Los Angeles commuter lady who likes riding fast while wearing skirts
05-01-10, 01:11 PM
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Los Angeles commuter lady who likes riding fast while wearing skirts
Hello, I am native to Los Angeles, the bike is my salvation from big city blues. I like to visit and run errands in far-across-the-city places in order to get a good long trek. I've never gotten into riding in circles all decked out in spandex, but I ride with the same intensity as those folks that do. I have a 2008 Torelli Corsa Strada, an early 1980's KHS Special 18-speed road bike, and I am greatly desiring to find a 57cm mixte (I am 6 ft tall), so that I can ride in skirts with more ease.
I always end up getting directed to this forum when I'm searching the web, so I'm finally joining the conversation...
I always end up getting directed to this forum when I'm searching the web, so I'm finally joining the conversation...
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05-01-10, 01:29 PM
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Welcome to Bike Forums! Stop by the Southern California regional forum and say hello. We have lots of riders from the LA area.
There is a women's forum you are eligible to gain access to after posting for a month. Send a PM to Siu Blue Wind (administrator) to get access.
There is a women's forum you are eligible to gain access to after posting for a month. Send a PM to Siu Blue Wind (administrator) to get access.
05-01-10, 06:46 PM
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Hi Madeline and welcome to Bike Forums! Riding in a skirt? That's awesome! Reminds me of Eiko, who rides 150 miles for charity in a dress and pumps.
05-03-10, 11:12 AM
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Thanks for the Welcome!
Wow, Eiko is awesome! Yeah, riding in a skirt is a lot of fun. I had to give up on the high heels, though. After getting scraped up in some major intersections, I had to admit that their lack of traction is a major detraction from their charms. And I just can't seem to get myself to take it easy once I hit the streets...though I do admire the rare women that I do see who cruise along stately-like dressed to the nines, tractionless shoes and all.
CbadRider, thanks for the tips on women's forum and SoCal forums.
Wow, Eiko is awesome! Yeah, riding in a skirt is a lot of fun. I had to give up on the high heels, though. After getting scraped up in some major intersections, I had to admit that their lack of traction is a major detraction from their charms. And I just can't seem to get myself to take it easy once I hit the streets...though I do admire the rare women that I do see who cruise along stately-like dressed to the nines, tractionless shoes and all.
CbadRider, thanks for the tips on women's forum and SoCal forums.
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