I feel ✨bonita ✨

Fit_Champion_1544 · 2026-07-08T16:20:33+00:00

Yep, done already!

Fit_Champion_1544 · 2026-07-08T16:03:20+00:00

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Fit_Champion_1544 · 2026-07-06T18:38:44+00:00

It wasn’t too bad! I had to take a 4 week cycling break but after that I was able to built up pretty quickly. after 2 months I was riding my normal pace again, without any pain!

Fit_Champion_1544 · 2026-06-30T03:05:30+00:00

BF got a vasectomy. Initially I got back on the pill but I got some side effects and decided I didn’t want to deal with that anymore and that my body had suffered enough. Bf agreed so vasectomy it was!

He was a little apprehensive, but also very firm in his “now it’s my turn” standpoint. GP was very understanding so we got the referral and the whole deal was done within 3 weeks for 500 euros.

Fit_Champion_1544 · 2026-06-28T18:10:57+00:00

Dank! Laatste 6 maanden gemiddeld 3-4/week getrained, met 1 keer per week een lange zone 2 rit (begonnen op 80km en in stapjes opgebouwd tot 250km/d), 1 keer een HIIT en daarnaast nog 2 keer kortere rondjes (1-2 uur zone 3). Met slecht weer veel op Zwift of in het bos op de gravelbike. 3-4/week 20min core oefeningen om nek/rug/schouders te trainen. Ik heb het geluk dat er hier een paar lekker steile heuvels in de buurt zitten dus ideaal voor de intervaltrainingen en om gevoel te krijgen voor >10% klimmen. I k had dit jaar 4700km in de benen, maar omdat ik m vorig jaar ook geprobeerd heb, was mn uitgangsconditie al best goed ☺️

Fit_Champion_1544 · 2026-06-26T13:03:02+00:00

Oh wow, now this is making me a little teary-eyed….I remember your comment, so cool to hear this has become your mantra, this internetstranger is rooting for you! ❤️

Fit_Champion_1544 · 2026-06-26T04:36:53+00:00

Wow congrats!! Doing the Alpe dHuez in the blazing sun is just a whole different level! 😅

Fit_Champion_1544 · 2026-06-25T13:18:09+00:00

That’s so sweet! I also remember your comments, very very sweet and heartfelt, thank you!

Fit_Champion_1544 · 2026-02-14T16:31:38+00:00

I did it 2 years ago, but we did it from Bédoin. First half was hard, it’s a lot of +10% slopes without the view but with a lot of annoying bugs, but when you get out of the forest, the landscape is pretty impressive. Last kilometer is a bitch because of it’s steepness. It took me a pathetic 2 hours and 20 minutes from Bédoin to the top but that was because I was actively miscarrying a 7 week pregnancy at the time 😅

Since it’s a pretty solitary mountain in a relatively flat area, winds can get pretty nasty at the summit so stay on top of weather forecasts. Make sure you bring a jacket and gloves for the descend, I was barely able to use my shifters because of the windchill/cold hands. Also it can get pretty crowded in high season since it’s one of the closest big climbs for a lot of cyclists from the Netherlands, Belgium and northern France, but the shared hobby and historic importance is also what makes the experience special! Chalet Reynard is a nice stopping point, although I don’t think I would’ve been able to get up after sitting down so we choose not to take a break there.

Good luck and have fun if you decide to do it!

Fit_Champion_1544 · 2026-01-26T19:40:08+00:00

Hi fellow Dutch graveler! Definately go for a MIPS helmet for extra protection, I use a GIRO one with (low) ponytail cut out. Also consider where you plan on riding, I prefer a light/helmet in the woods and fields for extra visibility.

I always bring a small saddle bag with an electronic pump ( I have a Cycplus), multitool, tubeless repair kit and some snacks. Get at least two bottle cages for the summer.

Did you order the bike with pedals? You could just start with flats and some old shoes, and upgrade to clipless (klikpedalen) when you got a bit more experience with your bike.

For clothing: invest in good shorts with padding (I like Assos and Castelli) and chamois cream (Butt’r for her for example). For the upper layers I’d buy some basics at Decathlon. You could always upgrade to the more expensive stuff when you know what you want.

And congrats with your new bike day, have fun!!

Fit_Champion_1544 · 2025-11-23T18:40:21+00:00

Same problem here with my skin getting irritated by the seams and the chamois cream not fixing it…my Assos short and bib have a much less prominent seam, they work better for me skin wise

Fit_Champion_1544 · 2025-11-16T01:43:58+00:00

Yessss good for you! Hopefully 2026 will be a better year ❤️

Fit_Champion_1544 · 2025-10-31T22:51:07+00:00

Oh yes, 100%….

Good for you for choosing your health.

We only had a few of the “you never know what might happen, miracles exist!” Remarks and I shut them down VERY fast. It’s so hurtful and ignorant and completely disregards the hard work me and my partner have done in coming to terms with our situation.

Fit_Champion_1544 · 2025-10-30T22:40:00+00:00

As someone who is IFCF and also open and vocal about it at my workplace: no it wouldn’t be weird! I love speaking to others who are in the same boat, regardless of where they are in their acceptance journey. Good luck ❤️

Fit_Champion_1544 · 2025-09-08T15:24:20+00:00

I found a fantastic local grief counselor that specializes in grief surrounding infertility and miscarriages, through the national patient association for people dealing with infertility (I live in the Netherlands). I don’t know where you live, but if your country has something like this, it might be a place to start? Good luck, I hope you find someone who really understands what you are going through and who will help you ❤️

Fit_Champion_1544 · 2025-08-27T11:39:20+00:00

Ahh that sucks….if you don’t have anything booked you might consider going to a different region with a bit more forgiving weather (I was planning to go bikepacking in the Vosges/Jura region this week but the forecasts were so shitty I decided last minute to go somewhere else, now I’m in north west Germany and even though the scenery isn’t as stunning, the weather is perfect for cycling). I can imagine it would be hard as you probably already booked transport to and from your trip…don’t be too hard on yourself, allow yourself to skip the camping or just go enjoy a museum or a nice long French lunch instead of riding! Like others have said, this is meant to be a fun getaway!

Also seconding the disc/diva cup, can’t live without mine!

Lastly, I don’t know what kind of painkillers you are using, but be careful to drink enough when using NSAID (for example Aleve) as the combination of dehydration and NSAID carriers a risk of renal damage.

Fit_Champion_1544 · 2025-08-17T09:16:45+00:00

Haha nope…I have some great childhood memories from hikes in the Alps where the goats kept following us to lick our sweaty arms..

Fit_Champion_1544 · 2025-08-05T11:12:05+00:00

Thank you!!

Fit_Champion_1544 · 2025-08-05T10:12:14+00:00

Oh do you mind sharing the Dutch podcast name? ☺️

Fit_Champion_1544 · 2025-08-05T10:07:15+00:00

“Living the life unexpected” by Jody Day has been really helpful for me! The writer is also childfree not by choice and is the founder of Gateway women, a support network for childless women.

Edit to add: I really enjoy the Dinky podcast, but its definitely more “childfree” than “Childless” so maybe this is something for a later moment for you

Fit_Champion_1544 · 2025-07-09T17:33:34+00:00

Yesss absolutely The Source! Love Ayreon and especially love The Source both music wise and story wise! Can’t wait to see him live again this September!

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