Hi,
Nice to meet you too. I have not had a bike since High School, when I had a great Motorbecane - 10 speed! Loved that bike, it took me everywhere. Then I got hit by a car (I was fine) and my bike was not. Couldn't really ride it again. I told my mom it fell over in the bike rack at school so she wouldn't have a fit and fall in it!!

Just in the last week, my husband and I bought Trek 1000's and ever since the Tour de France, we seem to think we're cyclists'. Well, at least I do...no just kidding. I'm a bit wobbly and speed is not my "thing", I like to make sure I feel the road and all that it brings before I start assuming that I'm any good. Maybe next week!! Ha ha.

But...I did tough it out and get Look pedals. I've only fallen twice, both times were from a standstill and I was in too high a gear, couldn't get the wheels spinning fast enough to get going and down I went. Both times were in busy intersections too - "just get up and act like nothing is wrong", I'd say to myself, with a big smile - "I do this all the time!!"

Kim, we do go down to the Rose Bowl for a "workout" and I'm happy to hear that you lived here. Isn't it great? When the parade comes, it's totally crazy. We live close enough to walk to the Bowl too. 10 years is a long time to be away - lots has changed here - you should see Old Town!! Remember how it was a place to avoid? Not anymore!

Thanks for being there, my pal cyclist!
klr