I think I'm ready for IMAZ..

[Velobambina]

Denise --- You are an inspiration. Let's see: a new business venture and now, doing the IMAZ again! Sending lots of good karma your way.

[knapplaura]

Denise,
Thanks!

Since you now own a bike shop you will appreciate this:

Our LBS employs several young 'mountain bike dudes' who are polite etc but don't work on road bikes. They have one road bike mechanic who I really like and the new shop owner is also very knowledgeable. Well, when I called to schedule my tune-up I wanted only to talk to one of those guys.

When I brought my bike in, one of the young dudes said, can i help you, and tried to take my bike and the shop owner said, man, she doesn't want to talk to you.....I just sort-of laughed and then starting to talk to the owner about what exactly I needed done.

It was a tad awkward but after I starting talking to the owner he was very cool and seemed to understand the level of focus and knowledge I had on what I needed. I guess handing over a *$%ing expensive pair of Zipp wheels helps to communicate that!

So I should get it back on Wednesday, then Friday I drive the bike to Birmingham for Tri BIke Transport to pick up. Will have to let you know how that works out!

Take care,
Laura