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Old 06-25-14, 11:01 AM
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On our ride last Saturday, she broke something.


The 30-mile mark.


We did just shy of 31 miles. She did pretty good. Didn't have to walk the bike up any hills nor use her asthma inhaler.
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Old 06-25-14, 11:53 AM
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What a great thread!

If I were you, I'd buy her whatever she thought she might like - and sort 'em out later...........

Great story - and it continues.

My wife used to ride, was a strong rider, used to like it, and I can't get her on her bike any longer.... darn it!
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Old 07-10-14, 01:27 PM
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Another first... in our most recent ride, she set a personal best for pace - 8.5 mph (this includes non-moving time). That's a pace I can almost deal with
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Old 08-25-14, 09:09 PM
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Great thread. Surprise her with the Stella, if it's in your budget. "N+1" you know
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