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Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-07, 09:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,757
Posted By hibiscus09

Thanks everyone! :) I'm trying Craigslist...

Thanks everyone! :)

I'm trying Craigslist first as it would be a local purchaser and I wouldn't have to be concerned with packing and shipping the bikes.

I have a couple of interested people...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-07, 11:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,757
Posted By hibiscus09

By the way dekalb and huerro -- thanks bunches. ...

By the way dekalb and huerro -- thanks bunches. I didn't think about Craiglist and I'll try that first.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-07, 11:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,757
Posted By hibiscus09

The Bianchi is 51cm and used by me -- I'm female...

The Bianchi is 51cm and used by me -- I'm female -- I had narrower handlebars put on them from the regular handlebars and a longer stem to suit my more narrow frame.

I'll have to ask my husband...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-07, 10:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,757
Posted By hibiscus09

Ebaying bikes?

Is Ebay the best route when selling bikes?

I have a 2006 Trek Pilot 5.2 with 250 miles on it (my hubby decided riding a road bike was not his cup of tea) with Look clipless pedals and a Sigma...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-06, 10:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 435
Posted By hibiscus09

I don't live anywhere close to there -- I live in...

I don't live anywhere close to there -- I live in Columbia, S.C. However -- we've won a trip to British Columbia and will be heading there August 6th! Hope it's as beautiful as everyone says. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-06, 07:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,608
Posted By hibiscus09

Thanks, guys! I posted that in this thread...

Thanks, guys! I posted that in this thread because I thought dspyder's wife and I were in the same boat and hoped any answers to me would also answer him also. I apologize if I did a thread...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-06, 07:08 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,994
Posted By hibiscus09

I own a Bianchi Eros -- it's my first bike and I...

I own a Bianchi Eros -- it's my first bike and I love it.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-06, 06:54 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,608
Posted By hibiscus09

I forgot to add that I have a Bianchi Eros and it...

I forgot to add that I have a Bianchi Eros and it may have been defective this weekend. My chain popped off the bike 3 times and I was happy to see that I remembered how to put a chain back on a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-06, 06:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,608
Posted By hibiscus09

I've just started back riding again after a few...

I've just started back riding again after a few years and am female. I have some questions and I suppose I'll ask them at the risk of sounding goofy.

Now, this will not be in any kind of cycling...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-03-06, 06:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 836
Posted By hibiscus09

Beautiful! :) My husband and I go to the Grove...

Beautiful! :) My husband and I go to the Grove Park Inn almost every year for our anniversary. Asheville is so pretty.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-06, 06:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,072
Posted By hibiscus09

Every time we visit Colorado, I wish I lived...

Every time we visit Colorado, I wish I lived there. It appears to be very cycling friendly.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-06, 04:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 694
Posted By hibiscus09

I get up around 5:20 a.m., drink coffee and head...

I get up around 5:20 a.m., drink coffee and head out at 6:00 a.m. when it finally gets light outside. :) I don't think I'd ride if I waited until later in the day and besides, the morning air feels...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-06, 12:47 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,072
Posted By hibiscus09

I've never cycled in Greenville. I should have...

I've never cycled in Greenville. I should have said in my earlier post that Columbia, South Carolina is not very cycling friendly -- hot as an oven in the summer also. They are really nice to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-06, 04:06 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,072
Posted By hibiscus09

I've lived in South Carolina all my life and...

I've lived in South Carolina all my life and traveled a lot also. I think the weather in South Carolina is beautiful. I do not think South Carolina is particularly bicycle friendly.

Here's a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-06, 06:21 AM
Replies: 395
Views: 10,084
Posted By hibiscus09

I don't think it got out of hand -- I think it's...

I don't think it got out of hand -- I think it's been an interesting discussion. I don't take offense to opinions that are different from my own. I enjoy reading what others think.

I always...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-06, 11:12 AM
Replies: 395
Views: 10,084
Posted By hibiscus09

[/b] I've agreed with everything you've...

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I've agreed with everything you've posted in this thread.

My sister rides her bike a lot and had a man put his hand on her behind from a vehicle once while she and the vehicle were still...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-06, 06:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 280
Posted By hibiscus09

I had trouble when I first began using clipless...

I had trouble when I first began using clipless pedals, using Look pedals. I found out on a women's forum and through some other research that women with a shoe size smaller than 7 might have a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-06, 04:24 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 10,084
Posted By hibiscus09

[/b] Nice post. :) [/b] I don't. ...

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Nice post. :)

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I don't. I'm not faulting any woman who does -- I just don't. I notice in passing if I see an attractive man, think or say to a friend "he's nice looking" and move...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-06, 08:04 AM
Replies: 395
Views: 10,084
Posted By hibiscus09

[/b] LOL -- ummm, I was wondering. :p ;) ...

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LOL -- ummm, I was wondering. :p ;) Ha,ha

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I've seen plenty of lesbians who don't appear "butch" and don't assume someone is of a particular sexual orientation by their...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-06, 07:35 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 10,084
Posted By hibiscus09

[/b] Exactly. It's difficult to explain why...

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Exactly. It's difficult to explain why a woman gets put off by a comment that guys may seem to think is made in jest or lightheartedly -- as the comments made in this thread are purported to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-06, 09:50 AM
Replies: 395
Views: 10,084
Posted By hibiscus09

[/b] Not true. My hubby doesn't troll...

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Not true. My hubby doesn't troll around for "eye candy". Neither do I.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-06, 12:34 PM
Replies: 395
Views: 10,084
Posted By hibiscus09

I think it's the outfits also. I'm cute, but...

I think it's the outfits also. I'm cute, but never think I'm looking particularly hot in kotex shorts and a helmet that makes me look like a Martian. :) It isn't really something I focus on -- I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-06, 06:41 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,912
Posted By hibiscus09

:D on the tan line discussion. I wear gloves to...

:D on the tan line discussion. I wear gloves to ride and 30+ sunscreen -- that helps minimize the tan lines. I do not want road rash on my hands. You should golf, Cali! :) That way you get one...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-04, 08:09 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,425
Posted By hibiscus09

I'm a girlie and I wear nothing either. Why...

I'm a girlie and I wear nothing either. Why wear anything -- you need to let your stuff breathe!! :p
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-04, 08:09 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,439
Posted By hibiscus09

I'd love dual use pedals as sometimes I'm just...

I'd love dual use pedals as sometimes I'm just not in the mood to clip in to pedals. I can't describe it -- but, I just feel more relaxed at times and don't want to use the things, but don't want to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-04, 08:13 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 7,439
Posted By hibiscus09

I use Speedplays. I'm 5'3.5", 118lbs and just...

I use Speedplays. I'm 5'3.5", 118lbs and just started riding last summer. I bought Looks at first and fell about 7 freagin times. LOL I finally took them back to the bike shop and they replaced...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-04, 08:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 689
Posted By hibiscus09

Great job!! :) Congrats!

Great job!! :) Congrats!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-03, 10:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,538
Posted By hibiscus09

Well, I never put that much thought into it, so I...

Well, I never put that much thought into it, so I guess the bike is doing it's job. I just know I make it up the hills without suffering. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-03, 06:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,538
Posted By hibiscus09

I've owned mine for about 5 months or so and I...

I've owned mine for about 5 months or so and I love it. I used it to ride a MS150 in early October (74 miles the first day & 76 miles the second) and it was a very comfortable, smooth riding bike. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-03, 04:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,538
Posted By hibiscus09

I haven't -- but I would like to agree with...

I haven't -- but I would like to agree with Ngateguy's opinion. I own a Bianchi Eros and I absolutely love it. What a great bike! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-03, 04:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,594
Posted By hibiscus09

My Bianchi is celeste, but I like the orange &...

My Bianchi is celeste, but I like the orange & black/gray. I think it looks cool.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-03, 02:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 630
Posted By hibiscus09

The dogs weren't so friendly on my MS150 ride. ...

The dogs weren't so friendly on my MS150 ride. :eek: :D

Glad you had a great time! Enjoyed the pictures. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-03, 04:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 630
Posted By hibiscus09

Woo-hooo, Carl!!!!! Just found this --...

Woo-hooo, Carl!!!!! Just found this -- congratulations! Sounds like you did a fantastic job! :) I'm glad you had a great time -- it's kind of grueling and exhilarating at the same time, huh? Or...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-03, 07:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 912
Posted By hibiscus09

Thanks SirJoel! :) It was so cool!

Thanks SirJoel! :) It was so cool!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-03, 06:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 912
Posted By hibiscus09

Hi there -- thanks! :) I bought my bike at...

Hi there -- thanks! :)

I bought my bike at Outspokin -- they are all really knowledgeable and really nice there.

There was a group on this ride that started in Charlotte & met up with us in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-03, 03:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,713
Posted By hibiscus09

I wasn't much. :) Just tired. I did bloat a...

I wasn't much. :) Just tired. I did bloat a lot after the ride for a few days. Wonder if that was the hot water thing?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-03, 03:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,713
Posted By hibiscus09

Me either! :) After I finished the MS150 this...

Me either! :) After I finished the MS150 this past weekend, I went straight for a hot shower. It felt wonderful.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-03, 09:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 912
Posted By hibiscus09

Cool -- I hope you end up getting your new bike. ...

Cool -- I hope you end up getting your new bike. :)

My hands all better now. I actually kind of bloated up in general for a few days. I was hoping I would be 5lbs thinner for a day or 2. LOL ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-03, 08:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 912
Posted By hibiscus09

I finally feel like a real person again today. ...

I finally feel like a real person again today. :) Hand swelling went away yesterday. :D Can't wait to do this again next year. LOL
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-03, 08:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,713
Posted By hibiscus09

I lift weights, in addition to cycling, &...

I lift weights, in addition to cycling, & glutamine is supposed to help with muscle recovery. I use EAS and just mix it with water & slug it down. I think it does help.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-03, 04:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,435
Posted By hibiscus09

If he wants to run a stop sign -- he can look for...

If he wants to run a stop sign -- he can look for himself. I sure wouldn't trust someone else to tell me no cars were coming and he shouldn't expect you to take responsibility for his life. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-03, 01:52 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,792
Posted By hibiscus09

Carl, I'm not doing anything until this coming...

Carl, I'm not doing anything until this coming Monday!! I'm taking a sabbatical. LOL
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-03, 01:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 912
Posted By hibiscus09

Thanks Koffee! I think you'll really enjoy it...

Thanks Koffee! I think you'll really enjoy it if you do one. It's such a blast & everyone is so nice.

I have always, always talked a lot. I apparently have plenty to say! :D
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-03, 12:22 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,792
Posted By hibiscus09

I think Body For Life is great for a healthy...

I think Body For Life is great for a healthy eating plan. It's a 40% Protein/40% carbs/20%Fat plan. For cyclists who do a lot of distance, you'd obviously need to up the carbs a little and lose a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-03, 12:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 912
Posted By hibiscus09

This is my sister, Debbie, also on the second...

This is my sister, Debbie, also on the second day. I was soooo proud of her. She had only trained twice & decided she would try anyway. She made it the whole way. Woo-hoo! I'm going to try to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-03, 12:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 912
Posted By hibiscus09

Oh good -- it's kind of fuzzy anyway. LOL

Oh good -- it's kind of fuzzy anyway. LOL
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-03, 12:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 912
Posted By hibiscus09

Now, here comes the scary pic. LOL This is the...

Now, here comes the scary pic. LOL This is the second day start line -- the chilly morning that made my teeth chatter. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-03, 12:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 912
Posted By hibiscus09

Okay, I'll try to post a few ugly pics. LOL ...

Okay, I'll try to post a few ugly pics. LOL This first one is just me without a helmet because I feel like I have to show you normal me before I show you scary helmet, kotex shorts me. LOL
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-03, 11:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 912
Posted By hibiscus09

Cool, mjw! :) That was a chilly morning start...

Cool, mjw! :) That was a chilly morning start -- my teeth kept chattering. LOL The lady could have talked a little less over the loud speaker too that early in the morning. :D

It was very...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-03, 04:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 912
Posted By hibiscus09

Yeah, the paceline stuff was great! :) I did...

Yeah, the paceline stuff was great! :) I did take pics -- but I'm not loving me in that lovely biking get up. LOL We forgot the camera on the first day, but brought it along on the second.
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