About 5 years ago I was where you are now. I'm a woman and also taller than average (about 5' 8.5" -- height does have its advantages).
Well, 5 years ago I wasn't a woman...
But thanks for the encouragement nonetheless!!
Today is my wife's birthday, so I doubt I'll have time for a ride after work since we're going out and I don't think I'll pre-empt that for a ride. Like they say, 'if mama ain't happy ain't nobody happy'
I might be told to just
keep riding...!