Apr.4/10

[MartianDestiny]

I'm envious of all these long rides! I got home in the late afternoon yesterday from the mountains and took my cruiser grocery shopping to two stores. Then came home and couldn't let my new bike sit idle so we went around the lake just for fun. Mid-60s out, sunny and gorgeous with a little wind. I'm having a hard time gripping the brakes from the hoods so I'm looking forward to my fitting next weekend.

MartianDestiny, I have been browsing local group weekend rides on different websites just trying to get a feel for what's out there and where I might fit in, do you recommend any for a beginner? Both sexes or just women?

ColoKate,

I'm really only familiar with Boulder proper, and I've only ridden with Sports Garage (my bike shop). You are welcome to come ride with us and try it out, particularly on the nice days there are 5-8 "group C" or "Beginner" or ____ (we haven't decided what to call it) riders that cruise somewhere between 10-16mph depending on the group with instructions on group riding, stops along the way, no rider left behind, etc. Our "B" group is "no drop" as well, but it's really expected you can maintain 16-18mph through the ride. Anyway, we are a safe, stable pack that obeys road rules (ok, we may all roll through a stop sign at once, but the front does stop and wait for traffic to clear) and a good, fun bunch of people to learn with.

There's also Venus de Miles out of Full Cycle up here that's "women's only" and rides 3 times a week. I haven't gone with them though, so I don't know what their dynamics are (may try them out this summer). No club dues necessary to join them on their rides, which is nice.

[ColoKate]

I will look into the C ride at Sports Garage, that sounds up my alley and my husband's too! My neighbor got her bike last summer at Full Cycle, she only rides in Boulder anyway so maybe we could look into that one as well...thanks so much!!

[MartianDestiny]

Sounds great! Shoot me a PM or something when you plan to come up (technically our rides are member based, but this isn't enforced and "guests" are welcome, so you'd be my "guest" to ride with us).

[ColoKate]

Thanks!! Gotta wait another month for ski season to end but I willl definitely PM you soon!

[roguedog]

48-50 miles into the wind most of the way and pedaling to try to beat the rain.

What nice way to feel worthy of an Easter feast . Tried out a Terry Butterfly saddle. Think I'm sticking with my Brooks. Boy, I missed it within the first 12 miles.

Anyone wanna buy a lightly used Terry Butterly w/ carbon rails?