No, not really, it's just that we've found that Mt. Diablo and the Placerville area have been conducive to group road rides and goals. The actual Sacramento girls have been tied up in Team in Training (Hillslug) or school (Xeney and Petunia), etc., etc., etc. I live in Davis but my DH set this hill climbing goal so we seem to be heading for the hills every weekend. Maybe when the cool weather returns I'll see which roadies we can tempt out for the flat, flat fields of Yolo and Solano Counties.Originally Posted by Melodylynn
In the meantime, give Sue the VP at the local mtb club a call. The women-only mtb group merged with the co-ed group recently, but I think she tries to have periodic women-only rides at Granite Bay which wouldn't be far for you.
http://www.fatrac.org/default.asp
Have you checked in with the local shops to see if they have any weekly rides you could join?
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07-21-2005, 04:04 PM #1
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07-22-2005, 06:40 AM #2
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okay I went on a ride last night on my mtn bike. I road 7.5 miles with an ave speed 10.2 of in about 40 min. I had my BF take me on fairly flat route. (Lots of rolling hills in my book) But in all a good experience. My butt is paying for it this morning. Can't wait to get a better bike.
Thanks for all of your words of encouragement!
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07-27-2005, 05:57 AM #3
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I am also a newer rider and I am currently riding a mountain bike. But I am getting a bike fit done at my local bike shop. I don't think I would go pick out my bike without it. Plus they can tell you what you would be looking for in the different brands.
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07-27-2005, 09:49 AM #4
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Hi there Honeywell 23! I finally found the bike of my dreams that fits and I bought it last night! It is a Trek 1000 in a 43cm frame. (I have the short leg, long body syndrome) It is wonderful! I plan on going on my first ride tomorrow morning. It is well above 102 in the evenings when I get home from work, so I will have to wait one more night!!!! My LBS next to my work in Auburn had a smoking deal and I got the bike and a few accessories for about $580. I am soooooo excited!!!!!
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