be at work today until at least 6:30 and then I have to go home to torture my cat, so I can't make it. Are you going, Nicole?

[HillSlugger]

I am going!

[HillSlugger]

So, went to Bella Bikes for the fashion show. The store is not yet fully set up; they expect a grand opening probably in February. It's set up that it'll basically be an annex of Race Pace.

We all got Swag Bags:
Trek WSD water botle
Trek WSD multitool
Gore bike wear lanyard and lip balm
Luna Sport Electrolyte drink mix
Clif Shot
Iron Girl t-shirt (this kinda pisses me off since I had to earn my t-shirt!)

The fashion show was real amateur but they showed some interesting women's clothing from Sheila Moon, Dude Girl, and Oomph, among others.

My daughter and partner won Trek fleece gloves; I won a Primal Wear jersey.

Met Patti Hardin.

I really hope Bella Bikes does well. I'll have to check it out after their grand opening.