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2010-03-29 1:03 AM

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Subject: Anyone new like me looking to ride
Hi NV BTs,
I just got a road bike & am doing my first sprint tri in May (Aflac Irongirl). I need as much practice as I can get the next couple of weeks & didn't know if there was anyone in the Henderson area interested in riding. As I said, I'm just getting used to the bike. I'm not fast (I go about 15-17mph on a flat road &  about 10mph on not-so-steep hill) & am still learning what gear I should be in when. Anyone just starting out like me want to ride? Anyone way better than me that wants to take pity on the new girl? Let me know.


2010-03-29 10:44 AM
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Subject: RE: Anyone new like me looking to ride
Hi, lots of group rides are advertised on http://www.bikinglasvegas.com/rides-and-events/category/4-Recreatio... Hope you find a good ride in your area...

What part of Henderson do you live in? I live in Spring Valley, but would love someone to ride with during the week - We ride at around the same pace
2010-03-29 7:00 PM
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Subject: RE: Anyone new like me looking to ride
Thanks, I will check that site. I live off the Horizon Dr exit of 95. Maybe we can meet somewhere in between. You can call me at 702-491-5561
Jackie 
2010-03-30 12:46 PM
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2010-03-31 1:11 AM
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Subject: RE: Anyone new like me looking to ride
Hey!  I'm doing the IronGirl as well!

   Check out BikingLasVegas.com site. Lisa hosts a Beginner Ride Every other Sunday. Very easy paced, and no one gets dropped. You will learn a lot about gears and stuff through BikingLasVegas rides!  There will be a Birthday Bash ride out from Buffalo Wild Wings to Calico Basin in Red Rock. Yes there's hills, but you will get better at it. 20 miles. Just check out the Event calender.

    I don't live in Henderson, but I do live close-by.

If you are available on Wednesday mornings at 6am (yes, that early), go to McGhies (I know it's a bit far out of Henderson, but it's a good ride), for their Beginner's ride. 17 miles of various terrain. There are some hills, and you will not be dropped.  I did that when I first started riding, and each week I did better on the hills and faster, so I can see the improvement! Amy (who is the ride leader), will teach you all about gears as well.

Good luck!!
2010-03-31 1:32 AM
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Subject: RE: Anyone new like me looking to ride

bctri21- Definately still interested. Have her give me a call.

Thanks everyone. I will check out that site. The Sunday rides sound doable. Wish I could make the Weds rides but can't due to my early work schedule, my best times are late afternoons or weekends.



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2010-04-01 11:28 PM
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Subject: RE: Anyone new like me looking to ride
Evenhough I am not doing Iron Girl, I am volunteering there as I did last year. (body marking)

A group of us will be at boulder beach for an open water swim, bike and run this Saturday @ 9am.  If you would like to join us, we are happy to have all.

We don't have a kayak this time, but I am a swimmer, and of course wet suits are wonderful flotation.

I did buy a kayak for our future OWS.
2010-04-03 12:51 AM
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Subject: RE: Anyone new like me looking to ride
Anyone interested, we have OWS at 1000 am every Saturday from Boulder Beach, and have kayaks out there. Swims are ran similar to a masters workout using the swim buoys along the beach, then we go for a ride after the swim.

Feel free to join us!!
2010-04-05 11:35 PM
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Subject: RE: Anyone new like me looking to ride
I'll definately make it out to one of the 10am swims at Boulder Beach as soon as I get my wetsuit (which should be sometime this week or next- thanks for the website advice). I need all the practice I can get since I haven't swam in open water since I was 14 years old. Thanks for letting me know. I'll email you to confirm.

Swim2live- sorry I did not see your email sooner. Maybe I will see you out there in the next couple of weeks.

Jackie

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2010-04-16 11:31 AM
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Subject: RE: Anyone new like me looking to ride
Hey Jackie,

My wife and I are riding at Lake Mead on Sunday probably about 9:00 if your interested.
She's doing IronGirl too
2010-04-16 4:53 PM
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Subject: RE: Anyone new like me looking to ride
Reminder that the RAGE tri is at Lake Mead Saturday so probably be busy out there depending on which part you're riding.


2010-04-16 11:10 PM
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Subject: RE: Anyone new like me looking to ride
kenb - 2010-04-16 11:31 AM Hey Jackie, My wife and I are riding at Lake Mead on Sunday probably about 9:00 if your interested. She's doing IronGirl too[/QUOTE

Sure. Have her call or text me (491-5561). We should be ok on Sunday if the tri that was mentioned is on Saturday.

Jackie
2010-04-26 3:23 PM
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Are you guys still doing open water swims on Saturdays? I looked at the website swim las vegas but didn't look like any groups were formed for OWS. I've never done one before and was just curious if you all except new people ? Thanks.
2010-04-27 3:20 PM
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Subject: RE: Anyone new like me looking to ride
Currently, there are no OWS scheduled as most of them are racing and no around. I do know that Jackie from SLV is currently doing OWS and some mini-training races for IronGirl if that is what you are looking for. Send her an email, and she should have you covered.
2010-05-13 6:05 PM
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Subject: RE: Anyone new like me looking to ride
I will be volunteering at IronGirl as well.  My wife and I are to be course marshals for the run.  Looking forward to cheering everyone on Saturday!
2010-05-25 12:04 PM
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Subject: RE: Anyone new like me looking to ride
I am brand new. I live on Horizon and Greenway. I only have a mountain bike but could ride with you till I get a better bike. text me at 481-7354 if you want. I have dance classes on Wednesday and work from 7:30-4:30 m-f. Just let me know


2010-05-29 10:26 AM
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Subject: RE: Anyone new like me looking to ride
Sorry for not replying sooner. I ride earlier in the day normally, but on Sat morning I will ride about 6:30-7 if that works for you and/or others in the area. I am down on Racetrack and Warm Springs so I am close.

Brian
2010-06-03 8:41 PM
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Subject: RE: Anyone new like me looking to ride
Anyone riding this Sat morning about 7am? Near horizon and horizon ridge?
2010-06-04 1:24 AM
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Subject: RE: Anyone new like me looking to ride
Our little group is planning on a 9am ge together (not really a morning person).  We will probably bike first and then do a run and end with swimming as the heat builds.  We will be the tall white guy on orange strada REI bike and short Chinese Iron Girl on a red and white Cervelo.  Everyone welcome to join us at Boulder  Beach.
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