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Great article, Mimi.
I hope more than a few folks saw themselves in your writing, and are inspired.
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07-15-2008, 04:14 AM #16
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Wonderful article, Mimi. You summed it up beautifully.I am still afraid of hills, potholes, puddles and cars. I am still a cautious 56-year-old lady who smiles and waves at the irate motorists passing me. But I can go anywhere in town they can, and when I get there I might be thirsty and a bit winded, but I'm happy and relaxed. And my legs look beautiful!
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07-15-2008, 04:32 AM #17
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07-15-2008, 05:03 AM #18
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Great article, Mimi!
"When I'm on my bike I forget about things like age. I just have fun." Kathy Sessler
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07-15-2008, 05:12 AM #19
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Mimi, wonderful article! This almost made me cry: "Best of all, I got my city back." That's the best thing about cycling is that it humanizes the city. I have all sorts of stories and vignettes from my days commuting in DC--people I encountered, wonderful sights that one misses from a car, even inspiring complete strangers to ride bikes.
Thank you for sharing your story. I have no doubt that it will inspire someone to start riding.
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07-15-2008, 05:24 AM #20
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Way to go Mimi!!! Oooooh, I can say I know a published writer now!
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07-15-2008, 06:23 AM #21
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Great article! So many people think cycling is only for the uber-athletic--maybe your admission of being a scardy cat will get some people rethinking their own commute!
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07-15-2008, 06:26 AM #22
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Yay, Mimi! The butterflies are doing carwheels and a happy jig!
You rock!
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07-15-2008, 01:40 PM #23
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Oh Mimi, that was such a nice and inspiring article. I hope others read and figure if Mimi can do , than I can too..You go girl..
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07-15-2008, 01:59 PM #24
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Right ON, Mimi!
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07-15-2008, 06:01 PM #25
Ooo, talk tri to me!
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Awesome and inspiring!
I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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07-15-2008, 06:04 PM #26
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Hey Mimi, you should post your old "before and after biking" pictures of your legs! Those were great!
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07-15-2008, 06:33 PM #27
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I found them recently...
hmmm
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07-16-2008, 06:11 AM #28
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Good strong sturdy girl!
Hey I have those SW socks too!
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07-16-2008, 06:16 AM #29
In through the out door..
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07-16-2008, 06:28 AM #30
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What a great story to read as a drink my morning coffee. I think you're very inspiring indeed! and btw cute polka-dot socks. (I have them too, hehe
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