I haven't been on line today, but discussions like these are the reason why I don't ride with certain clubs. They are full of attitude. Thank you for the kind words, Denise. I grew up as an unathletic last person chosen type of kid. Most of the people I know now think I'm some kind of super human athlete. I am just having fun and I only compete with myself.
I just took my former exchange student to the airport to go back to Berlin. He is a PRO and competed in a grueling 4 day stage race while he was here. He came in 10th in th GC and won the green jersey for most sprinting points. And you know what? He rode with ME twice at my little speed of 15.5 average. Sure, it's his recovery day, but he said that is exactly the speed he likes for those days. He told me that I am the fittest over 40 woman he knows, especially after working in the emergency room for the last year and seeing the results of not exercising. So ladies, keep it in perspective.

Robyn