[Joan]

[Joan]

Please include me in the Wandrer about PP.

Forum name Joan / Strava name Joan Britt (9133135)

Thank you!

[Joan]

[Joan]

[Joan]

I’ve participated in Freezing Saddles since 2016 (except last year), so this is my 8th year. Last year, I biked only 415 miles during the FS timeframe and my fitness suffered even though I ran regularly. FS brings out my competitive nature big-time and I have gone overboard some years, but I plan to rein it in this year. I love meeting other cyclists and being inspired to bike all through the winter in all kinds of weather. You just need the right clothing and gear. Some of my most memorable rides were on days when I would have stayed inside without the incentive of Freezing Saddles. It’s a lot of fun biking in the snow or riding after midnight when snow is predicted the next day.

I have been a member of Babes on Bikes since its inception over 25 years ago and I lead many (daytime weekday) Babes rides. (You can identify some of us by the pink jerseys on our names.) I also bike for transportation (though not exclusively). I spend most weekends with my two grandchildren, so my rides are mainly on weekdays. However, I plan to bike at least 10 miles every day.

[Joan]

I’ll be there.

[Joan]

I’ll be there

[Joan]

I’ll be there.

[Joan]

I’ll be there.

[Joan]

I am sick and probably won’t be able to attend after all.

[Joan]

I’ll be there.

[Joan]

I’ll be there.

[Joan]

I’ll be there.

[Joan]

I’ll be there. Thanks for organizing!

[Joan]

Hello Crazy Eights!

As Gina said, I bicycle for transportation. I also bike for fun, of course, and to socialize with friends. I love to design bike routes and explore on my bike.

I have been an active member of Babes on Bikes since 1999, when I rode my first century (Sea Gull) with about a dozen women who were also riding their first century. We had trained together and our joint sense of accomplishment was just amazing. Lynn and I met a few years ago through B-o-B and have been on several biking adventures together. We are thrilled to be on the same FS team this year!

This is my second year of Freezing Saddles. My neighbor, Trey, introduced me to Strava and FS. I am a competitive person and got carried away last year. I have more going on in my life right now so probably won’t ride as much as last year, but I am still driven by competition. Inspired by Teresa’s running and cycling streaks, I bicycled every day of 2016, a major accomplishment for me which I would like to continue through 2017.

That may not be possible, however, because I just found out I need shoulder surgery (scheduled for Valentine’s Day). I will be off my bike for a few days if I’m lucky and doc only has to shave the bone spur, but it could be months before I can bike outside again if additional repairs are needed. The sooner I have surgery, the less chance I’ll do further damage that will require repair and more time off the bike, so I chose the first available date.

It was fun to meet several team-mates at the happy hour! I look forward to meeting the rest of the team on a ride soon. Thank you for organizing us, Steve!

Joan

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