I am a middle aged woman who rediscovered cycling in the spring of 2006. I’ve been hooked ever since. It’s become my passion and I’ve immersed myself in bike culture.
I live in Portland, Maine with my incredibly intelligent and supportive husband. I also have a beautiful, thoughtful and intelligent 1-year old daughter.. Yes, she thinks I’m insane with the amount of miles I ride.
I started a women’s ride in 2008. I found that there were so many women out there interested in group rides in a friendly, supportive, non-intimidating setting. My goal was to encourage more women to ride in group settings.
I turned the reigns over to two terrific ladies to lead for the 2009 season. However, for 2010 I am considering splitting up the rides with an A-group that I will be leading, in addition to the B-group ride lead by the other ladies. This ride is scheduled to take place on Wednesday evenings. If you know anyone that might be interested in this ride, have them email me at mainevelophile@gmail.com.
After cycling for a few years I thought it would be fun to try a little racing during the 2009 season and raced for PVC. I had so much fun doing it that I’ll probably do a few more in 2010 as well. It’s a way for me to enjoy the next level of cycling.
After staring a blog for CCCP in the fall of 2007 and found I really enjoyed it, which made me think it was time for my own blog. So here I am. I blog mostly about cycling, and some about my life in general.
Thanks for checking it out. Feel free to comment on anything you read here.
6 responses so far ↓
shelly // October 3, 2009 at 11:48 pm |
Great site!! It makes me want to look into cycling. How do you know Bob Crowley? I saw the picture, big fan.
Good luck in all your endevors.
Dana // October 4, 2009 at 3:37 pm |
I don’t actually know Bob. A friend that we were out with told me who it was. Otherwise I never would have known because I don’t want Survivor.
Stef Simon // October 11, 2009 at 8:10 pm |
Just found your site and really enjoyed reading some of your posts so far. I got my first road bike yesterday and can’t wait to start riding and getting in some miles on the new bike. I got a Fuji Silhouette
Dana // October 11, 2009 at 8:28 pm |
Stef, congratulations on your new purchase. I’m sure you’ll be hooked as quickly as I was!
Rayomand // November 24, 2009 at 11:12 am |
Hi Maine, saw ur website post on Graeme Street via Facebook — the interview with Chris. Your website is good & esp happy to see we share the Scott S series — its a great bike. Did you change the components? didnt knew Scott was offering Ultergra in S-30 series. Yeah love that quote on Cycling and pain — so so true.
YOur website would be motivational for lot of women out there so do keep up ur passion.
Dana // November 24, 2009 at 12:38 pm |
Rayomond,
The Scott came with full 105 components and my husband had them swapped out for me. I much prefer Ultegra to 105 but don’t feel the difference between Ultegra and Dura-Ace is worth the price. That’s not my limiting factor!
Thanks for your kind words. My goal is to indeed aspire more women to ride!
Cheers.