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12-10-2007, 05:22 AM #1
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12-10-2007, 05:35 AM #2
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Sally-
You aren't too far - I actually work in Raleigh (I'm an atty), so Garner is pretty close. I usually don't make it that direction on the weekends, but I've heard there are some great rides put on by that group! Maybe after the holidays, I'll have a non-hectic weekend or 2.
I think they also do an MS ride team - we did the MS ride (New Bern) for the first time last year, and had a blast! If you're free that weekend, I'd strongly encourage you to try it - there's a wide distance range, but it's flat, so you might surprise yourself!
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12-10-2007, 05:44 AM #3
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There's no turning back now...
Congratulations and wishing you many happy and safe miles!As we must account for every idle word, so must we account for every idle silence." ~Benjamin Franklin
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12-10-2007, 05:53 AM #4
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That is just GREAT! You're so fortunate to have found a group you can ride well with--I think that really makes a difference.
I'd been cycling solo for a few years before I got hooked up with a club--well, actually the slow sub-group of the club. But I've improved more in the year of riding with this group than in several years on my own.
Have fun and don't forget to post here when you've done your 20-miler!Bad JuJu: Team TE Bianchista
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12-10-2007, 05:55 AM #5
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Awesome, Sally, good for you! I'm so impressed! Going clipless right off the bat AND feeling ready to take on 20 miles! I've been riding about 10 months now and only did my first 20-miler about three weeks ago. With your enthusiasm and strength, you'll be ready to do a century by the time summer rolls around. Have a ball and keep us posted on your progress!
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12-10-2007, 02:48 PM #6
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Don't be too impressed, Kathi, I was a big chicken for several months. I just got good and P.O.'d at myself and got my a** on the bike again.
Originally Posted by KathiCville
Awesome, Sally, good for you! I'm so impressed! Going clipless right off the bat AND feeling ready to take on 20 miles! I've been riding about 10 months now and only did my first 20-miler about three weeks ago. With your enthusiasm and strength, you'll be ready to do a century by the time summer rolls around. Have a ball and keep us posted on your progress!
I will indeed keep y'all posted.
Aloha,
Sally
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12-10-2007, 05:56 PM #7
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Sally -
Yayyyyyyy!!! I love hearing about rides like this. I'm very new at this, I've only had my bike about 2 months and there's already over a foot of snow on the ground so these stories keep me motivated on the trainer. It's funny how we all seem to have those times when we fall over and either humiliate ourselves (ahem, like me) or get scrapped up but something about that bike brings us back.
It sounds like you're doing really well and have found a great group to ride with. Congrats!
~E.
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12-11-2007, 04:45 AM #8
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Congratulations!!!! you got it right, just go out there and do it. It is great that you met a nice group to ride with and it is wonderful for your son to join you.
Sending good wishes for enjoyable and safe riding miles.
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12-11-2007, 06:55 AM #9
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congrats! and you might slow down for winter, but then spring will come and you can start anew.
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12-10-2007, 02:45 PM #10
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Originally Posted by CA_in_NC
I am an attorney as well, although I am currently working at my other career (I am also an RN). I still have one last case that is set to wrap up soon.
My husband has done the MS 150 twice. I hope to do it with him next year.
Slow spokes has great rides, as does a group my husband rides with, the Selma Cyclepaths. I am going to start up with them in the spring. Last year the closest I got was to supply and drive the SAG wagon for them!
Let me know if you want to come out this way some time.
Aloha,
Sally
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