Hey Chick, good answer about Corvallis Cyclery...they should have my new hybrid put together any day now. I found them to be very good technicians, but the sales help was a little lacking. On the other hand, the people at bike n hike were *really* nice, but couldn't get my FD adjusted. *sigh*.

Yeah, West Hills is near the Fair Grounds, a little further south, but before you reach Philomath Blvd. It's nice b/c I have great access to the multi-use path until I feel more confident on the road. Although here with all the bike lanes and people so used to seeing cyclists, I don't worry too much about the drivers, it's more likely that I'll do something stupid!

Did you know that ORC at OSU is offering a bike maintenance and repair course next week? I'm signed up, and I hope they don't cancel - I was the only one when I called, and they have a minimum of 3. I don't know if you'd be interested...but thought I'd pass that along.

Do you go on any of the cycling club rides? They're all too long for me still, but it might be good for you.

It's funny, last night when I was riding, another woman riding by herself passed me going the other way on the Midge Cramer bike path. I wondered if it was possibly you!