TE rocks (inspired by Queer Eye thread)

[Trek420]

no dust, just mold.

no mold, just moss

[MM_QFC!]

no mold, just moss

but no worries...we grow webbed feet and get special cycling shoes too!

[Grog]

but no worries...we grow webbed feet and get special cycling shoes too!

I just screw the cleats directly into my palmed feet.

[vmax]

I've been on this site for a couple of months and don't post very often . . but I've learned TONS about biking while reading the many topics online.

In my experience, please no slams, but I've found that predominantly female sites have much more bickering as compared to men. One site in particular, not related to biking, is very volatile, even when discussions go off-topic. Should anyone disagree with the "queen bees", then you are subject to all kinds of nasty notes.

Anyhoo, my thoughts are that this board seems to be composed of very dedicated, confident, disciplined women who bike in addition to other sports. I think that the dedication to biking (or any specific subject) makes all the difference, again, my opinion. And, perhaps it is just the overall makeup of the women who visit this site. Irregardless, for my short time visiting here, I am appreciative of the support and knowledge that is shared among many . . . kudos to all

- Vivian, MN

[shootingstar]

In my experience, please no slams, but I've found that predominantly female sites have much more bickering as compared to men. One site in particular, not related to biking, is very volatile, even when discussions go off-topic. Should anyone disagree with the "queen bees", then you are subject to all kinds of nasty notes.

Anyhoo, my thoughts are that this board seems to be composed of very dedicated, confident, disciplined women who bike in addition to other sports. I think that the dedication to biking (or any specific subject) makes all the difference, again, my opinion. And, perhaps it is just the overall makeup of the women who visit this site. - Vivian, MN

I dropped out of another women's cycling internet listserv several yrs. ago when it appeared (to me) the moderator was abit too heavy-handed in terms of control/content/how we should communicate. And none of us cursed.

I am on another all-women's internet forum which is completely different and non-cycling where the so-called 'bickering' and queen bee stuff doesn't occur hardly at all. Not sure if it makes a difference, but the forum is aimed exclusively to women born in the boomer years and beyond. Not sure, but to me, the more experienced women are, in terms of living through major life experiences/crises..and finding their own identity and strength as a woman, there MIGHT be less of need to slam/put-down other people online.

My perception of female cyclists, who are consistently ride for several consecutive years, seems to share a common characteristic of: down-to-earth pragmatism and a dogged dedication.

I perceive men as more willing to horse around and insult each other in a playful way that they don't take so personally ...compared to women...both on the Internet and in their own face-to-face group communication. I have worked for 4 different organizations where men dominated 80% of the workforce..and see this consistently over and over...and this among men who are literate/educated/professionals.

[Running Mommy]

I love TE for all of the reasons mentioned above.
And I'm very proud to say I have a friend in Perth, a Friend in England, a couple if canada, and one from just about every state in the union!!

Tho explaining that some of them are "internet buddies" and that I haven't met them in person can be a bit hard...
The lady at the post office thinks I have friends from all over the world after I sent out my Christmas cards this year.

[mimitabby]

Yeah, What runningmommy said.

I have friends all over the world, partially from TE.
I have gotten packages from all over. I have sent get well gifts to more than one person and my life has been enriched as well in many ways.