This is disheartening to read but I'm glad you showed them that you can hang with the group. I think there is a lack of understanding about bicycles in general. I have learned much from the Rivendell philosophy and Grant but even before that I don't think I would have spoken to someone as that woman did. I've always been open minded and intrigued by folks who don't follow group-think. My Instagram name in doug_rides_solo and it suits my style lately. I avoid group rides even though I've done a few the past couple of years. When I rode a Clem in them the other guys asked about the bike and were skeptical I could keep up, which I struggled to do. But, it was not the bike, it was my lack of fitness. I have a Wabi Classic that while only a single speed is light weight with skinny tires (32 mm) that I have really liked. But, after riding the Clem for a few days straight, I hopped back on the Wabi and was instantly amazed at how the ride felt, in a bad way. The Wabi was not comfortable and didn't feel "fast" even with the specs telling me it should. It is light weight and aggressive in position. All this to say I have had a revelation in bicycle philosophy that I doubt will become mainstream in the world of group road riding. Doug
On Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 8:09:41 AM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: > Last night was the worst yet. There are a lot of group rides in the Club, > and once they all get used to seeing me I have hope of a normal, non-judgy > experience. But last night was brutal. > > This is a women’s ride. You would think women would be more welcoming than > men, but I’m finding I have a better time with the men. They are better at > keeping their thoughts to themselves. We huddled up at the start to discuss > routes, rules, and break up into groups. Here comes a 20-something, whom I > recognize from the Friday ride. She rode with the slow group that day. She > approaches me and says, “How tall are you?” > > “5’6”. > > “Great. I felt so bad that you had to turn back on Friday’s ride because > you didn’t have a road bike. We just all felt so bad! My Dad collects road > bikes in my size and I have one for you!” > > I was so embarrassed. She thinks I can’t afford a road bike. She thinks I > can’t do the ride. I am not the woman she is thinking of, and she’s saying > out loud what a lot of them are thinking already - that woman on the retro > bike isn’t going to make it. I protested. Told her she must be thinking of > someone else; I hadn’t turned back on the ride, I had finished. We hadn’t > even ridden in the same group! “But I recognize your bike”, she insisted. I > could not convince her, but she let it go as we rolled out of the parking > lot. > > After that, I had a LOT to prove. I got into the front of that peloton so > that alllll the doubters behind me would see that I’m not limited by my > bike. That morning I had ridden 23 miles with Marc (Sam rider and kindred > spirit), lifted weights, and would now have 24 miles in the 15-16 mph > class. I hoped I had enough in the tank to do it. > > I rode alone for a lot of that ride. The other women were riding 2 abreast > and chatting, but no one wanted to fill in the spot next to me. This went > on for many miles. Finally, I ended up with a partner who broke the ice > saying, “I like that you went retro all the way on that bike. Even the bag! > How old is it?” > > Eventually, when they realized I wasn’t going to wreck their ride, some of > them warmed to me. They called me a beast. They liked the word “Platypus” > on my bike. The 20-something apologized for mistaking my identity. It ended > fine. But GEEZ, they make me work to prove myself. Just because I ride a > different bike than them. The height of my persecution is *nothing *in > comparison to the truly persecuted, but I’ve gotten a taste of what they > endure. And it’s rotten. > > A new woman in the 12 mph group finished and I asked how was her ride. She > has an upright Raleigh with suspension fork and seat post. She is obese but > working on it. “Well, it makes me want to get a road bike,” she said. Not > me, I said. > > Anyway, I love my Platypus and it doesn’t stop me from doing a single > thing I want to do with it. I would like to see more Racing Platypuses at > club rides! They are more than capable. > > Leah > > On Friday, May 6, 2022 at 4:50:20 PM UTC-4 Chris Halasz wrote: > >> Leah >> >> My Rivendells fall into the category of dog-carrier, racing optional (she >> prefers long winding descents, and so demands their geometry). >> >> She turns and whines when 'we' are too slow on the inclines. Keeps me >> fit. >> >> [image: IMG-2956.jpg] >> >> [image: IMG-3325.jpg] >> >> Cheers, >> >> Chris >> SB, CA >> On Friday, May 6, 2022 at 1:12:46 PM UTC-7 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! wrote: >> >>> What a beautiful Platypus! Very cool group you get to ride with, Chris. >>> Our Club is set up similarly in that if offers rides all week long from >>> April-October (not the winter months, you spoiled Californian!) and with >>> all groups of speed. The local bike shop offers fun rides, too, like to >>> local breweries or businesses in neighboring towns. They are really nice >>> people and I’m so happy I got to join. >>> >>> How are you liking that Platypus? Is it a Racing Platypus or some other >>> kind? >>> Leah >>> >>> >>> On May 6, 2022, at 3:30 PM, Chris Halasz <cha...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> I haven't done a club ride in decades - back then, it was a weekly >>> Southern California thing, whether the Como St ride, MTB, etc. >>> >>> >>> I now, however, enjoy rides with folks I've met over the years from our >>> local Newcomers club. Leah - you might want to look into that, especially >>> if you're new to your area. Our local chapter hosts multiple weekly rides >>> year-round (OK, weather is kind of accommodating here), and there's a wide >>> diversity of bikes and capabilities. From there, folks gather in local >>> groups, maybe by average speed, maybe according to common interests and >>> growing friendships, and sometimes neighborhood convenience. Sometimes it's >>> just two of us, sometimes a dozen with meet. Newcomers has introduced us to >>> so many of the nicest people we've ever known, and we have made some of the >>> dearest friends in our lifetimes. Highly recommended. >>> >>> For the sake of gear diversity, I've attached a photo of the Platy next >>> to one dear friend's cutting edge e-bike. We ride together, although not >>> often enough (He's retired, and I've been working too many weekends). The >>> past couple of times we've ridden, we've encountered other group rides, >>> with young and fit cyclists on ominous sleek carbon frames. Each time, as >>> they pass us by on long inclines, comments to the Platy are something like, >>> 'hey - that is a beautiful bike - no really - unbelievable - nicest bike >>> out here' and 'your bike is set up perfect - don't change a thing - >>> awesome'. I'm confident they're verbalizing what I'm sure some of those on >>> your club rides are thinking when they see the racing Platy roll into the >>> group. >>> >>> ... Please keep the club ride stories going! >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> Chris >>> SB, CA >>> >>> [image: IMG_2237.jpeg] >>> >>> On Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 1:07:49 PM UTC-7 Doug H. wrote: >>> >>>> I did two group rides on a Clem and felt like I could not keep up well. >>>> The group averaged about 16 mph so not super fast. But, I had not ridden >>>> much prior to the ride and I had the stock Kenda tires that I think might >>>> have contributed to my slow pace. There are mostly rolling hills in this >>>> area and on the route we took. I'm in better condition now and have >>>> lighter tires so I want to try again. Let us know if you do the ride, >>>> Leah, >>>> and how it goes? >>>> Doug >>>> >>>> On Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 12:46:11 PM UTC-4 George Schick wrote: >>>> >>>>> This recent club ride with the faster group got me thinking. If those >>>>> riders are smart, they'll put Leah at the head of the pace line most of >>>>> the >>>>> time. With her sitting in a bolt upright position on that Platypus she'd >>>>> make an excellent wind break for those following. And from the sound of >>>>> they way she rides she wouldn't slow down their objective speed, either. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 7:37:51 AM UTC-5 Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I moved the Racing Platypus into the faster class last night. It was >>>>>> 15-16 mph, and the route chosen was 26.4 miles. That’s the longest club >>>>>> ride I’ve attended, and not knowing if I could keep pace made it a >>>>>> little >>>>>> terrifying. The group was nice enough but skeptical. I was the last to >>>>>> arrive, and as I wheeled my sparkly raspberry Billie-barred mixte into >>>>>> their group of lethal-looking black carbon drop-barred bikes I wanted to >>>>>> disappear. >>>>>> >>>>>> “Are you with us?” asked one member. Cringe. >>>>>> “Pretty bike,” said another. (Not “nice bike” mind you.) >>>>>> My old group pulled up and the ride leader said, “Leah, aren’t you >>>>>> coming with us?” >>>>>> >>>>>> Right there, I just about caved. Feeling like a traitor to the one >>>>>> group and a pretender to the other, I diplomatically said I’d just try >>>>>> the >>>>>> faster group this once and see how it went. >>>>>> >>>>>> Everyone (but me) clipped in and we set off. I remember thinking that >>>>>> this was crazy. But, everything I do now scares me, so away I went. >>>>>> >>>>>> There were new things I noticed in this group. They don’t stop - they >>>>>> will slow up a bit to let people catch up if need be, and they obey >>>>>> traffic >>>>>> signals but other than that, we are moving. You drink your water on the >>>>>> go. >>>>>> They ride closer together, probably for drafting purposes. They all >>>>>> magically accelerate at a certain point in the ride. I don’t know why >>>>>> they >>>>>> did it, but I figure it was because they knew we were at the end of the >>>>>> ride. Like horses racing home toward the barn. They talk more about gear >>>>>> and bikes/components. They are not appreciating the flowering trees. >>>>>> >>>>>> My Apple Watch shows we averaged a perfect 16.0 mph for 26.4 miles. >>>>>> We hit speeds of 18.4 mph at times. I thought it was fun to fly around >>>>>> at >>>>>> that speed but also hoped we weren’t expected to keep it up for the >>>>>> entirety of the ride. My heart rate averaged a very respectable 147 >>>>>> beats/min. I did not feel spent or sore or beat up after the ride. As I >>>>>> type this this morning I feel fantastic and will lift weights after >>>>>> coffee. >>>>>> >>>>>> You can ride your Rivendell to a club ride. You can even join one of >>>>>> the faster classes. You will be comfortable and you will get to turn >>>>>> your >>>>>> head and enjoy the scenery. But you will have to endure some skepticism >>>>>> and >>>>>> you should do it good-naturedly. That way it will be ok for them to >>>>>> change >>>>>> their minds about you when the ride is over. >>>>>> >>>>>> It’s really fun to do group rides and be with bike people. I like >>>>>> having someone else choose the route so I’m free to enjoy the scenery. >>>>>> But >>>>>> this is not the highest use of the bicycle. I really like riding to get >>>>>> places and do errands best of all. I am glad I don’t have to choose one >>>>>> or >>>>>> the other. My bikes can do both. >>>>>> >>>>>> I have this crazy idea. Next week, I could join my previous group and >>>>>> bring my big, huge, hero Clem. Wouldn’t that be wild? Has anyone ridden >>>>>> a >>>>>> Clem on a club ride? >>>>>> Leah >>>>>> >>>>>> On Friday, April 15, 2022 at 6:21:44 PM UTC-4 David Pulsipher wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> This is a great story - I love your open mindset to put yourself out >>>>>>> there. It's easy to feel like "I don't belong" to these types of groups >>>>>>> when you see people riding differently than you. So commendable. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> last year I did a "Gravel Race" on my surly long haul trucker with >>>>>>> upright bars. So many people looked shocked, but I finished in the top >>>>>>> half >>>>>>> of the group. People were complimenting me on my bike and they actually >>>>>>> liked seeing bike diversity. I have to admit my curiosity was piqued >>>>>>> when >>>>>>> my friend said "I can't imagine how fast you'd be on a carbon gravel >>>>>>> frame." I think I considered it for about two days... ; ) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 6:23:13 AM UTC-6 Doug H. wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I strongly concur! And that's why Leah is da bomb! >>>>>>>> Doug >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Thu, Apr 7, 2022 at 8:19 AM Bill Lindsay <tape...@gmail.com> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Doug, I didn't mean it as a multiple choice. I meant it as three >>>>>>>>> embedded layers of "it ain't gonna happen". >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> The *strongest* layer of "ain't gonna happen" in Leah's case is >>>>>>>>> C. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> A. 100:1 odds Maybe 20 years from now all bikes are carbon. >>>>>>>>> She'd buy one if that was the only way >>>>>>>>> B. 10:1 odds Maybe 30 years from now Specialized has patented >>>>>>>>> "bicycle" and monopolizes the entire industry. She'd buy one if that >>>>>>>>> was >>>>>>>>> the only way >>>>>>>>> C. 1,000,000:1 odds Even if every bike in the world is a black >>>>>>>>> carbon specialized, on her first ride she'd go buy a rattle can and >>>>>>>>> get >>>>>>>>> some color on that thing! >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> BL in EC >>>>>>>>> On Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 5:02:19 AM UTC-7 Doug H. wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Bill, >>>>>>>>>> My answer to the multiple choices is all of the above! >>>>>>>>>> Doug >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 7:52:51 AM UTC-4 Bill Lindsay wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Eric Daume jokingly asked: " how long until we see Leah on a >>>>>>>>>>> black carbon Diverge?" >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> If we're taking bets, put my money on the "don't hold your >>>>>>>>>>> breath" box. LOL! >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> A. I bet she won't ever ride carbon >>>>>>>>>>> B. If she ever rides carbon it won't be from Specialized >>>>>>>>>>> C. If she ever rides a carbon Specialized, it won't be black >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Bill Lindsay >>>>>>>>>>> El Cerrito, CA >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 7:35:44 AM UTC-7 Eric Daume wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> So how long until we see Leah on a black carbon Diverge? >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Eric >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> On Wednesday, April 6, 2022, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! < >>>>>>>>>>>> jonasa...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> [image: 6982042D-DB05-4044-8AC4-9076A708539B.jpeg][image: >>>>>>>>>>>>> 0221807D-FECC-440C-AE2E-AF03DDB70770.jpeg]We moved to >>>>>>>>>>>>> Michigan 4 months ago. After years of being a Lone Wolf I did the >>>>>>>>>>>>> unthinkable and joined the local bike club. The club was founded >>>>>>>>>>>>> by racers >>>>>>>>>>>>> 50 (FIFTY!) years ago, but they seemed welcoming enough. Having >>>>>>>>>>>>> never >>>>>>>>>>>>> ridden in a group, I lacked knowledge of my pace and skill, did >>>>>>>>>>>>> not knowif >>>>>>>>>>>>> I’d enjoy club riding. I’ve never been a road rider. The West has >>>>>>>>>>>>> always >>>>>>>>>>>>> offered me bike lanes and bike paths - riding with cars going 55 >>>>>>>>>>>>> mph seemed >>>>>>>>>>>>> suicidal. Would it be stressful? Would I be accepted? Would I be >>>>>>>>>>>>> slow? My >>>>>>>>>>>>> raspberry Platypus is my lightest build. I don’t know how much it >>>>>>>>>>>>> weighs, >>>>>>>>>>>>> but it has a lightweight Nitto rear rack, a Bag Boy Saddlesack >>>>>>>>>>>>> (not >>>>>>>>>>>>> pictured), and too many things on the handlebars. Meet my club >>>>>>>>>>>>> ride bike. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> My Racing Platypus. 😂 >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> One of the board members took me under her wing. She invited >>>>>>>>>>>>> her good friend and organized a ride for the 3 of us. She taught >>>>>>>>>>>>> me club >>>>>>>>>>>>> etiquette on the road. They rode carbon bikes with drop bars, but >>>>>>>>>>>>> they did >>>>>>>>>>>>> not question my bike. It went great. Bolstered by that ride, I >>>>>>>>>>>>> accepted her >>>>>>>>>>>>> invite to the first club ride of the season, provided we could >>>>>>>>>>>>> ride in the >>>>>>>>>>>>> same group. “They’ll never believe it when you show up with that >>>>>>>>>>>>> bike, >>>>>>>>>>>>> Leah, but you’re strong and you can definitely do club rides.” I >>>>>>>>>>>>> have stars >>>>>>>>>>>>> in my eyes for this woman; she is admirable in every way. If she >>>>>>>>>>>>> said I >>>>>>>>>>>>> could do it, I would try. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> I pulled into the park and it was carbon and drop bars as far >>>>>>>>>>>>> as the eye could see. A wave of nausea washed over me as I walked >>>>>>>>>>>>> my >>>>>>>>>>>>> Platypus to the group huddle. Billie Bars on full display, Grant >>>>>>>>>>>>> Safety >>>>>>>>>>>>> triangle clasped around my waist, looking like a true Lone Wolf, >>>>>>>>>>>>> I stood in >>>>>>>>>>>>> the circle. The older members were very welcoming and found nice >>>>>>>>>>>>> things to >>>>>>>>>>>>> say about the Racing Platypus. The younger racers…well, they >>>>>>>>>>>>> ignored it. >>>>>>>>>>>>> I’m just as guilty; I find them terrifying, so I didn’t say >>>>>>>>>>>>> hello, either. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> My mentor put us in the 12-14 mph group. A good place to >>>>>>>>>>>>> start. It proved too easy and I coasted much of that 20 miles. We >>>>>>>>>>>>> decided >>>>>>>>>>>>> we’d do the 15-16 mph group next time. That day came and due to >>>>>>>>>>>>> bad weather >>>>>>>>>>>>> it was a small turnout. We joined the slow group again because >>>>>>>>>>>>> they would >>>>>>>>>>>>> have only had 2 riders otherwise. We chose the route famous for >>>>>>>>>>>>> its >>>>>>>>>>>>> “rollers” (“What are rollers?” the Platypus rider asked.) and >>>>>>>>>>>>> conquered >>>>>>>>>>>>> them in cold weather with a headwind. The Racing Platypus, >>>>>>>>>>>>> baptized on the >>>>>>>>>>>>> mountains and hills of Las Vegas, took no issue with those >>>>>>>>>>>>> rollers. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> The next night was the women’s ride - the first of the season. >>>>>>>>>>>>> About 10 women, all experienced riders. Triathletes and >>>>>>>>>>>>> marathoners, most. >>>>>>>>>>>>> All on drop bar carbon or aluminum. Wondering if they should >>>>>>>>>>>>> create a slow >>>>>>>>>>>>> and a fast group, my mentor interrupted and said we’ll be one >>>>>>>>>>>>> 15-16 mph >>>>>>>>>>>>> group. Leah can hang. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> I hadn’t realized *I* was the reason they were considering a >>>>>>>>>>>>> slow group, but there it was. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> That was a challenging ride. Those women were fast. The route >>>>>>>>>>>>> was 24 miles and the wind was strong. I was able to stay in 2nd >>>>>>>>>>>>> and 3rd >>>>>>>>>>>>> position but I was working to do it. I loved it; such fun to ride >>>>>>>>>>>>> with bike >>>>>>>>>>>>> people and to let them plan the route. We passed by 4 lakes. We >>>>>>>>>>>>> saw tons of >>>>>>>>>>>>> wildlife. Cars were nice to us and it felt safe to ride on roads >>>>>>>>>>>>> with the >>>>>>>>>>>>> group. I got the “wow, a vintage bike” and “I’d like a cruiser >>>>>>>>>>>>> bike, too” >>>>>>>>>>>>> comments, and one comment that assumed I must not be able to >>>>>>>>>>>>> afford a >>>>>>>>>>>>> carbon bike. They don’t know how it’s possible not to be clipped >>>>>>>>>>>>> in. They >>>>>>>>>>>>> marveled at my kickstand. But, I don’t mind because it’s so much >>>>>>>>>>>>> fun to >>>>>>>>>>>>> ride with them. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Observations and Things I’m learning: >>>>>>>>>>>>> 1. Bike diversity is healthy. >>>>>>>>>>>>> It is good for racers to see Rivendells and similar style >>>>>>>>>>>>> bikes in their club rides. It is good for me to appreciate other >>>>>>>>>>>>> kinds of >>>>>>>>>>>>> bikes and other riding styles. I can be as guilty as them for >>>>>>>>>>>>> thinking my >>>>>>>>>>>>> way/bike are best. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> 2. Bringing your practical, Just Ride mentality to a club is >>>>>>>>>>>>> good. >>>>>>>>>>>>> It seems racer types don’t know about USING a bike. You cannot >>>>>>>>>>>>> have your carbon frame knocked about in a bike rack, so errands >>>>>>>>>>>>> by >>>>>>>>>>>>> bike/commuting isn’t popular. I have been active on the club’s FB >>>>>>>>>>>>> discussion page, and been posting the 30 Days of Biking >>>>>>>>>>>>> challenge. I’ve got >>>>>>>>>>>>> pics of my huge grocery hauls on my Shopping Platypus and the >>>>>>>>>>>>> like. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Surprisingly, they did not know about this national challenge, >>>>>>>>>>>>> and several >>>>>>>>>>>>> of them are now joining me, including my mentor! Riding for >>>>>>>>>>>>> pleasure and >>>>>>>>>>>>> errands is a foreign concept to most. They ride to go fast and >>>>>>>>>>>>> get miles >>>>>>>>>>>>> and be fit. But, they show genuine interest in riding for >>>>>>>>>>>>> practical reasons. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> 3. There are things you can learn from racers. >>>>>>>>>>>>> They are more aware of safety issues than I am. They saved me >>>>>>>>>>>>> from a crash last night by calling out “HOLE!” while my head was >>>>>>>>>>>>> turned, >>>>>>>>>>>>> enthralled with the swans on the lake. I saw the hole and swerved >>>>>>>>>>>>> just in >>>>>>>>>>>>> time. I also ride too close to the yellow lines in the center of >>>>>>>>>>>>> the road >>>>>>>>>>>>> for their comfort and they (rightly) corral me back in. Shifting >>>>>>>>>>>>> is going >>>>>>>>>>>>> to matter. I rarely shift, but I noticed that after a stop, I’m >>>>>>>>>>>>> slow to get >>>>>>>>>>>>> going and standing on my pedals - because I’m in my hardest gear, >>>>>>>>>>>>> duh. I >>>>>>>>>>>>> should learn to anticipate that so I’m in a more favorable gear >>>>>>>>>>>>> when we set >>>>>>>>>>>>> off from intersections. There will be more lessons I glean from >>>>>>>>>>>>> them, I am >>>>>>>>>>>>> sure. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> 4. Club riding will force you to be faster. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Speed hasn’t been a priority for me, but it’s nice to know you >>>>>>>>>>>>> *can* be fast. And if you can be faster, you will likely be >>>>>>>>>>>>> fitter. I’m >>>>>>>>>>>>> interested to see how my body responds to these new challenges. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> 5. Club riding will teach you about yourself. >>>>>>>>>>>>> The more I ride, the more I learn. My preferences have evolved >>>>>>>>>>>>> over the years, but I think I know how I like my bikes and my >>>>>>>>>>>>> gear. I know >>>>>>>>>>>>> the terrain I prefer. But I was doing all my riding alone. Riding >>>>>>>>>>>>> with >>>>>>>>>>>>> others shows you where you fall in context, introduces new >>>>>>>>>>>>> experiences, >>>>>>>>>>>>> reveals little things you might not know about yourself - like >>>>>>>>>>>>> your biases. >>>>>>>>>>>>> Riding with others can show you who you are - good, bad or ugly. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Two women in my group are interested in a Platypus of their >>>>>>>>>>>>> own. My mentor is saving her pennies for one, and another woman >>>>>>>>>>>>> told me >>>>>>>>>>>>> last night she is very interested. Mine will probably be the only >>>>>>>>>>>>> Racing >>>>>>>>>>>>> Platypus. But it would be a thrill to see more of these bikes >>>>>>>>>>>>> here in town. >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Don’t count yourself out just because you ride a bike that is >>>>>>>>>>>>> markedly different from the norm. 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