Ron and Dorothy Strasser

I have no shame in stating...
I have had my butt kicked by numerous women in mtb races. I do not have a
problem with that as they are kicking my butt because they are better riders
than I am. Like other talented/in shape riders... they inspire me to do my
best.
ron
----- Original Message -----
From: "uma kleppinger"
To:
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 3:18 PM
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Oregon Women's Bicycle Racing Survey

> Kristi:
>
> Your enthusiasm is awesome, and while I hope all OBRA women participate in
> the survey, I also would like to reach the larger women's cycling
> community, so talk to your female friends who you think might be inspired
> as you are. One of the goals of this survey, as well as the recent
> increase of women-specific racing support such as clinics and mentoring,
> etc., is to get more women racing. So many athletic, competitive women
> still see this either as a "man's sport" or just don't believe they can do
> it. We are all living proof that "Yes, you can!"
>
> The more women who start racing, the more that will upgrade, and the
> better the racing will be for everyone across the board.
>
> Uma Kleppinger
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