Getting to Know You!

[SadieKate]

Ms. Stacy sent me a PM yesterday. Got that local LBS thing covered. Hope to meet her someday. Hey, Stacy, you like pizza and beer?

[costarica95]

Always looking for good pizza & beer!! :)

[BikeMomma]

Pizza: yum
Beer: yuk
yes, I'm strange...
the only beer I'll drink is the "root" kind!
:p :p :p

...Welcome Stacy....glad to see you here and hope to meet you someday!:)

[DirtDiva]

But root beer is hideous and beer, if you believe Benjamin Franklin (as one must in this instance), is proof that God loves us. :D

P.S. Welcome new folks!

[Trek420]

tlkiwi sez "But root beer is hideous"

not this stuff ;-)

http://tksoda.com/main.php3?primNavIndex=0&

or....

http://www.steelheadrootbeer.com/


"and beer, if you believe Benjamin Franklin (as one must in this instance), is proof that God loves us. :D"

depends on the beer :p ;)

[veloputt]

"and beer, if you believe Benjamin Franklin (as one must in this instance), is proof that God loves us. :D"

depends on the beer :p ;)[/QUOTE]


She must REALLY love us in Seattle and Portland, then!

[moogal]

Real name: Chay
Where do you live? Singapore

Explanation of your handle: I'm born in the year of Ox under the chinese horoscope.

Explanation of your avatar: later ..

Age (general or specific) early 30ish ..

Occupation: IT manager

Favorite bike: The color of T-mobile's team bike + Look !

What's in your stable? Road - Fondriest Megalu, MTB - Giant XTC

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Can't remember .. something like 46 on a big downslope once

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

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't remember.

Most memorable moment on my bike: uhmm.. the falls I had when I first started using clip-ons on my bikes. I still have the scars to "show off"


Most fun ever had on a bike? All the biking trips to Malaysia

[DirtDiva]

"and beer, if you believe Benjamin Franklin (as one must in this instance), is proof that God loves us. :D"

depends on the beer :p ;)

Well, I kinda figure that if it's available nationwide in the US, it doesn't really deserve to be called beer. ;) The microbrews referred to by veloputt on the other hand... :drool:

[Embellina]

Hi, ladies! I've been lurking quite a while and wanted to introduce myself before the new year. I've learned a lot from all your advice and look forward to participating more.

Real name: Emily.

Where do you live? Phoenix, Ariz.

Explanation of your handle: My favorite doll when I was little was Thumbellina. My handle is a combination of her name and mine.

Explanation of your avatar: coming.

Age (general or specific): 25.

Occupation: journalist.

Favorite bike: I don't have one yet, but I'm very happy with my only bike so far.

What's in your stable? Trek 2100.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 32.8 mph, down a long, gradual hill near Lake Pleasant this fall. Near the bottom of the hill, I heard a hissing sound -- it was a rattlesnake about a foot away from my bike! Believe me, I picked up the pace.

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

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That feels so good!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Climbing to the top of South Mountain. You gain about 1,100 feet in 5.5 miles. I've never wanted so badly to get off my bike, but I really felt accomplished after I finished!

Most fun ever had on a bike? The first time I rode at night. I loved the connection with my bike; it was the first time I felt like we were working completely together.

[pkq]

Well, I kinda figure that if it's available nationwide in the US, it doesn't really deserve to be called beer. ;)

Blasphemous words! :) I had a Coor's Light, yuck, after my only race this year. Geez, it never tasted soooo good. I downed it like a soda pop and I don't drink alcohol very often or very much at a time.

[Choolie]

Real name: Julie Anne
Where do you live? Vancouver BC
Explanation of your handle: my name in Spanglish after some sangria and tequilla
Explanation of your avatar: Charged ions
Age (general or specific) 47 sketchie years
Occupation: Key Account Manager, technology
Favorite bike: Princess Pinkerella (True North custom made)
What's in your stable? Vintage Bianchi (Celeste), Vintage Schwinn cruiser, Mielle converted to spiked-ice-tyre communter warrior, a fixie track, three single speeds, two race bikes, THREE custom made True North bikes (mountain, single speed and road)
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 106 kilometers/hour, August 19th 2005, down Cypress Mountain
Another picture of yourself or your ride? yikes no

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Said I could bungie jump just to get a date. Vomit.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Stayed upright on a teeter totter!
Most fun ever had on a bike? Rode to Creemore Ontario for a beer with good friends.

[Trek420]

8 bikes? welcome to the board 8-)

Is that a record here anyone? :D

[jobob]

I had a Coor's Light, yuck, after my only race this year. Geez, it never tasted soooo good. I downed it like a soda pop. That's because it is basically soda pop :D But I'll bet it was very refreshing.

I've seen time and time again that even humdrum food tastes wonderful after a long ride. Heck, maybe I'd even enjoy a Coors Light after a ride. Especially if it was the only beer available ... :D

[jobob]

Most fun ever had on a bike? Rode to Creemore Ontario for a beer with good friends. Goodness, that's quite a distance for a beer! A woman after my own heart.

Let me guess, it probably wasn't a Coor's Light ... ;)

( pkq, you may feel free to slap me upside the head for that if and when we ever meet :D )

[SadieKate]

8 bikes? welcome to the board 8-)

Is that a record here anyone? :D:o Uh, 2 town bikes, 3 mtbs, 3 road bikes and 1/2 a tandem.

[Trek420]

SadieKate ahead by .50 bikes :D

Do I hear 9 bikes? Going once, going twice...and the record goes to SK. Unless Robin Williams is lurking here in drag. I read that he has over 50 bikes.

[pkq]

Let me guess, it probably wasn't a Coor's Light ... ;)

( pkq, you may feel free to slap me upside the head for that if and when we ever meet :D )

Naw, I'll hand you a Coors Light to drink. :D I'll even pay for it, since mine was a freebie from a friend. Probably helped the flavor.

[mtkitchn]

Real name: Sue

Where do you live? Phoenix, Arizona

Explanation of your handle: When I was a fairly new commuter pilot, you didn't hear female voices on the radio too often. One day we heard a female pilot and my captain said "there's another empty kitchen". It became my email address and handle after that!

Explanation of your avatar: don't even know what an avatar is, but I'll look for one on sale at Target :D

Age (general or specific) 40

Occupation: airline pilot

Favorite bike: don't know too many, so would have to say MINE!

What's in your stable? Giant OCR 3 and Motive Smoothie mountain bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 25mph yesterday going down a hill (I'm new to the sport so hope to break this "record" soon!)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? must get hubby to take pic....

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: just got my bike a month and a half ago and got clipless pedals a couple weeks ago. Dragged down the Christmas tree by accident practicing clipping in and out of pedals in living room.

Most fun ever had on a bike? it's all fun, and just beginning!

Great forum here; you chicks rock, and I hope to learn a lot from you all!

[Trekhawk]

Real name: Sue

Where do you live? Phoenix, Arizona

Explanation of your handle: When I was a fairly new commuter pilot, you didn't hear female voices on the radio too often. One day we heard a female pilot and my captain said "there's another empty kitchen". It became my email address and handle after that!


Hi mtkitchn - welcome aboard (bet you have only heard that a few times).:D
Love the handle.:)

[Lise]

Most memorable moment on my bike: just got my bike a month and a half ago and got clipless pedals a couple weeks ago. Dragged down the Christmas tree by accident practicing clipping in and out of pedals in living room.

Most fun ever had on a bike? it's all fun, and just beginning!

Great forum here; you chicks rock, and I hope to learn a lot from you all!
Hey, Sue, welcome to the forum! I truly laughed out loud at the image of you knocking over the Christmas tree while clipping in and out!

So cool that you're a pilot--it's an old, old dream of mine.

Your Christmas tree adventure reminds me of a story about my Mom. When she was a little girl, her parents surprised her with her first bike, and a copy of the book Heidi. The story is she spent the entire day perched on the bike, reading the book. Fast forward 50 years...my mom's quit smoking, started biking again (on her mom's old three speed) and joined a bike club. We three "kids" got her the bike of her dreams for Christmas. And a new copy of Heidi. She's never looked back. Put over 1,500 miles on her new bike the first year. :D

Best wishes in the new year! Lise

[BikeMomma]

Kudos to mom, Lise...and what a cool present from her kids! :)
Welcome to TE, Sue and others...
Happy happy!
-BikeMomma

[mountainpuddles]

Real name: Becky
Where do you live? San Jose, CA

Explanation of your handle: Love playing in the mountains, and if there is a puddle or two I love to splash in it!

Explanation of your avatar: What is that?
Age (general or specific) 30 Oct. 29, 75

Occupation: full time student: Sociology and wife

Favorite bike: my first one, specialized Dolce

What's in your stable? Specialized Dolce

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don't know my computer isn't working!!
Another picture of yourself or your ride? None yet..
Most memorable moment on my bike: Not to many since my bike is new and I am new to riding. I would say Santa Cruz, West Cliff along the coast to Capitola.
Most fun I've ever had on my bike: could be any day when it is not raining or windy.

Other: I am looking forward to riding with the gals, my first half-century, getting fit and enjoying the club. Becky

[BikeMomma]

Lots of fun ahead for you, Becky....welcome! Looking forward to meeting you too! :)
-BikeMomma

[CorsairMac]

I'm baaaaaaaaaaackkkkkkkkkkkkkk!! welcome to the board all the new people and anyone else that just wants a Warm Welcome!!!! didn't catch the whole thing about the Coors and didn't want too.....NM is close to CO and we Still don't drink Coors here! (sry CO ppl.....Great state, lousy beer! :p )

Loved the "empty kitchen" line although did ya feel like decking him?? and a pilot......small, large, private, commercial??


Loved the visual of the Christmas tree going over while practicing the whole clipping/unclipping thing......changes the whole meaning of "presence under the tree" yeah? ;)

[MomOnBike]

Hey! I grew up in Colorado, and we actively boycotted Coors. I don't quite remember why, though... (Still won't drink it.)

[mtkitchn]

Loved the "empty kitchen" line although did ya feel like decking him?? and a pilot......small, large, private, commercial??


Loved the visual of the Christmas tree going over while practicing the whole clipping/unclipping thing......changes the whole meaning of "presence under the tree" yeah? ;)

737 pilot....
The guy was just joking to get a rise out of me, so I laughed. And it gave me a good screen name! This is my second career; I was an aircraft mechanic before, and you had to have thick skin to work with those guys so it takes a lot to get to me!
Great to get to "meet" all of you! Great site!:D

[Trekn Teresa]

Real name Teresa

Where do you live? Illinois

Explanation of your handle: Well my name is Teresa and I have a Trek bicycle whick I love Trekn around with.....(hence the name Trekn Teresa)

Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar?? How do I get one?

Age (general or specific) 46 on March 20, 2006 Yikes!

Occupation:

Favorite bike:

What's in your stable? right now a 2003Trek Navigator 300 Wheat Silver color. But, by mid Februry I should have a 2006 Trek 7.5 FX!

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? don't have a road bike

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have very many pixs of myself - I hate having my pix taken, but may have a few,will have to check on that.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told:

Most memorable moment on my bike: My oldest daughter and I travelled to southern Illinois to the Tunnel Hill State Trail last summer. We stopped at Garden of the Gods and hiked aroud quite a bit and taking pics...well I jumped down off a rock and my sandal came off and my foot came down on a tree root, causing my toe to bleed. Anyway, we finished hiking around. The next morning we got up early and rode 50 miles,we saw several deer that just ran right down the trail out ahead of us... then later on down the trail a big ol turkey came out and ran straight down the trail and then finally took flight. It was awesome. We also saw a few little snakes and those salamander lizard things. We had a great time- but exhausting and my whole foot hurt. It wasn't until we got back to the motel when I took my shoes and socks off and saw the number I did on my foot- the whole top of the toes area was black and blue. anyway it wasn't until 2 or 3 weeks later my foot was still bothering me and still swollen..so went and had an x-ray...yes, I had a broken toe and rode 50 miles!
(opps sorry so long)
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[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Teresa! Wait til Mary reads your intro - shes rides a Trek Navigator also - not sure which one. And my winter bike is a Navigator 200 which I'm thinking about turning into a fixed gear! and only 46 - why you're just a baby hun! ;) Welcome to the wonderful world of cycling and hope to hear more from you!

[DebW]

Hello all. Just learned about this site and joined up. Here's my blurb.

Real name: Deb.

Where do you live? Wayland, Mass.

Explanation of your handle: First name and initial. I have no imagination.

Explanation of your avatar: none

Age (general or specific): 50.

Occupation: atmospheric scientist.

Former occupation: Bike Mechanic. 1973-1976 in Florissant, Missouri. Best years of my life.

Favorite bike: Frame is from PerformanceBike around 1980. Sew up rims. Campy Tipo (1974) high phlange hubs. 6 speed freewheel (Regin Oros were the best). SunTour Superbe Pro crankset (now defunct company). Campy Record derailleurs (~1965, got is used). Speedplay pedals.

What's in your stable? My 1974 yellow Maino. We have lots of good miles together so I could never get rid of it.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 99mph. Really. That's what the computer said (well, it was raining at the time).

Another picture of yourself or your ride? not right now

Most memorable moment on my bike: I've done Boston to Martha's Vineyard in a day, but that was a long time ago.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Building wheels is fun. Getting covered with grease is fun. Riding is fun too.

Stupidest thing ever done on a bike: Guess it's a tie between falling asleep in 1978 and breaking my collarbone in 2004.

[massbikebabe]

Hi Deb;

Welcome to TE. I see you are from Wayland. You should join us all at Naked Fish on the 28th of January. We are going to bid farewell to a much beloved Spazz who is leaving us for the left coast.


karen

[lnewv5]

Hi everyone - I'm new to the message board, but I've been reading your posts for the last few weeks. I've never owned a road bike, but have been searching for the perfect one (great fit, but not crazy expensive) and finally think I've found "the one." I'm signed up to do a tri in May, so I know I will be here A LOT reading what you wonderful women have to say!! So, here I am...can't wait to learn even more about all of you :)

Real name: Lesley

Where do you live? Bethesda, MD (Washington, DC...originally from St. Louis area)

Explanation of your handle: e-mail from college and user name for EVERYTHING

Explanation of your avatar: none...but maybe someday

Age (general or specific): 23

Occupation: marketing consultant

Former occupation: graduated from the University of Missouri in May 05...go Tigers!!

Favorite bike: hopefully the one I'm going to buy...I've decided on the Trek 1500, and now I'm just looking around for the best price in the area.

What's in your stable? I'm so new I don't have one!

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? ummm...maybe like 10 mph - riding around DC at bike stores - today ;) (I'm SOOOO new to road bikes!)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I promise I'll post the bike when I have it in my hot little hands

Most memorable moment on my bike: Today at the bike shop, when I took the Trek out for a spin, and I knew that bike was it...it's been a LONG search

Most fun ever had on a bike? When I "test drove" the first road bike. It wasn't the right bike, it was raining, and I was scared, but it was at that moment that I knew I was going to LOVE this sport.

Stupidest thing ever done on a bike: When I was in high school, I took a 2 hour ride with my class and rode as hard as I could and tried to stay at the top of the pack. I ended up getting dehydrated, throwing up, and almost having to go to the hospital for an IV. I now drink lots of water :)

:D That's it....ECSTATIC to buy my bike!!!

[DebW]

Karen, Thanks for the invite, but I'll be in Maine that weekend. Maybe another time.

Deb


Hi Deb;

Welcome to TE. I see you are from Wayland. You should join us all at Naked Fish on the 28th of January. We are going to bid farewell to a much beloved Spazz who is leaving us for the left coast.


karen

[easterbird]

Real name: Carol
Where do you live? Kintnersville,PA
Explanation of your handle: I'm a birdwatcher too

Explanation of your avatar: none

Age (general or specific): almost 58(this week...wheee!)

Occupation: retired
Former occupation: chemist in pharmaceutical industry

What's in your stable? don't laugh. I have a Giant sedona comfort bike

Favorite bike: don't know yet since this is the only bike I have ever ridden. I just started biking after my knees gave up(arthritis,no cushion left between bones). Started 12 Sept 2005 and rode 1000 miles by 31 Dec 2005. I am in love,enthralled and obsessed with riding every chance I get. Don't know what comes next but a friend says road bike...we'll see.

Fastest speed on a 'comfort'bike? where? when? 30.1 mph. on a downhill not far from my home...
Another picture of yourself or your ride? not right now

Most memorable moment on my bike: Yesterday when I hit a patch of ice and lost it. Bruised spirit and very swollen area above my right knee. I'm worried a little about the knee but only that it will be too swollen to ride tomorrow!

Most fun ever had on a bike? The sense of freedom and power when I 'escape' with my bike.

[Lise]

Welcome, Carol! My mom took up biking when she was 59, so you've still got her beat. She's had an incredible decade with it. She joined a bike club in her town, and learned a lot about bikes and riding technique. This November, her bike club members threw a blow-out 70th birthday party for her. :D

Hope your knee heals up soon and that you're back on the bike before you know it!

Lise

[bikerHen]

Hi EasterBird, Don't feel bad about the Giant Sedona! That's the same bike I was riding and loving a year ago. I loved riding that bike. It is such a comfortable ride. I put many miles on it and rode my first organized ride on it as well. I bought a road bike last May but still have the Sedona. I commute to work, weather permiting, and the roads are very messy right now so I use the Sedona as my winter commute bike. You're out there putting some serious miles on that bike! That all that matters! Keep up the good riding and hope your knee feels better soon. BikerHen

[Elodie]

Real name: Elaine
Where do you live? San Francisco, CA

Explanation of your handle: n/a

Explanation of your avatar: none

Age (general or specific): not yet 40

Occupation: Finance

Former Occupation: Institutional asset management

What's in your stable? a 10-year old rhinocerous of a bike, Specialized Hard Rock

Favorite bike: don't know yet but biased towards a good road bike before I do my first century in March.

Fastest speed on a 'comfort'bike? where? when? gotta get a computer! guessing about 30 mph on a downhill local trail

Another picture of yourself or your ride? n/a

Most memorable moment on my bike: doing the Waves To Wine Multiple Sclerosis ride in Napa and doing a personal best distance and enjoying the sun, the route, the people and the fundraising cause

Most fun ever had on a bike? Climbing King's Mountain last month for the first time ever while finding some "me" time to think and meditate while I puffed upwards.

[Trek420]

welcome to TE Elodie, hope we'll see you and the rhino on some of the Northern CA Cindy training rides with the rest of the herd. :D :p :)

[CorsairMac]

Whew!! Took the weekend off and the board exploded!!

Deb: Vintage Bikes ROCK!!! I ride a 1987 Peugeot Avoraiz and a 1989 Trek 1100 and love them Both! I'm riding the Peugeot right now as my winter commute bike!!

Inew: my neice is currently going to UMo - Go TIGERS!!! Great idea on buying a Trek - we Trek riders are trying to take over the world so bringing another one into the fold is just part of our master plan!! ;) Welcome to the board and of COURSE let us know when you get the bike!!

Easter: we never laugh at any bike anyone rides - it's the joy of riding that matters!! My first "get-back-into-biking" bike was a Trek Navigator 200 - 26" comfort bike. I put over 1500 miles on that thing before people started either giving me or selling me cheap their too short road bikes! (helps being short and having tall riding buddies!)

Elodie: another vintage bike! Yeeehaaa!! congrats on the MS ride and your personal best! Are you doing the MS ride this year too??

Welcome to the board everyone and hope to hear more from ya'll!!

[Geonz]

Vintage? My bike shop guys tell me the wheel on my Schwinn Racer (1968) is "pre-war" and they don't mean Viet Nam. Brass brake shoes, even :-)

My 7500FX is great, so I'm sure the 7.5 FX will be too - I don't need a road bike. (I'd suggest getting skinnier tires though if you're riding on the road.)

[yellow]

Since I can't seem to update from post from long ago and I don't want to confuse folks, I have moved (from Placerville, CA to SLC, UT) and shattered my land speed record (now 49.something back in the summer). And I have another bike in my stable, a 2005 Titus Racer X mtb. I think everything else holds true!

(And since I can't keep the same avatar, I won't even try to explain it. As of 1-11-06, this is the "winter" avatar :cool: )

[Duck on Wheels]

oooh! a freeheeler as well as a freewheeler?

[maillotpois]

Real name: Sarah
Where do you live? Mill Valley, CA

Explanation of your handle: The climber's jersey in the Tour de France is the maillot a pois rouge (jersey with red spots). I use this shortened version quite tongue in cheek because even though I have done a lot of rides with a TON of climbing, I'll never be the best climber!!

Explanation of your avatar: Don't know enough about computers to have one!

Age (general or specific) 39

Occupation: Attorney

Favorite bike: WAY too many to choose from... Pinarello Dogmas are great!

What's in your stable? I have an Eddy Merckx Team SC and a Colnago Ovalmaster Ti. My daughter and I ride a Meridian tandem.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? about 59 at the Death Ride in 2005. My husband was trailing me in the car and I realized that if I went down, he'd hit me so I slowed up. Just a tad.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Um. I haven't figure out how to put pictures in yet...

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmm... I haven't told my mother about the night I spent in jail. Is that a lie or an omission?

Most memorable moment on my bike: Getting caught by the USPS pro team on one of their training rides in Marin in 2004. Hincapie, Pena, Noval, Ekimov, Azevedo, and me! I hung with them for 10 miles (they weren't going their usual speed), and it was fantastic! I was the only girl in the group and of course had to blurt out "Hi EKI!!" as soon as I got into the pack.

Most fun ever had on a bike? See above. Also, riding Alpe d'Huez and Mt. Ventoux in France in 2003.

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board maillot! Wow - what a Most Memorable moment you had! and to ride with them for 10 miles?? - that ROCKS!! and I'm drooling over your stable! Very Nice!!

Hope to hear more from you!

[Lise]

Welcome m.p.! What a cool story! Lise

[maillotpois]

Thanks for the great welcome - and Lise I love the Daschund!!!

[amg]

Explanation of your avatar: I don't have one yet


Another picture of yourself or your ride?

Ok, I've achieved a semblance of competance with my digital camera. Well, actually I'm really just showing off because I finally got a digital camera! And I like showing people pictures of my dog because I think he's beeyooteeful. :D

Answer to the avatar question: It's Monty, my Australian Cattle Dog. He loves to suck on his stuffed bear while kneading with his feet like cats do. Here's a picture of him being noble and alert, and then running and being silly:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e386/amg123amg/SMDC0010.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e386/amg123amg/Montyrunning.jpg

And here's my mountain bike. I'll post a picture of my road bike later when I dig them all out for new insurance photos.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e386/amg123amg/Chameleon.jpg

[CorsairMac]

very nice pixs amg! When I got my dig camera I tried to take a pix of my dogs: one of them ran away every time I pointed the camera at him, the other hogged the spotlight! and - yes he Is gorgeous! I love the colours of the Aus Cattle Dogs! Thanks for sharing

[mtblawgirl]

Real name: Jen
Where do you live? Boston, Massachusetts

Explanation of your handle: I'm a law student who loves to mtn bike

Explanation of your avatar:

Age (general or specific) 30-ish!

Occupation: Law Student

Favorite bike: Trek Fuel

What's in your stable? MTB - Trek 6700 with XTR; Road - Litespeed Classic; Commuter - Fuji Sagres

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? declining at 55mph on the Natchez Trace in Tennessee. WHOO!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? yep

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: as if!

Most memorable moment on my bike: my first race or going down on my road bike at 38mph. ouch.

Most fun ever had on a bike? the azalea trail at Chilhowee Mtn with my crazeeeeee friends

[Lise]

Thanks for the great welcome - and Lise I love the Daschund!!!
Yeah, isn't that fabulous? Snapdragen found it for me to use as my avatar. (Again, I bow in gratitude to Snapdragen)

It's sort of a good luck thing for me; we had a dachshund (Schatzi) who lived to be 18. Now I look for dachshunds at every triathlon or long running race--I almost always see one, too. :D

[Lise]

Ok, I've achieved a semblance of competance with my digital camera. Well, actually I'm really just showing off because I finally got a digital camera! And I like showing people pictures of my dog because I think he's beeyooteeful. :D


Great Dog! Great bike! :D L.

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board mtblaw! Your answer to the biggest lie had me in stitches!! Thanks for my afternoon giggles!! Hope to be hearing more from you!

[sandraseigle]

um...guess I joined this forum a little late :) Hi everyone, I'm new here, and fairly new to biking, aside from just every-day for fun and excercise. Look forward to getting to know some of you :)

Real name: Sandra

Where do you live? Hugo, Oklahoma (also known as bum-fudged nowhere...)

Explanation of your handle: ummm...it's my name...not very imaginative, but it works :)

Explanation of your avatar: no avatar as of yet :)

Age (general or specific) : 23

Occupation: writer, artist, Mom :)

Favorite bike: probably Rivendell

What's in your stable? none right now, lost mine in a house fire a while back :mad:

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? hmm, not really sure...

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

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: the biggest? hmm, gotta think about that one...

Most memorable moment on my bike: lol hitting a rock, skidding sideways, trying to catch myself, and making a big hole in my palm - twice - on each side :rolleyes:

[tatormc]

Welcome sandraseigle! It's great to see another Okie on the board. I had to look up where Hugo is as I've only lived in OK for a year and don't know where much is. If you're even in OKC let's get together and ride!

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Sandra!! No tardys on this forum ma'am, people wander in and out all the time and we love having each and every one of you?...them?...us?? Anyway.........sorry to hear about your bike loss - are you looking for a replacement?? riding something right now in the interim?

[sandraseigle]

Thanks for the welcome everyone :)

Tatormc - Don't make it to OKC much, but I'll keep you in mind if I do! :) Glad to see another Okie myself, sometimes I feel like I'm on a completely different planet lol...and don't worry about not knowing where it is, some people that have lived in Oklahoma all their lives didn't even know Hugo existed :p I've lived in Oklahoma for, hmm...about 8 years now *sigh* I'm originally from Denver, CO (and I miss it SOOO much), we may be moving back soon...HURRAY, civilization! :p

Corsair Mac - bleh, Where I live, roads are REALLY bad, and there's virtually no sidewalks :mad: every once in a while though, one of my girlfriends and I ride around the cemetary (morbid, I know lol, but it's the best road in town :confused: )... I have to borrow her hubby's bike for now (not the most comfortable thing in the world, either, since it's a man's bike - ouch :) ) but, we're getting our tax check soon (earned income on two little ones, woo-hoo :P) so I'll probably try to replace my old one then...I may have to go way out of town (or state) to do it lol, but I will! :) I'm going to get my oldest daughter a bike too, even though she'll only be able to ride it in the back yard...but I've been looking forward to her first big-girl bike for a long time! :)

Until then, I stay active chasing my girls - a full time job, my oldest is 3 1/2, and my youngest is 17 months :) - and doing Pilates and Tae-Bo :) (and, um...wearing out my Dance-dance Revolution pad lol, I'm such a nerd, but it's SOOO fun! :P)

[triflor]

Real name: Laurel
Where do you live? Montreal, Quebec

Explanation of your handle: when I arrived at college one of the staff guys met me and said "Laurel? More like Floral." And Floral stuck as a nickname, and eventually got abbreviated to Flor... and I'm into triathlons

Explanation of your avatar: Taken right after I finished my first 10k race... running's cool too!

Age (general or specific): 22

Occupation: Full-time student... plus chambermaid to pay the bills

Favorite bike: can't say I've been riding long enoug to know

What's in your stable? Trek 2200 alpha series

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I think 68kph, on 4th Line Road North of Burlington Ontario

Another picture of yourself or your ride? see attached

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm a horrible liar! But probably some exaggeration of how quickly I hiked a mountain or something.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Coming up to a two way stop on our way home from a race, my mom and I didn't have the stop so were slowing down only a bit to go through. But this clueless elderly woman doesn't stop at her sign and is apparently oblivious to our presence. Just at the last second she pulls through, and I pile on the breaks. I came about six inches from going face first into the car. Meanwhile, my mom is behind me and just barely misses hitting me. I yelled out a not so nice name at the woman, which my mom (fortunately) heard as "ditch". A reminder to always watch your tongue when mom's around;)

Most fun ever had on a bike? Probably my first sprint tri. I'm slow in the water so catching up on the bike is a great feeling for me. It was a reminder that everyone has strengths and weaknesses.

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board triflor. I was in stitches about the "ditch" name! I sent my dad out of the room once when I was fixing something around the house coz I told him I would probably be using words I didn't need him to know I knew! We've got quite a few Tri-heads?....Tri-Ladies?......do ya'll have a "name"?...on the board but more are always welcome! Hope to hear from you some more!

[triflor]

my brother who is a roady temporarily turned triathlete (just for ironman) refers to TRI-GEEKS frequently. but i call myself a tri-girl, as in "Tri-girls have great legs." :D

[Fuji Girl]

Hi ladies!

Real name: Linda
Where do you live? Chicago, Illinois

Explanation of your handle: My road bike is a Fuji

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

Age (general or specific) 29

Occupation: Physician (Pathologist)

Favorite bike: my Fuji is my baby!

What's in your stable? Fuji Newest WSD road bike (2004), Trek 7200 hybrid (2000)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? about 23, on the Lake Michigan path

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmm...I'll have to think about this one.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding in the middle of the night with 500 other people during the LATE ride in Chicago

Most fun ever had on a bike? Any time I'm riding with friends!!

[BikeMomma]

Favorite bike: my Fuji is my baby!
OOOooooh! Your baby is a Fuji too?? I LOVE my Fuji baby. I named her Flicka. Black, ornery, and fast! :D
Welcome to the board, Linda!

[Fuji Girl]

OOOooooh! Your baby is a Fuji too?? I LOVE my Fuji baby. I named her Flicka. Black, ornery, and fast! :D
Welcome to the board, Linda!

Yes! What kind of Fuji do you have? I named mine "Midori" (I wanted a Japanese girl's name). I'm obsessed with mine! I'm so glad I'm not alone in my Fuji-love! Thanks for the welcome, I'm excited to be here. :)

[BikeMomma]

Yes! What kind of Fuji do you have?
When I got it last year, I couldn't contain myself...here's the thread:
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=2393 The link to the Fuji site still works.
Here's a pic of the two of us (same as my avatar, but clearer):
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showpost.php?p=21655&postcount=27
Love it!
~BikeMomma

[Fuji Girl]

When I got it last year, I couldn't contain myself...here's the thread:
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=2393 The link to the Fuji site still works.
Here's a pic of the two of us (same as my avatar, but clearer):
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showpost.php?p=21655&postcount=27
Love it!
~BikeMomma

Wow!! That's an AWESOME bike. Some day I will work my way up to carbon, but right now I'm not worthy. Good for you!

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Fuji - we are ALL worthy of carbon - some of us are just waiting for our ships to come in and drop them off at our houses! :D
and yes - I've been a member here for who knows and I Still get excited about coming here every day to catch up on the latest "news". No matter how bad my day someone here always brings a smile to my face, offers a bit of info that makes me go hmmmmm, or shares something that honours and humbles me (yeah I know Trekhawk...tough to do). Hope to hear more from you and Midori!

[carimail]

Oops, i haven't does this yet, even though I've been posting. Call me the rebel!

Real name: Cari

Where do you live? Morgan Hill, CA

Explanation of your handle: I've had it since my Prodigy days (remember Prodigy?) in the late 80's. It was my e-mail address.

Explanation of your avatar: If you can't see one, it means you don't have "the gift"

Age (general or specific) 36 on Jan 11th!

Occupation: Mom/Student

Favorite bike: Just Mine.

What's in your stable? Giant OCR Carbon Fiber 2 and my good old 80's Hardrock (also 3 kids bikes, a tricycle, my husband's LeMond and his Tomassini and his old Schwinn from his college days and his S works Mtn. Bike) :eek:

Fastest speed on a road bike? I think I made 22 riding down Bailey in San Jose.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nothing postable

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Of course there's a Santa Clause!"

Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing my birthday ride, which was also my first ride - it was 24 miles and I was so proud of myself!

Most fun ever had on a bike? My husband and I took our bikes to Monterey and road up 17 mile drive (saw a whale!) and down Cannery Row on one of the most beautiful days I've ever seen. It was so much fun riding with him, which we never do because one of us has to watch the kids. Then we had coffee and laughed and watched the ocean. It was truly great!

[tprevost]

:D

Real name: Tracy

Where do you live? Canyon Lake, CA (South Riverside County)

Explanation of your handle: Not very creative, first initial, last name

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

Age (general or specific) comin' up on 41

Occupation: SAHM

Favorite bike: My old Cannondale Touring Bike

What's in your stable? A 1996 Cannondale T700 and a 1995 Trek 7000 (hand me down from DH) and soon a Specialized Roubaix Comp :p

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 43 during a century ride in Santa Cruz County EONS ago! (Strawberry Century... ) ... scared the beegeebers out of myself, by the way!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have any pics of myself - I will get one soon!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: to my now DH while we were dating... no, I don't get PMS...

Most memorable moment on my bike: Making it up highway 9 to Skyline from Saratoga! ...thought I was gonna die! AND.. when I was going through my mandatory 3X falls on y clipless peddles - having my DH yell at me to GET UP!! (doubt he'll ever do that again without askin if I'm okay first ;) )

Most fun ever had on a bike? My first Cinderella... or actually, the finish!!

I LOVE this forum and am SO happy I found it! :)

Tracy

[CorsairMac]

welcome to the board rebel Cari! I saw your avatar but I'm guessing I can't share it with anyone else unless they have the "gift" too right??!! ;) and let me see Prodigy? besides what my parents always refer to me as you mean? :p

welcome to the board tprevost! a 95 Trek eh? sounds like the vintage Treks are trying to rule the world! I ride a 97 Trek 1100. Congrats on your new Roubaix tho - lucky you! I'm still waiting for my knight (night?) in shining armour to ride up on my new custom-built Luna, or Trek carbon fiber, or Rivendell, or.........I'll let ya'll know just as soon as he gets here!

[tprevost]

Thank you for the welcome!!! After reading about them and then seeing a pink polka dot Trek Project One bike, I need to have one of those as my dream bike!!! You ladies are gonna get me into BIG Trouble!!! :p

Tracy

[rustygrass]

Real name: Michelle

Where do you live? Connecticut

Explanation of your handle: Mmm. Complicated. It tangentially involves my two favorite colors (orange and green), the color of my first "real" road bike, and my enviro roots.

Age (general or specific): 28

Occupation: Policy analyst for a regional environmental non-profit

Favorite bike: Oh, how can I choose?

What's in your stable? Of course they all have names:

Mango: 1999 orange LeMond Alpe d'huez roadie with Campy: my "city" bike
Ramona Quimby: 2004 Cannondale T2000 touring bike, my daily ride now that it's winter in the northeast
Tomato: 2000 (?) (CAAD 4?) red Team Cannondale Campy Record roadie: my nice weather bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Hmm. Not sure. I caught some speed on some of the Queen Anne hills when I lived in Seattle...40+ something?

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmm. Incriminate myself, why?!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Most recently, the finish line of the 108 mile NYC century in September. It was a long ride, which is not a big deal, but it was the longest last "20 miles" of my life, with all the starts and stops of the city bike riding. Overall, it was an amazing day.

(Or was it when I was still trying to like mountain biking, and it was failing, and I was crying and I tried to throw my old POS Cannondale MTB off the side of a cliff on a trail in SW Washington state?)

Most fun ever had on a bike? My first century, the NYC Century, of course! Though I very much enjoyed riding in Portland, OR a few summers ago and being spoiled by Breakfast on the Bridge on my commute into work (organic fair-trade coffee, organic berries on homemade organic pancakes...mmm)

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Rusty! Ramona Quimby?? Dare I ask where or what that came from?? your story about trying to take up mtb'ng had me smiling - I tried it this summer too. I haven't given up on it yet but I'm just too much of a roadie at heart - I kept thinking this mtb'ng was really hard work for not going anywhere! LOL

[Hell-uv-a-job]

Real name: Johanna but you can call me Jo :)

Where do you live? Orlando, Fl :mad:

Explanation of your handle: It is political, nuff said...! ;)

Explanation of your avatar: It is temporary... but I like it! :D

Age (general or specific): 35 :p

Occupation: CT Tech

Favorite bike: Specialized Dolce Elite or Tarmac. Could be my award if I lose weight, I don't deserve a great bike yet. :(

What's in your stable? Specialized Sirrus '05 pimped with Shimano 105 components and looking to add more bling bling!! ;)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Hahahahaha!! :p That would be the speed ordinary people warm up. C'mon I just started!! :rolleyes:

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


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I don't love you anymore!"

Most memorable moment on my bike: The day I bought my bike and realized I could run my bike with a bad knee!! WOOOHOO!!! :p :D

Most fun ever had on a bike? I have not had sex on my bike yet!! ;) Lol... just kidding! I AM having the time of my life running my bike!!!

[CorsairMac]

ROFL Jo - Loved your bio - but I hafta ask: why would you run your bike? wouldn't it be more fun to ride your bike?? or maybe you have a tri bike and you swim your bike too? :p

Sorry I couldn't resist but your sense of humour was so evident in your bio I knew you'd appreciate it!! As for a good bike: hunny hunny hunny - we ALL deserve good bikes, its just finding the bloomin money tree so we can Get them!!

Welcome to the board!

[vicvroom]

Real name: Victoria

Where do you live? Los Angeles, California

Explanation of your handle: I started using it because I ride motorcycles. Then I got into racing (running and tris) and it still makes sense.

Explanation of your avatar: That's my Mexican Hairless dog, Chopper.

Age 37 - Nov 26

Occupation: Freelance in TV productions, mostly awards shows and specials

Favorite bike: I don't think I know enough yet to answer this - but I love my road bike.

What's in your stable? Mountain bike - an entry level Jamis that I got November 2004 and a Road Bike - de Rosa Corum (steel) that I've had since July, 2005. Can I list my motorcycles, too? Ducati 750 Monster and Suzuki 650.


Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 39.5 downhill in a triathlon on my mountain bike. I am looking forward to doing my first tri with my road bike on March 18th.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: what, me lie, never!

Most memorable moment on my bike: The first time I rode to the top of a mountain. I never would have tried it on my own, but a friend convinced me that I would be able to make it, and I did. Now, I try to find nice climbs whenever I go out.

[velodrome.co.nr]

Real name: velodrome
Where do you live? Staffordshire, UK

Age (general or specific) 3rd April 1985
Occupation: Manage Broadband Installs at Hotels

Favorite bike: Carrera Valour 2003 and My Swinnertons Custom Track Bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 62mph, erm downhill near the Winking Man Climb in Leek, UK

i consider myself as more of a endurance rider on the Track
I am also really in to music and was in a highly successful band in the UK but now I've gone solo.

i feel i need to be honest

Real Name : Andy (and thats a man's name)

[SadieKate]

Andy, thank you. Candor is always appreciated.

[BikeMomma]

i feel i need to be honest
Real Name : Andy (and thats a man's name)
Like SK said. But I speak for myself in saying I think we had you figured out. :) :) Welcome to the board, Velo Andy! We could always use a guy's input.
-BikeMomma

[Nanci]

Hey, we should meet and go ride the Green Swamp Trail, sometime! Train for the Horrible Hundred in Clermont! That's what got me started on the Highway to Hell, I mean long distance cycling. Or isn't there something called the Orange Blossom Trail, or something? I'd like to see that one sometime.

Nanci In Alachua (Gainesville)

PS, I'm in x-ray, too.

[Hell-uv-a-job]

Thanks for the invitation! I have to say i still have a long way before I can ride a century but I'll get there.

I ride the West Orange Trail http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/regions/eastcentral/trails/west_orange.htm on the weekend, normally on Saturday. I think it is a great place but of course that is the only trail I know. I only go there once a week since is a bit far from my house but my husband and I finally decided to do the trail Sat and Sun since i am really getting used to the bike. Hope to see you there sometime. I need to find out where that Green Swamp Trail is. Any Gators in that trail? :p

[Nanci]

I heard about the Green Swamp Trail, but couldn't find it, but then finally did. It's official name is the James Van Fleet Trail. 29.2 miles, from Mabel to Polk City. Think slightly west of Clermont. I rode it last summer for the first time, the last week of August. It was an amazing ride- totally isolated, only four, I think, road crossings in 30 miles, the first after 10 miles. I saw _river otters_ playing on the trail. Pretty swamp later gave way to cow pastures, but it stayed wild and unpopulated. No houses, no convenience stores. A couple trailheads. Beautiful, wild.

I rode it again a few weeks ago, and it seemed kind of desolate. Maybe because it was winter, maybe because it was a holiday and I was in a sort of time constraint, but it wasn' quite the religious experience of my first ride. I want to try it again when it is spring and green.

Don't worry about being able to ride 100 miles. I started road riding a year ago October, on a borrowed MTB with road tires. My first event was 37 miles of the Horrible Hundred, a year ago November. I just went because BF was doing the Century, and I didn't want to stay home. (Many, if not all, Centuries have a few shorter options.) I had to walk the hills. I had the time of my life! BF was riding the full Century, so I had time for a nice nap before he returned. I set my goal for 2005 as a full Century. Seemed unthinkable at the time. I didn't ride, really, until July, when I began riding in earnest. I bought my road bike the last week in August, on eBay. I had the week off, and took her all over Florida, on all the trails. I did a sprint tri on Labor Day. I did half of Six Gap in September, the Three Gap 50, in Dahlonega, GA. It was the best ride of my life. Then my first Century in October, Santa Fe Century in Gainesville. Think nice and flat. Then the Horrible Hundred in November, and I _didn't have to walk the hills!_ Then on to brevets, this winter. So from more or less nothing, in July, to 190 miles now. It's easy! Just go a little further each weekend, throw in a few weeknight rides, and before you know it, anything is possible.

Nanci

[Lise]

i feel i need to be honest

Real Name : Andy (and thats a man's name)
Hi, Andy, I'm with BikeMomma, you never seemed like a girl to me! Isn't it funny how we can "hear" that in print?

Nanci and Hell-uv: Wow. I envy you the wild, natural beauty down there. Up here in Illinois, we ride old railroad track converted to bike paths. They're nice--better than city streets, but no river otters or pretty swamps. Enjoy!

Lise

[nancielle]

Real name: Nanciellen, most people just call me Nanci (but I see there's already one here :o )

Where do you live? Western Mass

Explanation of your handle: It's the total number of characters my e-mail program would accept at the time. Yeah, creative, I know.

Explanation of your avatar: I'm not sure if I uploaded it correctly. If I did, then it's just something I found on the web that I liked.

Age (general or specific) 4? (July)

Occupation: Therapist

Favorite bike: Too new to know :confused:

What's in your stable? Mongoose Sycamore MB & a Giant something or other I bought after having knee surgery :( last year.

Fastest speed on a road bike? Really don't know.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have very many pixs of myself - I hate having my pix taken (cheerfully swiped from Corsair)


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I plead the 5th. :eek:

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding the canal trail in Montreal. Just a really cool ride. Also riding the trails on Cape Cod, how can one not have a good time riding near the ocean? :D

Most fun ever had on a bike? See above

[Melody]

Real name: Nanciellen, most people just call me Nanci (but I see there's already one here :o )

Hi Nanci! Welcome to the forums. :) Don't worry about someone else named Nanci. It's not too uncommon of a name. :) Now if there was another Melody on the boards -that- would have been weird ;) When I worked at SGI I was the only one... in a company of 15 thousand people. :P When I later worked at Microsoft, I was one of 2 out of 20 thousand people... the same with Apple. So it's always an odd feeling meeting up with someone who has the same name as me ;) :cool:

Again, welcome! :)

Mel

[Melody]

i feel i need to be honest

Real Name : Andy (and thats a man's name)

That's all right. :) Welcome welcome! :)

Mel

[Nanci]

That's my middle name, too...

And my last name starts with an "L", so that's like Nanci L! My initials are NEL.

BF calls me Nan, he's the first person ever to do so, so all his friends know me as Nan. It's kind of weird.

I used to work at a place where there were two of us, but she spelled her name differently, so they called us "With an I" and "With a Y." That won't work for us! :-)

Lise, that's what the trails are down here, too, old RR beds- they just go through prettier places! For all you hear about Florida being over-populated, I guess that must be out by the coasts, because in the central parts, there is a _lot_ of wild country. My sister was down here for some conference with some colleagues from around the country. They were surprised to see a Bald Eagle sitting along the side of the road. They do that all the time here. Often enough that it's not shocking to see one there. Like right on the outskirts of town, still in a populated area. One of the things I like most is the flocks of cranes- love seeing them out grazing in fields, or flying overhead so high you can't see them, but you can clearly hear them. My bird, Dill, can see them, though. Pigeons have much keener eyesight.

Nan

[nancielle]

Hi Nanci! Welcome to the forums. :)

Again, welcome! :)

Mel

Hi Mel,

Thanks for the welcome! My best friend in college was a "Mel" but she was
MaryEllen, not Melody. :)

[nancielle]

That's my middle name, too...

And my last name starts with an "L", so that's like Nanci L! My initials are NEL.

BF calls me Nan, he's the first person ever to do so, so all his friends know me as Nan. It's kind of weird.

I used to work at a place where there were two of us, but she spelled her name differently, so they called us "With an I" and "With a Y." That won't work for us! :-)

Nan

Hmmm, more coincidences...until just recently there was another Nancy in my office (spelled with a 'y') and our receptionists would have to ask if they wanted the 'i' or 'y'. Nanciellen is actually all one first name. My middle name starts with an "L" though. :)

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Nancielle! I love your avatar - it would fit in my house on the wall right next to the "Cats & Dogs & Angels Singing" painting! So you said you're 4?......I'm just curious what size frame you have? :p

ok - couldn't resist that one either! Again welcome and hope to hear more from you!

[AuntieK]

Real name: Krishelle, but you can call me Kris.

Where do you live? Utah

Explanation of your handle: It's what my neices call me (they think it's funny to pronounce it "antique"...but I don't think I'm THAT old!)

Explanation of your avatar: Don't even know about that!

Age (general or specific): 34

Occupation: Playing on the internet...really!

Favorite bike: My only bike...see below...

What's in your stable? Giant OCR1 Road Bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? Probably no more than 30 mph

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Haven't had one yet.

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: The first time I rode my bike further than around the block. I went with a great cyclist, and felt like such a newbie. I didn't yet have my own cycling clothes yet, so I wore my DH's shorts and they kept getting caught on the nose of my saddle and trying to come down. :p But, it was a great ride and I was on a high for days after.

Most fun ever had on a bike? When I finally learned to descend without braking...what a thrill!

[SadieKate]

Welcome. Finally getting more Utah girls. Just where abouts are you?

[CorsairMac]

welcome to the board AK - oh wait...that sounds worse that antique! I'm with SK, what part of Utah? how's the weather?? and if 34 is old, then I guess I'm aged!! darn - does that mean I have to act that way too!?! LOL

anyway, hope to hear more from you and again - welcome!

[AuntieK]

Thanks for the warm welcome! I live about an hour south of Salt Lake.
Weather is cold but clear here today...looks like nice riding weather, but still a bit too cold-in the 30's, or maybe by now 40's (haven't been out for a bit). Looking forward to a warm up soon.
I guess to a bunch of pre-teens, 34 is OLD! :D

[CorsairMac]

Thanks for the warm welcome! I live about an hour south of Salt Lake.
Weather is cold but clear here today...looks like nice riding weather, but still a bit too cold-in the 30's, or maybe by now 40's (haven't been out for a bit). Looking forward to a warm up soon.
I guess to a bunch of pre-teens, 34 is OLD! :D


I remember once when I was about 8, my siblings and I were calculating how old we'd be in the year 2000. When I found out I'd be in my 40s, I remember wondering if I would even still be alive - I mean 40 was so OLD! guess time and distance changes ones persepective eh? (now the thought of 60 seems old! ;) )

[DirtDiva]

It's highly entertaining to ask children how old they think you are. Consider yourself lucky if they so much as place you in the correct decade. :D :eek: :D

[Melody]

Hi AK! Welcome to the forums. :)

Mel

[Brandi]

My name is Brandi
I live in San luis obispo, Calif
I am 37 years old birthday 10/16
married 12 years
No kids
3 cats
love to bike and knit
occupation-sand sculptor
Travel all over the US and over sea's building large sand sculptures for fair, festivals, malls ,whoever, Been doing that 19 years with my husband
Grew up in southern cal moved here to slo 12 years ago
Been biking for 3 years
About to go on my first 200+ mile biking trip
Love red wine
dark chocolate (any chocolate really)
Movies and the ocean
Love life in general!

[CorsairMac]

and welcome to the board Brandi! One of my most treasured collectibles is a small sand castle made from Lake Michigan sand (where I grew up). Got pixs of some of your projects??? with double-dipped chocolate doughnuts?? :p

[Brandi]

go to www.sandscapes.com there are tons of pic's of our stuff! Enjoy let me know ow that donut was?

[Hell-uv-a-job]

WOW Brandi!! Pretty amazing stuff...! That is great!

[Brandi]

thank you very much. I am very lucky to have such a cool job that gives back so much.

[DirtDiva]

Wow! How do you do that?

[Trek420]

WOW! I tried to just say this and it says The following errors occurred when this message was submitted: The message you have entered is too short. Please lengthen your message to at least 10 characters. So...WOW! WOW!WOW! Incredble work, dayuhm, I shoulda majored in sculpture :cool:

[Melody]

Brandi, oh wow. Those are incredible. :eek: I really love them. :)

Mel

[yellow]

Oh, I see that my new friend lmccarthy is now a member! Post your replies to the standard questions, woman!

Real name:

Where do you live?

Explanation of your handle:

Explanation of your avatar:

Age (general or specific)

Occupation:

Favorite bike:

What's in your stable?

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

What is the biggest lie you've ever told:

Most memorable moment on my bike:

Most fun ever had on a bike?

(I met her at Alta here in UT, but she's a NorCal gal...you CA girls better be good to her!)

[SadieKate]

lmccarthy? Where? I can't find her! Is she lost? Helloooooo!

Yellow, how could you think that we'd be anything but nice? :rolleyes:

Is she the one with the web group for women cyclists in the beautiful burb of Redding?

[Lise]

This is right up there in hot competition for "Coolest Job in the World!" Great work--they're amazing and beautiful.

[Nokomis]

Real name: call me Noko for short, tend not to publish real name

Where do you live? Oregon, west of Portland.

Explanation of your handle: Selected it for an online gaming name; means Daughter of the Moon - is Native American of origin, though I forget which tribe specifically... is also the name of a few lakes / areas in Midwest & East Coast US

Explanation of your avatar: Female, Red Hair, Bicycle! What else is needed? I bought this poster last year, just need to frame & hang it. I've seen the jersey, but it was discontinued by the time I knew to look for it.

Age (general or specific): over 30 :eek:

Occupation: Geek

Favorite bike: Still Searching

What's in your stable? "Elise" ~ she's a Tirreno Razza 4.0, first adult bike.

Fastest speed on a road bike? 43mph where? downhill, local ride when? summer 04

Another picture of yourself or your ride? <>

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: 7th grade ~ boy turns to me in class and asks - as if it were the worst thing in the world to be - 'are you a virgin?' I heard his tone, my mind didn't compute the question until after I, Aghast, replied No! :eek:

Most memorable moment on my bike: After struggling thru my longest ride to date (an 86 mile, wicked elevation, billed at 75) and barely overcoming the mental barrier - crossed the finish line only to crash 100 feet later when avoiding a feeble spectator that crossed in front of me on the sidewalk that was the finishers path.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Leading the pack (all but 1 were male) over rolling hills, dropping riders off the tail, and having the 'expert' rider in our group tell me after that he "saw the train leaving, and knew he'd have to power up to say on!" followed by "boy, you have a lot of energy!"

Added - Ride History: DH grew up riding w/ his father, long event rides, etc. He got back into it a few years back, and convinced me to join him. We started taking spinning together Winter 03-04, I got my first road bike in the last week of the Tour 04, finished the warm season with a half century. Second season made 3 event rides, all 65+ including the first Oregon LiveStrong ride. (Saw George twice that summer!) Currently working on getting fit to make a Century - really need to drop 15-20lb. Off Season - spin ~3x/week, When dry & not freezing, will maintain min 30mi rides 2-3x/week.

[AuntieK]

Welcome, Noko!
Loved the biggest lie story...7th grade is such a hard time of life...I remember many head-games like that from that period of my life. You never knew quite why they were asking or what the answer should be. Boy I'm glad THAT'S over!

[Bike Goddess]

Hi Noko- Welcome to the board. You must live near the Team Estrogen headquarters! They take good care of us here.

I'll be in your area this summer as I am doing the STP for the 3rd time. Have you thought of doing this ride? It's lots of fun and not very difficult- just long.

When I read about your crash, I just couldn't believe it! Of all places and times. I trust you weren't hurt too badly and the pedestrian survived as well. People just don't look out for cyclists- We've all had either encounters or CLOSE encounters with just such a scenario as yours.

Re bikes- I'm riding a Scott CR1- all carbon bike. I also have a Jamis Quest- steel with carbon forks that I rode for 2 years before I got the Scott this past December. If you have time to ride different makes and models, that is what I would suggest. Kinda like shoes- If the shoe fits wear it......

Maybe I'll have the pleasure of meeting you in Portland. I'll be coming up with some other women I ride with. Looks like we will be staying an extra day to play in Portland. Great place for that!

[Nokomis]

Bike Goddess - the only thing I bruised was my pride... falling when you're that exhausted feels a lot worse than it actually is. The woman who stepped into my path wasn't hit (thank goodness!) but she did turn & exclaim "did I do that? oh please tell me I didn't do that!" I'm pretty sure the only thing to come out of my mouth - other than Ow! - was a variation on four letter words. ack!

I don't have any plans currently to do STP... I'm actually trying to pretend it doesn't exist. My husband really wants to do the one day ride, and that makes me very nervous. I've heard it wrecks your knees to push thru & do that, and he's already had both his ACLs replaced. Plus, he's type1 diabetic, so I get a little paranoid that something would happen on that strenuous of a ride.

We try to hit the Vine Ride & may do the MS150 again. Bridge Pedal is okay - but we'd have to be in the first group out the gate to not get stuck in tourism traffic like we did last year - it was silly. (Entire feild stopped suddenly on top of a bridge, No warning, and people were standing in the middle of all the booths trying to shove bananas or bottled juice / energy drinks at you if you approached.)

Anyhow ~ enjoy Portland! when are you going to be up?

[tprevost]

... just testing to see if my avatar comes up....

[BikeMomma]

... just testing to see if my avatar comes up....
nice avatar! I need to change mine.....
~bikemomma

[pkq]

Magnificent work Brandi! You have a great and wonderful talent. :)

[Nanci]

Brandi, a sand sculptor by trade, loves to sip red wine and nibble dark chocolate while knitting sweaters for her cats.

(Picture of Brandi in some cool Title 9 outfit in front of an amazing sculpture)

[Brandi]

I emailed title 9 once cause at the time I thought my friend should be in there catalog, never thought about myself. Thanks for the complement!
I went camping this weekend and didn't get on my computer till last night. Came on the forum and was overwhelmed by the responce to my work. I appreciate all the praise! I have been doing it going on 19 years. I was 19 when i started. And is how I met my husband. Who is also my teacher in sculpting. He is a natural at it. I have had to work a little harder. There are mainly guys in this business so I had to really work hard so it didn't look like I just wanted to hang out with my boyfriend. I can post where my jobs are so if anyone wants to see them in person? My first job so far this year is not till next months in iowa. I also do the Colorado state fair every year in Aug if anyone is interested.

[Brandi]

I emailed title 9 once cause at the time I thought my friend should be in there catalog, never thought about myself. Thanks for the complement!
I went camping this weekend and didn't get on my computer till last night. Came on the forum and was overwhelmed by the responce to my work. I appreciate all the praise! I have been doing it going on 19 years. I was 19 when i started. And is how I met my husband. Who is also my teacher in sculpting. He is a natural at it. I have had to work a little harder. There are mainly guys in this business so I had to really work hard so it didn't look like I just wanted to hang out with my boyfriend. I can post where my jobs are so if anyone wants to see them in person? My first job so far this year is not till next months in iowa. I also do the Colorado state fair every year in Aug if anyone is interested.:D

[annie]

Brandi,

Where is Iowa is your job next month? I am in Dubuque, northeast part of Iowa. I'm curious -- how long does a sandscape last? Is it a permanent piece of art or does it eventually lose its form?

annie

[CorsairMac]

Nanci: Loved your Title 9 bio for brandi - too cute!!

Brandi: beautiful work my friend! When did you do the AZ state fair one??

Noko: welcome to the board! Loved your "biggest lie" line! Hope to see more of you!

[sydney_b]

Real name: Sydney Brown
Where do you live? Lincoln, NE

Explanation of your handle: sydney_b = sydney brown

Explanation of your avatar: Hmm, don't have one as yet.

Age (general or specific): 36

Occupation: Instructional Designer

Favorite bike: custom waterford with rohloff hub on order

What's in your stable? rough tough soup'd up hardtail early 90s mtn bike for commuting.

Fastest speed on a road bike? Dont' have my road bike yet, but get 30+ on my mountain with downhills.

Another picture of yourself or your ride:
http://my.unl.edu/bbcswebdav/users/sbrown3/pics/sydney_mug.png

Will work on getting pic of current wheels.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Uhm. Nobody telling any lies here ... :cool:

Most memorable moment on my bike: I think there isn't just one thing. Instead, it's that incredible feeling of zooming along, legs pumping, heart pounding. I love that.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Oh, I'm not talking about that. :D

[Melody]

Real name: Sydney Brown

Hi Sydney. :) I know you posted before but I think this is the first time I've seen you. :) Welcome to the forums. :)

Mel

[Brandi]

Annie, quad city,Iowa. It is a garden show I think it start's on the 23rd. I am not positive where the show is held there my guess is a convention center maybe. I tink if you google quad city flower show it migt say.
And they are temporary. Most clients take tem down as soon as the event is over but some have kept them up and let nature take it's coarse. The longest outdoor one to date was just over a year. It went through several snow storms and a spring thaw.
CorsairMac-the AZ fair if I am correct was 1994 and 95. Tough jobs too. 8 guys 1 women (me) and 115 degree weather for 32 days. I only broke down and cried twice on the first one and once on the 2nd job. We got 4 inches of rain in two hours on the 2nd job. Erased two weeks of detail. I cried as i watched it go away and then started laughing. grabbed a piece if plywood and started surfing the run off!

[SadieKate]

Favorite bike: custom waterford with rohloff hub on orderBe happy I don't live by you. You'd be cleaning up a lot of drool and fingerprints.:D

[CorsairMac]

A Waterford?? :( :( One of these days - you just wait....one of these days.......I'll park it right next to my Waterford Candy Jar so I can have all my Waterford in one place! ;)

[pnkciocc]

Real name: Vicky
Where do you live? North Carolian

Explanation of your handle: It's my bike - a very old Pink & White CIOCC

Explanation of your avatar: mmmm - I'll have to find one first...

Age (general or specific) 36

Occupation: Accounting Software Consultant/tech support geek

Favorite bike: my CIOCC but currently looking for a new one!!!

What's in your stable? 1987 CIOCC road bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 36 - on my last ride - down a big hill.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? don't have any right now.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: No sweetie, I'm not holding back for you... you're keeping up just fine. :D or was it... no my butt doesn't hurt - whatever gave you that idea - I know I'm not walking funny...

Most memorable moment on my bike: Every time I accomplish a new best time or finish the longest ride yet (even if it is only a 1/2 mile farther than the last one)

Most fun ever had on a bike? All of my rides in the park with my son.

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Pnk! CIOCC?? Never heard of that one.......where is it from?? And both my road bikes are pushing 20 yrs of age and still going strong - gotta love vintage!!

[pnkciocc]

Thanks, CIOCC is Italian - pronounced choach. I've never seen another one but I think the company still makes bicycles.

[SadieKate]

Welcome, Vicky!

Nice bike!

http://www.ciocc.it/default-eng.htm

[MomOnBike]

If you don't bring that Waterford by my house some day on your way home so that I can drool all over it, my little feelings are going to be hurt!

When's it due, anyway?

[ladyfish]

I've been around for a month or two, so I figured it was time I got around to this!

Real name: Cathy
Where do you live? Springfield, VA

Explanation of your handle: My biggest desire would be to swim like a fish--so until they figure out a way to give me gills, I'll do the best I can

Explanation of your avatar: avatar?? Goes with the handle. I'm an avid Scuba Diver, instructor, and do some gear testing for a national Scuba magazine.

Age (general or specific) 44

Occupation: Dive instructor and Mom

Favorite bike: My new Specialized Dolce Comp

What's in your stable? above, and several POS mountain bikes

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don't know--I need to get a speedometer!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? no pics yet


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm the fastest on a bike (sure, yea, that's the ticket!)

Most memorable moment on my bike: Has to be the island tour I took on a rental bike on Ambergris Caye, Belize. It was wild, fun, and beautiful.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Hopefully haven't had that yet! But riding with the kids is lots of fun.

I love this discussion board. A wealth of knowledge, and lots of fun!

[CorsairMac]

WElcome Fishy - I was wondering what your avatar was, figured it was you but I've missed some posts with vacations etc so just figured I'd missed yours. You figure out how to get gills - let me know!

Corsair "fish outta water" Mac! ;)

[withm]

Real name: Martha

Where do you live? Bethany Beach, DE

Explanation of your handle: It's a long story.

Explanation of your avatar: When I get one, I'll splain it

Age (general or specific) On the way to a metric century

Occupation: Contract Manager

Favorite bike: Mine!

What's in your stable? Trek Pilot 5.2 (insert very big smile here), and a bunch of old and older road bikes - Gitane, Fuji, Raleigh

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? There are no hills here, so not very fast.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll try and post one here, but bike has new seat and pedals now.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Of course I remember ... (fill in the blank)

Most memorable moment on my bike: All of them except for the times I crashed. Hmm - they were pretty memorable too come to think of it.

Most fun ever had on a bike? have to think about that - when I got the Pilot it was a such a huge order of magnitude better than what I had been riding that I can't even imagine that I rode that old one for so long. And that was a good bike! So they are ALL fun.

[Melody]

withm, welcome to the forums. :)

Mel

[Brandi]

:o Pretty! Welcome to the forum! i love it hope you do too!

[velogirl]

Real name: Lorri Lee Lown

Where do you live? San Mateo, CA (just south of San Francisco)

Explanation of your handle: It's my company name -- Velo Girls

Age (general or specific) 40 -- but I say I'm 35 in my online dating profiles -- men don't understand that 40 year old women are sexy, savvy, and sassy!

Occupation: Cycling Coach (how lucky am I?)

Favorite bike: I can't play favorites because the others will get jealous

What's in your stable? Trek Madone 5.9 SL with Campy Record (white with pink & silver flames and wheels I built myself -- pink Chris King hubs laced with silver spokes and silver Velocity rims), Lemond Victoire (for sale, wanna buy it?), Felt S22 time trial bike with a Zipp disk, Luna Orbit custom cyclocross bike (pink and purple) currently built up as a single speed (more pink hubs), Ritchey Break-Away steel cyclocross frame (also for sale), Ritchey Break-Away titanium cyclocross bike (a prototype frame that I was lucky enough to get for nationals -- thank you, Ritchey), Litespeed Pisgah hardtail mountain bike (with pink and silver streamers), Rivendell Atlantis touring bike that I built up myself, and a really cool track bike that I need to sell because I don't ride it and it deserves to be loved a lot (built by Dale Sasso for Bobby Walthour). Oh, and a 1968 Murray tricycle (red ) that was my very first bike!

What bikes do you covet? I'm planning to build up a single speed mountain bike soon. I've got my eyes on the Bianchi P.U.S.S. just because it's pink. I also want to get a true single speed cyclocross bike to replace the Luna. Alas.....no more new bikes until I sell a few.....

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 56.2 on one of the California AIDS Rides -- descending from the Evil Twins. Luckily, I couldn't see the speed on my computer at the time or I probably would've freaked out. Anything over 45 usually makes that little voice in my head scream.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't like to be photographed.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't really lie (well, except for my age in my online dating profiles).

Most memorable moment on my bike: Dang! That's a tough one. Recently, it would be my three-week self-supported tour in upstate NY (where I grew up) to celebrate my 40th (I mean 35th) birthday. It was an important trip for me. I'd been off the bike for a good part of the year due to two surgeries, so I had six weeks to regain the fitness to do this trip. There's nothing as empowering as travelling by bike (a bike I built up all by myself), carrying all your gear, visiting places I'd lived, friends, my parents' graves. I met the most incredible people, had some wild adventures, and was able to relive (and relieve) some of my past. I plan to ride cross-country to celebrate my 45th (I mean 40th) in 2010.

Most fun ever had on a bike? That's another tough one. I think it would be the day I discovered The Shells -- a really cool dirt park (jumps) hidden right on the bay in Foster City. I rode around like a little kid, jumping, getting air, and being generally foolish.

Worst time ever on a bike Kinda sad, but this one's an easier answer. Getting hit by a car ranks high on this list. So does crashing at Nationals. But I think my all-time worst day was a date. It was a second date with this guy I didn't really like. I had the crazy idea that we should go on a tandem ride (he had a tandem and I'd never ridden one and was curious). I know some folks love to tandem, but it sure wasn't fun for me -- sitting on the back of a bike, feeling completely out of control, needing to trust someone I barely knew, and staring at his butt for hours. Sheesh! I'm sure that statement right there will tell you all more about me than anything else I've written.

[BikeMomma]

Honored t' meetcha, Lorri! Welcome to the forum! :)

~BikeMomma

[Brandi]

That's a great date story! Funny too. i know what you mean, and welcome!!!! My husband just started building bikes and it is really is good for him. He takes a lot of pride in it.

[Brandi]

:eek: I thought I sould fill this out correctly since I didn't the first time.
Real name: Brandi

Where do you live? Los osos, ca

Explanation of your handle: my mom gave it to me? (smart as*)

Explanation of your avatar: that is aki she is modling one of my hand made scarfs

Age (general or specific) 37 or 28 depends on what kind of day it is


Occupation: sand sculptor

Favorite bike: giant xtc hybred my husband built

What's in your stable? old diamond back, another old diamondback, a giant warp and a giant v2

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? um don't have one of those thingy's to tell me. But as fast as a mountain bike can go with slicks on!

Another picture of yourself or your ride?my husband rides seperate from me so there is no one to take apic but I will work on that.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: when I was in 10th grade I told my friends I knew Duran Duran and had back stage passes. I got caught with that one!

Most memorable moment on my bike: when it didn't hurt anymore!

Most fun ever had on a bike? riding around catalina island with my husband rigt before he had to leave for 6 weeks to do a sand sculpture. it was just a romantic time!
worst time- I haven't had one yet and it kinda scares me when I read about some of these crashes
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[drlaura]

Real name: Laura

Where do you live? suburban Seattle

Explanation of your handle: nickname

Explanation of your avatar: try to smile most of the time

Age (general or specific) 43

Occupation: mom, wife, veterinarian

Favorite bike: Quentona Roo Trueno

What's in your stable? my QR, plus 10yo Trek city hybrid (heavy as all get out, unstable going down hills, but so wonderful to pull my kids in the Burley or quick trips to the store -- who's going to steal it?)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? not sure

Another picture of yourself or your ride? aerobars do not compliment my behind

Most memorable moment on my bike: finishing my first 60-miler on my old Schwinn at age 14 years

Most fun I've ever had on my bike: bike leg of my first triathlon last summer in Portland, OR

[kiwi girl]

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What's in your stable? Trek Madone 5.9 SL with Campy Record (white with pink & silver flames and wheels I built myself -- pink Chris King hubs laced with silver spokes and silver Velocity rims), Lemond Victoire (for sale, wanna buy it?), Felt S22 time trial bike with a Zipp disk, Luna Orbit custom cyclocross bike (pink and purple) currently built up as a single speed (more pink hubs), Ritchey Break-Away steel cyclocross frame (also for sale), Ritchey Break-Away titanium cyclocross bike (a prototype frame that I was lucky enough to get for nationals -- thank you, Ritchey), Litespeed Pisgah hardtail mountain bike (with pink and silver streamers), Rivendell Atlantis touring bike that I built up myself, and a really cool track bike that I need to sell because I don't ride it and it deserves to be loved a lot (built by Dale Sasso for Bobby Walthour). Oh, and a 1968 Murray tricycle (red ) that was my very first bike!.

Holey moley !!!

[witneylaura]

Real name: Laura
Where do you live? Hutt City, New Zealand

Explanation of your handle: Witney is the small town in the UK where my parents live, and where I was last year.

Explanation of your avatar: Guess I should get one of those!

Age (general or specific) 42

Occupation: Psychotherapist

Favorite bike: the one that I can afford

What's in your stable? the car?

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Not sure about the speed, I just shut my eyes and hope for the best ;)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I guess that is another thing I should sort out :)

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: " I fully intend to go for that ride up that huge hill in the morning" ;) And I told it to myself...

Most memorable moment on my bike: On my first wobbly trip home from work two really cool guys on road bikes pulled up besides me, they had all the gear and looked way cool- and they started chatting to me about biking! I felt like I had arrived! :)

Most fun ever had on a bike? I'm the idiot with the permanent grin.
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[salsabike]

Real name: Deena

Where do you live? Seattle

Explanation of your handle: The two things I've been most in love with recently

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet; will add when I see one that rings the bell

Age (general or specific) 52

Occupation: school psychologist, workforce development analyst

Favorite bike: My new Eros Donna '06. Would love to get a Davidson some day.

What's in your stable? Last year's Specialized Sirrus, a 1991 Burley tandem I ride with my husband

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Going down a long hill on the tandem, 40; down a local, shorter hill on my single, 34. On the flats, 24 on the tandem, 17 on the single.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Don't have one of me on it yet, but here's the ride: http://deenaheg.home.comcast.net/erosdonna06.jpg

Biggest lie: "Mom, I'm sleeping over at Susie's tonight." (at the same time, Susie is saying, "Mom, I'm sleeping over at Deena's tonight.")

Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing the Seattle to Portland ride last year (first time) on the tandem.

Most fun I've ever had on my bike: I love the 60-mile training rides we do around Lake Washington on the tandem. The scenery's gorgeous, lots of different birds, the terrain is varied--it's just a blast.

[Melody]

Hi Lorri, nice to see you on here finally. :) Trek told me you tend to read from time to time but you hadn't _said_ anything yet. ;) :)

Hi drlaura and witneylaura! :)
Hi salsabike! :)

Welcome all to the forums. :)

Mel

[CyclaSutra]

Real name: Johanna Love

Where do you live? Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Explanation of your handle: I wrote a column in January about snow biking at 5 degrees, and mentioned that when the sun peeked over the butte and hit my face, it felt like a climax. A local pundit wrote a letter to the editor, poked fun at me and said he'd never had such a good time on a bike, maybe he should ask the CyclaSutra what he's doing wrong. :o

Explanation of your avatar: A photographer friend and I cruised Arizona in November. She had never ridden as an adult before, but I took her on an easy trail in Sedona, and she loved it. This is on a rental in Sedona.

Age (general or specific) 31.5

Occupation: Newspaper features editor

Favorite bike: Felt F70 with a "Girls Kick ***" sticker

What's in your stable? Also a hardtail Trek 8500 with a "Boys Lie" sticker that's disentigrating after too much mud ... and an Electra pink cruiser that I don't cruise often enough. Fourteen miles is too far to cruise it to the nearest coffee shop.

What bikes do you covet? I'd love a full-suspension mountain bike, but I'm on a shopping hiatus this year. I have everything I NEED. Want, that's a different story...

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 52 down the back side of Teton Pass (10 percent grade) on my way "Around the Block" last summer.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Let's see if these attachments work ... One is me and my nutty "pit crew," the other is during a four-leg race called the Pole, Pedal, Paddle. Obviously, I was the pedal, and part of the paddle. We were the "Shady Ladies" last year, and we won the fun class (probably because they judge you on how much FUN you're having, not because our outfits were all that).


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What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I've had these shorts for a long time, punkin, they're not new."

Most memorable moment on my bike: Finally nailing a trackstand at a long traffic light ... sneaking up on a fisher during my commute ... standing in line at the coffee shop and knowing I earned that latte ... swooping through loop-de-loops on the singletrack.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Getting up after each endo, realizing that I didn't break anything on my body, and regaining the confidence to haul *** again.

Worst time ever on a bike: Either blowing out my ACL on a bad bunny hop :eek: , or not finishing my first attempt at a double century because of sleet and snow. :mad:

[LauraPaura]

Time for me to do this one too..

Real name: Laura

Where do you live? Tampere, Finland

Explanation of your handle: It's my name Laura and something that Finns do.. hard to explain maybe :)

Explanation of your avatar: Something I made for a school prjoect, eye with the globe as the center

Age (general or specific): 25

Occupation: I study Environmental engirneering for the first year and am having the time of my life :D

Favorite bike: never thought about it this way :) my own surely..

What's in your stable? I have Raleigh hybrid.. it's gray and black.. This is the same as with cars, I NEVER remember the makes, just the colors.

Fastest speed on a road bike? Don't have a road bike, but did 50 km/h last summer. The ride down was great but the ride up... even better ;)

Another picture of yourself or your ride: I have to think about how to get a pic here!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm the worst lier ever! I just simply can't do it since I know I'll get into lot more trouble if I do so.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I always get a dreamlike feeling when riding in the great summer weather with my music on.. It's really magic..

Most fun ever had on a bike? Must've been last summer when me and my mum and my aunt did a 77 km ride together. It must've been one one of the best

Worst time ever on a bike? Hmm.. this is a tough one. Last summer when I fell because I was not looking where I was going :)

[sydney_b]

Be happy I don't live by you. You'd be cleaning up a lot of drool and fingerprints.:D

Funny. It's so weird because all I've ever done is read about the Rohloff. Never seen one, let alone ridden one, but being a bit of gear-lover, just had to have one. Especially, since it will make taking care of the bike easier. (yeah, i know you can do the same thing with singlespeeds and fixies, but I like my gears)

I'm so excited I can hardly stand it. Seems unreal. Suppose it will ge more real as I start sending more $$$ out.

:)

[Wisconsin]

Time for me to do this one too..

Real name: Amy

Where do you live? Merrill, Wisconsin

Explanation of your handle: Where from

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet

Age (general or specific): 36

Occupation: Mom of 3 young boys and beginning graphic artist

Favorite bike: looking to buy my favorite

What's in your stable? Old Huffy Mt. Bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? Don't have a road bike yet

Another picture of yourself or your ride: Don't have this yet

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Don't really remember

Most memorable moment on my bike: Elroy/Sparta bike trail, which goes through train tunnel about 1m. long. Also was my farthest ride about 26 miles before kids.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Same as above

Worst time ever on a bike? Don't have one

Just joined this forum for some beginner advice on choosing a bike and also to get advice for clubs and where to ride in Wisconsin. Excited to get biking!!

[Andi]

Real name: Andrea
Where do you live? Spokane, WA

Explanation of your handle: My nick name

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

Age (general or specific) 58 and proud of it

Occupation: Staff Auditor

Favorite bike: Specialized and Cycle Genius

What's in your stable? Specialized and Cycle Genius

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 23 mph going down hill from Plummer to Harrison on the Trails of the Coeur d'Alene

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'm usually the picture taker - don't like my picture taken.

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: Nothing memorable - just love riding. Last year my husband and I wrote 61 miles of 72 on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alene.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding at night in the spring/summer. It is so relaxing and good time to wind down and just enjoy other's company.
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Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"

[bikerHen]

Welcome to TE Andi!

I just PM'ed a nice long note to you. Then, I jumped to the forum and read your post. Glad to read, if you don't mind my saying, you're an old fart like me! And I mean that in the nicest way. :D

Hope we can get together real soon. I'm always up for a ride . . . as long as the temp. is above 30 degrees. :rolleyes: BikerHen

[mellic]

I don't want to be left out, I better do one of these.

Real Name: Mel

Where do you live: In live downunder in Perth.

Explanation of your handle: my two nick names joined together.

Explanation of my avatar: don't have one.

Age: 24

Occupation: PhD student

Favourite bike: 2006 Specialized S-works Epic Carbon (I want one!)

What's in my stable: There is my 05 BMC velvet 01 mountain bike which I built up into a lean mean racing machine (has xtr components, hayes disc brakes, mavic wheels, and reba forks). I also have a cute little giant which I built up for mountain cross racing. Then I have a giant OCR1 road bike which I ride the most but enjoy the least, it is my training bike. Then I have a giant which I built up as a hack bike and I use it for mountain cross racing.

Fastest speed on a road bike: Hmmmm....probably about 40 mph.

Picture: Just imagine a black beauty and that's my bike.

Biggest lie ever told: I don't think I have one big one that stands out, but I tell lots of little ones I am sure.

Most memorable moment on a bike: Competing in the 2004 National Championships in Victoria and coming third.

Most fun ever had on a bike: Any long technical descent on a bike is a highlight for me.

Worst time on a bike: Going over the handlebars at high speed knocking myself out - what a headache!

[crazycanuck]

A whole bunch a newbies...funky...

Now ladies, be nice to Mellic...as i kinda know this chickie...If you're not nice to her,we'll send bad weather vibes your way & you'll have more winter.:D

c

[DirtDiva]

:eek: No! Not more winter! Just give me a second to rustle up a plate of bickies and put the jug on so we can have a proper welcome. ;) :D

[gromit68]

Real Name: Lisa

Where do you live: Charlotte, NC

Explanation of your handle: best plasticine dog in the world

Explanation of my avatar: don't have one.

Age: 37

Occupation Investments compliance

Favourite bike: 2006 Specialized Ruby Comp

What's in my stable: Cheap Mongoose MTB with front shock, 2005 Specialized Dolce in Purple roadbike

Fastest speed on a road bike not sure

Picturenone

Biggest lie ever told: I'm afraid of getting struck by lightening if I retell it.:p

Most memorable moment on a bike: It hasn't happened yet, but if I finish my first Century in June that will be it.

Most fun ever had on a bike: to new at this to say

Worst time on a bike: Trying to look at my front derailler with my left foot still clipped in. The bike started leaning to the left and I went over. ouch

[Gidiup]

Real name: Betsy
Where do you live? Little Rhody AKA:Rhode Island

Explanation of your handle: Giddy up . . . Let's go. . .step on the gas. . . put the pedal to the metal. . .it's hammer time

Explanation of your avatar: can't find one that fits dimension requirements. . .I'll keep looking

Age (general or specific) 45 but I feel like 25!!

Occupation: Registered Dietitian

Favorite bike: I'm day dreaming of a Specialized Ruby

What's in your stable? Specialized Crossroads, Specialized Allez

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 33mph going down hill with my eyes closed, no hands.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I have one but unsure how to post it.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That part about my eyes closed and no hands. But I do love speed!!

Most memorable moment on my bike: When my Dad bought me my first blue Schwinn.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding in the MS 150 bikes rides. The first time I rode to CT. It was very,very hilly.
Everytime I turned a corner, there was another hill. I went by myself and enjoyed every minute. The second MS 150 I went with a friend and we rode to MA. This time it was flatter. Loved it.

[LucyBrown]

Real name: Dawn

Where do you live? Bolingbrook, IL

Explanation of your handle: My chocolate Labrador's name

Explanation of your avatar: That would be the great WWII Flying Ace

Age: 33 going on 12

Occupation: Communications

Favorite bike: My road bike

What's in your stable: I got my first road bike last Fall! Trek 1500 WSD. I also have a Trek 800 Hybrid.

Fastest speed on a road bike? I haven't ridden it much, fastest - 28 mph. For a very short time!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Eventually!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Telling my boss I have to take my dog to the vet so I could go for a 20-mile run.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding 20 miles on my 10-speed as a ten-year-old.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I'm a total newbie!

[Melody]

Wow! Lots of new people. Welcome to the forums everyone! :)

Mel

[Duck on Wheels]

Gromit and Snoopy! My favorite fictional dogs too. :D Thanks for bringing them to the forum.

[Lise]

So many new folks! Welcome, welcome, welcome, welcome! :D Lise

[Brina]

Real Name: Cris

Where do you live: Chicago, IL

Explanation of your handle: my rottweiler, the name means strong or protector

Explanation of my avatar: don't have one.

Age: 39

Occupation: mom to 3 under 6

Favourite bike: 2006 Specialized Ruby Comp (just ordered it, haven't actually ridden it yet)

What's in my stable: Cannondale H700 hybrid

Fastest speed on a road bike: don't have a road bike yet

Picture: I am generally behind the camera

Biggest lie ever told: No big whoppers, but lots of little ones over the years.

Most memorable moment on a bike: biking through tuscany on my first anniversary.

Most fun ever had on a bike: too many to list - I have always loved to ride

Worst time on a bike: when I was a teenager I was riding in flip flops, my shoe got caught and then my foot shot off of the pedal, into my spokes and then got carried through the front fork - finally, the front wheel stopped dead and the bike flipped.

[Lise]

Hey Cris/Brina,

Welcome! I'm in Chgo, too. North side. The flip-flop story is horrific! Any lasting scars to show with the story? Have you been riding outdoors this winter? I've gone out all of once, but am thinking of taking my bike out tomorrow, as they say it's going to be in the 40s. Welcome to the TE board!

Lise

[Brina]

Hey Cris/Brina,

Welcome! I'm in Chgo, too. North side. The flip-flop story is horrific! Any lasting scars to show with the story? Have you been riding outdoors this winter? I've gone out all of once, but am thinking of taking my bike out tomorrow, as they say it's going to be in the 40s. Welcome to the TE board!

Lise

Lise, we are in a north surburb - we should ride sometime. I am a fair weather rider - not much into riding outside during Chicago winters, so i mostly spin. I did get out on the Green Bay Trail on a few of those freak 60 degree days with my kids, but they are 5, so we didn't go far or fast.

[ardent_cyclist]

Real name: Roxanne
Where do you live? Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Explanation of your handle: LOL it's actually a variation of my usual handle (which is ardent_moon). ardent means "characterized by warmth of feeling typically expressed in eager zealous support or activity; impassioned" (merriam-webster). and my old handle is because i love the moon, this handle is because i love riding my bike. it makes me feel alive and happy like so few other things do. :D so yes, i'm a cheesy, writer woman and that was what i came up with. lol

Explanation of your avatar: avatar? :( i don't know how to get an avatar on here yet.

Age (general or specific) i'll be 29 on march 28th (next month)

Occupation: High School Teacher

Favorite bike: i'm new to cycling so all i know right now is that i love recumbents even though that's not what i'm riding. :)

What's in your stable? Motiv Performance Series Newport FS Mountain Bike (*chuckle* that makes it sound all fancy - my ex-bf bought it at Costco but it is a nice start for a girl on a budget)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? can i report back when the winter clears and i actually get to USE my bike computer (instead of admiring how nice it looks on my bike)? LOL - not that i'm bitter! x.x

Another picture of yourself or your ride? no pics of me as of yet.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: the biggest lie i've ever told has been to myself - that i'm not good enough, too fat, can't do it, not pretty enough, not smart enough, don't deserve to be happy etc etc etc - but i amgood enough, am working on it, am doing it, cute enough that i don't mind waking up with me, have 2 degrees so i must be at least somewhat intelligent and happiness is riding my bike with my hair whipping out behind me... then in my eyes, drooling and snotting on myself, falling off, getting back on and feeling like jelly when i'm done. life is what i choose to make it. :)

Most memorable moment on my bike: i honestly don't have one yet. my memory prediction though will be that my most memorable moment will occur when i ride across my country.

Most fun ever had on a bike? the moment when i was 5 years old and i realized that my bike was a form of freedom.

[sydney_b]

Most fun ever had on a bike? the moment when i was 5 years old and i realized that my bike was a form of freedom.

Isn't that the truth! What amazes me about my own kids and their lack of riding. When I was little, my horses and my bike were my tickets to parent free days. Get up in the morning and clear the heck out of Dodge. Here my boys are all older than 11 and can you get them to go on their own around any of the wonderful trails in our city? No. Running out of ideas. I think I may have to start paying them to tour the town. :eek:

/s

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board all newbies! I've been off-line for a few so I've missed a TON of posts! :eek:

It's just gonna be easier to do a generic welcome all welcome and get to know ya'll through postings! :)

[Lise]

That would be fun. There are a couple of us in the Chgo area on this board. I sure as heck did not go out on the bike today--chilly, windy, grey, in the 30's...but hope springs eternal. I grew up in LB/LF (if you live up there, you know where I mean!), and wiped out big-time on the GB trail when they were constructing it. I rode a portion that was still dirt with lots of ruts...it was 1979 and I had a skinny-tired 10 speed bike...caught a rut...face plant. Still have the scars to show for it. Looking forward to biking weather returning to the midwest! :rolleyes: L.

[im4smiley]

Real name: Karen
Where do you live? Turners Falls, Mass.

Explanation of your handle: I love smileys, family hates them :)

Explanation of your avatar: My new Felt F75

Age (general or specific) 46 July 27th

Occupation: Directory Assistance Operator

Favorite bike: My new one

What's in your stable? Felt F75

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 43 mph, riding down hill in Deerfield Mass.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Couldn't find a picture of myself

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I am the worst liar. so I try to avoid it

Most memorable moment on my bike: I just started riding August 2005. I am really enjoying. Most memorable was biking a 30 mile trip

Most fun ever had on a bike? I went on a ride earlier this month (was about 40) and I rode with another person we just rode and talked and before you knew it we had gone 27 miles. A couple of challenging hills but I did it and it was so cool to be riding in the middle of winter! :cool:

[DrBee]

Real name: Lanie
Where do you live? Mississippi Delta

Explanation of your handle: I am a biologist (Ph.D.) that works on fish diseases. My daughter calls me the fish dr.

Explanation of your avatar: ribbon representing Katrina Restoration project for New Orleans - Abita Brewing Company (www.abita.com) is donating money from all beer sold (and other products) to the Louisiana Disaster Relief fund to rebuild New Orleans ... "rebuilding New Orleans one beer at a time".

Age (general or specific) 37

Occupation: Molecular Biologist

Favorite bike: Would love to have oh any kind of road bike!

What's in your stable? Trek 7.2FX

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don't have a road bike, but I topped out at 20.2mph riding as fast as I could pedal away from a very silent and very big scary dog and his buddy - chased me for at least 1/4 mile about 5 ft off of my real wheel.
October 2005.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Don't have any as of yet.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Will have to answer this at another time...after I get to know some of you.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Unfortunately, my most memorable moment was being chased by that dog I mentioned above. I'd like to forget it, but can't seem to. I must admit - I'm a bit paranoid about dogs when I'm on my bike now.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding all over town with my husband pulling the two kids in the bike trailer. We ended the ride with a sprint to the house. I won! Granted, he was pulling 50lbs of kids and the trailer, but...

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Smiley - LOVE the new bike (but then I always love new bikes!) I think your user ID is just too cute btw, and I like smileys too, I use them all the time! and a directory assistance operator?? so can I get a number to.......................;) (yeah I know, like you've Never heard That one before!)

Welcome to the board fish! MS Delta=best blues in the world!! Especially some of the older blues from around 1920-1940s. and I LOVE your avatar, did not know there was a ribbon to represent the New Orleans rebuild. As for winning the sprint - you Won it darn it! The fact that he was towing the kids is trivial and doesn't count! ;)

Hope to see more of both of you and again: welcome!

[uk elephant]

I've been told by my aunt (Trek420) to introduce myself, so here goes:

Real name: Eli
Where do you live? currently in Essex, UK

Explanation of your handle: that would be my mom's fault. She gave me the nickname of Eliphant back when I was born and it kind of stuck.
As it happens, my mom is Bikeless in WI.

Explanation of your avatar: what is an avatar? (I'm a newbie)

Age (general or specific) 30

Occupation: would like to be an ecologist if I could only finish my PhD

Favorite bike: the one I just bought a few weeks ago (see next question)

What's in your stable? Specialized Tricross

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I managed to find a hill big enough just south of here where I got up to 30mph. Essex is a very flat place.

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm terrible at lying. Tried it once when I was 7, but confessed a few hours later because I felt too guilty. (I'm sure Bikeless in WI can tell you more about that story)

Most memorable moment on my bike: The lie I told at age 7 involved a bike accident in a place I wasn't supposed to be riding at the time. Must have been memorable as I still remember it.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I've had lots of nice bike rides.....through the snow in the Norwegian mountains bonding with my dad....cycling to Hell with my dad....

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Eli! It's so cool that the whole fam damily is here! Both your aunt and your mom are hilarious - I'm guessing you're the same way! Looking forward to hearing more from you!!

[Sag 4 Valentine]

Real name: Sandie Valentine

Where do you live? Fairfield, CA

Explanation of your handle: Always looking for sag support, especially from my awesome husband!

Explanation of your avatar: Don’t have one yet!

Age (general or specific) 50 and getting better every day!

Occupation: Management Analyst

Favorite bike: Cannondale (Road) Specialized (MTB)

What's in your stable? Motobecane Le Champ, Specialized M4 MTB, Giant MTB, Cannondale

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 38 MPH downhill in Napa heading towards Yountville, CA in 2005

Another picture of yourself or your ride? N/A

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Said I won first place in the 2002 Fat Tire Classic in West Covina. I actually did win, however, I did not say that I was the only one in my class!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding the Lake Berryessa Loop on a 99 degree Sunday summer afternoon. Had one small water bottle, no money, no cell phone and was half way there when we ran out of water. Too far to turn back, too far to keep going. Couldn’t call my husband because he was with me. Finally made it to our destination, a store, and sat at the bar drinking gobs of water.

Most fun ever had on a bike? At the 2004 Sea Otter, Monterey, CA. Four days of riding the trails, getting lost and checking out the downhill. Placed fairly well in the MTB race.

[DrBee]

Occupation: would like to be an ecologist if I could only finish my PhD



Just think - once you get the Ph.D. --- no more school and more time to ride!:D It felt like it took me forever, but at 32 I finally finished. How close are you? Good luck!

[Tater]

Real name: Jen

Where do you live? Mountain Home, Idaho (for now)

Explanation of your handle: Just Idaho's famous veggie.

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet

Age (general or specific): 35 for a couple more months

Occupation: Student

Favorite bike: The one I am riding

What's in your stable? '05 Specialized Dulce Elite and a Raleigh M40dx hardtail mtn bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 32.1 mph on yesterday's ride coming out of the foothills

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Couldn't find a picture of myself

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't lie to save myself, so I don't do it.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Either the day my dad took off the training wheels and I discovered two wheeled freedom or last fall's Yellowstone 60 mile tour.

Most fun ever had on a bike? The aforementioned Yellowstone bike tour.

[uk elephant]

Just think - once you get the Ph.D. --- no more school and more time to ride!:D It felt like it took me forever, but at 32 I finally finished. How close are you? Good luck!

I could be very close..."just" need to write up the actual thesis. Could take me a couple of months, could take me a couple of years....who know...I certainly don't intend to wait until I finish before I start riding!

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Sandie! I'm not sure your "lie" counts as a lie! No one needs to know you were the ONLY one in your class right? LOL

Welcome to the board Tater! My brother spent a summer out in your neck of the woods on a potato farm - he wasn't the same "little boy" when he got home! And I fell in Love with Idaho when I went to visit him - just not the cold and snow!


Good to "meet" both of you and hope to see more of ya'll!

[TexasKate]

Real name: Kate

Where do you live? Deep South Texas

Explanation of your handle: Um....my name is Kate, and I'm from Texas. Real original, I know.

Explanation of your avatar: I don't think I have one....

Age (general or specific) 38-ish. Okay, I'm 38. Really.

Occupation: Music Teacher

Favorite bike: I've only ever had one (see next question)

What's in your stable? Trek Antelope 800

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 20.6 riding home with the wind just today

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll hopefully have one soon, from the ride I just did.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmmm....that's a loaded question!

Most memorable moment on my bike: I was riding on a bike trail that goes through town...had to stop at an intersection, I VERY CAREFULLY looked both ways, started to go...and lo and behold, a car appeared. I wasn't moving very fast, but it scared me, so I bailed and my bike and the bottom half of me ended up under the car between the front and back wheels. I remember looking up at the driver, and him looking down at me like I was from another planet. I dragged myself out from under the car, leaving several large patches of skin, and as soon as I stood up, the guy took off. There was an older couple walking along the trail, and they were enraged on my behalf (although I was plenty mad). They asked me if I was ok, and when I said I was fine, they both pointed very solemnly at my left leg and said "I don't think so" at the same time. I looked down, and sho 'nuff - BLOOD EVERYWHERE...and I still had 3 miles to go to get back to where my car was!

Most fun ever had on a bike? See above (heh heh)

[Melody]

Real name: Kate

Hi Kate! Glad to see ya made it here. :)


Occupation: Music Teacher

Oh cool! What instrument or vocal? My husband was a music major and I came >< close to becoming a music major. I had a scholarship to Baylor to enter into their vocal program. :)


...I wasn't moving very fast, but it scared me, so I bailed and my bike and the bottom half of me ended up under the car between the front and back wheels. I remember looking up at the driver, and him looking down at me like I was from another planet. I dragged myself out from under the car, leaving several large patches of skin, and as soon as I stood up, the guy took off.

Ack! I'm glad you're still here. I know this is one of my worries (I bicycle commute typically). Luckily I'm in California these days (grew up in Dallas) where most people I've seen so far are fairly kind to cyclists though there have been a few people I wouldn't have minded hitting with a clue-by-four.

Did you get the guy's license plate number and report him?

Mel

[Runawaymum]

Real name: Deb
Where do you live? Land of Kong

Explanation of your handle: three girls....need I say more:p

Explanation of your avatar: painting by my BH

Age (general or specific) 32 till Sept

Occupation: Administrative Assistant

Favorite bike: whichever one im riding

What's in your stable? Kona Deluxe 2004...due for an upgrade...yipppeeee

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 45.... kms that is....in a bunch on a slight downhill over about 15k of 100k ride

Another picture of yourself or your ride?


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: ummmm....i plead the 5th ????

Most memorable moment on my bike: probably doing my first race 100k ride Rotorua to Taupo it was awesome

Most fun ever had on a bike? Cruising round Port Douglas looking for crocs lol

[Melody]

Hi Deb :) Welcome to the forums! :)

Mel

[seagrape]

Welcome!!:)

[crazycanuck]

Hey deb,

NIce to see another chickie from our part of the planet. Are you in the BOP, or the waikato???

Did you hear about the havoc the weather caused on the NZ ironman the other day?

So many questions...sorry... Did you do the round taupo last year???? Awesome hills, even for a mtb chick.

cheryl

[uforgot]

Real name: Claudia

Where do you live? Belle, Mo.

Explanation of your handle: My kids made it up when email first became popular. I use it everywhere so no matter where I am on the net, I remember my user name. Sometimes when someone asks me my email addy, I say "uforgot" and they go "No I didn't, you didn't give it to me", so the laughs are worth it.

Explanation of your avatar: Gee, i'll have to get one.

Age (general or specific) 51, but fighting it all the way!

Occupation: High School math teacher

Favorite bike: Would love to have a Bianchi Eros Donna

What's in your stable? Trek 7.2fx wsd, Gary Fisher Advance

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 26.4, don't know where or when, that's just what the computer says...

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Okay, when I get some

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't think of any.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Probably the first time I took my camera with me and I realized..."Hey, the kids are grown, and this is the LIFE!"

Most fun ever had on a bike? See above...lol.

Gee, I'm looking forward to being a member of this board. I have lurked for awhile, and am actually a member of a few other cycling boards, but this one seems so friendly! I love how encouraging everyone is, and I believe I wouldn't have any problem posting newbie questions here, as you all seem very kind with your responses! Thanks.
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[Melody]

Hi Claudia! I'm glad you decided to delurk and say hi. :) Welcome to the boards and may your stay be long and pleasant. :)

Mel who's still channeling CorsairMac. ;) :cool:

[CorsairMac]

Mel who's still channeling CorsairMac. ;) :cool:

That would be me who is just now shovelling my way out from under my workload. Don't ya just Hate it when your job interferes with your posting time!? LOL

Kate: Welcome to the board - I've already seen several of your posts and congrats on your accomplishments! (umm no you don't have an avatar yet but I'm betting ya'll gonna get ya one of them real soon! ;) ) As for your most memorable - YIKES!! Glad to hear you were quasi-OK but don't ya just gotta wonder about drivers sometimes!!

Mom: Welcome to that board. OK - I gotta ask Land of Kong? Does that mean you're from Skull Island?? :D Congrats on your first race - there are several racers on the board of which I am not one. lol as for cruising around looking for crocs?? were you looking for a reason to do sprint intervals?? :p

Uforgot: LOVE the ID! I can just imagine the conversation!! I truly can't think of Anything you can't ask here, I've seen just about every topic mentioned - even the unmentionable ones - and everyone here has always been helpful, kind, compassionate, caring, ok...I'm stopping now - I make us sound like Boy Scouts! Heck we sometimes even give out some good advice! Welcome to the light and hope to see more from ya'll.

[Lise]

Occupation: High School math teacher


Welcome Claudia, and all the other newbies!

My grandmother was a math teacher. She helped me learn how to "translate" formulas into a language I could understand and solve. It was probably half an hour one day at her kitchen table, but it opened up the world of math to me. Keep up the good work! :)

Lise

[iFKA]

Real name: Ivana
Where do you live? Croatia, Europe
Explanation of your handle: it's a nickname for Ivana
Explanation of your avatar: my first race ... XC Velika ... won 2nd place :)

Age (general or specific) 23
Occupation: Student
Favorite bike: don't know really, there are many that I would like to posses

What's in your stable? Focus, Blacksone ltd. 2004
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? It's hard to say, cause I don't know your measurment, but it's 70 km/h, racing down the mountin Sljeme
p.s. i think that 1 km is 0,62mile, so it would be 43 miles/hour
Another picture of yourself or your ride? you're loking at one :)

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: hm, lie... who? me?... never ;)

Most memorable moment on my bike: seeing the sea afer three day riding my bike through Croatia, it was my first ride somwhere far. It was the trip long 620 miles (or 1000km) there and back, but I had a wonderful time, and I was proud of myself to do so, cause it was my life dream

p.s.I hope you wouln't mind my bad English, after all I haven't been speaking (or writting) it for sooooooo long

[Grog]

Real name: Ivana
Where do you live? Croatia, Europe

Dobar dan Ivana! I wish I remembered how to say welcome in Croatian.

There was recently a question asked on this board about cycling in Croatia and I answered best I could but I'm sure you could do better. How's the cycling scene on your part of the world now? How are the roads doing? And the drivers? Let us know.

I was in Croatia in 2001 and really LOVED it. I am sorry to say I spent time mostly on the coast from Cvatat to Zadar, and only a a few days at Plitvice and Zagreb. I tell myself that someday I'll sit down with my learn-croatian-in-90-days books again and get ready for a new trip there.



p.s.I hope you wouln't mind my bad English, after all I haven't been speaking (or writting) it for sooooooo long

Don't worry about your English, my Croatian really sucks. ;)

Dovidjena!

[BikeMomma]

p.s.I hope you wouln't mind my bad English, after all I haven't been speaking (or writting) it for sooooooo long
Don't worry about it! That's what's so wonderful about this board and the internet in general. It brings people together that NEVER would have spoken to each other otherwise. So WELCOME! Glad to have you here, Ivana.:)
~BikeMomma

[iFKA]

hi girls, (or should I say "BOK", cause "dobar dan" is formal way of saying it)



There was recently a question asked on this board about cycling in Croatia and I answered best I could but I'm sure you could do better. How's the cycling scene on your part of the world now? How are the roads doing? And the drivers? Let us know.

I must say it is not so well, because it's rather expensive sport out here, but as my friend often says "the only thing that counts is heart” that means that It doesn’t matter if you’re driving your grandma’s bike or some high-tech miracle, as long as you love it.
It is not so popular in Croatia yet but I can see slow progress in here. Only really bad thing is that very few women drives bicycle longer than half an hour per week. Sadly, but I’m one of the rare ones… I mean there are many women in this sport but on every 15-20 men there comes one woman, so I don’t know any other girl that I could drive with. Perhaps it is cause we don’t have forum like these, and I really don’t like guy’s forum. For me is to boring to talk about bike parts all the time, I enjoy the ride and my boyfriend takes part of other things.



I was in Croatia in 2001 and really LOVED it. I am sorry to say I spent time mostly on the coast from Cvatat to Zadar, and only a a few days at Plitvice and Zagreb.

It’s a pity that you haven’t been hear longer. Croatia is absolute paradise for bikers. In just a 1000 miles (approximately) we have Slavonia – which is flat county with many fields (mainly corn, and sunflowers), than we have Lika – mountain area with several National parks or Nature parks, and Jadran – our beautiful sea (I’ve read that many Tourist agencies in Europe called it top destination for 2006). Everything is so beautiful cause we are not so developed country (which is bad) and we don’t have big towns like you do.



Don't worry about it! That's what's so wonderful about this board and the internet in general. It brings people together that NEVER would have spoken to each other otherwise
your board is great, I’ve discovered it two years ago but I didn’t have my new bike, and haven’t ride the old one so often as now so I felt kind of silly to write about my “experience” But we’ll heard each other more often now :)

ok enough for now, I must rest my fingers now :)

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Ifka - did I understand BOK is the correct "slang" for hi? This is sooo cool having such an international contingent here! As for the measurement conversion - don't worry it hun....we've got miles, kilometers, and sometimes the number of steps walked uphill here, it all works! Congrats on your race win - well done! Hope to hear more from you!

[iFKA]

Welcome to the board Ifka - did I understand BOK is the correct "slang" for hi?

yes, you'we got it right. We Croats are 90% Christian people, so long time ago people greet each other with "praised the Jesus and Maria", than they shortened it to "praised the Lord", and after some time it was only "Lord". And the Croatian name for God (Lord) is BOG so jung people now only say BOK (cause it sounds wery much alike), and the old ones still says BOG.
How interesting indeed this intercontinental corresponding is :)
Any more questions :D

Of course, I'll write ... as long as noone asks me anything about bike parts, I know very little in Croatian language, not to mention English. But, I know you'll explain averything to one ignorant like me :) BOK :)

[iFKA]

There was recently a question asked on this board about cycling in Croatia and I answered best I could but I'm sure you could do better. How's the cycling scene on your part of the world now? How are the roads doing? And the drivers? Let us know.
I found one page you could visit... it's short, in English... some stories of the foreigners that have driven through Croatia...
have fun
http://www.bicikl.hr/cikloturizam/sue.asp

[Lise]

BOK iFKA!

Welcome to the boards! The pictures of cycling in Croatia made my heart sing! So glad to have you here. And don't worry, I don't know the words for bike parts, and I grew up in English! :D Lise

[Melody]

Hi ifka! Welcome to the forums. I see everyone else has already said hi. ;)

Mel

[MissFenderFine]

Hello, Everyone!:D

Thanks to Queenie, I now have access to a forum for women interested in bicycling, etc. I'm looking forward to the information that will help me to choose what bike to purchase.:confused: Making a few new friends would be cool too. :cool: I live in NC. I am a yankee transplant from Massachusetts originally. I might just lurk awhile until I have something to add. Hopefully I can catch up....

~Linda

[Pax]

Hello, Everyone!:D

Thanks to Queenie, I now have access to a forum for women interested in bicycling, etc. I'm looking forward to the information that will help me to choose what bike to purchase.:confused: Making a few new friends would be cool too. :cool: I live in NC. I am a yankee transplant from Massachusetts originally. I might just lurk awhile until I have something to add. Hopefully I can catch up....

~Linda
Hiya MFF! Welcome to TE.

[doc]

Hello, Everyone!:D

Thanks to Queenie, I now have access to a forum for women interested in bicycling, etc. I'm looking forward to the information that will help me to choose what bike to purchase.:confused: Making a few new friends would be cool too. :cool: I live in NC. I am a yankee transplant from Massachusetts originally. I might just lurk awhile until I have something to add. Hopefully I can catch up....

~Linda

I'm a transplant to NC from Philadelphia myself. Yankees Unite!

[CorsairMac]

welcome to the board Fender! Looking at a new bike?? How wonderful for you! There are several NC ladies here and a HUGE contigent of Mass Ladies and ex_Mass Ladies! Have fun and ask away, if we don't know the answer, we just make one up anyway! (ok....no we don't really but someone on here somewhere will know the answer!)

[Duck on Wheels]

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm terrible at lying. Tried it once when I was 7, but confessed a few hours later because I felt too guilty. (I'm sure Bikeless in WI can tell you more about that story)

Most memorable moment on my bike: The lie I told at age 7 involved a bike accident in a place I wasn't supposed to be riding at the time. Must have been memorable as I still remember it.


Nope. I don't remember that one. I remember you couldn't keep a secret very well, like your Dad's present ("No, it's not a secret. It's a book." (woops) "No, it's not a book because it's a secret." (too late)) or the chocolate "cake" you made, ate, cleaned up ... and that we'd never have known about if you hadn't taken a picture of it. But I don't remember a lie about a bike accident. I guess you're forgiven.

[mmelindas]

Real name: Melinda
Where do you live? Salt Lake City, Utah

Explanation of your handle: Because I am a forgetful old fart, this is the only user name I can ever remember - how's that for boring?

Explanation of your avatar:what's an avatar?

Age (general or specific): 62 but think like a 23 year old.

Occupation: Retired elementary teacher

Favorite bike: the Cyclone 60 I rode as a kid.

What's in your stable? 2006 LaJolla Ladies Cruiser

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? (does pushing it count?) I think I never got faster than 5 miles an hour. I am terrified of getting hurt!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? coming soon to theatres near you. (okay, I will upload one when I get hubby to shoot one of me.)


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That the sex I just had was great!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Still to come!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding with my 18 yr old son and husband along the river in Menomonie, WI, in warm summer weather, enjoying the beautiful riverbanks and the skeeters.:mad:

[crazycanuck]

Hi Melinda,

So nice to see you on the board! Welcome to our humble home.

A retired elementary teacher, wow! You have my respect & i'm sure you have fond memories of the muchkins you taught over the years. I'd love to catch up with my gr 3 teacher again...

Skeeters...oh how i love swallowing them (by fluke) as i bike..blech..

c

[bluedress]

Real name: Marca

Where do you live? Hillsboro, OR

Explanation of your handle: Marca after mum’s father, Marcus. Lee after mum’s mother, Virlee, and dad’s father, Lee.

Explanation of your avatar: uh…technophobe…can’t figure out how to upload it…:confused:

Age (general or specific): 34 in May 2006

Occupation: ACE Personal Trainer *in training* (I test for certification August 5, 2006)

Favorite bike: My TREK Madone 5.5 (2006) with embellishments

What's in your stable? My TREK Madone 5.5 (2006) with embellishments

Fastest speed on a road bike? Where? When? (That I can recall/retell.) 24.5 mi/h, yesterday, descent from Skyline Blvd. down Old German Town Road in Portland, OR. The air was chilly, the road was winding, and the experience was quite gripping—like, I think I need new brake pads now!:eek:

Another picture of yourself or your ride? uh…technophobe…can’t figure out how to upload it…

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: to myself, that I did not need many friends; I find that I do.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Completing my first MS150 Houston to Austin ride. I was 20. I did it alone. I loved the whole experience. The 90 miles on the first day. Walking up the hill in Bastrop State Park. Getting my achy legs going for the second day of 70 miles. Collapsing to the ground upon arrival at the finish—legs forgot how to stand—was fine—the broad unmoving ground felt quite nice. It was the first time I think I ever actually amazed myself.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Anytime I get out is a fun time. I love each ride’s challenges—the athletic (the pain), the mental (come on…get out there and ride). It is all good. You know?:o

[AJ(lb)]

Real name: amy
Where do you live? manitowoc, wisconsin

Explanation of your handle: AJ, my first/middle initial - lb, part of my email - likes bikes, also another of my fav hobbies - letterboxing

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

Age (general or specific) 38 (until sept)

Occupation: support manager

Favorite bike: i'm not schooled enough to want what i don't have!

What's in your stable? Trek 7500

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? haven't had my bike 'puter long enough to find out.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? picture me hotdogging on a gravel curve coming down a hill. picture me wiping out and feeling pretty stupid.
luckily, that was before my 'new' trek.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: my weight on my driver's license!

Most memorable moment on my bike: i would have to say anytime i see wild animals. you see so much that you wouldn't see flying by at 55 mph in a car.
on a group ride, we saw a little fox trotting along the road. it was really surprising to see, even on wi country roads.

Most fun ever had on a bike? the green bay club's annual 'coffee clunker classic'! everyone brings an oldie, preferably no gears and critical mass style,we ride gb and stop at several coffee houses for refreshments. awesome ride with awesome people! :D
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[Lise]

Welcome, Marca and AJ! Glad to have you, and looking forward to getting to know you. It's a great group here. Lise

[Melody]

Hi Melisa, Marca and AJ. :) Welcome to the forums. Pull up a chair and stay a while :)

Mel

[lilikoi]

Real name: Erica

Where do you live? Montreal, Canada

Explanation of your handle: I lived on Maui for a while and lilikoi (ie passion fruit) -- the wild, tiny, bruised ones you find growing in the jungle -- is by far the tastiest fruit I have ever experienced. I get really happy just thinking about lilikoi. Yum!

Explanation of your avatar: Haven't get that far yet

Age (general or specific): 25

Occupation: Teacher, wanna-be grad student

Favorite bike: I don't know enough about them yet to have a favorite...

What's in your stable? Marinoni 1997 road/tri bike, Kona Fire Mountain hardtail mtb.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 31 or so, down a hill in Colorado, on my mountain bike.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? None!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Honestly... I have no idea. Tend to have a selective memory ;)

Most memorable moment on my bike: flying down some single-track in Colorado Springs without a problem, only to biff it while practically standing still, couldn't get my foot out of the pedal so came crashing down with my bike on top of me, and having to have my ex help me untangle myself from the bike. Still have the "1mph" scars on my elbow...

Most fun ever had on a bike? See above. Laughed so hard I cried...

So, yeah. Joined the boards at Trek420's suggestion. Have ridden mtb's for a while but doing a half-ironman in june, so i figured a road bike and some road bike knowledge would be in order.

Cheers, ladies...

[Pax]

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: my weight on my driver's license!

Too funny! I bet that would be the true for many of us...I know it is for me. :D

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board all! Gosh - I don't spend much weekend time here and look what I miss! It's so fun seeing all the new faces, hope to be hearing more from ya'll!

[Popoki_Nui]

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: Sherry
Where do you live? Victoria, BC

Explanation of your handle: Popoki Nui roughly means "Big Cat" ....I'm 'mom' to five rescued cats...and they see me as the big cat! :D

Age (general or specific): this piratess is looking at 50 :eek:

Occupation: retired Dispensing Optician

Favorite bike: Gitane Tour de France

What's in your stable? 1975 Gitane Tour de France road bike, 1986 Bianchi Super Grizzly MTB -converted to cross/hybrid, 1985 Bianchi Limited road bike, 1984 Kuwahara Sierra Grande MTB.

Fastest speed on a road bike? No idea. Probably in the 60-70km/h range (downhill, of course!).

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll have some updated pix of my bikes on my website very soon.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: no comment :D

Most memorable moment on my bike: probably my very first ride on a bike when I was five years old. I still remember that bike (a candy red CCM s/s),the thrill, and the sense of freedom. I feel the same way every time I strap on a bike and go riding.

Most fun ever had on a bike? No one experience stands out. Exploring new trails and discovering new places to ride rate highly on the fun meter.
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[Melody]

Piratess? Ahoy!

Avast ye! Smartly we welcome ye to to these here boards. Grab yer grog and join us in our chanty as we ride the night away...

:)

Mel

[Trek420]

Melody,

But talk like a pirate day is not 'till Sept. 19th :p

http://www.talklikeapirate.com

Lilikoi, welcome to TE, do I get a toaster yet for recruiting another TE gal?

[Melody]

Melody,

But talk like a pirate day is not 'till Sept. 19th :p

http://www.talklikeapirate.com

heh. I know. It's exactly a week before my birthday so I always remember each year. :) But I couldn't resist when I saw piratess. :D :p

Mel

[Trek420]

Melody

heh. well, so now we know an easy way to remember your birthday :p

[Melody]

Melody

heh. well, so now we know an easy way to remember your birthday :p

Uhoh! I probably should have kept my mouth shut. *write in calendar (hide from people on TE on birthday)*

Mel :p

[Trek420]

too late, arh har.

hmmm, September. Lots of nice rides and weather 'round then.

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to that board popoki! So, how did you get your cats to even Look at you let alone recognize you as the Big Cat? LOL I also have 4 rescue cats and they truly couldn't care less if I was there or not unless it's dinner time OR raining outside and they don't wanna use the dog door - they might get wet! LOL

and vintage bikes!!!......wooohooo we got us another vintage bike rider!!! Vintage RULES!!!!

[Popoki_Nui]

Welcome to that board popoki! So, how did you get your cats to even Look at you let alone recognize you as the Big Cat? LOL I also have 4 rescue cats and they truly couldn't care less if I was there or not unless it's dinner time OR raining outside and they don't wanna use the dog door - they might get wet! LOL

and vintage bikes!!!......wooohooo we got us another vintage bike rider!!! Vintage RULES!!!!
Thanx for the welcome! I'm glad there are other vintage bike fans here!
Steel is real for me...aluminum is for beverage containers...preferrably for beverages of 5% or stronger :D
My cats follow me around LIKE dogs! Especially if there's the slightest chance I might be going in the direction of the kitchen. Kinda like my ex-husband LOL!
Ciao,
Sherry. :)

[CorsairMac]

Thanx for the welcome! I'm glad there are other vintage bike fans here!
Steel is real for me...aluminum is for beverage containers...preferrably for beverages of 5% or stronger :D
My cats follow me around LIKE dogs! Especially if there's the slightest chance I might be going in the direction of the kitchen. Kinda like my ex-husband LOL!
Ciao,
Sherry. :)

*bows head and mumbles*........ok...one of my vintage bikes is alum but the other one is steel. The steel one has the bigger tires so I use that one for winter commutes but I do agree - I Love steel frames better. Loved the line about the ex btw - although that boy never followed me Anywhere - could be yet another reason he's an ex! :D

[bikergal]

Real name: Shelley
Where do you live? San Jose, California

Explanation of your handle: Do you really need one?

Explanation of your avator: My new road bike

Age (general or specific): 28

Occupation: Research Associate

Favorite bike: '05 Specialized Roubaix Elite

What's in your stable? 05 Specialized Roubaix Elite road bike, Trek 6000(?) MTB

Fastest speed on a road bike? 26mi/hr this weekend. Don't remember where. I think somewhere around Sand hill road or Canada road.

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

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: I'm new at this sport so I don't have many memorable moments yet. Finishing my 37 mile bike ride would have to be the best. Before this I had only riden 8 miles with very little climbing. Finishing this was a great accomplishment for me.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Everytime I go down hill! :) I'm still a little cautious on the hills but I see myself really flying down them soon.

[mtb_babe]

Real name: Lisa
Where do you live? Christchurch, New Zealand

Explanation of your handle: It is the same as the one I use on the mtb website I am on in NZ (www.vorb.org.nz). Rubbish handle really, but I couldn't think of anything witty at the time and my partner was busy registering me saying "hurry up, think of a handle"

Explanation of your avator: Oops, haven't got one yet. Might use the latest one of my cat sniffing my camera.

Age (general or specific): 36

Occupation: Technical Officer (Quality Assurance at a large food manufacturer)

Favorite bike: Don't really have one

What's in your stable? An extremely crappy GT Aggressor (which is in bits) and a borrowed 1997 canondale F2000 (affectionately called Red) from my partner.

Fastest speed on a road bike? I'm a mountain biking girl! I have only gone about 54km/hr downhill on a mountain bike. I don't have very good glasses so my eyes water too much. For some reason, I want to see what I am about to hit when going top speed downhill....

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Will look for one shortly

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "honestly sweetie, I don't really mind when you leave the toilet seat up" :rolleyes:

Most memorable moment on my bike: Biking the last beautiful 11km stretch of the Queen Charlotte Track in New Zealand with 40 other mountain bikers late last year.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Everytime I go out with my beloved (although I'm still not too keen on biking up hills). ;)

[crazycanuck]

Hi there Lisa,

So nice to see another kiwi chickie around. Oh how i miss the NZ HILLS but not Auckland's weather.

Over here in Perth sweating and sharing the off road paths with the kangaroos (we had one jump accross the path last night...)

What do you mean you don't like hills?? You;re in NZ...make hills your friends...

How was the queen charlotte track? I know it's in the kennett bros book of top nz rides & would love to do it one day.

See ya

Cheryl

[shasta]

Real name: Chris
Where do you live? northcentral Wisconsin (Taylor Co.)

Explanation of your handle: Just like it.

Explanation of your avatar: avatar?? haven't found one I like yet.

Age (general or specific) 44

Occupation: Farmer and USPS

Favorite bike: My old Schwinn as it is all I have.

What's in your stable? 1979 Schwinn Continental

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Oh Lordy, who knows.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Another? Where is the first?:eek:

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't do ______. I lie to myself the most.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Pretending it was my horse and bumps in the road were jumps and the such. Been many years since I've ridden. I want to create more memories.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Just riding. As a kid I needed my bike to keep my sanity. It was my freedom.

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the Board all!!

Shelly: welcome to the wonderful world of biking, isn't there something so awesome about getting on a bike and just riding?? Hope to hear more about your adventures!!

Mtb-Babe: wow.....Another Kiwi! They're taking over the world! :D Gorgeous picture ma'am - which part of Middle Earth is Christchurch in? ;)

Shasta: yipppeee skipppeee!!! another vintage bike rider! We're soon going to take over the world - or take it away from the Kiwis! :p Welcome and hope to hear more from you!

[shasta]

Thanks. Here I was thinking I need a new bike but then though what the heck, there is nothing wrong with this one and so Benjamin and I are back together again. :p

[CorsairMac]

My winter commuter is a 1987 Peugeot Avoraiz that I Love. I rode all of my "firsts" on that awesome bike and wouldn't ever give it up. I have since been lucky enough to get a 1989 Trek 1100 which is faster and smaller (better for me) and I've done most of my 2005 miles on that one. One of these days I "might" look into actually getting a new bike, but it won't be any time soon!

[miffy'sFuji]

I've been lurking on the boards for a couple of weeks and finally registered today.

Where do you live? SF BAy Area

Explanation of your handle: I like that cartoon character, Miffy the bunny, and I have a Fuji.

Age (general or specific) 29

Occupation: in the field of Education

What's in your stable? A Giant Yukon MTB and a Fuji Cross Comp. The Giant I got last Fall and now share with my mom. The Fuji is my new toy that I got about a month ago with my tax return. heh. I just started riding it to work.

Most memorable moment on my bike: So far? Trying out my clip in pedals for the first time. No falls for 29 miles..on the last mile, I turned to check on my friend and I went over flat sideways. ouch.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding with my pals in GGP and picnicking.

[Melody]

Hi to everyone who's new! I haven't been posting much the past week due to changing jobs but I wanted to say to everyone who's come since I last said anything....

WELCOME TO TE! :)

Mel

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Miffy! Your avatar is just too cute! new Fuji eh? Lucky you! May you and he/she have many years together and hope to hear from both of you again!! ;)

[miffy'sFuji]

Thanks! I know it is a little off this topic, but I have gleaned so much from reading through everyone's various posts. I really appreciate how nice the environment is on these boards. It's neat how a lot of you seem to know each other off of the boards. I sense a real spirit of comraderie and support from everyone and for everyone, and I think that is just great.

:)

[marthaadrienne]

Real name: Martha
Where do you live? Sacramento, California

Explanation of your handle: Clueless at this point

Explanation of your avatar: in process

Age (general or specific) 33

Occupation: Executive Assistant

Favorite bike: Cilo - learning about different and newer models

What's in your stable? Cilo 1980 - something. Kept the heavy frame but replaced wheels, seat, general stuff.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 28 near American River, Sacto 2 years ago

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Cinderella 2005

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I could drive a stick shift at 16 and then got the farm truck stuck in the mud early spring in Massachusetts. Not fun explaining that one. I am a horrible story teller...

Most memorable moment on my bike: High school biking early morning before school just to get some alone time riding through town

Most fun ever had on a bike? Doing pretend ballet on the bike during a long ride.

[crazycanuck]

Hi martha!

NIce to see you here on our funky board.

Are you doing the cinderella ride again??

See ya !!

cheryl

[JoyfullySo]

Real name: Larissa
Where do you live? A teeny, tiny farming town called Bainbridge, Georgia

Explanation of your handle: A close friend of mine reminds me on a regular basis that whatever I do, do it joyfully....
Explanation of your avatar: ummmm...where do you get those, anyway?

Age (general or specific) 35 (soon to be 36 in April)

Occupation: Homeschooling mom to three children, wife, and Ringmaster of the circus..

Favorite bike: my trusty, old Giant Mountain Bike that has recently died..WWAAAAHHHHH!!!!

What's in your stable? Acutally, one is on the way.. A Raliegh Grand Sport..
I wanted to just get a newer version of my Giant, but every bike shop in town keeps telling me that I really don't want to do a tri with a mountain bike...

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I have no idea... I imagine I will hit a pretty good speed sometime this week:D
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I will put a pic up when I finsish my tri... promise!!!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Well, uuummmm.... You guys are great, but some things are best told to a priest, therapist, or a VERY closemouthed, trustworthy friend.

Most memorable moment on my bike:I used to live in Augusta, Georgia. My neighbor and I went on a sixty-mile bike up the Savannah river, into the north end of Columbia county, and then headed back to downtown Augusta, which is where we lived. It was a perfect day, and the ride was easy, with not one single crazy driver. I loved it..

Most fun ever had on a bike? Okay, this may be telling... Last year, I was riding through town. I took a back road to avoid traffic, and this guy saw me, and stood out in the middle of the road, trying to make me stop. Normally , I am very timid and would have just turned around. Instead, I sped up, looked at him dead in the eye, and said," Don't make me run over you." He stepped aside...It was great!!! ( Does that make me warped?)

[Lise]

Welcome, Larissa! You're right, you don't want to do a tri with a mountain bike! (voice of experience here :rolleyes: ) Enjoy your new bike, and welcome to the TE boards! When's your tri? Come tell us about it on the triathlon board. Lise

[winddance]

Real name: Lisa

Where do you live? SF Bay Area

Explanation of your handle: I used to dance, but I've just started to get into cycling instead. I'm hoping to start doing sprint triathalons next year.

Age (general or specific): 22

Occupation: supply chain nerd

Favorite bike: My pretty (see below)

What's in your stable? Orbea Mitis

Fastest speed on a road bike? I'm new to this, so I'm cautious. Ask me next year. ;)

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I can totally afford this."

Another picture of yourself or your ride?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/winddance/wdbike.jpg

Most memorable moment on my bike: Getting my first bike of my own, when I was 7 or 8. It was bright pink with a polka dot banana seat. We had such good times!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding with my father, whenever I'm in town. He's really passionate about the sport, and it's very inspiring. Maybe one day I'll be able to keep up with him...

[Lise]

Welcome, Lisa! My name's pronounced the same as yours, just the Danish spelling. How wonderful to love riding with your dad. Glad to have you with us here. Lise

[CorsairMac]

Welcome all to the board!!!

Martha: there are several ladies here doing the Cindy - are you riding it again this year??

Joyfully: the secret "they" society is correct - you don't want to do a Tri on a MTB - unless you're wanting to use it to train for something else! I Loved your most memorable moment tho - we are women, hear us Roar eh? LOL

Lisa: a new Orbea?? waaaahaaaa I Love the colour schemes on the Orbeas but I hear ya on the "I can afford this" game - I've played That one many a times!

Hope to hear more from ya'll and again - welcome!

[tamara_69]

I'm new to the board, as well, and have really enjoyed learning from all of you. I have especially enjoyed the crash stories! Thanks for scaring me right off my bike!

Real name: Tamara
Where do you live? Vancouver, WA

Explanation of your handle: Used it on ebay, it's just my name and the year I was born

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

Age (general or specific) 36

Occupation: SAHM of three (4,2,1)

Favorite bike: I think I'd like to try a Terry Symmetry or Isis

What's in your stable? Fuji Roubaix, Fuji Crosstown Hybrid

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 35, down a long hill by my home

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Sure, I'd love to watch your kids for you!

Most memorable moment on my bike: My goal last summer was to go all around the lake by my home (about 18 miles) including the big hill with no bike lane up the south side. I did it, without too much pain and without falling off!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Anytime I ride with my sister-in-law and we get to relax and talk a little.

[MelC]

Real name: Mel
Where do you live? Toronto, Ontario

Explanation of your handle: Pretty obvious :) My tag line is a result of the ever growing number of bicycles in my basement.

Explanation of your avatar: The love of my life and the only picture I had small enough (from a dog forum).

Age (general or specific) 36

Occupation: Professional Shark

Favorite bike: I love my used Surly which miraculously appeared on ebay just as I was in the market for this particular bike (with dura-ace and ultegra no less).

What's in your stable? Aforementioned Surly. A Cervelo One that I really need to sell now that I have realized that I will never have enough time to train for triathlons for this bike to make a difference and also to pay for the latest acquisition - De Vinci Dragonfly. I also have a couple of commuter specials (one Walmart special and one decentish Giant) that I acquired pre-Surly and haven't touched since that I really should do something about.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 60+km/hr down the Don Valley (okay so that's cheating) during a charity ride. Fastest speed self-powered is about 35km/hr during Triathlon.

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


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: When I told my friend I wouldn't buy another bike until I got rid of a few of the old ones...

Most memorable moment on my bike: Trying to figure out clipless pedals while riding around in circles on the grass in a local park...that or insisting that the training wheels come off my bike when I was six and riding that little red bike up and down the street by myself until I figured out how to balance.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Mountain biking for the first time in the Durham forest. Beating my brother-in-law up the hill to York Mills without even breaking a sweat.

[amcgltdchix]

Real name: Ellen

Where do you live? Herndon, VA (but I'm from NY)

Explanation of your handle: I guess I need one of those too!

Explanation of your avatar: I don't have one yet!

Age (general or specific): Turning 30 this year!

Occupation: Licensed Veterinary Technician in a ALL cats hospital. I am also a belly dancer.

Favorite bike: My Giant OCR WSD

What's in your stable? My OCR and my husbands OCR composite limited

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 28mph on a straightway on the WOD trail- just did that yesterday!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? You can always catch pixes of me on my website www.amcgltd.com


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: ME lie? BWHAHAHAH!! I'll have to think about this one.. too many to choose from!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Having that euphoric feeling that you really can go THAT fast on a downhill!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Still waiting for that moment!

[E2theD]

Real name: Erin

Where do you live? San Francisco, CA

Explanation of your handle: Just a fun play on my full name.

Explanation of your avatar: avatar?? Stole it off my Yahoo IM. I wish I had those earrings.

Age (general or specific) 29

Occupation: IT Goddess

Favorite bike: The 06 Colnago Cristallo is B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L.

What's in your stable? For now a Lemond Nevada City & Specialized Stumpjumper FSR though I'm currently looking for a new road ride to add to the collection. Maybe next month....

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I've hit 38mph coming down a steep descent in the Presidio. What a rush!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Hmm, can't think of one. I should get on that.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Don't worry honey. A metric century will be easy for you even though you haven't been on a bike for 6 months. Haven't gotten him back on since.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Probably when I went over my handlebars thanks to a tree root in Goldengate Park. It was definitely memorable but not fun.

Most fun ever had on a bike? First time I caught the rhythm on Paradise Rd. We were flying and I was drenched but grinning ear to ear by the time we reached the bakery.

[miffy'sFuji]

hey Erin,

Welcome! We're both in SF and we're the same age...sounds like you have quite a bit of cycling experience under the belt though!

:)

[E2theD]

Hey Miffy, thanks for the welcome.

Been biking on and off a few years but really just fell hard for it last summer. Still in training wheels but getting better each day. Let me know if you want to go for a ride sometime, I'm always up for it, road or mountain. Have racks will travel :p

[CorsairMac]

Holy Smokin Salmon (it's Lent) - I'm gone for a day and we have an Explosion of newbies!

Welcome one and all - how fun is this???


Tamara: hope we didn't scare ya too bad but where else can you come and tell someone you crashed and the first thing you checked was your bike - and they understand!! lol nice stable there btw my friend but I gotta ask - why do you want the Terry over the Fuji??

Mel: your fastest speed recorded is your fastest speed recorded my friend - the longer and steeper the descent - the faster the speed!! LOL (don't tell anyone in the states KM and see the look on their faces!!) ;)

Amc: so you're a belly dancer in a cat house?? how do I get a job like that?? (hopes amc knows I'm just kidding but that was just too good to resist!) Got several Giant riders here - but the Trek riders are Still going to take over the world! (insert evil cackle here)

E2: Loved the biggest lie! I'm sorry he's never gotten back on a bike but I've told myself that lie or similar a time or two! The things we do to get a ride in eh! LOL

again welcome all and hope to hear more from ya!

[tamara_69]

CorsairMac: I love my Fuji, it's great! But I bought it with NO knowledge of bikes, and no research, but my brother-in-law recommended it (in our price range). I just wonder if a more women's specific design would make me faster. :) But since the Fuji only has 300 miles on it, it's going to be awhile before I can look at anything else, anyway.

[Bike Goddess]

Hey you two... Come on down to 135 Post Street (Gump's) and you will find the Bike Goddess in the china department on the 2nd floor.

Let's ride!

[Luv2roadride]

Real name: Liz
Where do you live? Dublin, CA

Explanation of your handle: Self explanatory

Explanation of your avatar: As soon as I can figure out how to make it fit on this forum - I'll have one.

Age 48

Occupation: Office Manager for Urologist

Favorite bike:

What's in your stable? Trek 5200 Project One-Cloud 9 2003

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 40+, downhill on the ride into King City, CA - Awesome!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll have to load one on this site.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Its not that far - you can do it!

Most memorable moment on my bike: I had just got my first road bike and the Cinderella ride was in two days. My husband, son, and friend, talked me into doing the ride. I was still learning how to shift and clip in and out the day of the ride. My son told me I would have 63 miles to practice shifting etc. I finished the ride - even though it took me all day to do. I was exhausted, but it was the most fun I had ever had! I was hooked.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Really enjoyed a ride I did last spring - Paso Robles to Cambria, CA on the coast. It was a beautiful day and the completion of a 5 day bike trip. The longest I had ever traveled on a bike.
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[CorsairMac]

welcome to the board Luv - I was in stitches reading your tag line!! Too funny and yeah - that whole getting hooked thing is pretty awesome ain't it. Hope to hear more from ya!

[bluerider]

Real name: Mel
Where do you live? Toronto, Ontario

Explanation of your handle: Pretty obvious :) My tag line is a result of the ever growing number of bicycles in my basement.

Explanation of your avatar: The love of my life and the only picture I had small enough (from a dog forum).

Age (general or specific) 36

Occupation: Professional Shark

Favorite bike: I love my used Surly which miraculously appeared on ebay just as I was in the market for this particular bike (with dura-ace and ultegra no less).

What's in your stable? Aforementioned Surly. A Cervelo One that I really need to sell now that I have realized that I will never have enough time to train for triathlons for this bike to make a difference and also to pay for the latest acquisition - De Vinci Dragonfly. I also have a couple of commuter specials (one Walmart special and one decentish Giant) that I acquired pre-Surly and haven't touched since that I really should do something about.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 60+km/hr down the Don Valley (okay so that's cheating) during a charity ride. Fastest speed self-powered is about 35km/hr during Triathlon.

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


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: When I told my friend I wouldn't buy another bike until I got rid of a few of the old ones...

Most memorable moment on my bike: Trying to figure out clipless pedals while riding around in circles on the grass in a local park...that or insisting that the training wheels come off my bike when I was six and riding that little red bike up and down the street by myself until I figured out how to balance.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Mountain biking for the first time in the Durham forest. Beating my brother-in-law up the hill to York Mills without even breaking a sweat.

Hey MelC! Another Canadian eh and an Ontarian to boot. Welcome to the board!!!

That charity ride, was that Becel Ride for Heart?

[songlady]

Real Name: Emily

Where do you live: Rochester, NY

My handle: A kindergartner couldn't remember my "title" (music teacher) or my name and called me this. I loved it!

No avatar as of yet...

Age: 30

Occupation: music teacher

Favorite bike: my new Specialized Roubaix Elite Triple (first road bike!!!)

In my stable: the above mentioned Roubaix and a Trek 7200 hybrid

Most memorable/fun moment on a bike: Started to get serious about winter riding this past year. Will never forget a calm, cold ride when the snow started falling all around me. Never thought I'd be biking in the snow!

[Popoki_Nui]

Well...for those of you who dig vintage bikes, or are suffering cabin fever and/or have nothing else worthwhile to do for a few seconds ;) , here's a link to my bike page on my website: www.geocities.com/tristar350/bikes.html
Click on each pic for more specs and different views in some.
Cheers,
~Sherry.

[winddance]

There are so many bay area people popping up all of a sudden! Is it because it's been raining so much and we all haven't been able to ride?

[BikeMomma]

Still in training wheels but getting better each day.
Training wheels, nothin'!! I have firsthand knowledge that this gal ROCKS!
(Hi Erin! Glad you posted to this thread... Hey, what's Barb's TE id again??) :D :p :p :D
~Kim