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!
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11-07-2009, 09:42 AM #1
DFL>DNF>DNS
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11-07-2009, 10:20 AM #2
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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
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11-07-2009, 10:23 AM #3
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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
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11-07-2009, 11:11 AM #4
permanoob
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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!You must do the thing you think you cannot do.
- Eleanor Roosevelt
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11-07-2009, 01:27 PM #5
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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!Speed comes from what you put behind you. - Judi Ketteler
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11-07-2009, 02:53 PM #6
Ride Your Bike!
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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!!----------------------------------------------------
"I never made "Who's Who"- but sure as hell I made "What's That??..."
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11-07-2009, 03:18 PM #7
be nice
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Heck yes you should post! All the other ladies have said it better than I ever could. Welcome and please stick around!
ETA: I read your post this morning as I was heading out the door for my ride and I smiled when I read it! It is great that you can join your family and do something you love!
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11-07-2009, 05:19 PM #8
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Caprice, I'm sure you know by now that this is a welcoming group, but I will chime in anyway. I am 59 years old and have a hybrid, and I've gotten lots of help and inspiration from this group.
I find it very motivating to read about other women's adventures. I ride farther that I ever planned to, and I bike through the winter.
I hope you enjoy your new bike, and I would love to see pictures.
Pam
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11-07-2009, 05:43 PM #9
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Welcome from a 55 year old who has Terry Susan B hybrid and a Terry Classic, and hardly rode them at all this past summer due to a lack of motivation, and trying to start an online bag and purse business.
But I still feel perfectly comfortable checking TE every single day, and I am still doing my best to stay healthy and fit. There are topics about bread-baking, losing weight, pets, fitness and yes, bikes.
You'll love it here!Please visit my etsy shop and support avian rescue and sanctuary efforts:
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11-07-2009, 06:39 PM #10
Honky Nut Dodger
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Welcome!
I look forward to seeing some pics soon.
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
Amelia Earhart
2005 Trek 5000 road/Avocet 02 40W
2006 Colnago C50 road/SSM Atola
2005 SC Juliana SL mtb/WTB Laser V
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11-08-2009, 12:54 PM #11
Any Day Now...New Bike!
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Ohhh, I wanted that Terry Susan B Hybrid so badly! But now I see they don't make it anymore! I sure wish that had another bike in this price range. I really want a lighter, women-specific bike...
Originally Posted by bambu101
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11-07-2009, 03:44 PM #12
don't jinx it
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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!
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11-07-2009, 03:54 PM #13
Don't whine
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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!
"If Americans want to live the American Dream, they should go to Denmark." - Richard Wilkinson
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11-07-2009, 03:55 PM #14
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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.
RoxyGetting in touch with my inner try-athlete.
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11-08-2009, 12:48 PM #15
Any Day Now...New Bike!
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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!
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