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  1. #1
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    I passed a girl! (lol, kinda sounds like a song title, eh?)

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    Ok, this may sound stupid, but I had the most thrilling moment of my 2 month cycling career! I actually passed someone and I pedaled like heck to make sure that she didn't catch up and pass ME! YAY! Am I sick to be this happy?

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    I think I remember my first breakthrough in cycling was: cycling over 30 kms. without hurting.

    And using all my gears properly.

    I can't even remember who I first passed on bike on a ride. Maybe I was in a daze unlike you.

    So long ago..
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    Excellent! I am happy to pass a pedestrian, for the moment.

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    Perfectly normal. Whatever it takes to give you thrills about riding the bike. I do happy dances everytime my average speed increases. Even if its an increase from 23km/h to 24km/h. Celebrate your achievement and look forward to more!!!!! =D

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    nope!

    I remember several "milestone" passes:

    first I remember when I could climb and not feel like "pass"-ing out
    then I passed a girl
    then I passed a guy
    then I passed a guy on a climb
    then I passed a guy who shaved his legs....... and that was sweet
    last month I passed a guy on a unicycle (no kidding he was riding a metric century on one)

    I have yet to pass a tandem on a downhill and hope to never achieve that either!

    Whatever floats your boat and keeps you happy and gracious to everyone on the road - we are all cyclists.
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    Woohoo!! Awesome!

    Though I'll admit that I first read your title in the spirit of "I passed a kidney stone" and thought - wow, that's a funny way to announce giving birth!

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    Congratulations! I love these milestones, and I love even more than we can share them here.

    I remember rejoicing over being able to use one hand for any purpose -- nose-wiping, for example, without wobbling.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gowest View Post
    I remember several "milestone" passes:

    first I remember when I could climb and not feel like "pass"-ing out
    then I passed a girl
    then I passed a guy
    then I passed a guy on a climb
    then I passed a guy who shaved his legs....... and that was sweet
    last month I passed a guy on a unicycle (no kidding he was riding a metric century on one)

    I have yet to pass a tandem on a downhill and hope to never achieve that either!

    Whatever floats your boat and keeps you happy and gracious to everyone on the road - we are all cyclists.
    Love it!

    I've just started passing guys on occasion and it is extra fun. Never passed a leg shaving guy (or a unicyclist lol) though. That would be an accomplishment for sure!

    I love the thrill of passing people, too...winning the race they didn't know we were in lol. Of course every time I get too excited I get passed by someone twice my age. And I'm 40 lol.

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    I got passed by a 20-something girl running up a slight incline once. I laughed and then just cheered her on. She was training for something big. Obviously. Because, you know, she wouldn't have been able to pass me otherwise. Right?

    Ha!

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    awsome whatever it takes! Sometimes I lucky if I pass anyone. Let anything you want be an acomplishment !

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    Roxy, DH and i once got dropped by a roller blader going up a 4 mile climb that is very popular for cyclists who are doing hill repeats. I mean, I could see him passing me, but when he passed DH, I was in awe. And this guy was at least my age.
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    My joke is that I get passed by women pushing baby strollers! Literally...well almost.

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    Awesome! :-)

    It's very rare I pass anyone on my little hybrid. Most of the time people pass me. One guy passed me on a road bike and said, "Lookin' good mama!" I wasn't sure if I should take that as a compliment or an insult. I took it as encouragement. I'll take whatever I can get at this point.

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    I've been passed by a little old lady jogger on an incline. I have bad knees that don't do hills so I forgave myself after I got over the shame lol.

    I thought of this thread today when I got passed by a guy but then I chased him and stuck to his butt for 3 miles. Finally I gave up chasing him so I could breathe. It required using one gear higher than I've ever used so I was proud of myself for keeping up as long as I did.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jessmarimba View Post
    Woohoo!! Awesome!

    Though I'll admit that I first read your title in the spirit of "I passed a kidney stone" and thought - wow, that's a funny way to announce giving birth!
    LOL

    Quote Originally Posted by Dannielle View Post
    I've been passed by a little old lady jogger on an incline. I have bad knees that don't do hills so I forgave myself after I got over the shame lol.

    I thought of this thread today when I got passed by a guy but then I chased him and stuck to his butt for 3 miles. Finally I gave up chasing him so I could breathe. It required using one gear higher than I've ever used so I was proud of myself for keeping up as long as I did.
    Fantastic! Good Job!


    I'll glad everyone enjoys it as much as I did!


    My next milestone will be to pass a guy!

 

 

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