Can we be thought by our SO??? Help.....

[Crankin]

I didn't mean to sound snotty! I know that I would not have been comfortable on a group ride, if I was unsure of some of my skills. The rides I lead are FUN. There are social and recreational, at speeds of 13-16 mph. Sometimes there's a slower group. We stop for lunch and other things. We don't do pacelines (well, maybe lines, but not pacelines). I rode a lot with others in small groups (2-4) before I went on a group ride. That built up my confidence.

If "C" level is 18 mph, then I would be a C rider! While I certainly ride that speed on the flats for short amounts of time, my average is more like 14-16.

[Robbin_G]

Yeah, the C-SIG is so great! There is a former pro racer guy leading the slowest group of beginning riders. I'm lucky to have him as I am the only one with Campy shifters! (I tend to squeeze the brakes on Shimanos instead of pushing the lever over....not a good time.)

And yes, Im posting a lot today because I am in my last month of a graduate program that I should have never enrolled in and I'm avoiding homework. :-) It's almost over! I may have a couple of C's this semester....but I don't think I care!

[FreshNewbie]

I dont think anyone thought that you sounded snotty Robyn, every opinion was very much appreciated. I must say i spent the whole day at work researching this stuff, and having TE girls recommend something really helped. I dont think i have a problem with getting clipped in or getting clipped out. I have a problem with dealing with traffic, I sort of zone out, and have a hard time to move when the greel light goes on.

Although, something that i found out yesterday about my clipless Speedplays, that they tend to clip back in. Does anyone else have the same problem? Maybe mine are not tight enough? and i need to tighten the clit ?

Marina

[FreshNewbie]

Robbin G, I am posting a lot today because apparently i care more about riding than working can you blame me. I guess i really missed out on C-SIG groups ! I am dissapointed now, i read about it on NYCC sounds awsome.

[Robbin_G]

It's all good! You can still do rides this year and do the CIG next.

Yes, traffic still terrifies me too...and gravel, and wind..... As you can tell by the redness in my hands from my death grip on the hoods. (Seeking gloves with NO stitching and lots of padding btw thumb and forefinger.)

[Jo-n-NY]

Hi Marina,

I think with a little practice you will be just fine. Don't worry, I am not too keen riding in traffic either and try to avoid the real main roads when riding by myself. When I am with my husband and others I just follow along.

The guy from Huntington sounded really nice. My friend and I plan on going to the meeting tomorrow night. If you go please let me know so I can look for you.

Talk to you soon ~ JoAnn

[FreshNewbie]

Hi JoAnn,

I dont know if i will be able to make it tomorrow, I usually get home late after work, the bus that goes from midtown to Bayside takes an hour and a half. By car it takes 15 minutes and I am home. I am def. interested to hear about the meeting :-) keep me posted please.

[Brandi]

I hate traffic! i am spoiled though I leave in a beach town in calif that has very little traffic. Would you be more compfortable if wennt back to normal pedals? My SO has clipless with a bit of a platform on it.

[FreshNewbie]

I am already so used to the idea that I am riding with clipless that I don't think I will be more comfortable on platforms. I will just keep practicing Good luck