Gingerbread Angels: The scariest biker group in Peep Town

Finally here is some motivation to get your started:

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Hi!

I'm Félix and doing 22 hrs in March. A lot of those hours will be on my mountain bike (I have a MTB race on the 9th).

Good luck and hard riding to everyone!

Hey everyone,

I'm Cheri, and I signed up for 12 hours this month.  Kim or Kimmi, , what kind of bike did you get?  Have you had it out yet, and do you love it?

I'm Kathy and live in MA with 3 of my 5 kids and husband. Our twins started college last fall.

I'm training for my first IM in July IMLP. I love to ride and really can't get enough of it. I hope to ride 4000-4500 miles this year. This is my 5th year in tris. I'm a pretty unbalanced ability wise triathlete do great on the bike, MOP for those I compete against on the run, and BOP usually on the swim even though I train balanced...just my strengths/weaknesses.

I'm in for 400 miles. Weather here in MA can be frustrating and effect my riding. I do ride outside if it is above 20 and only little ice & mostly dry roads on the road. But if I do trainer rides my mileage is less..my coach give me two workout options in and outside for all bikes.

Last two months I have ridden 320-340 miles so 400 will be a bit more hopefully weather will be kind to me. 

Hi, I'm Scott.

Working on building a good base and trying to finalize plans for the year.  Basically, in March I want to exceed what I have done in the first 2 months of the year. 18:45 for the challenge vs 17 something YTD.

As with SLEDGE, I am looking forward to DST and hoping to take advantage of that and get some outside rides during the week.

Hi Everyone -

My name is Stacie. I just got done with the run challenge in Feb and am looking forward to another great month. I haven't done a tri before but am hoping to get into Du's this season since I have to learn to swim before I can do a tri. My goal this month is small - 8 hours - because I am just getting mojo back to work out and haven't been on the bike much in the past months.

Look forward to a great team and a great month.

Stacie

Rebecca, I can relate to being tired of the run training.  I'm doing a half mary on Sunday (not my first), but I am so ready to start biking more.  In fact, I'm going out this afternoon just because it's a beautiful day here, I have the afternoon off, and I shouldn't run this close to the race!

Fred, Timberman is a great race. Hope you are practicing some hills!

Riding outside is nice for sure 

Sarah, that is so sweet of you...glad you are on my team too...challenges are a great way to get to know many new folks on BT.

Whoo hoo 1/2 Mary in January..hope that knee injury heals up quickly.

Hills...gotta love them as they make you stronger. Question what type of cassette do you have on your bike...# of teeth on biggest and smallest ring in back? Many folks ride with a cassette that doesn't match their ability which makes hills harder. I have a 12-27 which makes hills easier and I can keep my HR in control going up hills. Just a thought as many bikes come with tight cassettes that are harder. If you have 25 or 23 as your biggest cassette you may want to consider getting a new one for about $60 and it can make a huge difference. 

Just to let you guys know, my blog is private now as I've had some unwanted stuff going on. You can always PM me or let me know and I can add you to my friends list so you can still visit me.

Thats sad, sorry that was happening.

Guess you'll have to keep us up to date here. 

Rebecca..you could learn to love running..really I did.

When I first started running I ran at night so no one could see me. I despised it. I felt so slow, fat, and just was hard. You know now I love it and am sad when I can't run. I've gotten faster, but that isn't it I just like how it makes me feel and the zone I get into when I do it.

I too love downhills. I've hit 52 mph going down hill (don't tell my husband) while riding in aero and dropping guys. I decided to do IMLP while riding the course and there is a 5K down hill and while descending I decided for sure I want to do this race cause I get to ride this down hill x2.

Thanks for the kind words! 

Someone was saying stuff that made me feel uncomfortable and I felt inappropriate. I hope it has been resolved. Ron & Mike were helpful. 

Hey Cheri!  I got a Specialized Dolce and I really like it.  I have ridden it a few times, got clipless pedals a week ago and am now in the re-learning process of figuring out how to ride with my feet ATTACHED to a bike, lol! 

That REALLY stinks   I have read your posts and think you're an AWESOME inspiration so I hope that problem gets fixed asap!