Quote Originally Posted by sara View Post
I just love reading about everyone's rides and experiences...even about the skinned knees are near misses. This forum is just wonderful. It really helps me to read about what other ladies are up to...I start to get a little discouraged sometimes because I want to make faster progress...but then I read all the different posts and it makes me feel better. Thank you to everyone for sharing!

So my new bike seat played a nasty April Fool's trick on me. Another first...my first saddle sore! Ouch! Anyone want to buy a Terry Liberator X? Only has about 50 miles on it. I know you have to give a new saddle some time to break in...but I just don't think this is going to work. Did I say ouch yet?

Mimitabby and Lisa S.H. - I feel guilty after reading your nice comments about my speed...I must admit something just terrible. I had to get off and WALK on one gigantic long steep hill because I literally just came to a stop when I ran out of gears (and my legs just happened to die at that moment as well). I turned off my bike computer so it wouldn't mess up my average mph. I don't think that's allowed. I think I am a big huge cheater!

Happy April everyone...hopefully we'll all be blessed with good weather soon
When you don't have any energy left to keep pedalling. We call it bonking. Its quite alright. Everyone does it at one time or another. You are being sensible to walk up the hill instead of struggling.

And I think you are doing just great to be out and riding. NO ONE EVER GOES OUT THE FIRST TIME AND AVERAGE OVER 20MPH for 100 mile stretch. I returned to cycling after 6 year hiatus after a major crash. The first time I went out last year, my butt was numb after only 10 miles and it took me an hour to ride.

Shawn