Labor Day Weekend Rides

[Catrin]

Rode 20 miles to check out my Frogs and new Shimano mtb shoes that will be going on the Guru. After putting the pedals on my Kuota, we set off.....
I am going to write to Shimano. The LBS owner stated clearly companies do this, because they don't think women will pay the $ to buy the shoes with the more expensive liner. I am betting there are people riding around in pain... Speedplay clearly states these pedals are compatible with Shimano shoes.

This is really sad they do this. I've given up on Shimano shoes myself as they are generally too wide for me. I love my Mavic mtb shoes - outside of the color (WHITE mountain bike shoes? Really?) I do look forward to eventually using my mountain bike cleats, pedals, and shoes on the actual mountain bike

First time on my road bike, outside, in over a year. The weather is beautiful, so me an the bike went to the Cedar River MUP. I've been approved for flat rides with my "improved" knee. Road approximately 18 miles, in 1hr-20min. Why yes I did see the 10 mph signs

Felt good to be out. Knee did pretty good, felt a tad odd (there's a cut nerve area), but no pain. Tomorrow I see my PT again and tell her the news.

Congratulations on the road - whooo hooooooo! I remember the agony of being off the bike for almost 4 months...

Since I rode 40 miles Saturday, and planned on mountain biking today, yesterday I just went for a hike. Good thing I did because my right glute started cramping while hiking

Today I spent a full 3 hours mountain biking, and I felt much better on the trails today than ever! Lots of fun, though was shocked at the number of people I saw on the trails without helmets. It was also obvious they didn't really know what they were doing, which had me concerned for their heads

[redrhodie]

Congratulations, Beth!

[Biciclista]

here's my trip report for our ride yesterday

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showp...3&postcount=55

I hope you find it interesting.

[Catrin]

here's my trip report for our ride yesterday

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showp...3&postcount=55

I hope you find it interesting.

Wow - thanks for sharing this, you were awesome! Hot rides are so hard...

[Crankin]

Catrin, I agree, I dislike the white shoe trend. Both my new road and mtb shoes are white... for me, who scuffs up and ruins cycling shoes quite easily, I fought this. At least they are not pink.
The Shimano shoes fit me perfectly. I don't have wide feet, but my left foot is half a size bigger and has a small bunion. I need a wide toe box. Plus, not a lot of companies make women's shoes in my size. Well, the shoes are fixed, the epoxy is dried, and new Frog cleats are installed in my winter cycling boots and Keen sandals. DH convinced me to keep the Frogs on my road bike until I can test out the shoes again. Looks like it might not be until late Thursday or Friday, as rain is moving in. I actually feel like I need a break from riding and this will force me.

[Catrin]

Catrin, I agree, I dislike the white shoe trend. Both my new road and mtb shoes are white... for me, who scuffs up and ruins cycling shoes quite easily, I fought this. At least they are not pink.

The Shimano shoes fit me perfectly. I don't have wide feet, but my left foot is half a size bigger and has a small bunion. I need a wide toe box. Plus, not a lot of companies make women's shoes in my size. Well, the shoes are fixed, the epoxy is dried, and new Frog cleats are installed in my winter cycling boots and Keen sandals. DH convinced me to keep the Frogs on my road bike until I can test out the shoes again. Looks like it might not be until late Thursday or Friday, as rain is moving in. I actually feel like I need a break from riding and this will force me.

My LBS staff tells me that men want white shoes, women do NOT want white shoes, and what color shoes are delivered by the bike shoe companies? White for women and not for men. It was an interesting conversation and it appeared to be a little frustrating for them.

I am sorry that you've had this problem with the shoes and cleats. I do think you will like them, and glad you were able to discover/solve the problem so quickly!

[BC2COCyclist]

I only rode to Walgreens and back to pick up a photo of our cat that just died. Having a 7 year old means I can only ride for a short amount of time and only when DH can stay with the baby. Blargh.

[nscrbug]

Today we rode 61 miles. Quite chilly this morning (52 when we rolled off), with a strong (15-20) headwind. I actually broke out the knickers and long-sleeved jersey...an earband under my helmet and a layering glove on top of my cycling gloves. That was a big change from the sleeveless jersey and shorts I wore on Saturday & Sunday.

To comment on the shoe thing...my Northwaves are silver, and that is one of the reasons I chose to buy them. I did not want a white shoe. I would have been okay with black, but when I saw the silver ones...that sealed the deal for me.

[RubyTuesday]

Today I did my first 40 mile ride. I am so happy! I know, I know, newbie. But I have only been at this six weeks and if someone told me six weeks ago that I would do a 40 mile ride, I would have said they were nuts!

Great day, good fun and fun people!