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[Crankin]

I don't think, in any way, the people who quit didn't feel welcome. In fact, I know they didn't. Both sent me PMs telling me they quit because of the personal opinions of one or another specific people. The only time I remember someone saying she didn't feel welcome, was someone who said it was because she was a conservative Republican.... and she put it right out there and left.

[Helene2013]

It may depend on the season too for some of us, depending where we live and what keeps us busy.

In the Fall, it is my busiest season. I like the coolness. We are camping right now (our last outing of season for this). Going for cyclo cross ride in a few moments. Then when back we need to walk the dogs, have a quick dinner, pack up motorhome and head home. Unpack what needs to be out tonight and the rest will go week nights, if not raining. Then the weeks go by so fast. Work during day, training as I get home (after taking care of pets), dinner, pets again need to be walked or "played" with. Then bath and bedtime by 9pm. Weekends are reserved to closing the yard, motorhome, getting ready for winter. My time is so limited that internet is what has to drop. I don't watch much tv...no time either.

Can't wait to retire in 5 or so years...just to have "some" time to do things without rushing. hihi

[shootingstar]

Both sent me PMs telling me they quit because of the personal opinions of one or another specific people. The only time I remember someone saying she didn't feel welcome, was someone who said it was because she was a conservative Republican.... and she put it right out there and left.

It's not realistic unless someone has said something that truly attacks your personal values...over and over, to quit on a friendly online community. I'm over also at a guy-cyclist dominated forums for the last few years. I still visit even though some of the active (guy) members like to talk about their guns and sneer at gun control. (Did I upset someone here???) I find it ridiculous when they occasionally list the type of guns they own. But overall they are ok.

Actually I don't mind reading about people's trips, etc. and observations as they bike along. Maybe long time cyclists like us, don't have many questions anymore or things that we perceive as interesting anymore on nutrition, gear, apparel, etc.

Yet, there's a whole cadre young women..in their teens and twenties who probably need some encouragement. Maybe it's Facebook as a tool for them? I don't mind sharing occasional photos of myself cycling, but honest, it would get tiring if I did it often here.

I'm here, because cycling is still part of daily life, I just don't track my mileage. But cycling is only one of several personal interests I pursue.