Hi Everyone,
here I am on my new GT - it was perfect weather today. We only went 20 miles or so, but I think that was just right for my first time out. The chamois in my shorts saved my ***, literally! Tomorrow I will be 46 yo - and my brother-n-law surprised me by buying me new gloves when we stopped at the bike shop! Brought with me some homemade vegan friendly crackers, that were the perfect snack. My brother-n-law very kindly explained biking etiquette as we went along. I learned a ton and had a fantastic time...can't wait until my next day off to do it again...I have to work on my birthday, but will have some very fond memories of being out on the trail today.
Anyway...here are a couple of pics!
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06-23-2012, 04:19 PM #1
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My first ride w/pics!
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06-23-2012, 05:02 PM #2
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Congratulations! 20 miles for a first ride is fantastic! And it looks like you're having a great time.
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06-23-2012, 06:00 PM #3
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Wonderful! You look great, and your bike is beautiful.
Happy Birthday!
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06-23-2012, 06:12 PM #4
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Great pictures! Both you and your bike are beautiful (as is the surrounding scenery). Congrats on your first ride. 20 miles your first time out is fantastic! Here's to many more wonderful miles ahead (and happy b-day). Cheers!
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06-23-2012, 07:01 PM #5
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You and your bike look awesome, as does the scenery. Congrats on 20 miles, especially on your first ride (took me a few months to get there...). Happy birthday!
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06-23-2012, 11:51 PM #6
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Nice bike, lovely smile, great gloves!
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06-24-2012, 07:24 AM #7
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Lovely bicycle! Enjoy!
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06-24-2012, 09:37 AM #8
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Very Cool! You and your bike look great. Happy Birthday too.
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06-24-2012, 09:46 AM #9
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Love the photos! Happy Birthday and congrats on your great first ride, wishing you miles of smiles.
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06-24-2012, 09:50 AM #10
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Good for you! I'm banging on the door of 46 too, and learning to ride in my 40s is the best thing that I've done after having my daughter. Gorgeous photos! Have a very happy birthday and I hope it's not too long before you're out riding again
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06-24-2012, 04:47 PM #11
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Happy Birthday!
Great photos! Wow! 20 miles... I think my first ride was...uh, five miles.
Enjoy your day and your new bike and gloves. I love bike gear as birthday presents."Don't go too fast, but I go pretty far"
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06-25-2012, 07:04 AM #12
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Congratulations!! and Happy Birthday. I couldn't think of a better way to spend your special day.
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06-25-2012, 09:24 AM #13
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Thanks everyone!!
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06-25-2012, 09:43 AM #14
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Great ride, and happy birthday to you! Wishing you many more of both!
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06-30-2012, 02:09 PM #15
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Congrats!!
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