Yesterday, I did nothing. Well, I did get a pedicure, but I don’t think that counts as activity.
Today I rode my bike easy for 45 minutes at a 12.65 mph pace. And let me just say this – while I am very appreciative of what the cycling is doing for my cardiovascular system – I in no way shape or form like what the bike is doing to my girlie parts.
Have I ever shown you a picture of my bike? Here is it. Isn’t she pretty. I’d stand her up but Michael won’t let me have a kickstand.
Tomorrow I will do nothing but prepare for Sunday, which looks like it will be back in the 90s and 80% humidity. I love Texas.
OMG!!!
1-Yes you shouldn’t have a kickstand -kudos Michael
2-Please, please, please don’t lay it down on the drive side (Right side). Always lay it down on the left hand side otherwise you could bend the rear derail hanger and throw off a lot of stuff
3-Acceptable standards for bicycle pictures usually include the following:
-in front of white garage door
-Drive side towards camera
-cranks aligned with chain stays
-chain in big ring and small cog combo
-tire valves aligned…………
……you know….now that I think about it I like this setup better. More your style.
Sorry about the girlie bits. Only solutions are more time, proper fit, saddle and shorts. FYI bikeforums has a “womens only” side of the forum that I am sure has tons of helpful advice. I could tell you my solutions, but I’m afraid we’d run into a hardware compatibility problem….
…..please go pick that bike up now….and give it a big kiss.
I just realized you have platform pedals on there. What gives? Why would you pass up a completely great opportunity to go buy new shoes (to use with clipless pedals)?
just a tip…when you are done riding and before you get off place chain in small ring up front and middle of cogs in back and I agree on the do not lay your bike on the derailleur side…looks like your chain is kissing the ground.
Just looking at the seat makes my hoo-ha hurt. You need one with a split in it and a very narrow front. That thing is for… I don’t know what it’s for – you need a new one.
Also, Aquaphore is your friend- word.
Here are some seats you should consider:
Terry Butterfly (absurdly expensive but nice)
Specialized Women’s Dolce Saddle (cheap and very comfortable once you get used to it)
Trek Women’s CRZ+ HC Sport Saddle
I can’t believe Michael is letting you ride with that seat. Shame on him!
ps – you need to have your chain checked to see if it stretched and needs to be replaced. It kind of looks like it.
aw how pathetic that bicycle looks lying there.
HORRIFIED BY BIKE POSITION!!!!
Get dolce seat immediately.
And yes, you also need clipless pedals…if for nothing else than to entertain the rest of us.
Very cool color. Think of all the matching outfits!
p.s. I totally need a pedicure. Why did I waste my entire day!
The slack is because the bike is resting on the derail. 🙁
I’m still in horror even after a few hours. I had to come back to see if you’d gotten around to picking it up yet.
….and what about a shoe update?? 😀
Interesting about the Aquaphore. Maybe that’s why they were handing out oodles of it during an event last week. I never use anything (different plumbing), but general concensus on best chamois cream (proper name for anything applied “down there” to help with riding…”issues”) is either Assos, Chamois Butt’r, or….wait for it….vasoline.
I think I could hear you saying Ewwwww all the way in Chicago.
I think my bike’s feeling are hurt. Poor bike.
Just FYI – I’ve never given her a bath in six years. Is that bad?
Nice bike and looks good.And a hige humidity in Texas, go to Holland for low!.
Groet Rinus.
http://rinusrunning.punt.nl/?home=1
Lean that baby up against the garage door to take her picture. Show some respect!!!
Michael is soooo right about the kickstand too. Have you gone bike shopping yet?
fine. don’t get a kick stand. just wait until he goes away. when he’s gone, get the tackiest woven plastic basket with flowers and flunky spoke noise makers. that’ll teach him to control Cap’n Bluey.