Beginning level riders?

topic posted Mon, July 5, 2004 - 12:09 PM by  Birdie
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Entry level? re-entry level? too over-the-hill to get up the hill? Let's go for some fun city rides and build our stamina, while having a blast.

I'm not ready for critical mass, but I'd love to get there.
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Birdie
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    I just got a bike, and have been practicing for a while. Critical Mass is great cause those of us on bikes take back the streets! I am going to the next one as I feel there is only one way to know, and thats to do it!

    Tho any ideas for rides are most welcome. I love being on my bike, its the best feeling. No more waiting for the bus!

    Happy Trails!
    -Pit Pat
  • Birdie -- What neighborhood are you in?
    • the mission. and you?
      • The Mission, too. Near 22nd/Mission.

        Although I ride CritMass, I have no qualms doing easier (less "agro") rides around town with other folks. There's a few newbies to bikes in the Mission who are in the same situation that you are -- and we've been occasionally getting together for morning coffee and a few miles of riding.

        For us, because we have odd schedules, getting together at 9am is fine. But, we could also look at Sunday morning or afternoon rides.

        BTW, I ride to work everyday and can tell you that beyond rush hours, you could easily ride around a LOT of SF, even as a beginner.
        • The SF Bike Coalition also has a group of folks of varying levels who do rides on weekends. And, there's one group specifically set-up for women only. Those are worth considering, just to get a taste of group biking.
        • I am SO THERE. Tell me where to meet you so we can briefly glimpse each other before you leave me behind in the dust. How would you feel about my inviting one or two others along who answered my ad?

          Thanks a million. I'm very happy about this.

          Birdie
          • "Leaving you behind in the dust" --- HAAAAA!!! Honey, I am so "grandma" compared to everyone else out there on the streets. You ain't gonna have no challenges from me.

            And, yes, I'm up for a group ride. Did Iona respond to you?