I used to be the only female in a large group of extremely fast guys, feeling like an incompetent slow-poke at the back of the pack. Didn't realize how much that sucked until I started riding with other women. Raised my confidence and felt more comfortable in precarious situations (like with my arse hanging way off the back of the bike) which led to gaining skill and speed beyond what I thought possible for myself. Riding w/women quickly led to racing which is another wild world of fun and improvement.
I love riding with betties who enjoy the good ride and have fun pushing each other to new heights. Perhaps I've just been really fortunate as so many of the female riders I've had the opportunity to hang with are some of the coolest people I've ever met. Outrageously funny, unbelievably courageous, generous, compassionate and real. Not that the fellas don't possess many of those attributes, it just took some female commraderie to get me to take the chrome bull by the horns. These days I don't mind being the only chick in a pack of all guys from time to time, especially if I'm hollering for two or three of them to get the flock outta the way!
I wonder what it's like for others?
I love riding with betties who enjoy the good ride and have fun pushing each other to new heights. Perhaps I've just been really fortunate as so many of the female riders I've had the opportunity to hang with are some of the coolest people I've ever met. Outrageously funny, unbelievably courageous, generous, compassionate and real. Not that the fellas don't possess many of those attributes, it just took some female commraderie to get me to take the chrome bull by the horns. These days I don't mind being the only chick in a pack of all guys from time to time, especially if I'm hollering for two or three of them to get the flock outta the way!
I wonder what it's like for others?