One of my favorite book passages

[sydney_b]

But, this is what I want to do. It is what makes me happy. I want to do the best I can, keep improving, but I know I will never be the fastest. Even if I'm last, I still did it.

Nanci

This is my inspiration for the week. What a fantastic attitude, Nanci. I think another important and pragmatic point is that your consumer dollar is the most important vote you have and the more folks demand and purchase quality bike components whether it be for bikes or the rider, the better the selection will be and the more our sport will grow. So, it's all good.



Make it a great week (or not), gals! It's your choice!

[Nanci]

Maybe the guy on the wine label is taking the flowers _out_ of his coat, like a flower pusher, referring to the "perfumed elegance" they claim a true feminine syrah has. (As opposed to the "muscle beach" shirazes.) I think I am going to have to evaluate another bottle, or maybe the 2004, coming soon, which they claim slightly moderates the wintergreen/smoked-sausage character of the 2003. Isn't wine tasting wonderful?

Nanci

[annie]

Maybe the guy on the wine label is taking the flowers _out_ of his coat, like a flower pusher, referring to the "perfumed elegance" they claim a true feminine syrah has. (As opposed to the "muscle beach" shirazes.) I think I am going to have to evaluate another bottle, or maybe the 2004, coming soon, which they claim slightly moderates the wintergreen/smoked-sausage character of the 2003. Isn't wine tasting wonderful?

Nanci

Nanci,

Cline Syrah, California, 2003. Silky smooth mouth! Vanilla and blueberry flavors. Simply delicious and elegant, at the same time. I am enjoying a glass as I write this. My new favorite wine.

On topic - Interesting quote from the book. Especially the part about accepting that there will always be someone better (for most of us!). How true! And your point, Nanci, "I want to do the best I can, keep improving, but I know I will never be the fastest. Even if I'm last, I still did it." It took me awhile to accept that, but since I have, I am a MUCH happier bike rider and overall human being.

annie

~try the wine~

[Lise]

I've been last in several of the triathlons I've done, because I did them with friends, and we leave no one behind. So if somebody's freaking out about something, we wait. We help. We move on. We finish the course together.

In the races I've done on my own, I'm always at the back of the pack. I am just amazed to be there at all. Amazed and proud. To get to be a part of something I never dreamed I could do. That's why I love races. To be an athlete in the company of athletes. I figure, if I keep it up, and I pick small enough races, eventually I'll be the only one in my age group, and I'll get a trophy someday! L.

[annie]

I figure, if I keep it up, and I pick small enough races, eventually I'll be the only one in my age group, and I'll get a trophy someday! L.

LOL! Lise, that's the exact advise my brother gave me. Pick your races right and you be the one who's the winner.

annie