Just moved up a level

[tribogota]

I was a beginner intermediate level rider until today, I just moved up to upper intermediate. (yes, i still fall over in my clips in traffic). In 30 weeks I rode 1000k, and in the last 10 weeks, I rode 1000k, and the more I ride, the more I love it. Today we went to the paramo (aka altiplano). Started at my house which is 2600m above sea level, the next 6 k were a 415m rise (about a 1000 feet), then some ups and down, and at 50k we started the ascent to the paramo 12k of going about 7-10k, slow pedaling, lots of wind, but some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. AND I MADE IT! I love love love climbing hills. Who would have thought, I was the girl who walked her bike up any tiny hill. I have been riding seriously for a year, I wish I had started 15 years ago. I can't get over how much I like it! AND while I am gushing, I love this site, it is truly supportive and informative and fun and gratifying

[TxDoc]

Hey congratulations!

Now we want to see some pictures of the paramo with the spectacular scenery...
Keep climbing!

[RoadRaven]

... and the more I ride, the more I love it.
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I have been riding seriously for a year, I wish I had started 15 years ago. I can't get over how much I like it! AND while I am gushing, I love this site, it is truly supportive and informative and fun and gratifying

So great to hear. I started racing nearly 3 years ago, on my bike about 4. I wish I had never stopped when I was 18.
Welcome to our addiction!

[tribogota]

Will try to remember a camera next time!