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06-21-17, 05:17 AM
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Midwestern gal!
Just decided to replace my mountain bike from 1999 and bought an old lady fatter tire pass through bike! So...wish me luck in giving riding another shot at fitness! I really want to ride casually...no long treks etc.
So...Here I am!
Sandy
So...Here I am!
Sandy
06-21-17, 05:37 AM
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Welcome to Bike Forums!
06-21-17, 06:26 AM
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06-21-17, 06:27 AM
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Welcome to Bike Forums. What is an "old lady fatter tire pass through bike"? Got any pictures?
If you're an "old lady" then stop by the 50+ forum and say hello. I'm 72 and hang out there.
What is an "old lady fatter tire pass through bike"? Got any pictures? If you're an "old lady" then stop by the 50+ forum and say hello. I'm 72 and hang out there.
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The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
06-21-17, 06:32 AM
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Raleigh Venture 3 followed me home a few days ago.
Sandy
06-21-17, 07:17 AM
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Good choice.
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The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
06-21-17, 07:22 AM
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Welcome and yes please post some pics of the bike.
06-21-17, 07:28 AM
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Enjoy your miles Sandygirl!
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06-21-17, 07:36 AM
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06-21-17, 07:38 AM
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sounds great! got some paved rail trails near you? can you ride from your home? or will you be driving the bike to a trail?
06-21-17, 09:57 AM
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06-21-17, 01:02 PM
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welcome sandy, turned 60 last year and still riding tons. love seeing women on bikes!!!
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Dangit...i did not ride at all last summer as I was dealing with arthritus in the neck.. a year of chiro has it under control with no pain! Bring it 2019!
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Welcome, back! Get riding!
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