Erik
Wow WOW. Kristin, Grow a sense of humor and realize that I WANT you to ride and you have no reason to be offended. I'm saying I WISH MORE WOMEN WOULD RIDE BICYCLES. Hell, I sometimes fantisise about immigrating to the Netherlands for that very reason.
Note the terminology (They "appear" to give up the bike). This means that it SEEMS like we don't meet them unless they're non-single. I know and have known many female cyclists - the vast majority of them married or with boyfriends/girlfriends.
I like other cyclists. I like women. So the combination of the two is, of course, an attraction for a male cyclists (me). It's possible that female cyclists are simply so appealing that they just don't have to be single for very long.
Surely you can understand why I would JOKE about the possible non-existence of such a rare being. This is not a "battle of the sexes" thing, so please don't make it that.
And for the record, I've had multiple girlfriends who sold their bikes shortly after our respective break-ups. That's about when my nameless friend uttered that quote about cycling vs religion. I'm sure there have been guys who did the same after splitting with their cyclist girlfriends, too. These may be isolated incidents, the exception to the rule, but it happens and I'm just pointing out what a bummer that is.
- One Male Cyclist whose hope springs eternal.
Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:22:03 -0700
From: kristinw@gmail.com
To: elongride@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] female cyclists in seattle?
CC: anita.dilles@gmail.com; obra@list.obra.org
>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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