tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25493909.post1239504691106992290..comments2023-05-21T20:20:08.072+10:00Comments on The dreaded diary pages: The Fast RideJudithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16800437606008658030noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25493909.post-74239556918460491542008-12-14T20:37:00.000+11:002008-12-14T20:37:00.000+11:00Lookinhg forward to the visitLookinhg forward to the visitAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25493909.post-45658445634754205842008-12-13T19:53:00.000+11:002008-12-13T19:53:00.000+11:00Thanks Megs, I started this to just vent the frust...Thanks Megs, I started this to just vent the frustrations I feel being a female in a male dominated arena.....there is just not enough depth in female riding, esp in the country, we have a club of forty, of which only 4 or 5 are women and we are miles apart in our abilities...so it is racing against guys, which isfantatsic for strength but can leave you feeling a bit empty as you can race your heart out and not place, but know you went well, and this happens over and over again.....Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16800437606008658030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25493909.post-12408051937598349962008-12-13T17:19:00.000+11:002008-12-13T17:19:00.000+11:00Hey Judith,Just found your comment on my blog from...Hey Judith,<BR/>Just found your comment on my blog from November, which shows how often I go there! <BR/>But after reading yours, you have inspired me to do more regular updates.<BR/>Sorry we never got to meet at the World Masters this or last year, I managed to meet Kerrie and Trudy in our category which was great.<BR/>I'll be back next year but move up to the 45-49yr group.<BR/>Will look forward to catching up then!<BR/>MeganMeganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402080062436101076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25493909.post-36695191333665470672008-12-11T12:54:00.000+11:002008-12-11T12:54:00.000+11:00Thanks Sarah for your feedback...it is ridiculous ...Thanks Sarah for your feedback...it is ridiculous how nervous we can get before a ride because we know there is a "hard section", "a difficult intersection" a surge during the ride, or just when one of the strong riders turns up...and you know you are going to have to dig deep and find something!Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16800437606008658030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25493909.post-48303038626412014572008-12-11T12:10:00.000+11:002008-12-11T12:10:00.000+11:00Well done on your fast ride! It is so satisfying ...Well done on your fast ride! It is so satisfying to bridge back when you start to fall off a group :) Glad to hear someone else gets nervous before group rides. I know, they are just group rides, but I'm always so worried I'll fall right off at the beginning or something! Once I get pedaling though, I'm happy as can be! Good luck with your racing this weekend.sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04265632637239084599noreply@blogger.com