Tuesday, August 12, 2008

A Clearer View

My husband bought me a new, detachable windshield a few weeks ago to replace the WindVest I currently used. I was having a bit of trouble with my field of vision. The edge seemed to be right in my line of sight.

We received a referral from Latus where we could have the windshield shaved for my height. So, yesterday, a girlfriend and I rode out to the gentleman's place. I was supposed to check before the ride to make sure he had a paved driveway but I didn't. And wouldn't you know, we get there and not only is it gravel but a very looong gravel driveway.

Paul, a real sweetheart, noticed our heavy anticipation with the situation and just as we were about halfway down the driveway he met up with us and offered to ride the bike the rest of the way. I took him up on the offer. My girlfriend carefully rode her bike a bit further to a cement section where she was able to turn around and park.

After Paul finished, he offered to ride both our bikes out to the end of the driveway. Of course we took him up on the offer. What a great guy!

Paul also gave us a tip on a ride so that we could spend a couple hours out and about. By the time my girlfriend and I had to part ways, we ended up with a good 100 miles in the saddle. It was great. I love riding with my girlfriends. We just understand each other. That preasure that we put on ourselves when we ride with the boys is gone. It's just ride your ride and don't feel ashamed if you slow to 25-30 for a 25mph curve.

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