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22-11.-2003, 01:12 AM

#121

nancyinky

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Join Date: Oct 2003

Location: WV, USA

Posts: 25

Re: Re: Re: Re: Ok girls - just how many of us are there here?

http://www.ywcampls.org/pdf/triflyeJan2003.pdf
there ya go an annual one in indiana? i think? see-there are tons of them--contact a local multisport shop and join a club~

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Originally posted by vonteity
Actually, I'm not afraid of drowning, so a life jacket is of little use to me! I'm a very good swimmer, but I have a phobia of open water. I am fine swimming in an enclosed area, such as a pool, inside of a shallow reef, etc. If I find myself in open water where I can't see the bottom I have panic attacks. It's not exactly something I can just "overcome". I wish it were so, but it's not.

If I do any triathlons at all, it will have to be one where the swim leg takes place in a pool.

10-12.-2003, 02:22 PM	#122
Jade Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 34	One more. Perhaps this thread should have been a poll so we could have a tally as we go along. __________________ Avatar: I wouldn't own the brand now, but if not for my want of one as a kid, I would not be a biker today.

12-12.-2003, 04:31 AM	#123
shananny Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arizona Posts: 1	This real chicken is joining the group. Yep, chicken, as in "scared of everything" but I decided to try biking because I want to enjoy our wonderful weather here. I got a Giant Sedona DX Comfort bike and took my first ride yesterday on a nice easy, flat, rails-to-trails gravel path and loved it! It beats my boring treadmill hands-down. It was my 58th birthday and couldn't have been better, a beautiful sunny day with no wind and temps in the low 50s. I only rode 5 miles and had to keep reminding myself to relax and not look at the drop-off on either side of the trail, but I'm definitely hooked!

29-12.-2003, 10:30 AM	#124
troux Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1	Hey! I'm another new one...been lurking for about a week. Great forum! A little about myself - 46 years old. Used to ride quite a bit (recreational) with my husband on Omaha on the Keystone Trail...loved it. Rode our Burley tandem and my old reliable Raleigh. Took a break from riding since my husband's death and haven't been riding for a little over five years---ready to get back into it--now living back in southeastern Louisiana!! Just bought myself a Christmas present - Trek 1000C - and waiting patiently for it to come in. If anyone has any suggestions on equipment (helmet, toosh comfort, etc.) my eyes are open!

30-12.-2003, 10:35 PM	#125
theresa123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 17	Hi I wonder if their is someone that can help me with a training program for tacx inhouse trainer machine. Please, please

30-12.-2003, 11:26 PM	#126
bikenbernie Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2	From my experience riding 2500 to 4000 miles/year, women cyclists are few and far between, maybe at best 10% of total cyclists entering charity or challenging organized rides. BUT, of those 10%, my experience is that most of them are strong, athletes with great legs. Good work ladies! keep hammering!

01-01.-2004, 03:34 AM

#127

treke

Junior Member

Join Date: Dec 2003

Posts: 10

How's it going

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Originally posted by LornaD
Hi y'all--

I'm a new member, although I've been lurking for awhile. I've finally decided to get a bike, mostly for commuting and to lose weight/get fit. Think I'm going to go with the Trek 4900 WSD. Anyone have comments/complaints about this particular bike? Or even some suggestions about different brands?

How do you like biking? Did you get the Trek? I ride a Trek Fuel 90 It's great I've been riding for a while I keep having set backs but I keep getting back on the bike. Hope everything is going well for you
Treke

07-01.-2004, 11:41 PM	#128
Karyn Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1	Re: Ok girls - just how many of us are there here? Hi ladies, just started receiving cycling forum by email. Would like to start cycling alot more this year so trying to get into the swing of things still. Live in Jhb South Africa, 25, enjoy triathlons as well as play touch rugby and try frequent the gym as often as possible. Looking forward to being around the races more this year!

08-01.-2004, 12:49 AM

#129

vreese

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Join Date: Jan 2004

Posts: 9

Re: Ok girls - just how many of us are there here?

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Originally posted by ness
Hi everyone, I just thought initally it would be nice to know exactly how many of us females post on cyclingforums.com, so why not post a small introduction each to get things started?<br /><br />Ok heres me:<br />22, Live in Sydney Australia, will be riding mostly sprint track events. Hobbies apart from cycling - Horse riding, and going to the gym, coaching my boyfriend (athletics) and rnb music.<br /> ;D

Add one more girl to the list. I live in the boondocks and can easily ride from my front door. I love it, but consequently, I don't often participate in organized rides or riding groups.
I love soccer, horses, and tennis.

08-01.-2004, 01:03 AM

#130

treke

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Join Date: Dec 2003

Posts: 10

Quote:

Originally posted by shananny
This real chicken is joining the group. Yep, chicken, as in "scared of everything" but I decided to try biking because I want to enjoy our wonderful weather here. I got a Giant Sedona DX Comfort bike and took my first ride yesterday on a nice easy, flat, rails-to-trails gravel path and loved it! It beats my boring treadmill hands-down. It was my 58th birthday and couldn't have been better, a beautiful sunny day with no wind and temps in the low 50s. I only rode 5 miles and had to keep reminding myself to relax and not look at the drop-off on either side of the trail, but I'm definitely hooked!

It must be nice to live where you can bike all year long. I live in Edmonton Canada the winters are long and cold but I got a trainer for Christmas so that will help. I'm forty three been riding for a while and I'm so glad I found this web site it is nice to here about other women bikers. Ride On Treke

08-01.-2004, 03:54 AM	#131
milly valdes Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 9	Hi. I'm a newbie tri person too-- except, I don't know how to swim! Guess what my NY's resolution will be? There is hope beyond the dog paddle... I took up running last year and I seem to do well in it. I have 6 years of relatively intense cycling experience, though this past year was almost non-existent for the bike. The challenge I face is convergence. Convergence between the three different disciplines and convergence with my commitments. Should be fun. Remember, in order to get to the summit you gotta take one step at a time. Good luck to everyone! __________________ "Light a man a fire and he'll be warm for the night. Light a man ON fire and he''l be warm for the rest of his life." -Fred Heald

10-01.-2004, 02:49 PM	#132
vrkelley Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 21	Re: Ok girls - just how many of us are there here? nice to meet you all. I'm a commuter in Seattle. Very few women ride bikes here. OK very few chicks do anything here except shop so it's a little lonesome! I'm tall and thin and have trouble finding clothes that fit. The Men's small fits in length but no where else...lots of sewing to customize!

11-01.-2004, 12:37 AM

#133

vreese

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Posts: 9

Quote:

Originally posted by treke
It must be nice to live where you can bike all year long. I live in Edmonton Canada the winters are long and cold but I got a trainer for Christmas so that will help. I'm forty three been riding for a while and I'm so glad I found this web site it is nice to here about other women bikers. Ride On Treke

Glad to hear from you. It's pretty cold and windy here in Ohio of late. I'm thinking about a trainer too. What kind did you get? Are you happy with it? Any suggestions?

14-01.-2004, 01:23 AM

#134

treke

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Join Date: Dec 2003

Posts: 10

Trainer

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Originally posted by vreese
Glad to hear from you. It's pretty cold and windy here in Ohio of late. I'm thinking about a trainer too. What kind did you get? Are you happy with it? Any suggestions?

I got a Minoura Mag 500 It seems ok you can get the specs from their web site www.minoura.jp Do you ride road or mountain bike? I ride mountain. Let me know what kind of trainer you get. Good Luck Treke

14-01.-2004, 03:40 PM

#135

theresa123

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Join Date: Oct 2003

Posts: 17

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How do you train on your trainer. How many hours or minutes a day? Can you please give me some advice. Thank you

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