Getting to Know You!

[ann_w]

Real name: Ann
Where do you live? Portland, OR

Explanation of your handle: It's just my name.
Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet.

Age (general or specific) 50

Occupation: Admitting clerk

Favorite bike: Don't know enough about bikes to have a favorite yet.

What's in your stable? As of 8 hours ago - Woman's 2012 Trek Allant

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Oh I dunno. Maybe 2.5 mph during my test ride? :D

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have any on this laptop.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: " That (dress, pair of jeans, shirt) looks great on you!"

Most memorable moment on my bike: So far, just buying one.

Most fun ever had on a bike? When I was a kid, it was just riding as fast as I could - zig zagging- through some ditches.

[yassi411]

Real name: Maita
Where do you live? Baltimore, MD

Explanation of your avatar: avatar?? I will attach one!

Age (general or specific) 44 on May 16

Occupation: Environmental Engineer

Favorite bike: any bike that would fit me: I'm 4'11"

What's in your stable? Felt ZW100

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 25 years ago, I didn't own a polar at the time, but I was riding by Jones Beach...

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have very many pixs of myself - I hate having my pix taken


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I didn't steal a pack of gum when I was 7 but I really did.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I was 6 months pregnant and rode around Golden Gate Park. I felt so great afterwards!

Most fun ever had on a bike? I usually have a great time! However, I don't like being killed on a long steep hill.

[smalls]

Hello all! I'm SO glad I found this forum. I'm excited about learning more about bikes and getting to know all of you :)

Real name: Destiny Washington

Where do you live? Brooklyn, NY

Explanation of your handle: 1) I'm a small person 2) the sandlot

Explanation of your avatar: N/A

Age (general or specific): 20

Occupation: Unemployed

Favorite bike: I don't have one at the moment, although I did love riding my SE draft before it was stolen.

What's in your stable? It was stolen, so nothing :( in the market for a new bike soon.

Fastest speed on a road bike? I don't know yet!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have any!


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: “I'm fine"

Most memorable moment on my bike: learning to ride in the street haha, I was terrified.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I love riding and freeing my mind.

[Pax]

Welcome new gals!! TE is a fantastic place, loads of knowledge, skills, and just plain great women here.

[missjean]

Real name: Jean

Where do you live? Nashua NH

Explanation of your handle: Well, my name is Jean, and had brain freeze, thus the unimaginative handle

Explanation of your avatar: I just like it. It’s me, on a borrowed Yeti, at the 2006 (?) 24Hours At Great Glen race.

Age: 51

Occupation: Jewelry designer, part time bike shop worker & window treatment consultant

Favorite bike: would love a Yeti SB66

What's in your stable? Mtb: 2004 Klein Palomino; road: 2009 Trek 5000; Touring: my old Fuji League

Fastest speed on a road bike? 45ish unconfirmed – I didn’t have a bike computer at the time, but I was a little behind a friend, and he said he hit 48 down the hill. Where? Don’t remember, a weekend friends ride. When? Summer 2010

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Oh, dear, adding a photo is beyond my skill level.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Wow. I love you too. But, after a good while, I did.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I had to think about this one. I going to say the first day of the Great Divide tour I did w/my friend Beth. (I only did 8 days, she did the whole thing.) We started climbing the first pass in the mountains in Montana, and the weather changed from sunny & warm at the bottom, to rain & thunder, to sleet, to a light snow; and as we were climbing, I did a stupid thing, I got all three pairs of gloves wet. So, riding down the other side of the pass, wet gloves + speed = frozen hands. I had to take off the gloves and wrap bandannas around my hands. We also had to navigate around a pick-up truck w/a flat tire on a narrow road, & past fallen rocks, to the totally deserted camp ground, where all the wood was too wet to make a fire.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Ha, ha, ha! See above!! :D

[Biciclista]

Welcome to TE, missjean. Next time you get your gloves all wet, put a pair in your back pocket, where they will warm up and start to dry!

[sideways_skies]

Hi! I figured it was time to stop thinking about posting sporadically without introducing myself...

Real name: Alicia

Where do you live? northwestern CT

Explanation of your handle: I rock climb too, and if you look out, the horizon is sideways! Plus there's this song I like.

Explanation of your avatar: N/A

Age (general or specific): 25

Occupation: Enginerd

Favorite bike: whatever's working for the season! Currently my mtb, since it's equipped to handle the slush and cold temps of New England. I was riding my commuter until it got below 10deg and the headset locked up. :-P

What's in your stable? 2009 Jamis Ventura Race (rd), 2009 Jamis Durango Femme (mtb), 1982 Huffy Kensington (commuter, with baskets and fenders, compliant in all directions), Walmart tandem, shared with my FH

Fastest speed on a road bike? 44mph, going downhill

Another picture of yourself or your ride? maybe later!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I didn't do it!"

Most memorable moment on my bike: on the tandem, we were going down a hill and my feet got kicked off the pedals, so I yelled "I LOST THE PEDALS!!!" He heard "LET'S GO FASTER!!!"

Most fun ever had on a bike? every time I don't fail in an epic way while trying to ride singletrack.

[Lucille]

Real name: Anne

Where do you live? Missouri

Explanation of your handle: Reference to Lucille Ball

Explanation of your avatar: N/A

Age (general or specific): 41

Occupation: Lawyer

Favorite bike: Specialized Ariel

What's in your stable? The above and a Giant Cypress on a trainer at the moment.

Fastest speed on a road bike? Never been on a road bike.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nope.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Biggest is relative.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Going up a very steep gravel hill in 40-degree weather, pouring rain and being so unable to keep enough speed that I flopped over into the gravel and mud. It sucked, but I felt like bona fide cyclist after that.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Probably my very first 10-mile gravel ride in the country. Haven't stopped riding gravel since, and every time I pass by a new gravel road, I look down it to see whether it looks fun.

[Boudicca]

Real name: You really want that one?

Where do you live? Toronto

Explanation of your handle: My first road bike was called Cea, which was short for Boudiccea, which is another name for Boudicca, who was an Iceni warrior queen who razed London and St Albans in Roman times. (Too much information)

Explanation of your avatar: I'll get one one day

Age (general or specific): 54 (Eeek. already?)

Occupation: Journalist

Favorite bike: Merlin road bike

What's in your stable? The Merlin, that first road bike (Aquila) and a Friday.

Fastest speed on a road bike? I can't quite remember, but it was something scarily close to 50 mph on a glorious straight downhill coming off the Niagara Escarpment. For a microsecond I wondered what my body would look like if I crashed at those speeds. Then I just kept going.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nope.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Lies? White or otherwise?

Most memorable moment on my bike: The Going to the Sun highway in Glacier National Park, two days after they opened the pass after the winter. It was snowing gently, and I rode between walls of ice that felt like biking into a refrigerator. And I made it. The downhill was probably the coldest ride in my life. I didn't know whether to stop to let my fingers thaw, or keep going because I the lower I got, the warmer the weather.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Death Valley, heading back from some huge mountain pass. Downhill, sun getting low in the sky, amazing colors, easy ride. True serendipity.

[Raiza]

Real name: Katherine

Where do you live? Ottawa, Ontario

Explanation of your handle: I'm a Gorbachev fan, glasnost and all that.

Explanation of your avatar: N/A, but it will likely involve cats in the future

Age (general or specific): 30-something

Occupation: Government egghead

Favorite bike: The one I just brought home.

What's in your stable? 2012 Cannondale Women's Carbon Synapse 5, 2003 Trek 7200

Fastest speed on a road bike? Just got the computer on the Cannondale today, did 23 mph on flat asphalt this evening to test the computer out. Strongly suspect I could go faster: see below.

Fastest speed on a hybrid? 53 mph descent on 700x35C wheels

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Hopefully soon!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "You look beautiful." Wait, that's the second biggest lie I've ever told.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Trying to keep up with a seasoned mountain biker friend on a downhill rainforest trail on an old X-mart bike. Also see hybrid descent described above.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Being able to complete a BMX course on same X-mart bike, 10 years earlier

[Raiza]

Oops, that max speed should read 43 mph. The cycling computer said 72 km/h and my math isn't the greatest sometimes. : )

[Ednita1977]

Hello:

I am breast cancer survivor. I have been an athlete since elementary school. I was wondering. If I could start wih a new sport like this one. I am not supposed o use excessively my right arm. Can someone help me with this.

[pll]

Hello:

I am breast cancer survivor. I have been an athlete since elementary school. I was wondering. If I could start wih a new sport like this one. I am not supposed o use excessively my right arm. Can someone help me with this.

Welcome to TE Ednita!

Perhaps you may want to post your question in a new thread in the "Open topic" section. There are very experienced women in this forum that might hve good suggestions. What comes to mind is that, perhaps, a recumbent bike might be better to avoid pressure on your arms.

[never2late]

Real name: Susan
Where do you live? Willamette Valley in the Pacific Northwest

Explanation of your handle: it's never 2 LATE to be who or what you wanna B!

Explanation of your avatar: my Schwinn Varsity, whose birthday is Sept '72

Age: 50 something

Occupation: which decade???

Favorite bike: Sweetpea...a custom one

What's in your stable? the Schwinn

Fastest speed on a road bike? 26mph on one of my recent rides

Another picture of yourself or your ride? gotta have my new biking friend
snap one soon


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: pass

Most memorable moment on my bike: it yet to be. For now, it's the 34 miles
I road on Sunday, my longest so far...

Most fun ever had on a bike? It's every time I am out on a bike and I acknowledge that by my own power I am moving, gaining strength, and places. Even through our PNW liquid sunshine, wind, hail, snow, and occasionally sun.


I am so happy to have found this forum, I've learned so very much since January. Thank you for the warm welcome, encouragement, and advice.

I have a brand new blog (http://cyclingthroughtheblogosphere.wordpress.com/) if you'd like to read more about my adventures in cycling.

[PirateKitty]

Real name: Suzy

Where do you live? The big easy! :cool: New Orleans, LA

Explanation of your handle: I like pirates and kittens? haha

Explanation of your avatar: Jurassic Park joke

Age : 25

Occupation: accounting

Favorite bike: too many to name, lately its a bianchi

What's in your stable? Trek 2200 WSD, Giant Yukon

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 26mph on flat road, thats all we have here in NOLA :(

Another picture of yourself or your ride? ehhh maybe later

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I'm not lying"

Most memorable moment on my bike: learning how to ride a bike (age 6)

Most fun ever had on a bike? bike tours... nothing like riding along side 1500+ cyclists :)

[Pax]

Welcome new gals!! Glad you decided to join in.

[lovelygamer]

Real name: Heather

Where do you live? Eastern Shore of Maryland

Explanation of your handle: It comes from my video game playing. I'm somewhat of a wild child and I enjoy pinups and burlesque, so it's "LovelyGamer". ;)

Explanation of your avatar: It's my real name made all pretty!

Age: 38

Occupation: Program officer at a Community Foundation

Favorite bike: I don't know enough about bikes yet to pick one but Trek's seem nice.

What's in your stable? I have a hybrid Raleigh that I bought used. I don't know a lot about it. It has seven gears. I put a basket, bell, and bigger saddle on it.

Fastest speed on a road bike? I don't ride for speed. I commute.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Check my photo album, there are pictures of my bike and some I took while out riding. My real picture is in my profile, currently I have purple hair.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: HMM?

Most memorable moment on my bike: I'm going with a ride I did to a friends house last summer, in mega heat. 8 miles each way. I did really well and was entirely new to cycling, maybe one month in?

Most fun ever had on a bike? This hasn't happened yet but I imagine it will this summer!

[lph]

Welcome, lovelygamer! Love your hair :D (And tell your boyfriend all will be well.)

[Maye]

Real name: Mariela

Where do you live? East Orlando, FL. Waterford Lakes area. I'm a mom of a 2.5 year old girl, called Amanda Isabelle.

Explanation of your handle: That's my nickname. I couldn't pronounce my name when I was little and used to say it like this: Mayela instead of Mariela. So hence the shortened version of my name, Maye.

Explanation of your avatar: That's my dear Rio de Janeiro, one of my persian cats. I have another one called Umo (Smoked persian).

Age: 38

Occupation: IT Consultant and travel for work to wherever they send me but usually is on the east coast. I work implementing financial accounting software for the government and or health care institutions. I spent the last 3 years of my life working in NY. Loved it. I'm back to Orlando, waiting for my next assignment. And, no, I'm not a federal agent ;-)

Favorite bike: I like my Trek Lexa but would like to buy a Pinarello once I get better in cycling, in the futue. Well, if I can't buy a Ferrari a Pinarello sounds good to me. Or maybe a Madone...Hmm. I'll decide it later.

What's in your stable? I have a Diamondback and also a Giant Yukon MTB's.

Fastest speed on a road bike? Hmm... I don't know :o

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Yes, I have lots of pics in my TE album.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't remember ;)

Most memorable moment on my bike: I used to ride a BMX in the late 80's, barefoot! That was awesome!

Most fun ever had on a bike? So many memories...

[TTUchick]

Real name: Becca

Where do you live? in the Texas panhandle

Explanation of your handle: just a username I have used since college at TTU

Explanation of your avatar:

Age (general or specific): mid-30s

Occupation: System Analyst

Favorite bike: I love all of my bikes and it is hard to pick a favorite... but it would be a tie between my SuperSix road bike and my Vita hybrid

What's in your stable? Cannondale SuperSix, Specialized Vita Comp, Schwinn Mesa, and DeBernardi Columbus

Fastest speed on a road bike? maybe 20mph?

Another picture of yourself or your ride? don't have any pics on this computer

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I will never ride that stupid mountain bike again! (after a super-slow-speed crash where I became tangled up and the BF had to help me get my bike off my legs)

Most memorable moment on my bike: went on a second date with my boyfriend where we toured the city on our bikes

Most fun ever had on a bike? learning how to bike the trails out at Palo Duro canyon... I am terrible but it is tons of fun :)

[feral1]

Real name: Kim

Where do you live? New Hampshire

Explanation of your handle: used to work with feral cats at a animal shelter

Explanation of your avatar: Me and my dog Jada :)

Age (general or specific): 38

Occupation: I work for a animal hospital as an assistant and cleaning person

Favorite bike: Storck Senario

What's in your stable? Storck Senario, Lemond Tourmalet and a Gary Fisher HKEK

Fastest speed on a road bike? high 40's

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I have pics in my album on my profile page

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: hmmmmmmm........I'm a good girl I don't lie :p Is that a lie??

Most memorable moment on my bike: My first 50 mile ride

Most fun ever had on a bike? see above ^^
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[VanLan]

Real name: Vanessa

Where do you live? central Texas

Explanation of your handle: Concatination of names

Explanation of your avatar: It's in the mail!

Age (general or specific) 51

Occupation: Higher Ed

Favorite bike: the ones I have :-)

What's in your stable? Inez - a 2011 Specialized Allez Comp (my 2nd bike) and Clementine (Cha-Cha) Peddleford, my first bike - a hand-me-down big box store comfort bike that got me on a bike for the first time in DECADES two years ago.

Fastest speed on a road bike? I was built for comfort, not for speed....

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Soon, I promise

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't remember, which means I've either told too many, or I don't lie! (I'll let ya'll pick!) - I'm stealing/keeping this answer!

Most memorable moment on my bike: TBD

Most fun ever had on a bike? That WHEEEEE! feeling that I hadn't had since I was about 8.

[prinessbeca]

Real name: Becca

Where do you live? Omaha

Explanation of your handle: The princess and becca parts are self explainatory. The misspellings on both are an old joke from high school band. I missspelled it on a sign up sheet and they started calling me by the phoenetic pronunciation of the misspelling, "preen-s-bee-sah".

Explanation of your avatar: Is that my picture thing? It's me on a bike? lol

Age (general or specific) 30.5 ;)

Occupation: Insurance claims processor

Favorite bike: MY bike of course, a Marin uh...something or other.

What's in your stable? Just my Marin right now. I had an electra townie 7d (orange, her name was Ginger and she had fenders and a basket and a bell and was SO CUTE) but had to sell it when I needed money to fix my car :(

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I've never ridden a road bike, but I think on a hybrid my top speed has been around 16 so far. On a spin bike I've gone 30.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? how do I post a picture? LOL I'm new.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Probably something along the lines of "omg I so DON'T have a crush on ____"

Most memorable moment on my bike: Gosh, probably when I was 18 and at a friend's lake cabin. We got these OLD bikes of her grandparents out of their shed and rode all around the lake. I hadn't been on a bike in at least 6 years, which is a LONG TIME when you're 18. It was just a fun day.

Most fun ever had on a bike? The first ride I took on Ginger (my electra) with my personal trainer. It was the first time I'd ridden in 12 years, and my trainer is just one of my favorite people. I pedaled my little heart out and he just talked my ear off about the gym he was going to open (which he's since opened, and it's doing fabulous, we have a waiting list <3 )

[sookiesue]

Real name: Susan
Where do you live? Portland, OR

Explanation of your handle: nickname from my husband when we first dating, also a Steppenwolf cover of an Etta James song.

Explanation of your avatar: I haven't managed to do an avatar yet.

Age (general or specific) 40

Occupation: Elementary school teacher by trade, but a stay-at-home mom for as long as we can afford it

Favorite bike: my Focus, because I ride it the most, but the Shelby for sentimental reasons

What's in your stable? Focus Corrente disc road-ish bike, Specialized Rockhopper FSR mountain bike, Raleigh M20 commuter bike, and 1950's Shelby cruiser that was my mom's when she was a kid. My husband refurbished it for me for a 40th birthday present.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? about 33 mph, on one of my favorite downhills on Helvetia Rd., last week!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Someday I'll get a photo posted...


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I'll be right back"

Most memorable moment on my bike: Every ride seems to bring a memorable moment, but my biggest accomplishment was finishing the 84-mile day of hills on the People's Coast Classic ride for the Arthritis Foundation last September. My longest ride ever, for a great reason, and just two days before my 40th birthday!

Most fun ever had on a bike? That's a hard one, there's so much fun out there!

I remember being about 7 years old and riding bikes with my brother through the gutters after a big rainstorm. There must have been a foot of water (probably about 6-8 inches, but in my 7 year old mind it was a deep river) and we came home soaked. So fun, but Mom was not pleased.

A more current example would be my Mother's Day morning ride. An hour to myself, recovery ride from the day before so taking it a little easy, really noticing all the animals and plants I am so lucky to see on my rides, and smiling and waving to the TONS of cyclists out there that lovely sunny morning.

[suzgilzen]

Real name: Susan (Suz)

Where do you live? Central Wisconsin

Explanation of your handle: Pieces of my names

Explanation of your avatar: maybe I'll get one if someone takes a pic of me on the bike

Age (general or specific) 56

Occupation: Minister

Favorite bike: My new road bike: Trek Madone 4.5 WSD (I don't know enough to covet anything else)

What's in your stable? 2012 Trek Madone 4.5 WSD and 2007 Trek Hybrid 7100

Fastest speed on a road bike? just over 30 mph maybe?

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I have no photos of me with my ride....

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I really try very hard not to lie. Probably something like, "No, I'm not mad....."

Most memorable moment on my bike: I'm such a beginner that right now it's each new longest ride (42.3 miles this week)

Most fun ever had on a bike? For the last 5 years I have occasionally commuted to and from work, on wooded trails, along the rivers... and this has given me such deep peace, and such an appreciating for the natural surroundings here. Love those rides.

[chatnoire]

Real name: Rachel
Where do you live? Denver, Colorado
Explanation of your handle: I've used this handle all over the place. It's because I have a black cat, and speak french, so... :)
Explanation of your avatar: Uh, that's me. :)
Age (general or specific): 36
Occupation: Graduate student in Art History
Favorite bike: Mine!
What's in your stable? Cannondale Synapse 5 WSD full carbon
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 34, going down St. Vrain Road during the Buff Bicycle Classic in 2011
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll be putting up more, but this is from 2 weeks ago (Cyclofemme)
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=14501&stc=1&d=1337897126

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't lie - I'm terrible at it!
Most memorable moment on my bike: Climbing out of the Fox Hollow golf course at 8 MPH all the way up the hill. Second ride *ever* on the new bike, and the hill was easy peasy. It's cat 5, so not hard, but at least I did it!
Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding a 1/2 century with my BFF as my 6th ride of the season - on my old old old Raleigh with faulty gears.

[funkbunny]

Real name: Laura
Where do you live? suburbs of Philadelphia!
Explanation of your handle: I used to play Playstation in college. There was a game that made "monsters" out of ordinary CDs. One of my funk CDs produced a rabbit "monster" and a handle was born.
Explanation of your avatar: foursquare addict who loves her bike
Age (general or specific): mid-thirties
Occupation: director of scheduling and media planning for a children's cable network
Favorite bike: My Felt. I didn't know you could love a bike so much.
What's in your stable? Specialized Crossroads Sport, Felt ZW5. Looking to add a commuter bike soon ... becoming a crazy bicycle lady.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Not sure - somewhere around 35mph? Maybe 40 at some point? I tend to be cautious on hills I don't know.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? maybe later, gater.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Honestly is the best policy most of the time. Selective truth for everything else.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Hopefully still to come!
Most fun ever had on a bike? Every ride is an adventure. Riding with your best friends just makes it easy.

[Jaynee Beyond]

I am Jane, and I am looking for a new easier to ride, fairly light weight more upright bike. I have a chronic heart condition and will require a heart transplant one day. This new bike will help me stay well longer, as I am able. I won't be riding it too long or far, but it will be good for me. I have a Madone but find it too difficult for me to ride now. I may get back to it later. I am requesting your opinion. For a light weight, easy to ride more upright and cute bike. I think the Trek 7.4 WSD looks like it might be the one. I liked the 7.3 but the store didn't have the 7.4 in stock. I understand that it is lighter, but how muchnlighter I don't know. I would need a 15 frame. The 7.5 fx looks good by info, not in the store, but it is much more costly. Not sure I need to gomthatnhigh, as I have the Madone for later. I would love your feed back on the 7.4 WSD. I am very excited about this remarkable gift. Thank you all for your help. Jane

[pangaea99]

Real name: Asma

Where do you live? La Crosse, WI

Explanation of your handle: I've had this since I got my yahoo account in 1999 and it stuck. I just liked how it sounded.

Explanation of your avatar: haven't made one..

Age (general or specific) almost 27

Occupation: Resident in Internal Medicine

Favorite bike: My hybrid Marin.. I just got my road bike and have barely ridden it

What's in your stable? My 2011 Marin Seadrift Hybrid and my 2011 Giant Avail 1 I just bought last week

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Fastest since I got my bike computer is 27.5mph on a downhill in La Crosse.. I bet I've gone over 30mph on my hybrid though coming down a huge (for me) hill in Trempeleau, WI (nowheresville...)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I usually ride alone- hard to take a pic of me on it this way. Pix of bikes below.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: not sure

Most memorable moment on my bike: going up a hill that felt like it was straight up by zig zagging up the tiny little steep hill.

Most fun ever had on a bike? every time I go down-hill. Especially if it's a ricidulous (to me) up-hill.

[madameraz]

Real name: Sarah

Where do you live? North Texas

Explanation of your handle: Madame Razz is the witch character in She-Ra, my favorite show when I was a kid. I've been using this handle online and in gaming for years.

Explanation of your avatar: Me at a mud run.

Age: 31

Occupation: Freelance writer

Favorite bike: My shiny new Orbea Orca B105.

What's in your stable? 2012 Orbea Orca B105, 2006 Women's Trek Navigator 200

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 20 mph on my second road bike ride ever. I've gone out on the road bike three times so far, so hopefully that will get a bit faster eventually.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Maybe later.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told? In elementary school, I told people I was born in England. Yeah, sorry about that, friends.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I've been trying different saddles and I didn't tighten one properly. I was five miles from home when I realized it was sliding backwards and I couldn't move it forwards because it was too tight and I hadn't brought a hex wrench with me. Oops. I had to stand all the way home.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding down Trail Ridge Road in Colorado. Maybe someday I'll go up, too.

[ShutUpLegs]

Hi everyone! I have been a long time lurker, but finall am posting now :)

Real name: You can PM me if you'd like to know!

Where do you live? DC area

Explanation of your handle: I think many here will recognize the fine words of Mr. Jens Voigt.

Explanation of your avatar: I should put one!

Age: 29

Occupation: Engineer

Favorite bike: I just built up a carbon Scott CR1 Contessa frame w/ SRAM Red & Rival components. It's amazing!

What's in your stable? Scott CR1 Contessa, Fuji Cross Pro, GT commuter/single speed, Trek 2100

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Hmm, probably 45mph or so. Don't remember where or when, but I remember looking down at the computer and thinking it was fun!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I will have to upload one..

What is the biggest lie you've ever told? I once told a nice old lady at the bus stop that I twisted my ankle (requiring crutches) in a gnarly mountain biking accident. In reality, I just missed a step at the library :-P She sounded like she wanted a more exciting story than that though :)

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding a few days in and around Girona, Spain. Gorgeous!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Any sort of mountain biking with fun descents that I can handle :)

[NABE]

I usually don't say too much...just here stalking the posts.....

Real name: Carter

Where do you live? Amish Country, PA

Explanation of your handle: NABE is short for my Native American Name

Explanation of your avatar: Instant thought of my hubby trying to ride my bike

Age: Old, old, and older

Occupation: Human Resources Professional (The Hire, Fire Girl) (No not really, I hate terming people!)

Favorite bike: I'm a GIANT girl but I may just get a Cannondale or Olmo

What's in your stable? Giant OCR

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? My computer stated 45mph going down a hill after being chased by a rottweiler dog that I didn't have a leash or fence

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Maybe in the future....

What is the biggest lie you've ever told? Momma said never lie....so instead, I just blankly stare at people....

Most memorable moment on my bike: When my dad sent me home because I wiped out wearing clips for the first time. I was 12.....

Most fun ever had on a bike? Doing Tris and Dus.....I'm always saying LEFT

Other than that, I live a real simple life here in PA. Hubby, son, bike(s), we're all just one big happy family. My hubby also rides so it keeps our relationship fun.

[Lolo]

Real name: Lori

Where do you live? Upstate NY

Explanation of your handle: First two of my name

Explanation of your avatar: Picture of my new cycling shoes on the first day I rode clipless on my new Specialized Ruby.

Age (general or specific): Extremely early 50

Occupation: Artist

Favorite bike: Today my Ruby but I'm a fickle mistress :)

What's in your stable? My new Ruby just sold my 7.5 Trek but lusting after a mountain bike.

Fastest speed on a road bike? 40mph + Some awesome downhills where I live!!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "That old thing? I've had that forever!"

Most memorable moment on my bike: Always magic, beaches, mountains, rainbows.... Oh look! A unicorn! :)

Most fun ever had on a bike? Biking to an awesome meal at a favorite restaurant.

[Insanity]

Real name: Jevry

Where do you live? Yokota AB, Japan

Explanation of your handle: I can be a bit crazy at times and Insanity just seemed to fit.

Explanation of your avatar: Haven't decided on one yet.

Age: 23

Occupation: Military Police

Favorite bike: I only have my one and only Pearl (Trek 7.4 FX)

What's in your stable? Trek 7.4 FX - Hubby has a Diamondback but I don't remember the model

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I have no idea. I just installed an app on my iPhone so I can start tracking my speed.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? This was me when I was 36 pregnant.
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3nfuqfzoC1ruxryeo1_500.jpg

What is the biggest lie you've ever told? I'm not sure.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Cycling with my dog.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I always enjoy going out with Crixus, my Boxer.

[black diamond]

Real name: Robin
Where do you live? Seattle
Explanation of your handle: I like to ski
Age (general or specific): late 40's
Occupation: College professor
Favorite bike: Jamis Quest
What's in your stable? Jamis Quest, Cannondale Jekyll
Fastest speed on a road bike? hmm.. that depends...Uphill or down?
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I told someone I didn't care about them
Most memorable moment on my bike: 1st Century
Most fun ever had on a bike? 1st time crossing a skinny, teeter totter, and riding drops without being last in line and without falling.

[barrelgal]

Real name: Megan
Where do you live? Houston, Tx
Explanation of your handle: I was a barrel racer for years (rodeo event)
Explanation of your avatar: Flower spotted on my last trip to China
Age (general or specific): 28
Occupation: IT Professional (at least that's what my business cards say, sounds rather boring!)
Favorite bike: one with 2 wheels and pedals
What's in your stable? 2005 Specialized Roubaix Elite Ultegra/105 Mix
Fastest speed on a road bike? I have no clue
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have any yet :( I need to work on that
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm good for at least another 10 miles
Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding in Trinidad and seeing monkeys swinging from the trees above me

[velocirabbit]

Hi, everyone!

Real name: Jo
Where do you live? Vista (San Diego county), CA
Explanation of your handle: My username is velobunny on a local bike forum.
Age (general or specific): 23
Occupation: Massage Therapist
Favorite bike: The nice one I don't have
What's in your stable? Trek 5200 upgraded to 10spd Sram rival, and a Bianchi Pista for goofing off/commuting/the rare occasion I get on the track
Fastest speed on a road bike? Not fast enough. =(
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: The rock jumped out in front of my wheel
Most memorable moment on my bike: Crossing the finish line first at the AZ State Road race a week after I started chemotherapy
Another picture of yourself or your ride?
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h56/PoprocksAnonymous/JoWolfackMWally.jpg

[2wheelr]

Real name: Rose
Where do you live? Eastern Suffolk County, NY
Explanation of your handle: Bikes have 2 wheels. (I couldn't think of anything else)
Age (general or specific): 45
Occupation: WAHM, (candles, soaps...)
Favorite bike: My New raleigh Capri 2.0
What's in your stable? Raleigh Capri 2.0, Pacific 3500sx MTB
Fastest speed on a road bike? No clue
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I try not to lie, and it gets me in trouble constantly.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Biking in camp as a kid. I biked through Lake Placid NY, right after the Winter Olympics and got to tour olympic village!
Most fun you ever had on a bikeDoing the 200 mile trip with camp, great fun and friends
Another picture of yourself or your ride?
I am the photographer, there are really no pictures of me. I'll see if I can convince someone to pick up the camera and take one!

[girlontheroad]

Hi all, technically started riding about a year and 1/2 ago but really caught the bug this spring and summer.

Real name: Chris
Where do you live? Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Explanation of your handle: I travel (and now I ride) so both are me on the road!

Explanation of your avatar: my bike

Age (general or specific) 45

Occupation: Autism Educational Consultant / College Professor

Favorite bike: whatever bike I'm riding at the moment :D

What's in your stable? Trek 7000 Hybrid, Trek Lexa SLX

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: not so much a lie, but avoiding telling my mother what I spent on a bike--she would be horrified! :eek:

Most memorable moment on my bike: not sure, haven't gotten that far

Most fun ever had on a bike? Just wandering and exploring
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[shootingstar]

Greetings to new members here!

[TrekDianna]

Real name: Dianna

Where do you live? Oregon

Explanation of your handle: my bike and my name

Explanation of your avatar: haven't made one yet

Age (general or specific) 47

Occupation: University Administration (unit head)

Favorite bike: Trek skye sl disc wsd at the moment

What's in your stable? Trek skye sl disc wsd and a new Trek FX 7.3 WSD disc

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? my GPS said 35 coming down a nill

Another picture of yourself or your ride? not yet

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I told someone their baby was cute but it was actually hideous.

Most memorable moment on my bike: my first endo

Most fun ever had on a bike? my first endo

[amnesiac]

Real name: Christine

Where do you live? Dallas

Explanation of your handle: It's the same one I use on other forums - the first time I used it was because I was listening to that Radiohead album at the time

Explanation of your avatar: I love the beach & would rather be lounging under a palapa than just about anywhere else in the world

Age (general or specific) Not 40 yet!

Occupation: School Nurse

Favorite bike: I like my little road bike :)

What's in your stable? We have a small fleet out there but mine are a 2008 Specialized Dolce Elite & a Specialized Rockhopper MTB that I don't ride much.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 26.7 at Goatneck last month. I don't generally dig super speedy.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not of me but this is Sugar
http://distilleryimage3.s3.amazonaws.com/1fb9cc00e63611e1a2fe22000a1e8a58_6.jpg

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Probably something stupid when I was a teenager. :cool:

Most memorable moment on my bike: I finished my first 100K ride with hubby this spring. I honestly didn't think I could do it at that point so I was super proud of myself.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I can't really pinpoint a specific incident but it's generally fin for me because it's something hubby & I do together.

[Deborah Y]

Real name: Deborah
Where do you live? Seoul, South Korea

Age (general or specific) 50

Occupation: expat bon bon eater

Favorite bike: My own, we've been through a lot and I have the duct tape to prove it.

What's in your stable? Bianchi Eros

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 39 mph, down a hill with a truck following me. Never again!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: my lips are permanently sealed.

Most memorable moment on my bike: riding with my father to explore the beautiful trails near his house

Most fun ever had on a bike? Rounding a curve at a fast speed just thrilled to be alive.

[sirenizzed]

Real name: Jennifer
Where do you live? Boston, MA
Explanation of your handle: I've been told I'm like a siren of greek mythology. I havent always been sure how to take that but ive decided I must be sooo much frun i'm a huge time suck
Explanation of your avatar: My new bike :D
Age (general or specific): 32
Occupation: U.S. Government. Proudly serving the people of this great nation
Favorite bike: mine..although i covet almost everyone elses ;)
What's in your stable? 2012 Bianchi Torino Dama
Fastest speed on a road bike? im still trying to work through bum pain (just started biking again)
Another picture of yourself or your ride? err ill update this when i get my new saddle on the bike
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: that happens to every guy *snorts* i kid. maybe when i told my sister we found her ina garbage can when we were really really little
Most memorable moment on my bike: Freedom!

[sirenizzed]

Update of the bike
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/sirenized/IMG_1058.jpg

[ClaireNYC]

Real name: Claire
Where do you live? Astoria, NY
Explanation of your handle: My name, where I live
Age (general or specific): mid 50's
Occupation: Contract negotiator
Favorite bike: Cannondale Synapse
What's in your stable? Cannondale Synapse, Trek lexa
Fastest speed on a road bike? 37 mph
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I never lie
Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding to the top of Bear Mountain
Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding down from the top of Bear Mountain

[Amira]

Real Name: Lisa
Where do you live: Dallas
Explanation of your handle: My ride, a Specialized Amira
Age (general or specific: 55 (or, as I like to think of it, fifty fine)
Occupation: Lawyer
Favorite bike: My current one, a Specialized Amira
What's in your stable: Just one. My LeMond Alpe d'Huez was stolen last November. Am contemplating adding a commuter bike for running errands next.
Fastest speed on a bike: About 35 mph. See most memorable moment on my bike, below. Going downhill at Tahoe is hard to beat. Only doing 35 because I was braking the entire way down.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: This? New? Nooo, it's been in my closet forever.
Most memorable moment on my bike: I just got back a week ago from the JDRF Ride to Cure (Type 1 Diabetes) in Lake Tahoe. The entire weekend surrounding the ride, which my sister and I did in memory of our brother who passed away a year ago (in Tahoe) of complications from diabetes, was absolutely life changing in every way. I truly felt my brother's presence as I was climbing those hills. I committed to do the ride in the fall of 2011...middle aged, overweight, out of shape and having not ridden a bike in years. In training for that ride, which had such special significance, I changed my life - went from desk jockey to full on adult onset athletics, lost 35 lbs and am fitter than I've been since I was 20-something and my sister and I bonded in new ways.
Most fun ever on a bike: See most memorable. I don't know that I can wait until next year to go back ... now thinking of signing up for the Tucson JDRF ride in November.


Picture of my sister and I at the finish line, Lake Tahoe, September 9, 2012 - hmmm, going to have to figure out how to correctly size pictures on this forum......

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[happyscientist]

Real name: Michele
Where do you live? Fairmont, WV

Explanation of your handle: I think we have had enough angry scientists

Explanation of your avatar: I am still working on that

Age (general or specific) 40ish

Occupation: Analytical chemist

Favorite bike: My C'dale synapse.

What's in your stable? My C'dale synapse and a globe comfort bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 44.5 on a downhill stretch during the duathlon I did earlier this year.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'm still working on that.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Let's not go there.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Shortly after I started riding, I showed up to what was supposed to be an easy group ride. The other beginners bailed because of rain, and it ended up just being me and a couple racers. We rode to who-knows-where. I was afraid to get lost because I wouldn't be able to find my way home, and I was too stubborn to tell them to slow down. Climbing a switchback, I collapsed from exhaustion, unable to get my feet out of the clips. After that, they took it easy on me, but were very impressed with my determination.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Last weekend, about 65 miles into a century, I had what can only be described as a cyclists high. The sun was shining on my face and shoulders as I followed a winding river through the country. I dropped the entire pack and felt like I was flying.

[dottigirl]

Real name: Toria
Where do you live? SW London, UK (yeah, an interloper)
Explanation of your handle: rugby nickname from years ago, when there were too many Victorias around.
Explanation of your avatar: N/A as yet
Age (general or specific): mid-thirties
Occupation: aspiring novelist
Favorite bike: one which works
What's in your stable? Specialized Dolce named 'Baby' (small, nightmare to keep clean, sh*tty arse and squeals if I don't give it enough attention) & Specialized Globe Vienna named 'Beast' (weighs a ton but is reliable and plods on)
Fastest speed on a road bike? somewhere not shy of 40mph, fastest I've seen was 37.5, but any faster and I'm too nervous to take my eyes off the road.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? ooh, I'll have to dig one out. If it shows, dat's my award. So chuffed.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: after crashing at 25mph, with blood trickling down my leg and unable to weight-bear on one leg, that I didn't want my housemate to pick me up and I was fine to get home.
Most memorable moment on my bike: cycling the back lanes of Kent on a beautiful, beautiful day.
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[Swan]

Real name: Cora
Where do you live? Near PCB Florida
Explanation of your handle: Translation of a favoured name
Explanation of your avatar: My face
Age (general or specific): Early 20s
Occupation: Unemployed but still looking.
Favorite bike: I haven't a clue yet!
What's in your stable? Granite Peak Roadmaster
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? No idea...
Another picture of yourself or your ride? No real pics
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: One told for personal safety in face of danger.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Smashing into a mailbox and rolling through loose gravel... So many scars in my elbows and knees from that!
Most fun ever had on a bike? Trailblazing through heavy-canopied forestry during a summer rain and splashing in the puddles.

[HillSlugger]

Real name: Toria
Where do you live? SW London, UK (yeah, an interloper)


Welcome, dottigirl! Please don't feel that you're an interloper. The majority of us may be from the US, but we are an international group.

[redeyedtreefr0g]

Real name: :D Aimee :D
Where do you live? Longmont, Colorado (moved from Florida, spent last year in Oregon, but I think now I'm here in CO to stay)
Explanation of your handle: I love frogs. When I got my first-ever email address, this is what it was, and I had to add the zero to get it.
Explanation of your avatar: I drew a frog on my bike! I don't generally draw very well, so I'm especially proud of her.
Age (general or specific): 27
Occupation: School Bus Driver!!
Favorite bike: Mine
What's in your stable? "Zoomie" is a Schwinn Women's Gateway City bike (also known as Wayfarer on Schwinnbikes.com or in Kmart, or Admiral in Walmart).
I also have a freebie green Huffy mountain bike as a spare named "Chainless II".
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? No clue. A police officer once radar-gunned me doing 7mph into the wind, though.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Certainly. See my photobucket page HERE (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn158/redeyedtreefr0g/Bike/?start=all)
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: ?
Most memorable moment on my bike: Right now, it was last winter and I fell on the slippery road during a slight uphill turn. I distinctly remember letting out a very funny "Ooooh!" as I fell in slow-motion.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Hmm. When I spend a whole day going places by bike doing errands or other fun things.

[rustyshrapnel]

Real name: Christina
Where do you live? Cleveland, Ohio
Explanation of your handle: I used to draw a webcomic titled Rustyshrapnel in college and the handle stuck. :)
Explanation of your avatar: The environment and bikes, two of my favorite things!
Age (general or specific): 31
Occupation: Environmental Scientist; I work for a non-profit specializing in stream quality and habitat improvements.
Favorite bike: I cannot play favorites, I love all mine in a ridiculous sloppy way.
What's in your stable? 2012 Civia Twin City, 1999 Schwinn Frontier, 1984 Nishiki Century mixte, 1974 Peugeot UO-18
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Speed demon I am not. I think I can break 18mph on my Nishiki but I've never tried to clock anything. :)
Another picture of yourself or your ride? https://www.dropbox.com/s/76kbo4kcod70pzl/bikesafetysupergirl.jpg I think that may work; it's me dressed as my alter-ego, Bike Safety Supergirl, for a parade ride that my bike advocacy group www.bikecleveland.org participated in.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "That dress doesn't make your butt look big."
Most memorable moment on my bike: riding around Cleveland with 740 other cyclists for our August Critical Mass, the biggest group ride yet recorded for our city.
Most fun ever had on a bike? That would have to be the rides I do with my Taco Tuesday Coalition of Cleveland crew. Our mission: every Tuesday, find a place that has a great Taco Tuesday special. Ride to said location. Eat tacos. We're being sponsored by some of our regular taco joints next year in the Pedal to the Point charity ride for MS as Team Taco. :)

[Trek420]

Welcome, everybody.

Treefrog, I love your video of the dogs. Everybody check out http://s303.beta.photobucket.com/user/redeyedtreefr0g/media/Bike/MVI_0131.mp4.html?sort=3&o=0

So cute!

[Trek-chick]

Real name: Tina
Where do you live? Macomb, MI
Explanation of your handle: First "real" bike I ever owned was a Trek, from late 80's as a Christmas gift f/parents. Best gift ever!!!!
Explanation of your avatar: I LOVE frogs, I have one tattoed on my lower back
Age (general or specific): 41
Occupation: Customer Service Rep for online company
Favorite bike: I love them all in their own unique way but love road bikes--they are just "sexy" IMO
What's in your stable? see signature
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 25mph on the Zoo de Mac

Most memorable moment on my bike: so far--the Zoo De Mac ride first time DH and i did it. It was amazing to see bikes/riders as far as eye could see on the road. Someday i will do that in Iowa (RAGBRAI- is on the bucket list)
Most fun ever had on a bike? each time I ride is my most fun--- I have been told I have a silly grin oin my face when i ride, it makes me smile

[angel@]

Real name: Angela
Where do you live? Lisbon, Portugal
Explanation of your handle: Trying something easy to remember
Explanation of your avatar: My face
Age (general or specific): 46
Occupation: Teacher of physics and chemistry for young learners
Favorite bike: My bike
What's in your stable? Ruby, Specialized
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I don't ride very fast
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Certainly. See the media album of Randonneurs Portugal, I was the first woman finishing a brevet in last February.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: It's easy to climb that mountain, we made it to the top in a few minutes.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Climbing a never ending mountain wearing unproper equipment for cold weather, under a stormy conditions, with a broken cellular and not feeling hands and feet. When I get to a village I was so miserable that I feared people could treat me like a vagabound. That was a 300kms brevet and a I DNF at 177kms.
Most fun ever had on a bike? I allways have fun on my bike

[damon_rinard]

Real name: Damon Rinard

Where do you live? Toronto, Ontario, Canada, eh!

Explanation of your handle: my name

Explanation of your avatar: Working with Kristin Armstrong in the wind tunnel in January 2009.

Age (general or specific) 48

Occupation: Senior Advanced R&D Engineer at Cervélo

Favorite bike: The Cervélo we're about to release!

What's in your stable? Several Cervélo road & TT bikes, a city bike and a tandem Jane and I want to start riding again.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 60+ mph, Willows Road Race, San Diego, about 1988 or so?

Another picture of yourself or your ride? not yet

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Don't worry Mom, I can put it back together!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Winning the 2008 Wisconsin master's criterium championship by accident.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding around the neighbourhood on my BMX bike as a kid.

[tothepeak]

Real name: Leah
Where do you live? Co springs, Colorado
Explanation of your handle: love climbing mountains, by bike, by foot...
Explanation of your avatar: whoops, don't have one yet!
Age (general or specific): 22
Occupation: athlete services at a coaching company
Favorite bike: the one I don't have yet! (Salsa El Mariachi...soon to come (hopefully))
What's in your stable? Trek Fuel EX 8 mountain bike, Trek Madone 7 road bike, Cannondale Optimo 3 CX bike, Lemond Steel commuter
Fastest speed on a road bike? 45+ mph...we've got some steep descents around here!
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: probably every time I tell my parents I won't buy another bike!
Most memorable moment on my bike: first "real" mountain bike ride...scared sh*tless, cried most of the time, but loved it so much after, I never looked back!

[Trek420]

Welcome, everybody to TE.

[rebeccaC]

Real name: Rebecca
Where do you live? Southern California

Age (general or specific) twenty’s

Occupation: Biosystem Engineering

Favorite bike: My Seven

What's in your stable? Seven/Waterford


Another picture of yourself or your ride?
http://rchauvin.smugmug.com/photos/i-WVBVp2j/1/XL/i-WVBVp2j-XL.jpg



Most memorable moment on my bike: Lot’s of good memories….a hard day of climbing in the Santa Monica Mountains, riding in the beautiful Santa Ynez valley, the other worldly views riding in Joshua Tree National Park and riding in Big Sur and discovering Pfeiffer Beach to name a few.

[angel@]

Hi girls
I've changed my bike frame Ruby Specialized for a Ventus, Van Nicholas. I'm very happy! My "Nikita" has a Titanic fidelity and we did toghether 3 brevet Randonneurs this year 200kms, 300kms and 400kms (that was last 25th May and sure a hard day)

Some one can tell me how can I put some photos of mine in this forum.
You're invited to visit our site Randonneurs Portugal on facebook.

Big hugs
Ride safe and have fun

[cindyln]

Greetings all! I just started back riding bikes 2 weeks ago and have already upgraded. I am 56 retired RN who needed something to do to keep the weight from coming on by not working. I have lots of metal in my right ankle and my Ortho doc told me biking was a good rehab. I started on a box store Schwinn cruiser. After riding it 10 miles on one ride and feeling like I had been beat up I went to my LBS today. I came home with a Fuji Crosstown 2.1. I am in love with it. It is different from the cruiser but I feel like I am getting more of a work out from it. The seat is comfy. I just have to figure out how to change these gears. I have never has a bike with so many gears and on both sides of the handle bar. Any tips would be appreciated. I ride for stress release and have several bike trails I frequent.

[paparazzi]

Real name: Traci
Where do you live? Orlando (area), FL

Explanation of your handle: I take tons of photos-of everyone and everything else, just not myself. I was named Paparazzi after my group of girls and I went camping (most of which have never even stepped on a sidewalk much less a wooded area out in the middle of absolutely no-where) and we were sitting around the campfire telling stories when all of a sudden we hear "CRACK, crack crackle" and one of the girls, in very slow motion, starts falling sideways. Her chair broke. Well while everyone was jumping up to help out- I jumped up, grab the camera and started snapping photos! It's priceless, they dubbed me "Paparazzi" and we talk about it all the time, and the photos never go away. I love my girly get togethers.

Explanation of your avatar: I love the coast/beaches. I'm a beach bum by birth. :D

Age (general or specific) 42

Occupation: Home Administrator

Favorite bike: IDK. I'm pretty happy on my new Trek Cali but I'm pretty happy on the beach cruiser too! Different reasons, different rides.

What's in your stable? '13 Trek Cali S (newest), my husband's Trek (new), a Next 10spd (?) and 2 box store beach cruisers.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? HAHA...I'll work on this and update later-you don't want to know right now.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I take the pictures rarely ever in them...but maybe I'll work on that too.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "No mom, I didn't DO THAT!"

Most memorable moment on my bike: Working on this too...

Most fun ever had on a bike? Maybe I should stop working on this "getting to know you" and do it much later; like when I have real stories to tell...? LOL :p

[paparazzi]

Real name: Rebecca
Where do you live? Southern California

Age (general or specific) twenty’s

Occupation: Biosystem Engineering

Favorite bike: My Seven

What's in your stable? Seven/Waterford


Another picture of yourself or your ride?
http://rchauvin.smugmug.com/photos/i-WVBVp2j/1/XL/i-WVBVp2j-XL.jpg



Most memorable moment on my bike: Lot’s of good memories….a hard day of climbing in the Santa Monica Mountains, riding in the beautiful Santa Ynez valley, the other worldly views riding in Joshua Tree National Park and riding in Big Sur and discovering Pfeiffer Beach to name a few.

Oh my gosh, the photo is beautiful! And, I used to live in Monterey, visited Carmel, Joshua Tree NP, Big Sur so often. Surfed the area too. Of all the many, many places I've lived, Monterey area is the one I'd return too. (Well I say that now but haven't been there '93, maybe I'd feel differently?? I loved it so much!)

[calliebear9]

Real name: Sam
Where do you live: San Jose, CA
Explanation of handle: my dog's name
Explanation of avatar: n/a
Age: 33
Occupation: Supply Chain Planning
Favorite bike: I only have one bike- a Jamis Coda Sport Femme in red that I got two weeks ago
Fastest speed: um, not very fast, just started out

I am a big girl (Athena) who just started out. I picked up my bike 2 weeks ago and have put just 60 miles on her. My longest ride so far is 16 miles...so I have a lot of room for improvement. Most of you seem pretty experienced so I am hoping I can learn from and be inspired by you.

Are there any other new Bay Area riders out there?

[calliebear9]

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Forgot my bike pic. Hope I uploaded it right....

[aviatrix58]

Real name: Deb
Where do you live? Central California
Explanation of your handle: I have my pilot's license and I was born in 1958
Explanation of your avatar: n/a
Age (general or specific): 54
Occupation: Teacher and Grad Student
Favorite bike: Rans Enduro (It's a recumbent!) but I just got a Bacchetta Corsa (also a recumbent) so that may change shortly
What's in your stable? Rans Enduro, Rans V-Rex, Bacchetta Corsa
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 40 mph downhill, two years ago, central coast of Cali.
Another picture of yourself or your ride: ?
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: ?
Most memorable moment on my bike: Touring from Seattle, WA to our home in Cali last summer with my husband. 1,254 miles in 24 days.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Go 40 mph downhill, no wait, passing my husband on a sprint, no wait, touring the coast, no wait....do I have to pick just one???

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(My new bike the Bacchetta Corsa - I've only put 35 miles on it)
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(My Rans Enduro that I tour on)

[poogle]

Real name: Jessica
Where do you live? Kenmore, WA (state)
Explanation of your handle: It is a play on "moogle" from the Final Fantasy video games
Explanation of your avatar: n/a
Age 34
Occupation: Corporate refugee/ Pastry school student
Favorite bike: Hmm, I don't know yet:)
What's in your stable? Giant Escape
Fastest speed on a road bike? A whopping 24mph downhill, with a tailwind
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I totally knew what a derailur was
Most memorable moment on my bike: Getting the stink eye when passing a guy on a fancy carbon bike with team kit
Most fun ever had on a bike? Hmm, every time!

I just got my first adult bike in May, and have been riding the heck out of it, still too much of a weenie for clipless or group rides, but I am having a great time on the Burke Gillman:)

[Judith_39]

Real name: Judith (Jude)
Where do you live? Lausanne, Switzerland (although plan to move soon to Neuchatel, CH)
Explanation of your handle: My name, obviously, and the 39 is my jersey number for my primary sport, ice hockey.
Explanation of your avatar: I haven't got one yet - I need some pics of me and my bike!
Age: 32
Occupation: R&D Scientist
Favorite bike: I'm riding a Scott Team Issue from 2003, and it's what got me into road cycling so I'd have to say that one!
What's in your stable? As above, a 2003 Scott Team Issue road bike, and a Decathlon Rockrider 8.3 hardtail MTB. I'm currently drooling over catalogues trying to decide on my new road bike for next season!
Fastest speed on a road bike? 68.9km/h coming down the Pas de Peyrol during a trip to France summer 2013
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: When signing up for a 3 day club outing this year - "Yeah, I'm an experienced rider" - I'd done a grand total of 80km on a road bike!
Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing the above mentioned group ride without needing assistance :D
Most fun ever had on a bike? First proper descent in the alps, average speed above 55km/h for 22km! Scary, but exhilarating!

[MarieV]

Real name: Marie
Where do you live? Seattle, WA

Explanation of your handle: My name obviously
Explanation of your avatar: Me riding in Poulsbo, WA
Age: 45
Occupation: Community College Chemistry Instructor

Favorite bike: My Colnago CLD

What's in your stable? 1991 Giant ATX 760, 2008 Bianchi Volpe, 2011 Bianchi Vigorelli, 2012 Wilier Izoard XP, 2013 Colnago CLD
(But I need to sell the Wilier and Volpe.)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?
36 mph on Gamble Bay Rd NE on the Kitsap Peninsula on July 4, 2013

Another picture of yourself or your ride? At Blaine during the Tour de Whatcom 2013 105-mile ride
http://www.audunn-marie.com/Cycling2013/Blaine-MVandbikeweb.jpg

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: “You’re right. I totally agree with you.”

Most memorable moment on my bike: The first time I test rode my Vigorelli—a bike that actually fits me—was a revelation. I had been riding a Kona bike that was too big for me, and I was always anxious riding it. When I test rode the Vigorelli around the Lake Washington Loop, I could climb more easily, descend confidently, and just had a ball riding. I had a huge grin on my face the entire time. I finally understood everything my husband was saying about having fun riding.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Doing rollers, especially on the Kitsap Peninsula but really anywhere that has long stretches of open road. I hate climbing, but I love descending. I love any route with rollers where I can pick up enough speed descending that I don’t have to climb very much to crest the next hill.

[Shegens]

Here it is ladies! Got this off another bike forum and had great fun! Just copy and paste then change to fit you!



Real name: Sherrie

Where do you live? S.E. Tennessee in the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains

Explanation of your handle:Mix of first and last name.

Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....don't have one yet but I will. Just got here.

Age (general or specific) 59 on Oct 14.

Occupation: Retired Team Leader from Proctor & Gamble/Duracell facility. Retired July 2013. Ready to have some fun.

Favorite bike: current bike; Trek 7.3 Hybrid

What's in your stable? Trek 7.3 and Trek MTB

Fastest speed on a road bike? Still scared of speed, especially coming down these hills. LOL Mountain bike didn't go as fast as the hybrid.

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

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I've been lurking and posting some in a male dominated forum and just happened to hear them mention this one. I'm like a fish out of water over there so I thought I would try this. I've been riding my entire life but not on quality bikes. My employer gave me my first Trek MTB for 30 years of service. They gave me the Trek hybrid for my retirement of 36 years of service. I'm still trying to figure it out since it's more of a road bike than anything. The speed scares me some but it does better on all these killer hills around here. Anytime I do anything I want to know as much about it as I can. I'm in good condition considering that I'm probably considered older than dirt in this sport but I'm active. I live on a farm back in the hills so I do farm work. I have five dogs that I care for. I rescued three of them. One of them weighs 150 pounds so I get a workout there. :D I work out at the gym, hike, and ride a bike. My daughter is 40 and I can keep up with her on a bike. I am also starting to run some. I might occasionally ask stupid questions so just humor me. I'm trying to learn. I didn't realize that riding a bike had become so complicated. LOL

[unyou]

Real name: tim

Where do you live? new york

Explanation of your handle: lack of creativity

Explanation of your avatar: I need one of those...

Age (general or specific) 22 male

Occupation: student

Favorite bike: my Bianchi

What's in your stable? Bianchi Giro in the most beautiful blue ever, LeMond Alpe d'huez, Trek 7200

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? mid 30's in Austin, downhill, of course

Another picture of yourself or your ride? they are all goofy looking!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding in the Ride for the Roses thinking I'm never going to make it because the wind is killing everyone and seeing cancer survivors young and old riding along, just glad to be there

Most fun I've ever had on my bike: any day with no wind!
Nine Eagles Heli Parts (http://http://www.rctophobby.com/rc-helicopters/rc-helicopter-parts/nine-eagles-parts.html)

[Tjokkits]

Real name: annerie

Where do you live? Johannesburg south africa

Explanation of your handle: my cat

Explanation of your avatar: Tba

Age (general or specific) 44

Occupation: banking

Favorite bike: my new specialised amira

What's in your stable? Specialised amira ( princess zebra :)' ellsworth truth mtb and merida hard tail mtb

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 34 south of johannesburg, flat and now wind tucking in behind hubby

Another picture of yourself or your ride? .......

Most memorable moment on my bike: Joberg2c in 2010

[kernowcyclist]

Real name: Sue
Where do you live? Just outside Camborne in beautiful Cornwall, UK

Explanation of your handle: Kernow is the word for Cornwall, in the Cornish language. (Which is very similar to Welsh and Breton)

Explanation of your avatar: That's my Dad, winning a race in the late 40's or early 50's, somewhere in Warwickshire. He encouraged me to cycle and I miss him loads.

Age 60

Occupation: freelance illustrator

Favourite bike: Am loving my Trek 7.2 WSD, but I haven't tried any very expensive bikes.

What's in your stable? Just my Trek and my old Raleigh Pioneer 2 (which will be sold soon)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? No idea, I don't have a speedo on it but some of the hills round here are pretty 'banzai'!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Sorry, I can't get the picture the right way up. It's ok on my computer and from my phone but here it seems to want to lie down! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10202496893494982&l=bf675d3bde

Most memorable moment on my bike: Every time I come over the top of the hill above our place and see St Ives Bay and the coastline spread out in the distance. I think how lucky I am to live in such an area. :-)

Most fun ever had on a bike? Windless warm summer days, with the birds singing and no traffic about.

[Eihposi]

Real name: Ingeborg Sophie
Where do you live? Oslo, Norway
Explanation of your handle: Sophie spelled backwards and add an i.
Explanation of your avatar: Haven't got one (yet)...
Age (general or specific): 27
Occupation: Linguist (research assistant)
Favorite bike: My road bike, Treck Lexa (2011 model)
What's in your stable? Trek lexa 2011, "home made" commuter bike (Norco frame, but don't ask me about the rest, my husband built it).
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I don't remember numbers, but I was freakishly fast down hill last summer.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? No pictures...
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I once lied about my mom not being dead, it was quite difficult to keep up...
Most memorable moment on my bike: I participated in a bike race last summer, without any training at all. The race was 130 km, and I thought I'd do it in about 7 hours (as I hadn't been training for it), the weather was dreadful, it was cold, rainy and windy, but I finished in 6 hours and 15 minutes!
Most fun ever had on a bike? When I realized that a road bike was not as scary as I had thought :)

[finnporter]

Real name: Finn Porter

Where do you live? Vienna, Austria

Explanation of your handle: I was very uncreative and went with my real name. I use it on twitter too, so I don't really mind.

Explanation of your avatar: That's my trusty bike. Took the picture yesterday when I went to a flea market nearby.

Age (general or specific): 30

Occupation: After years in advertising, I've returned to Uni this March and am a graduate student now.

Favorite bike: My favourite bike was, of course, the fire engine red one, that I had as a kid.

What's in your stable? Nishiki Backroads (1994ish?)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I don't remember ever using a road bike

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Only the one in my avatar...so far.

Most memorable moment on my bike: When both brake cables snapped while going downhill through the woods.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every time I sneak past cars in rush hour traffic jams.

[lph]

Heihei, Ingeborg! *waves*

And welcome to all the other newcomers :-)

[kristinkeeley]

Real name: Kristin

Where do you live? Central PA

Explanation of your handle: First & middle names... not too creative with handles!

Explanation of your avatar: Cropped picture of myself from a group picture of the women on our cycling team.

Age (general or specific): 34

Occupation: Stay-at-home mom to a 10-year-old girl, 6-year-old girl, and 2-year-old boy!

Favorite bike: My Giant Avail Advanced SL 1 - black, pearl white, and lime green!

What's in your stable? Giant Avail Advanced SL 1 and a Giant Via 2W in light blue (my town bike).

Fastest speed on a road bike? Something like 41.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? 1704717048

Most memorable moment on my bike: Watching my husband's chain break while going about 28 mph and seeing him swerve and then flip multiple times.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Nothing specific, but most times on my bike are quite fun!

[khg]

Real name: Karena

Where do you live? Seattle, WA

Explanation of your handle: My pre-marriage initials--still used as a nickname by some old friends.

Explanation of your avatar: What I do in my "day" job (=afternoons, evenings, weekends, other odd hours job...)

Age (general or specific): 34

Occupation: Ballet and modern dance teacher and performer

Favorite bike: My old Colnago

What's in your stable? 1980-something Colnago, 2010 Jamis Quest, 2013 Wabi Classic

Fastest speed on a road bike? Around 40mph?

Another picture of yourself or your ride?
More work stuff 17199
Me and my Colnago last year 17200

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Erm...

Most memorable moment on my bike: It's hard to pick a most memorable... There are too many great memories! One of the ones I'm most proud of is doing a 300K brevet last summer--my first brevet--that went up to Artist Point on Mount Baker. It was a really hard climb in a hard ride, and I was really nervous I wouldn't be able to handle it, but I ended up having a great time!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Either a ride that showcases the beauty of the Pacific NW, or commuting past people stuck in cars on a beautiful day...

[CAS]

Real name: Cynthia

Where do you live? San Diego, CA

Explanation of your handle: huh, what handle?

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one

Age (general or specific) 62

Occupation: retired

Favorite bike: currently Specialized Sirrus Expert

What's in your stable? Currently I only have one bike (Specialized Sirrus Expert), but will be purchasing another (looking at the Ruby Elite) within a couple of mos.; I made the grave mistake of getting rid of my Paramount PDG--I LOVED that bike, we had many, many memorable rides together. I also had (but got rid of) a Specialized Stumpjumper Comp--I got too old for the mountain biking. :)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? don't remember--I am just now getting back into cycling after a three year hiatus. Most likely going downhill from a mountain going into Palm Desert. I do remember "white knuckling" it.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nope

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding with the big boys in my 40's and keeping up with them.

Most fun I've ever had on my bike: I went on the yearly San Diego Hostel Christmas Ride (San Diego to Palm Desert and back). It was a six day trip, and had the BEST time. I plan on going on this again in 2015.

[RoseRuns]

Real name: Rose

Where do you live? North Carolina

Explanation of your handle: I identify myself primary as a runner who fell back in love with road biking during a lengthy running injury

Explanation of your avatar: Me on a run in the woods. Where I feel most at home.

Age (general or specific) 37

Occupation: Vaccine researcher

Favorite bike: Any pretty road bike

What's in your stable? I ride a 2005 Trek 1000WSD. She's not much, but she's mine and I love her. I have pipe dreams to save up for a newer one in the next couple of years.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don't really know, but I will say I get a little scared past the high-20's which is usually going down hill.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Don't have many

Most memorable moment on my bike: No specific memory. I primary ride in rural NC and just love being outside.

Most fun I've ever had on my bike: Any time when I find that "sweet spot" in the gears, cruising along, feeling strong.

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[CAS]

Welcome! I LOVE Albuquerque! It's one of my favorite cities!

[CAS]

LOL! Please excuse me--I'm having major posting issues!

[FahrRad]

Real name:
Marie

Where do you live?
Northern Germany

Explanation of your handle:
just the word for bicycle. But it can be understood as an imperative, suggesting people should ride bikes.

Explanation of your avatar:
I thought I would be faster than this cloud front. Not so.

Age (general or specific):
30

Occupation:
Solo Horn

Favorite bike:
Hase Pino

What's in your stable?
Hase Pino
Specialized Diverge
Rabenieck Mixte

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?
No tachometer on the road bike. But I brake at 70kmh on the tandem downhill. With a system weight of 170 kilo that happens often.

Another picture of yourself or your ride?
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Most memorable moment on my bike: so many...mostly overshadowed by the memorable moments going off the bike...

Most fun ever had on a bike? The first time we got our hands on the Pino...and every time we've been on it since. We spent several years trying to find a frame that worked for us--the captain is 173 and 55kilo, the stoker 198 and 95kilo--the Pino solved all of the inherent physical problems instantly. Thousands of kilometers later we still grin uncontrollably when we take it out.

[Duplanty]

Explanation of your avatar: It's my dog Greta. She died a year ago October and I just haven't had the heart to change it. I really like Irulan's but haven't been able to make one half as good.

Age (general or specific) 38 on Dec 17th!

Occupation: 5th grade teacher

Favorite bike: My Rambouillet

What's in your stable? a Rivendell Rambouillet - better known as Fluffy, a Specialized Stumpjumper Comp, a Santana Arriva tandem, and a 12 year old Rockhopper

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 59 on a 7% grade on the back of the tandem WHEEEEE! I generallly hit the mid 30s on descents I know well. I always stay in my own lane - unlike some cars I've followed.
amazing videos (http://getamaze.com)

[obabiby]

Real name: apple
Where do you live? Portland, OR

Explanation of your handle: No explanation needed

Explanation of your avatar: Didn't know what an avatar was, but now that I do I don't know how.

Age (general or specific) 41

Occupation: teacher
Favorite bike: the one I ride, I feel lucky to have my dream bike

What's in your stable? 2004 Fuji Sagres

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 29 this past summer on downhill on my first organized ride.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Probably happened when I was a kid and that's too long ago to remember.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing my first organized ride. Looking forward to making many more memorable moments this year, didn't start riding until July '04.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Accomplishing my longest ride (30 miles for the first time) with my husband encouraging me all the way, it was a beautiful day and I felt great on the bike.

[echurch66]

Real name: Elizabeth

Where do you live? Illinois (outside of St. Louis)

Explanation of your handle: The one I use for everything. That way I won't forget!

Explanation of your avatar: NA.

Age (general or specific) 48

Occupation: Elementary Teacher (5th grade for the past four years)

Favorite bike: The one I have now. Her name is BB3

What's in your stable? Specialized Amira SL4 Expert 2013

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don't really know. Probably somewhere in NorCal


Most memorable moment on my bike: My first real ride with my now husband and my BFF. It was 21 miles long and I did great until the last mile. We stopped, I unclipped, then we took a short turn and stopped again. I failed to unclip and fell over onto the pavement. A small scrape and a bruised ego.

Most fun I've ever had on my bike: Any day riding in the wine country of Sonoma Valley. I will always be a NorCal Girl!!

My old, sweet Dolce in Santa Rosa, CA

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My new baby, BB3
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[BlessedB]

Real name: Brenda
Where do you live? Tampa Bay area, Florida

Explanation of your handle: First and last name start with "B," and I feel very blessed.

Explanation of your avatar: My handle

Age (general or specific) just turned 56

Occupation: Nurse practitioner, Cardiology; specifically heart failure.

Favorite bike: My current Trek Domane

What's in your stable? Trek Domane 2014. It took a lot of commitment for me, to spend that kind of money on a bike.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? about 27, going down a steep bridge (no real hills in Fla), and freaking out.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? 17554


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I'm not scared."

Most memorable moment on my bike: doing my first metric century in over 15 years. I used to ride, somehow got out of it for 15 years or so, and am now falling back in love with it again.

Most fun ever had on a bike? My gentleman friend and I somehow stuffed everything we needed into my Miata, including the bikes on the bike rack, and went camping for a long weekend up on a barrier island in the Florida panhandle. It was awesome!

[Pax]

Nice learning about you, BB. I lived in Clearwater back in the early 90's and am getting ready to move back to FL in May, heading to New Smyrna Beach this time. Can't wait to ride year round.

[Pax]

I'm about an hour north of Savannah, Ga in SC. You're both welcome too visit.

I'll be passing by occasionally on my way back to IL for visits, we'll have to meet up.

[Hartmame]

Real name: Mary
Where do you live? Cincinnati, Ohio

Explanation of your handle: its the one they assigned me at work years ago.

Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??

Age (general or specific) 50

Occupation:

Favorite bike: Bridgestone XO-1, I don't own one but back in 1994 there was one in the LBS where I worked.

What's in your stable? 2011 Surly Long Haul Trucker, 1995 Bridgestone MB-6, 1995 Kona Kula, and 4 unicycles

Fastest speed on a road bike? going down hill? 35 or so tough to look when your flying down hill

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't know how to attach one.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't remember, which means I've either told too many, or I don't lie! (I'll let ya'll pick!)

Most memorable moment on my bike: first solo 5 day tour when you realize you have 335 miles or so to travel and only your bike to get you there.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every time I'm on my bike is a favorite, but it's rewarding to ride with newbies and share knowledge and experience.

[Pax]

Love when this thread gets bumped up! Hi Mary, welcome to TE.

[Nandy]

Real name: Andy
Where do you live? Buffalo, NY

Explanation of your handle: It's a combination of my partner's name and mine.

Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??

Age (general or specific) 25 on Dec 15th! (whoa, didn't even have to change the original post...)

Occupation: self-employed bike courier

Favorite bike: My 1999 Terry Symmetry with oxford bars and cetma rack

What's in your stable? Circle A 650c track, Ti Serotta 650c road, touring bike built in a class, 2 Terrys (24" fronts), weird old Raleigh minivelo, Miyata 615 (24" front), Gitane 650c(front) road, Sniper ss mountain, Globe Dutch bike, Wabi 650c fixed, filibus cargo, a few tandems, and a bullitt

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I don't ride with computers, and I'm a huge wimp on hills.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? 1789717898

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Uh, I guess I don't really lie? I'd say it's "I don't have a bike problem" but I'm not exactly shy about it, haha.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I've spent too much time on bikes, too many memories to choose from.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Uh, spending a week in Amsterdam was pretty incredible!

[rebeccaC]

real name: Andy

where do you live? Buffalo, ny

occupation: Self-employed bike courier

YES..........:D

....makes me want stories about a courier's winter riding :) welcome andy!!!

[Pax]

Welcome, Andy. Cool job!

[Nandy]

I've been working courier jobs in Boston for the past 5+ years and just moved back here a few months ago, but I think the weather is pretty much identical in both places.

Winter riding is pretty easy- just get the layers right and watch out for the more-homicidal-than-usual drivers, but it's really the only practical way to get around a place like Boston that time of year unless you like unreliable trains and digging cars out and near total gridlock all day everywhere. I guess we'll see how Buffalo is driver-wise, it's still 60 degrees out.

We'll be doing mostly cargo bike work here.

[pericat]

Where do you live? Gabriola Island, BC

Explanation of your handle: I've been pericat on the net for the last 20 years.

Explanation of your avatar: that's my boy Cardhu and my very new Cross Check, on first ride after getting home from a long day at the bike shop.

Age (general or specific) late 50's

Favorite bike: see that Cross Check?

What's in your stable? 2002 DeVinci Rio

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I've never actually been on a road bike. And I don't generally go fast; but making it up ferry hill the first time non-stop was a most satisfying milestone. Getting up big hills without puking is more where I'm at than going really fast down them.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Hm. Here's a blog post from last spring featuring the Rio: pericat.ca (http://pericat.ca/unlock/2015/05/19/the-bike-i-do-all-this-biking-on)

Most memorable moment on my bike: My partner and I were out on the trails, and had stopped to check the map on my ipod. I was just standing, and a rock under my foot shifted and over I went. All I could think was to make sure the ipod landed safely, so as I was going down, I tossed it onto a clump of grass and moss. Because priorities, y'know.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding the local trails is the best! And as it's a sunny day, I'm going to go do that some more.

[indiana_jane]

Real name: Not actually "Jane" :-)
Where do you live? Indianapolis

Explanation of your handle: It's supposed to sound like "Indiana Jones" but...feminine? I'm not sure people get it.

Explanation of your avatar: I don't have one. Maybe I should get one. Hm.

Age: Mid-30's

Occupation: College professor

Favorite bike: I covet touring bikes, particularly the Co-Motion Americano.

What's in your stable? Marin San Rafael Dual Sport (a hybrid -- I like it generally, and it does what I want. It goes nicely from commuting to longer rides including on gravel, crushed limestone, hardpacked dirt. etc. very versatile. my only complaint is about the front suspension, which I never have turned on and so just adds weight)

Fastest speed on a road bike? Slow, heh. My fastest full mile on the flat is about 19 mph or so if I recall correctly, but most of my rides I average 12-14 mph.

[Aromig]

Real name: Not actually "Jane" :-)
Where do you live? Indianapolis



HI! I live in Columbus, Indiana, but I work in Indy. I often ride in Indy (mainly the Monon - from downtown where I work to Broad Ripple). I've also in the past been an adjunct with IUPUI. So we might have stuff in common! Welcome.

[indiana_jane]

HI! I live in Columbus, Indiana, but I work in Indy. I often ride in Indy (mainly the Monon - from downtown where I work to Broad Ripple). I've also in the past been an adjunct with IUPUI. So we might have stuff in common! Welcome.

We've probably passed each other on the trail! I'm on it several times a week -- for commuting (SoBro to downtown) or for pleasure (usually SoBro to Westfield, sometimes SoBro to Fall Creek to ride some loops on the Harrison Trace Trail out at Fort Ben).

[Trek420]

Welcome, indiana_jane (and others I have missed welcoming).

i_j, If you like gravel, covet touring bikes, test the Salsa Vaja. We have two in our stable and love them. My review here:

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=53071

[north woods gal]

Real name: Joanie
Where do you live? Rhinelander, Wisconsin

Explanation of your handle: love our north woods. Why live anywhere else?

Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??

Age (general or specific) 67 on June 5

Occupation: retired

Favorite bike: too many to choose from

What's in your stable? Trek, Kona, Salsa, Access

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 41 mph in upstate NY, going down hill. Nearly lost it. Stupidest bike mistake of my life. Never, again.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have very many pixs of myself - I hate having my pix taken


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: not in my nature .. well, there was this one guy who thought I was much younger than I really was. :)

Most memorable moment on my bike: late December 2008 when I logged in my last mile on the bike and met my goal of 10,000 miles in one year.

Most fun ever had on a bike? have made a bicycle my only means of transportation several times in my life. Those are my fondest memories.

[Skierchickie2]

Real name: Jan
Where do you live: Calumet, Michigan

Explanation of your handle: I've been a cross-country skier since I was 9. My first love. The "2" is because I had to create a new account. I'm an old forum member, but had been away for a long time - forgot my password, and have a different email address now so I couldn't reset it. Tried contacting the forum admin a few weeks ago, but never got a response.

Explanation of your avatar: Pic of a bear that has been coming around this spring. Taken from my upstairs bathroom window.

Age (general or specific): 50

Occupation: Mechanical engineer

Favorite bike: hmmmmmm

What's in your stable? Jamis Xenith Pro, Trek Pilot 5.0, Trek 520, Trek Fuel EX 9

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 45 mph, Lake Linden hill, maybe 10 years ago. Haven't gone over 40-42 in a while.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'd say I never lie, but you'd think I was lying!

Most memorable moment on my bike: So many! Although, the most memorable would have to be the moment I broke my ankle on my mountain bike ;). Whacked my handlebar on a bent-over small tree, flew over the handlebars, cleats didn't release, so my fibula had to. Had to ride out - glad I was with a friend!

Most fun ever had on a bike? First solo century, when I was in college. A great feeling of accomplishment!

[Pax]

Hey Skierchickie, welcome back, who did you used to be on TE??

[Skierchickie2]

Thanks Pax! I was Skierchickie. Just added the 2 on the end - figured that would be least confusing :)

[Pax]

Thanks Pax! I was Skierchickie. Just added the 2 on the end - figured that would be least confusing :)

LOL, I probably should have guessed that, I'm not the brightest bulb sometimes.

[inkspot]

I'm not really new, but life kept me off my bike for the past couple years. Glad to be back.

Real name: Victoria
Where do you live: Saskatoon, Canada

Explanation of your handle: I'm usually covered in ink from my insistence on using refillable pens.

Explanation of your avatar: What I'm pretty sure my face looks like when I'm dogging the crazy drivers in my city.

Age (general or specific): 37

Occupation: Neuroscientist

Favorite bike: Specialized Tri-Cross Sport

What's in your stable? Specialized Tri-Cross Sport

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 65 kph flying down Burnaby Mountain in the rain after my brakes gave out. I don't have any depth perception, so I usually keep speeds way below that!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I guessed the correct answer on my driver's eye exam then conveniently left out my lack of depth perception in my medical history.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Rode my first century as part of a charity ride. I was alone in a sea of strangers, convinced I wouldn't make it. But I did manage to haul my exhausted plus-size carcass across the line ahead of half the pack.

Most fun ever had on a bike? My first real mountain trail descent. It was crazy scary and a huge rush. I was coached down by one of my dearest friends.

[ifoldbikes1]

Hello,
My name is Marlon. belongs to California
Owner of iFoldBikes.com
Age 48
Favorite bike is "X-Front 26 inch carbon steel damping folding bike"

[Trek420]

Welcome all!

[KelleyPecs]

Real name: Kristin
Where do you live? Seminole, FL

Explanation of your handle: My last name and what my bff calls me

Explanation of your avatar: haven't decided on one yet

Age (general or specific) 40 in October!

Occupation: Interior Designer

Favorite bike: Not sure, I like what I have now but hadn't rode for 25 years until last month

What's in your stable? Specialized Crossroads Sport Step-thru

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? No road bike, but probably about 18 going down overpass ramps on the Pinellas Trail. I'm a big chicken and tend to use my brakes a good bit

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nah

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Probably something when I was a kid - can't remember

Most memorable moment on my bike: I just got back into riding in March of this year and had forgotten how much I enjoyed it. Haven't done anything super exciting yet

Most fun ever had on a bike? Just riding around with my hubby, trying to get into shape and have fun

[MoBugs]

Real name: Moe
Where do you live? San Juan Island area, WA

Explanation of your handle: I studied entomology for three years and I love fly fishing.

Explanation of your avatar: "avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??" Good grief, I have to look for an avatar.......

Age (general or specific) 57 and loving it!

Occupation: Retired, thank the goddess.

Favorite bike: I would love to find an 1980's De Rosa or a 1970's Eddy.

What's in your stable? REI AVD 2.1 touring/gravel bike, Gary Fischer mountain/bikepacking, Fuji road bike, Faraday electric assist, and last but not least 1985 Eddy. I have a slight issue....I'm addicted to collecting bicycles!

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 47.6 MPH. I was riding down the backside of Mount Tam (Marin County, CA) towards Stensin Beach, 2011.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? "I don't have very many pixs of myself - I hate having my pix taken" I feel the same way!


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't like to lie and I don't like being lied to. Honesty is the best policy.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I was six years old, my parents bought me my first bike. It was a Schwinn (unknow model), baby blue in color and it was a boy's bike. I remember placing my left foot on the pedal, both hands on the handlebars and pushing off. I was filled with the feeling of freedom and adventure. I remember it like it was yesterday and when I begin each bike ride I have the same feeling.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every time I get on my bike is a memorable and exciting.

[Trek420]

Welcome all!

[DirkAkronArcher]

Real name: I'm not telling. Dirk is good enough.
Where do you live? California

Explanation of your handle: Got sick of people oohing and aaahing over my given name, so I brainstormed a new name

Explanation of your avatar: it's a weather indicator I stole from aerisweather.com

Age: 37

Occupation: editor, though nowadays I don't do it enough to really say that it occupies me

Favorite bike: No preference. Don't have enough experience with bikes and probably wouldn't have a preference even if I did.

What's in your stable? GT Fashion

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? No idea.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: In junior high I got caught with a bunch of pennies I was planning to throw at other students. I somehow came up with a detailed and convincing lie about them being for a science project.

[Trek420]

Welcome all!