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Hornss (Taken with instagram)
I miss lightning.
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“As a pretty new woman cyclist myself, I’ve discovered that the advice I get from other women tends to be a lot more useful to me than the advice I get from men. It’s not that the dudes are giving me bad advice (to the contrary, I’m lucky to have some great guys in my cycling life who have lots of knowledge and patience and give great advice), but there seems to be a different mental game going on with women that the guys just don’t have any insight into. Add to that all the frustration of dealing with a relatively tiny (but, thankfully, growing) selection of women’s gear, and the generalized crappiness of having to try and fit into what is very much still a man’s sport, and it can feel pretty lonely sometimes, especially when you’re starting out and haven’t found your cycling niche. These tips are pretty basic, but it’s great that the lady pros out there are taking steps to make cycling more hospitable to beginner women.
In 1999, I bought my first road bike. It was a used, grad-student-budget-friendly $400 Quintana Roo, and the previous owner put a sticker on the top tube of the frame near the handlebar stem. I liked the pretty purple daisy; it made the bike seem friendly and less intimidating.
A week later, the truth blossomed. The sticker was covering a giant crack, which I discovered when my bike suddenly felt bouncy in the middle of a training ride. At first, the bouncy feeling felt nice, until I noticed the ripped sticker and realized my iron steed was coming apart at the seams. My worst fears were confirmed: cycling required knowledge, and I had no idea where to find it.
Thirteen years later, I’ve gained a tiny bit of insight into the wonderful world a two-wheeled life. My Colavita teammates and I would like to help all women navigate those first few steps into the sport. We may be pros now, but we definitely remember our first foray with foreign gear and equipment. From rookie mistakes to current blunders, we know there’s a lot to learn. So we plan to help every step of the way. Below are some tips for new cyclists.
Roll on, ladies. Welcome to the cycling world! Just remember, watch out for flower stickers.
” — Riding with the Pros — Kathryn Bertine and Team Colavita offer tips for new cyclists - espnW (via womenscycling)(via womenscycling)
This is what I just woke up to. (Taken with instagram)
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Waiting to get on the ferry. No way in hell I’m dealing with the bridge on a day like today. (Taken with instagram)
This is Shorty. He’s currently being fostered by a pal, and he’s looking for a forever home. He’s a 2ish year old Chihuahua mix who’s about 12 pounds and a super sweetheart. If any of you are interested in spring this little guy, let me know! (Taken with instagram)
hmmmmmmm. I could bust ass up Twin Peaks maybe.
