Wow- you SHOULD be incredibly proud!!!! What a great kiddo!
Just out of curiosity- what ride did you do? Was it a group thing or just a small group. Sounds like a killer ride.
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08-10-2009, 06:28 PM #1
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08-11-2009, 03:50 AM #2
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What a wonderful son - he sounds perfect for my 14 year old DD
. In all seriousness, I love to hear about adventurous, thoughtful teenagers. I taught high school before moving to the community college level, and I had the privilege to work with many outstanding young people. I was always surprised that many people in the community had such a distorted view of them. It sounds like your son is not only an amazing athlete, but a first-class person. Hold on to this memory to help balance out the times he forgets to take out the trash, feed the dog, etc.
"Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride"~John F. Kennedy
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08-11-2009, 04:47 AM #3
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My son started riding when he was 13, went on a multi state tour at 14, came home and rode a century with a group of adults from a local club. At 16 he was the #5 junior racer in the US.
Get your son a bike with easier gearing! Doesn't have to be new, but he will enjoy the challenge a lot more. And the above poster is right. Most teens are great people. After 30 years of teaching mostly younger teens and raising 2 kids, I don't why people *expect* that kids are going to be awful at this stage. Mine were normally challenging, but fun. Teenage years much more enjoyable than babies to me...
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08-11-2009, 04:51 AM #4
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How wonderful!! I love hearing stories like that! Thanks for sharing!
Christine
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08-11-2009, 05:42 AM #5
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Wow! Fabulous! Great job, Nick!!.....Sounds like you've got yourself a great son and cycling sidekick!
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08-11-2009, 06:11 AM #6
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Spin you obviously have done a great job raising your son. Kudos to you both!
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08-11-2009, 08:07 AM #7
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This story puts a smile on my face - thanks for sharing!!
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