My revelation.."Do I fit in here?"

**indigoiis** · 11-07-2009, 08:01 AM

You are awesome to take in your granddaughter. My mom just took in my sister's seventeen year old, and at age 73, that is a huge deal. I am very proud of her, as you should be of yourself! And everyone here comes from all walks of life, and share especially one thing: our live of everything bicycle.

**malkin** · 11-07-2009, 08:06 AM

"Little White Pony" would be a great name for a bike!

Welcome!

I'm a new piano player too!

**uforgot** · 11-07-2009, 08:35 AM

Hmmm...you need to take a look at this mixte thread! There are all kinds, shapes and ages of riders here. Welcome!

**Bike Chick** · 11-07-2009, 09:42 AM

Welcome to TE! And how wonderful of you to be raising your granddaughter. Anyone who rides a bike belongs here and that now includes you. I've only been on a bike for 6 years and have learned a lot from the ladies in this forum. I started on a used mountain bike then when hubby joined in we both got hybrids. Our first ride was 6 miles and I thought I would never make it home. It wasn't long before we traded those in for road bikes and then for better road bikes. That was many miles ago. I never thought I would be doing the things that I have done or seen what I have seen from the saddle of a bike. You are making many wonderful memories for yourself and your granddaughter. And let us see those pictures!

**Shara** · 11-07-2009, 10:20 AM

I'm 32, overweight, out-of-shape and have a clunky, cheap mountain bike that doesn't suit me or my style of riding lol. But I do love to ride and even though I haven't been here long I like learning (and dreaming) about different bikes, more stamina/endurance/strength, etc. Do I fit in? Probably as much as anyone else

**Maxxxie** · 11-07-2009, 10:23 AM

Welcome to the forums, Caprice! I can't tell you how much your post made me smile

I think the only prerequisite for being a TE member is a love of biking. Doesn't matter what kind of biking, what kind of bike, what sort of distance. It's all good.

Max

**Medianox** · 11-07-2009, 11:11 AM

As long as you love riding your bike, whatever kind of bike it is, this is the place for you.

I have only been lurking around these parts since this spring and have learned a lot so far-everyone is very good about sharing what they know!
Welcome!

**OakLeaf** · 11-07-2009, 01:27 PM

Welcome Caprice!

What the others said. We're a pretty exclusive group...you have to ride a bicycle - or want to ride - or used to ride - or just like to talk about bicycles.

Of course you fit in here. And I love your analysis - it's spot-on.

Hope you stick around and that your whole family enjoys cycling as much as you!

**tctrek** · 11-07-2009, 02:53 PM

Welcome Caprice. I guess you figured out by now that you do belong. You are a female on a bike... heck we even have some guys that post! This is a safe place where you can ask questions without fear of being ridiculed. And you can read the posts and learn a lot!

Hope you have great fun with your bike!!

**NbyNW** · 11-07-2009, 03:44 PM

Welcome! There are some wonderful resources here, and it's a supportive place -- doesn't matter what kind of riding you do.

Hope you had a wonderful ride this afternoon!

**KnottedYet** · 11-07-2009, 03:54 PM

I'm over 40.
I'm over 40 pounds over-weight.
I haven't ridden any of my bikes in over 40 days.

Does anyone care? Nope. You love bikes and riding, you're one of the gang!

Feel the Velo Love!

**channlluv** · 11-07-2009, 03:55 PM

Bahahahahaha! Sorry, I had to laugh.

When I first showed up here I was all excited about finding a woman-friendly forum, having come over from a male-dominated forum that shall remain nameless, but suffice to say they were a less-than-supportive group. I introduced myself here and someone asked what kind of bike I rode. My answer: "Um...purple."

Seriously. I knew NOTHING about cycling other than how to get on and pedal. I've learned a lot here. You will, too. And I daresay your granddaughter will, as well. Lots of us have kids who ride, too.

By the by, my bike then was a Palomar GT mountain bike, which currently hangs in the stable in the garage. The bike I ride now is a little Specialized Ruby Comp I've named Sparrow because she's light, fast, and fierce.

You'll love it here. Welcome.

Roxy

**Juliegoddess** · 11-08-2009, 12:48 PM

I am delighted to be here too!! I felt the same way...that I would never "fit in" and never be regarded as a "serious bike rider". I'm 41 years old, 5'10" tall, and 220 pounds, and I don't even really have a proper bike to "seriously ride"!! My bike is a moutain bike with hybrid tires, so the wheels are smaller, and the bike is HEAVY. I mean HEAVY! I can't go for miles and miles. I am very eager to get a lighter weight road bike, but just can't afford it for now. So, my daily 10-mile rides, I think, are probably equal to 15 miles on a road bike. Everything is just more work on a smaller, heavy bike.

But I feel the same way as you all do...I need to stay in shape and stay healthy. Two of my children have autism and Tourette's Syndrome, so i need to be around for a long time to care for them. Biking is my therapy. I can clear my head, not worry so much about the future, and just focus on one mile at a time. Yes, other bikers (if there were any around here!) would fly by me, many times over, but I don't care! There's nothing like biking...nothing in the world!

**arielmoon** · 11-09-2009, 11:41 AM

Hi Caprice! Welcome to TE! I think you will find that there are many different levels in which to enjoy this forum. I hope you stick around!

**Biciclista** · 11-09-2009, 11:59 AM

I hope Caprise remembers to come back and check to see what she started!

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