Just Braggin' - Got Me A New Bicycle!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

Hey Rootman, here's some of mine. Don't laugh at my short shorts. The wind was blowing them up.

The second one is my wife on my Dahon folding bike.

[Rootman 1,101]

BUMP: Added a pic to the original post, not sure if just editing a post would put it back in the NEW list so I added this bump to force it.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

You are a total Fred (someone who can really ride but doesn't dress like it). Me too. No Lycra or spandex for me.

[Rootman 1,101]

You are a total Fred (someone who can really ride but doesn't dress like it). Me too. No Lycra or spandex for me.

Thanks! I still don't like clothing that's very tight. It's funny to pass the guys wearing the full "costume" in my denim shorts and polo shorts. I may break down and get a "real" bike jersey just to get something in chartreuse for visibility.

[NurseJenn 44]

I just bought a bike today. How awesome to find this thread.

I bought a cute girls Huffy Cranbrook Cruiser. I'm not ready for anything more serious. I'm just looking for more activities to get me out of the house and moving. My next toys will be quad skates and then a kayak so I can get out on the lake.

I did take the Huffy on her maiden voyage this evening. I made it around the block (two city blocks?) and home safely. It was fun. I was quickly reminded of a few muscles I'd forgotten about. I can't wait for my next ride tomorrow and if I get decent stamina by the weekend I'll load her up and hit up one of the local trails. I'm so excited.

[cherrybombknits 184]

Yay for bikes! I did bike in a skirt and nylons for my commute, the girl bike "dip" wasn't that helpful. I've chewed through so many bikes in the last few years, but this thread has inspired me to start looking for my next baby.

Yay for quad skates too! Am I the only person who aspires to join a roller derby team?

[NurseJenn 44]

Yay for bikes! I did bike in a skirt and nylons for my commute' date=' the girl bike "dip" wasn't that helpful. I've chewed through so many bikes in the last few years, but this thread has inspired me to start looking for my next baby.

Yay for quad skates too! Am I the only person who aspires to join a roller derby team?[/quote']

I would love to roller derby!!! However I'm kind of a weenie girl when it comes to pain and I'm terrified of dislocating a joint (I've had a dislocated elbow... Worst pain ever!). All of that being said, a girl can dream. And where I live right now I'm not too far from a derby team or two. I guess when I'm ready I could at least audition.