Re: female cyclists in seattle?

Scott Jones

2008-07-25

Kristin,

I just find it funny that Erik thought that Anita was looking for a
girlfriend on the OBRA list. Sorry you were offended. Not all guys that
ride think that.

Maybe Kenji can do something about adding a dating service for cyclists to
the OBRA web site?

2008/7/25 Kristin

> >Do single women ride bikes? I can't recall meeting a single female
> cyclist. They appear to give up the bike as soon as they break up with
> their boyfriend (or girlfriend).
>
> Wow. WOW. I guess women only take up cycling because their
> boyfriends/husbands do.
>
> :(
>
>
> ---one really offended female cyclist
>
>
>
> 2008/7/25 Erik :
>
>> Do single women ride bikes? I can't recall meeting a single female
>> cyclist. They appear to give up the bike as soon as they break up with
>> their boyfriend (or girlfriend).
>>
>> The SFC is as elusive as Sasquatch. There are people who swear they've
>> encountered them, but you may go your whole life without ever stumbling upon
>> one yourself.
>>
>> A rather philosophical friend of mine once said "You'll convert a
>> girlfriend to your religion more easily than you'll convert her to
>> cycling."
>>
>> In fact, the best kept secret for lonely women everywhere is probably how
>> quickly they'd meet someone (a fit, healthy someone) if they were to take up
>> cycling and constantly hang out in bike shops and go on local group rides.
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:11:01 -0700
>> From: anita.dilles@gmail.com
>> To: obra@list.obra.org
>> Subject: [OBRA Chat] female cyclists in seattle?
>>
>> Looking for like-minded female cyclist to hold hands with for half an hour
>> on Saturday afternoon just outside of Seattle. Preferably someone with good
>> fitness and a willingness to work hard. Someone of equal stature is a
>> plus. I'm 5'7" and around 140lbs. Track specific bike a must. Good
>> handling skills and previous experience a plus.
>>
>> Please reply to anita.dilles@gmail.com or call 503-863-8377.
>>
>> I look forward to meeting and holding hands with you.
>>
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