took my bike off road for the first time today

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took my bike off road for the first time today

Postby susand828 » Sun Nov 21, 2010 2:00 am

I finally mustered up the nerve to take my bike on a mountain trail today(have had it 3 years and only been on roads:) I was pretty nervous(9 years of ER/ICU nursing does make it's mark on you). I managed to stay upright though and came home with all of my appendages and no gaping wounds. I can't wait to get better and more confident. Thanks for letting me share-I know it's silly-but is a big step for me because I have been so freaking scared to go off road.
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Re: took my bike off road for the first time today

Postby xrodolfox » Sun Nov 21, 2010 12:33 pm

Awesome!

I do sport to conquer fears to get to my goals. That's awesome that you're doing it!
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Re: took my bike off road for the first time today

Postby Mr. Cleetus » Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:50 pm

awesome, well done. Keep at it and you'll hopefully be amazed at how your confidence improves. What's scary now, you won't even think twice about eventually. :) I'm the biggest chicken of all on the mtb. :)
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Re: took my bike off road for the first time today

Postby GY Jon » Mon Nov 22, 2010 6:31 pm

Well done, I've been riding MTB for about 20 years and still get off to walk the steep, scary bits. So, NO! I'M THE BIGGEST CHICKEN! :D
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Re: took my bike off road for the first time today

Postby Mr. Cleetus » Mon Nov 22, 2010 9:41 pm

[quote="GY Jon"]....So, NO! I'M THE BIGGEST CHICKEN! :D


bring it on!!


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Re: took my bike off road for the first time today

Postby susand828 » Tue Nov 23, 2010 7:59 pm

LOL! Thanks for the support. I plan to go again this weekend-will keep ya posted.
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