Hello--from Michigan

[TryingisDying]

Howdy from yet another Michigan cyclist. I got a new road bike last week - a Specialized Dolce Sport. It hasn't made it outside, just on the trainer. It is way more comfortable than I ever thought a road bike would be...however I am only 5'5" and got a 54cm wsd frame.

P2

Hi everyone....Im from MI also! I also have this bike and LOVE it.....

[pinsonp2]

I live in SE MI, one of the downriver suburbs of Detroit.

Are any of you attending some of the organized rides that the LMB has on their ride calendar for the year? This would be my first year to try one of these.

P2

[Slowspoke]

I haven't posted in quite some time! I am in Michigan too. Western suburb of Detroit here!

[daisylubob]

Traverse City, year round.

[Trek-chick]

I live in SE MI, one of the downriver suburbs of Detroit.

Are any of you attending some of the organized rides that the LMB has on their ride calendar for the year? This would be my first year to try one of these.

P2

I would love to but, need to get my bike purchased and get comfortable on a road bike as opposed to my mountain bike, then get used to clipless pedals....and check out the calendar of rides. I am signed up for the Apple Cider century at the end of Sept though.....anyone else going to be there??

I do plan to do a lot of training at the Metro Parks this summer.....mostly Stoney Creek and Kensington. Does anyone else ride at those places? If so, I wouldn't mind some company every now and then.

[TryingisDying]

Im at kensington a few times a week once the snow is gone.....Im not sure what I am doing this year when it comes to racing/riding. I need to look at that soon!

[beccaB]

South Central here-just far enough away to make it inconvenient at least.
Some rides we like-
One helluva Ride (Chelsea)
Tour de Livingston(Brighton)
Holland Hundred(Holland)

[zoom-zoom]

South Central here-just far enough away to make it inconvenient at least.
Some rides we like-
One helluva Ride (Chelsea)
Tour de Livingston(Brighton)
Holland Hundred(Holland)

There's another one to check out...in Oct., I think. The Colorburst Tour. It's a century, but there are shorter options, too. In the Grand Rapids area. My hubby is also helping organize this year's ODRAM (One Day Ride Across MI) ride.

[beccaB]

There's another one to check out...in Oct., I think. The Colorburst Tour. It's a century, but there are shorter options, too. In the Grand Rapids area. My hubby is also helping organize this year's ODRAM (One Day Ride Across MI) ride.

That might be fun- my daughter is a student at SVSU wher that will be ending. Won't be the first time we finished a ride near her campus, exhausted!

[ciao_bella]

I live in the Grand Rapids area now, but grew up in downriver Detroit area.
Nice to "meet" all of you Michigan ladies on here, LOL!

[Ana]

I'm going to try and do the One Helluva Ride Anyone else planning to do it?

[beccaB]

I'm going to try and do the One Helluva Ride Anyone else planning to do it?

I plan on it- have done the last 2. It's a well supported one, Hell has some bad roads though! But that's the only negative thing I remember about it, and that's why they call it Hell!

[TryingisDying]

I'm going to try and do the One Helluva Ride Anyone else planning to do it?

I just checked this out.....I think I might do it....Sounds like a great time!

[footloose]

A little off topic but perhaps the Mi ladies could help me out with some info....

Any good bike shops that have lots of womens gear in stock in the SE Michigan area?
Say in the Detroit/Pt Huron/thumb area? Around the Birch Run Mall area?

I get over the border on a regular basis and need some ideas on where to go...still looking for bike shoes to try on (and hopefully buy!).

[beccaB]

A little off topic but perhaps the Mi ladies could help me out with some info....

Any good bike shops that have lots of womens gear in stock in the SE Michigan area?
Say in the Detroit/Pt Huron/thumb area? Around the Birch Run Mall area?

I get over the border on a regular basis and need some ideas on where to go...still looking for bike shoes to try on (and hopefully buy!).

I haven't found much for women in ANY of the bike shops I frequent. I think there may be a bike shop in Frankenmuth, but I haven't visited it.