Another Newbie!

[cylegoddess]

I love orbeas. I like the pink. Every little girl you pass, will check you out and think your the coolest thing ever .. and they will want to be like you!( its the pink)
I want the women's version of the orbea onyx. My friend has the guys one and its sexy as!

You sound like me. I did running for many years, before I got ill. I love running but have shin splints and standing all day( I work as a visual merchandiser) makes it hard to run at all, so I got into spinning too. My best guy friend got m to buy a cycle and it was all over for me then
Spinning I find is great for those days too hard to ride( too cold to breathe, too hot to move) and also, training up to race( someday! When I can both ride to races( 38 km) ride race and ride home).

[fatbottomedgurl]

Welcome! I just started riding road, and I have a pink mtb!

I have actually been successful at getting my DH to ride mtb with me. He is climbing technical stuff that's hard for me! Not fair! He commutes to work so already has legs. Keep getting your man out there and bring his favorite snacks. Maybe he'll come around.

A great (but painful) way to stretch the IT is to get an 8' foam roll from a PT or sport shop. Lay down on your side with the roll under your IT/upper thigh and then pull your body so the foam rolls under your leg all the way to your knee, then back again several times. The foam roll is also great for stretching your glutes, calves, quads, and your back, but it helps to have someone demonstrate.

[denny]

Congrats on your Orbea Diva. They are gorgeous bikes. I'm personally drooling for an Orca but just swapped out for a Fuji Silhouette 2 months ago.
My LBS friends have gotten used to me looking dreamily at the blue Orca.
I see you are in Fayeteville, GA. Where do you plan to ride? I currently ride Stone Mtn Park and the Silver Comet.

There are a couple of great bicycling clubs in the ATL area that will help you get your cycling legs back. Check out the Southern Bicyle League ride calendar for rides in your area whenever you can.

[Zen]

I love orbeas. I like the pink. Every little girl you pass, will check you out and think your the coolest thing ever .. and they will want to be like you!( its the pink)

Umm, maybe not every little girl
I'm just sayin'

[malkin]

And maybe a few of the little xy guys will look and like too.

[cylegoddess]

LOL zen!
I would have been one of the blue cycle girls.
I actually read that from another woman, who when she was testing bikes, the pink one got quite a response from a certain age group of girlies.

[Pink Diva]

Thanks for the suggestions on the IT band stretching. I've seen those to massage sticks before but never bought one...maybe I should!

Where do you plan to ride? I currently ride Stone Mtn Park and the Silver Comet.

This is where I'm planning on starting! Once the weather gets a little warmer (just looking for 50-60 degree weather is all), I'm going to take the trip up to the Silver Comet around the Coot's Lake area and build up to cycling to the Alabama State Line. I'm also planning on visiting the Dauset Trails once I get my MTB to get my skills sharpened so that I can hopefully head up into the North GA Mountains this summer without killing myself.

There is a really awesome guy that works at my LBS that runs an Audax 200K ride every spring and fall with practice rides of 45 and 65 miles before. It sounded like so much fun, and I already told him to save me a spot cuz I'm gonna be there this spring! Can't wait

Thanks again for the welcomes!!!

[Pedal Wench]

There is a really awesome guy that works at my LBS that runs an Audax 200K ride every spring and fall with practice rides of 45 and 65 miles before. It sounded like so much fun, and I already told him to save me a spot cuz I'm gonna be there this spring! Can't wait

Thanks again for the welcomes!!!

Ahhh, that sounds like Steve. Amazing AND awesome, and a wealth of information.

Be careful on the Comet by yourself. Don't wear headphones because you need to be able to hear your surroundings if alone. Also check out Sorella Cycling - we have some beginner clinics throughout the year, and no-drop rides suited for beginners too.

[Pink Diva]

Yep, it's Steve! Love that guy already, and I've only known him for about a month. Great guy!

I've looked into the Sorella Cycling but couldn't decide if I wanted to join a club yet...might take you up on that suggestion though. I have a no headphone policy on my bike(s) so that won't be a problem...now if I was running, well that's another story