Getting to Know You!

[BikeMomma]

What's in your stable? Fuji Roubaix, Fuji Crosstown Hybrid
Alright! Another Fuji jockey! And you have two! :p Welcome to the board Tamara...
~BikeMomma

[Number 7]

Real name: casey

Where do you live? lansing, michigan

Explanation of your handle: i play hockey...it's my number

Explanation of your avatar: picture of my (read: MSU's) hockey rink

Age (general or specific) 26

Occupation: grad student

Favorite bike: mine, i guess

What's in your stable? mine: giant ocr 1, raleigh m80; hubby's: a paramount and a marin; both: raleigh tandem

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? not really sure...new to this, so still getting my bearings, plus where i live it's pretty flat...probably in the mid 20s

Another picture of yourself or your ride? pics? in bike shorts? i'll pass

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "i'm never drinking again..."

Most memorable moment on my bike: my first crash...it was right when i started riding, bit it in the street, then the adrenaline kicked in and i rode for 30+ miles at 18 mph.

Most fun ever had on a bike? pretty much any time i go out with my husband and friends

[MelC]

Hey MelC! Another Canadian eh and an Ontarian to boot. Welcome to the board!!!

That charity ride, was that Becel Ride for Heart?

That's the one. Do it every year and wish they would close the Don Valley down more often - not like you can actually drive on it anyway these days :)

Mel

[bluerider]

That's the one. Do it every year and wish they would close the Don Valley down more often - not like you can actually drive on it anyway these days :)

Mel

Don Valley Parking lot.

That would be amazing if they could build a lane just for bikes. Unlikely. But Becel is good times. :)

[Cindy]

Real name: Cindy :D

Where do you live? Amarillo, Texas

Explanation of your avatar: usually its the Energizer Bunny -- I keep going and going and going (100 miles, the wind or the hills)

Age (general or specific) between 39 and 50 depending on the day

Occupation: bicycle rider, mom, programmer, and volunteer

Favorite bike: my 1 yr old Orbea Orca

What's in your stable? 3 road bikes: Orbea Orca, 2 Treks; 3 mountain bikes: 2 Treks and a cheapy (got to have a bike for each family member)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Over 50 mph going downhill. Needed every bit of that speed and more on the next uphill climb.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? pics? in bike shorts? hmmm

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: The ride will only take an hour.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Santa Fe Century last year. My leg warmers fell off :o , I had a flat in the first 10 miles :mad: , got dropped by my group :confused: , drafted with an Albuquerque rider :) , caught up with my group :cool: , and finished with energy :D .

Most fun ever had on a bike? riding with my friends

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board one and all!

Song: your explanation of your user ID brought such a smile to my face - what a great name to be remembered by!!

7: my first thougth was Star Trek - I was already to read that you were #7 of 9! Grad Student??...what subject if I may ask?

Cindy: has an Orbea?? I Love the colours of the Orbeas - there's one here in blues and greens that I lust after every time I see it. As for the Santa Fe Century - next time your up my way (Albuquerque) let me know, you got a place to stay if you need it and we could always ride the Bosque for rest and relaxation!

Hope to hear more from ya'll!

[IndyGal]

Real name: Lisa

Where do you live? Folsom, CA

Explanation of your handle: I just got a new Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel, thus Indy Gal

Explanation of your avatar: It's a pic of one of the decals on my bike

Age (general or specific) 43

Occupation: IT - Java developer

Favorite bike: My IF Crown Jewel

What's in your stable? 2005 IF Crown Jewel, 2001 Lemond Poprad, 200? Raleigh R300, 1986 Schwinn Sprint

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? not really sure... In the 30's, I think, on a descent during the Waves to Wine.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "It's not you, it's me..."

Most memorable moment on my bike: My first organized ride. It was only 38 miles, but I felt like I'd done a century. I was pretty proud of myself.

Most fun ever had on a bike? The MS Society Waves to Wine ride last year. Just a wonderful two days on a bike. Perfect weather, beautiful scenery and great camaraderie all supporting a worthy cause. Doesn't get much better than that!

[crazycanuck]

Hello Lisa,

Welcome to our funky board. There are so many new chickies that it's hard to keep up!

What's Folsom like??? Never been to California...

See ya

cheryl

[Number 7]

corsair - i'm working on getting my phd in zoology, concentrating mainly on animal behavior (specifically, maternal)

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Indy! I had to smile when I read the explanation of your ID - I thought you were IndyGal coz you were from Indianapolis and/or Indiana! Having a new IF bike is waaaaaayyyyyy much cooler!! ;) Congrats on the new bike!


#7? good luck on your Ph.D my friend. One of my riding buddies here is working on her dissertation right now in ecological preservation (biology) and she's a trip to ride with: points out all the flora and fauna and rather it really belongs here or not and how it impacts our environment! very educational bike rides! :D

[SadieKate]

Explanation of your handle: I just got a new Independent Fabrication Crown Jewel, thus Indy GalOoh, and I'm close enough to drool. Niener-niener.

I'll be sure to let you know of rides we organize so everyone can drool. There are quite a few of us who get together.

Do you race cyclocross? use your Poprad on the road?

[airbornetorch]

Real name: Dawn
Where do you live? Sylvania, Ohio

Explanation of your handle: My favorite bike

Age (general or specific) 40

Occupation: Administrator

Favorite bike: Airborne Torch - which is one of the bikes I currently have

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 35 on flat ground, just to see how fast I could go

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I unfortunately crashed going 20 mph. I was banged up pretty badly but not seriously. I guess my higher power was on duty that day.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Getting lost on a century last year with my husband which gave us the opportunity to see some places we had never seen.

[Number 7]

hey airborn...i was born in sylvania (grew up in toledo). nice to meet some ohio people :D

[bike4ever]

Real name: Traci

Where do you live? St. Louis

Explanation of your handle: I figure that's an easy one.

Explanation of your avatar: Still looking

Age (general or specific) 41

Occupation: Bike Shop manager

Favorite bike: Lemond Buenos Aires

What's in your stable? Buenos Aires, older Gary Fisher Kaitai, and a frankenbike (old, free Schwinn frame with a hodge podge of parts)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 45, Marshall Road in St. Louis, last summer. This road is part of various routes around west county.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Like everyone else, I don't tell lies.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Luckily I wasn't on my bike, but unfortunately the most memorable event is one that I would rather not remember. I had my bike on my roof rack and backed up under an awning at work to unload some helmets. I completely destroyed my frame. I did this one week before I was scheduled to ride in the MS150. I was able to get a lower price replacement frame and build it up Thursday night. I went to the ride on Friday. I rode the new frame a little Thursday night and Friday morning on rollers to get things dialed in.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Finishing a ride feeling strong and fast.

[airbornetorch]

Hey Number7. Wow what a small world! Great to hear from someone who knows what and where Sylvania is.

[DrBee]

Welcome all! You've come to a great place!

7- Where do you go to school and what critters are you working on. My M.S. dealt with a combo of behavior (kin recognition) and molecular biology - recognition of genetic relatedness through chemical cues in salamanders. I went more towards population genetics (marine shrimp) with the Ph.D., though. When do you expect to finish?

[Pyannyplayer]

Real name: Lorie
Where do you live? Rolla, Missouri

Explanation of your handle: I am a professional classical pianist

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet

Age (general or specific) Just turned 45 in March and love it!

Occupation: Professor

Favorite bike: Trek

What's in your stable? 2005 Trek 7300 WSD hybrid (my baby)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Missouri has lots of hills; have gone down one at 29 mph. Did that on Saturday!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'm too busy riding to have my picture taken. Besides, my dear husband doesn't want to stop riding to TAKE my picture!


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Lie? Who? Me? Never....well, maybe a white lie......or something like that!

Most memorable moment on my bike: The first hill I conquered! What a rush to KNOW that I could do it! Probably when I biked more than 1 mile as well!!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding every time is more fun than the last. I'm lucky in that my dear husband and I LOVE to ride together! We've even got our boys riding.

[Number 7]

i'm at michigan state (go spartans!), and i work with rodents. i hope to be finished in about a year and a half, but who knows. :cool:

[steph40]

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "It's not you, it's me..."

Yep, been there;)

[Trek420]

Number 7 "i work with rodents. i hope to be finished in about a year and a half, but who knows. :cool:"

Hey #7, my neice, uk eliphant is working on her Phd in rodents too, lemmings and other kinds of animal life I think.

[Waverly]

Real name: Jessica

Where do you live? Gainesville, Georgia

Explanation of your handle: I met a girl once named Waverly and just thought it was to cool. I use it all the time!

Explanation of your avatar: ?? I don’t think I have one

Age (general or specific) 24

Occupation: Customer Service Rep. at a local bank

Favorite bike: The new pink Trek WSD

What's in your stable? Trek 2300 - road

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Around 40 mph on a local ride

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

Look below

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I blamed my brother for lighting a bunch of matches and leaving them in a cup in the kitchen. It was really me. The reason it was such a big lie is because I let him get a whipping twice before I confessed :o

Most memorable moment on my bike: I just find riding so peaceful I am not sure of my most memorable ride. The time we saved somewhere around 5 turtles from the middle of the road was neat. I will probably have to say my first organized ride was the most memorable. I had a blast.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Oh that one is too hard! I can’t pick!

[Lise]

Welcome, Waverly! 40 mph. Wow! Enjoy getting to know the TE boards. Lise

[CorsairMac]

Welcome one and all! It must be getting warmer in the Midwest - we seem to have a upsurge in the Midwestern newbies - and hello all!!

[AussieEm]

Real name: Emma
Where do you live? Toronto, Canada

Explanation of your handle: I'm Australian, I'm Emma. Go figure.

Explanation of your avatar: They named a bike after me: Big Leg Emma. This is it. :)

Age (general or specific): 27

Occupation: perpetual student

Favorite bike: 'my precious' (see below)

What's in your stable? Giant OCR 1, Giant Track Bike, Specialized Rockhopper

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?
I broke the speed limit - over 80km/hr down a hill in the country in a club race handicap event. I was on fire that day (about 8 years ago now *sigh*)

Another picture of yourself or your ride?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/southern_sista/DSC00847_2_s.jpg

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I've done it, so there's no reason you can't (to a beginner MTBer)

Most memorable moment on my bike: Winning my first open track race title.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I love the feeling of racing and going as hard as I can (even though I'm not particularly fast). Every race is fun!

[Trekhawk]

Real name: Emma
Where do you live? Toronto, Canada

Explanation of your handle: I'm Australian, I'm Emma. Go figure.

Explanation of your avatar: They named a bike after me: Big Leg Emma. This is it. :)



From one overseas Aussie to another welcome.
Big Leg Emma cool bike. Actually I love all Pegoretti bikes.
Love the Pic.

[KabyMom]

Real name: Tammy
Where do you live? Watertown, SD

Explanation of your handle: It's a combo of my kids' names, Kate and Abbey, although I now realize I have another kid, Evan (who turns 5 on Monday!?)so I should probably update my handle!

Explanation of your avatar: Haven't had time to get an avatar yet.....

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

Occupation: Home -- former chemistry/physics teacher

Favorite bike: my new Bianchi Vigorelli

What's in your stable? In my real stable, 3 horses and 3 goats. Bike stable: Vigo and a 1990 Trek 820(Old Red) are mine. All three kids and husband have trek hybrids/mtb so I need my old friend yet!

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 30.65 mph on my inagural ride today (and that's not downhill !! --- but it WAS windy!)
Another picture of yourself or your ride? doesn't exist

What is the biggest lie you've ever told:

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding as a family in Itasca State Park.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding my new road bike....it is a world of different from Old Red.

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board ladies!

AussieEm: yet another aussie living somewhere else besides AussieLand - and here it's a place I've always wanted to go TO! LOL I loved the pix of the bike - sorry I'm not more familiar with it!

KabyMom: Welcome to the board and a new bike?? very nice my friend! I thought you answer to the stable question was just too cute!!

Hope to hear more from and again - welcome!

[Bad JuJu]

Real name: Judyy (yes, I use two -y's at the end--gotta have a little individuality)
Where do you live? Milton, FL (near Pensacola)

Explanation of your handle: It was my radio call sign when I was in the Navy. You don't pick it--your colleagues pick one for you--they really saddled me with a whopper!

Explanation of your avatar: My only son--Cocoa, my chocolate shadow.:)

Age (general or specific) 53. So far, my 50s are shaping up as possibly my best decade yet.

Occupation: English professor

Favorite bike: My Waterford 1900

What's in your stable? My Waterford; a Jamis cruiser for short rides around the neighborhood (lots of dirt roads). Had a sweet little Terry Symmetry until Hurricane Ivan washed it away in 2005. Thinking of getting a Bike Friday for travel.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Some of you will find this remarkable, but I just don't know. I like to go fast sometimes, but how fast is anybody's guess.

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing my first metric century. It was the first organized ride I had signed up for and I was planning to just ride the 35-mile route--that was the longest distance I'd ridden until then. But I started out riding next to a woman who said she was doing the metric and her longest training ride had been 25 miles. We were pacing each other pretty well, and I figured if she could do it, I could do it. And I did!!! It wasn't easy, but I was surprised to find how do-able it was.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Flying down the Walnut Street bridge on my little bike as a kid. Oh, you meant since I grew up? OK, then, flying down the hills in Vermont on my last bike tour. Woo-hoo!

[fatbottomedgurl]

Real name: Yvonne
Where do you live? Simi Valley, CA

Explanation of your handle: The Queen Song

Explanation of your avatar: I just love that WE CAN DO IT!

Age 43 on
April 16!

Occupation: Graphic Designer

Favorite bike: Looking for a road bike soon... Trek or Terry or...?

What's in your stable? A very heavy DiamondBack hardtail.

Fastest speed on a road bike? Haven't been on a road bike since my Huffy 10 speed in 1978 when I road like the wind.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That's a repressed memory.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I taught myself how to ride a two-wheeler. I'm the youngest of nine and no one had time to teach me. The first time I actually got going down the street I tried to turn and ended up hitting the curb and over the bars! But I DID IT!

Most fun ever had on a bike? "Mountain biking" in the 70's with my brother on our 1950's Schwinn SuperCruises that we bought in a junkyard near my grandmas house in Idaho. We hauled them home to California, stripped and painted them, and off we went. No one in our neighborhood even dreamed of taking their skinny-wheeled ten speeds on the dirt!

[DrBee]

Welcome ladies! You're in a happy place!

Fatbottomedgurl -- My son's birthday is also April 16! I like the Rosie avatar. I won a mug at the Women's History Month lunch at work last year that had the same pic on it.

[snowbear]

Hello, I'm new. I'm not too good at these introduction thingys, so, onwards with the questionnaire!

Real name: Sarah

Where do you live? San Fernando Valley, Southern California

Explanation of your handle: I love the snow, and my nickname is bear. I also use this handle on other forums I'm a part of.

Explanation of your avatar: I like the quote.

Age (general or specific): The birth certificate says 17. I usually act thereabouts.

Occupation: Student.

Favorite bike: Anything comfy. I'm not a gear snob.

What's in your stable? Bianchi Bobcat, no idea what year it is. It's dark blue, and I lubs it.

Fastest speed on a road bike? Where? When? Not sure, but downhill I get going pretty fast.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Okey-day! (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v605/someway/358245258_l.jpg) (Yes, I'm wearing a book cover on my head. :D)

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: There are so many! Probably biking around Big Sur's campground, with a four-year-old on a tippy two-wheeler with training wheels. Nerve wracking for me, but she was adorable.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Going downhill. There's something about the rush of wind, it gets my adrenaline pumping.

[slinky1]

Real name: Tanya

Where do you live? Greenwood Village, Co

Explanation of your handle: My friends dubbed me Slinky. They felt it described by build as well as the way I hold myself when I walk. Pretty funny when I think about it. I don't think they were implying I move like the toy. Were they?

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

Age (general or specific): I will be 36 in May. Every year gets better and better!

Occupation: Higher Education.

Favorite bike: I haven't decided yet. I am currently borrowing one until I make my decision.

What's in your stable? My sister's REI brand MTB.

Fastest speed on a road bike? Who knows? I don't roadbike, but when I was a kid, those downhills were a blast!

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

What is the biggest lie you've ever told:

Most memorable moment on my bike: The first time I endo'd. We were on BMX hills. I hot a hole at the bottom. I lugged my bike to the top of the hill and rode down with endoing. I felt so proud!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Most of my memories are from when I was a kid, riding around rural Colorado, petting the horses, screaming down the hills. I have just started riding again and hope to any many happy memories.

[crazycanuck]

*waves*
hello slinky1-Welcome-as you're in Colorado, do you ski by chance? I only know a few things about colorado-Skiiing and the Sundance Film fest....

I hope you find a bike that you love....!

Snowbear- *waves*
I hate acting my age...who wants to act like they're 33(:mad: ) when they can act like they're 20...
I know nothing about the sanfernando valley but i shall wander round the net to check it out. Umm..surfing??

*edited to say-now know san fernando valley is known for...-Wax on Wax off, *like gag me with a spoon dude...* and you're sort of close to the mojave desert...


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[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board both of you!!

Snow: a Bobcat? is that a road bike??.....not familar with that but I do so love "vintage" bikes! now that spring is coming it's time for me to tune up my old trek!!

Slinky: whereabouts in CO? (from your neighbour in NM) and I really shoulda changed that one question - it should just read fastest speed.....coz road bike is just wayyyyyyy to limiting for our diverse group!

hope to hear more from ya'll!

[snowbear]

Snowbear- *waves*
I hate acting my age...who wants to act like they're 33(:mad: ) when they can act like they're 20...
I know nothing about the sanfernando valley but i shall wander round the net to check it out. Umm..surfing??

*edited to say-now know san fernando valley is known for...-Wax on Wax off, *like gag me with a spoon dude...* and you're sort of close to the mojave desert...
Yeah, like, ohmigaw, totally! :D


Snow: a Bobcat? is that a road bike??.....not familar with that but I do so love "vintage" bikes! now that spring is coming it's time for me to tune up my old trek!!I have no idea. I got it when I was 11, for my birthday, but I have no idea what year it is. I think it's an old mountain bike, but I'm not sure. I think I'll try to take a picture of it, and ask for help in the Bike forum. (Is that the correct forum to post to?)

Thanks for the welcome, both of you!

[CorsairMac]

Yeah, like, ohmigaw, totally! :D

I have no idea. I got it when I was 11, for my birthday, but I have no idea what year it is. I think it's an old mountain bike, but I'm not sure. I think I'll try to take a picture of it, and ask for help in the Bike forum. (Is that the correct forum to post to?)

Thanks for the welcome, both of you!

you can post it anyway hun - we all wander all over all the forums, we'll find you! ;)

[snowbear]

you can post it anyway hun - we all wander all over all the forums, we'll find you! ;)
Dandy! I'm off to take pictures, then!
Thanks so much!

[Dianyla]

Well hello there, snowbear! Imagine running into you here! :p

[snowbear]

Well hello there, snowbear! Imagine running into you here! :p
Fancy that! :D (You mentioned bikejournal.com, I found TE through that, and apparently, so did you.)

[Dianyla]

Fancy that! :D (You mentioned bikejournal.com, I found TE through that, and apparently, so did you.)
Sort of - except TE led me to BJ. :D

[snowbear]

Sort of - except TE led me to BJ. :D
Good! Proof I'm not stalking you. :p (BJ...tehe.)

[Derf]

Hello, new here as well!

Real name: Amy

Where do you live? Los Angeles, California

Explanation of your handle: College nickname.

Explanation of your avatar: Haven't created one yet.

Age (general or specific): 32.

Occupation: Attorney.

Favorite bike: Parlee and/or Moots. Want both!!!!! :eek:

What's in your stable? Cannondale R600.

Fastest speed on a road bike? Where? When? 32. Conejo Valley.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing Solvang Century.

[CorsairMac]

Welcome Derf! oooooo Parlee or Moot?? Never heard of those! Got any pixs you can share! I Love to drool over new bikes! LOL

[Derf]

Welcome Derf! oooooo Parlee or Moot?? Never heard of those! Got any pixs you can share! I Love to drool over new bikes! LOL

Don't have any pics saved, but check out their websites. www.moots.com and www.parleecycles.com.

[CorsairMac]

LOL Great Derf Just Great - now I've got 2 More bikes I can lust after!! ;)
Thanks for the websites......I Loved the look of the Parlee!!

[Derf]

LOL Great Derf Just Great - now I've got 2 More bikes I can lust after!! ;)
Thanks for the websites......I Loved the look of the Parlee!!

LOL. I know, it's a sick addiction.

[fixedgeargirl]

Welcome, welcome,welcome everyone!!! You've found a really great forum :D !

Tanya, where'd you grow up in rural CO? I'm a native Crested Buttian, meself!

[greenmachine]

Hello! I'm new here too and looking for a weekday afternoon riding partner in Southern California.

Real name: Judy

Where do you live? Torrance, California

Explanation of your handle: It's my bike's nickname

Explanation of your avatar: It's a pic of my bike

Age (general or specific): 46

Occupation: Pre-press Specialist

Favorite bike: My custom Bill Bryant

What's in your stable? 3 cats and my Bryant

Fastest speed on a road bike? Where? When? 34, Santa Cruz

Most memorable moment on my bike: The very first day I saddled up! After 20+ years, the honeymoon isn't over!

[mmelindas]

Real Name: Melinda

Location: Depends. I"ve lived in 57 places in my 62 years. Most recently - Wisconsin, Minnesota, Washington State, Denver Co, but also NC, SC, MD, Dist of Columbia, FLA, VA, MI, ALA, GA, and Scotland, UK. Longest place I ever lived was in Wa state; now we are in UT until we start RVing full time in 08'... and NO, the cops are not looking for me! :D

Explanation of Avatar: ..... Well, now I know what one is..... :o and uploaded this close-up photo from ones I had on a Brazilian commercial website for which I wrote advertorial promos and supplied product photos; www.skylinedelivers.com It's a site run for families and friends of missionaries in the 27 different mission areas in Brazil, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (we be the "Mormons" :D )

Photos of my ride and me: See lots of photos of me, DH and more (I am a photography nut :rolleyes: ) at:
http://losing-half-of-myself.blogspot.com/

My ride: Returned the cruiser and got an 18-spd Mtn bike, blue. Found that my lardy butt was too heavy to pedal without cheatin' gears.

other stuff: still the same, except I may have a little time off from riding my new cheapie bike. Mammogram this week showed "aliens" in both boobies so I may be getting surgery :mad: and then, if I am lucky later on, breast reconstruction with great honkers! :D But after I heal, I'm back in the saddle again...(sounds of western music playing...)

[slinky1]

Welcome, welcome,welcome everyone!!! You've found a really great forum :D !

Tanya, where'd you grow up in rural CO? I'm a native Crested Buttian, meself!


Fixedgear, I grew up in Montrose, which isn't really rural itself, but we lived about 30 miles outside of town. At the time, that area was very rural. One way I entertained myself(since there were no kids to play with) was by riding my bike all over the place.

I actually just moved back to Colorado a year ago after being away since Jr. High. I can't wait to get to the Crested Butte area!

[slinky1]

[QUOTE=crazycanuck]*waves*
hello slinky1-Welcome-as you're in Colorado, do you ski by chance? I only know a few things about colorado-Skiiing and the Sundance Film fest....

I hope you find a bike that you love....!


Hello Crazycanuc, and thank you for the welcome! This site has been a valuable source of info. I am going to have to make a post that thanks everyone for sharing their experiences and advice!

I don't ski. I am, however, learing to snowboard. I moved away from Co. when I was in junior high. It was only years later, as an adult, that I began to experiment with outdoor sports. Now that I am back in Co, I am taking advantage of all it has to offer, including the easy access to snowsports.

The things I know about Colorado? I don't know much other than the fact that there are seemingly endless miles to explore and I intend to see as much as possible, on a bike, in a car, and on my own two feet!

[Polly]

Real name: Polly
Where do you live? Midlands, England

Explanation of your handle: My Mum gave it to me :0)

Explanation of your avatar: This is me at the start of a 2hour+ descent in Switzerland last year.

Age: still in my 30’s but only just!

Occupation: Teaching; Cover supervisor

Favorite bike: mine – Titus loco-moto, it's absolutely tiny and bright pink!

What's in your stable? The titus, a Juliana cushtail and a SS made up of leftovers that looks like a garden gate!

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I hate riding on the road – got about 32mph coming down the ‘no brakes’ trail in Verbier CH – got very scarey! But usually I am very slow, just plodding along enjoying the scenery – taking pictures

Another picture of yourself or your ride?
http://www.doubleard.co.uk/gallery/Dark_Peaks/blacka-kevs%20(23)web.jpg


What is the biggest lie you've ever told:
Um, someone I know thinks I have a degree in English literature – he assumed and I didn’t correct him!

Most memorable moment on my bike:
Probably last year when I plucked up courage to go over a particulary rocky section where I had seen an accident previously – I cleared it, then fell off spectacularly 2 secs later! Also riding in snow (see avatar) I sang jingle bells even though it was August


Most fun ever had on a bike?
The first day of my holiday a couple of years ago with my husband and kids – watching my daughters (8 and 10) clear a trail that I had thought might take all week for them to master. The skies were a beautiful blue and scenery was amazing

Some pics of that holiday are here! ( http://www.doubleard.co.uk/gallery/Verbier2004/)

[Aggie_Ama]

Real name: Amanda

Where do you live? Cedar Park, Texas (Austin suburb)

Explanation of your handle: Aggie is my college mascot, Ama is what my family calls me

Explanation of your avatar: Still resizing. It is me back in College Station in my Texas A&M kit

Age (general or specific): 25

Occupation: Marketing- lost soul

Favorite bike: Not mine! I am eyeing a Cannondale R1000 Women's Specific

What's in your stable? Fuji Finest (entry level), I named her Fiona

Fastest speed on a road bike? Where? When? 47.1 mph coming down Tumbleweed Hill on the Dam Loop in Austin, Texas. It was about two weeks ago. I was praying on that downhill!

Most memorable moment on my bike: The day DH and I rode 50 miles training for the MS150 and were drenched in a cool March rain for the back 20. We were covered in nasty dirt from the road and freezing when we made it home. I was officially declared a cyclist after that (I had only rode about 400 miles total before that day).

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I told my husband I would go Mountain Biking again after cracking my tailbone on a trail about 2 years ago. I got rid of the mountain bike though!

Most fun ever had on a bike? MS150 2005. I never thought I would finish, let alone be hungry for more riding!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Fiona and myself after completing our first Century last October.

[crazycanuck]

Hey GM, Polly & aggie

GM-Welcome &I hope you find your riding partner..Biking is wonderfulllllllll isn't it. Btw...is SO Cal hilly??

Polly-welcome & nice to see another MTB chickie round. I looked at the titus website when searching for a new bike but at $6k(aud) it was out of my league....

Amanda-welcome welcome..Did you end up doing the whole MS150?? BTw...I looked up Texas A&M uni but it didn't explain what the A& M stood for...I have an idea but am not sure...

Anywho, welcome ladies!

c

[Ninabike]

Hi Greenmachine,

I'm a So. Cal. gal too and would love to ride during the week. Trouble is, I work in Glendale. Your can PM me if you want.

Nina

[CorsairMac]

WElcome to the boards ladies!

GM: custom Bill Bryant? Not familiar with that one - where are they built? I'm currently riding vintage bikes but when I decide to bite the bullet and get a new one - I"m seriously thinking custom is the way to go. Especially with Luna Cycles just 55 miles from me.

Polly: I was grinning ear to ear when I saw your name - my mom wanted to name me Polly So Bad she and my dad had a "discussion" over it. My dad won. Is Cannondale your final choice or did you go bike shipping and that was The One?

Agge: nice kit - for an aggie!! Just Kidding ma'am, I'm just north of ya in New Mexico and we Love to tease the Texans! Congrats on your first century and your MS ride!!

Hope to hear more from y'all!!

[greenmachine]

What a wonderful and friendly place this is! I'm so glad I found it.

crazycanuck: Yep, cycling is the best! So. Cal has lots of hills, but I like to avoid them LOL!! Well, at least you eventually get to the top, but headwinds, that's a different story...

Nina R. Messina: Just sent you a PM; I hope we can meet up sometime!

CorsairMac: I love my Bill Bryant bike. Bill is my bro-in-law and has built custom frames for friends and family mostly. I'm very short-waisted and have a very long inseam, so stock frames never fit and it was always a struggle trying to adjust stem and saddle height to get optimum riding position. At first glance it looks like a Terry cuz it has a 24" front wheel. For me, custom was the way to go. I had to moonlight to pay for it, but well worth the investment! I love vintage bikes too; very cool.

This is me and my Bryant on a recent ride.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e14/jlspri/Tourdesewer.jpg

Happy Riding!!
gm

[CorsairMac]

Nice bike my friend! and how lucky is that to have a family member that builds bikes!! is he single?? *sigh one can Always hope! lol*

and may I say you look Lovely on that green machine! :D

[TsPoet]

Real name: Sue's my middle name - first name I'm the only one, so it’s personal and I only tell people in person

Where do you live? Tricities Washington (Southeast portion of the state, in the desert)

Explanation of your handle: Combo of my real name, but sounds like it's a handle, so still anonymous (or so I tell myself)

Explanation of your avatar: When I get it uploaded, it’ll be a picture of the 3 most important things in my life - my psychotic dog, Murphy (AKA Beelzebub); my Pest of a bird, Pepper (AKA Pepper the Pest), and my Bacchetta Giro

Age (general or specific): Twenty-nineteen going on twenty-twenty

Occupation: Scientist

Favorite bike: My Bacchetta Corsa (SWB recumbent)

What's in your stable? Trek 920 MTB, Bacchetta Corsa, Bacchetta Giro - want a ? road bike.

Fastest speed on a road bike? Where? When? 51.3 mph! downhill (in case you were wondering) down Bombing Range Rd in West Richland, Wa. Never Again.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Try to make it short - bad day, commuting to work, got a flat, 5 am cold out, no tire wrenches. Very nice elderly gentleman came out to help. What a disaster, he kept trying to hold my bike for me when I was trying to get the rear wheel off, then back on… Got going again, but we’d knocked the rear derailleur off-line and I did a header onto the hood of the car stopped at the stoplight to let me go by. Look on the driver’s face was priceless, she clearly didn’t know why I’d viciously attacked her car. Tried to call a friend to pick me up and drive me the rest of the way, then remembered she had a brand new Exterra, and I didn’t want to put my greasy bike in her new car. Started thinking about the old man and how pleasant and friendly he’d been and how nice to talk to, road the next 9 miles into work in perfect sunny day and had one of the best rides of my life - so glad my friend’s car was new, or I would have missed it.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I never lie. I don’t always tell the truth, but I don’t lie.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Recently, the “Cherry of a Ride” in The Dalles, Oregon. Small organized ride in its second year. Friendly people, beautiful scenery, and awesome dried cherries.

Picture of yourself or your ride? I don’t do pictures of myself. Maybe if I ever lose 30 lbs.

[SadieKate]

Welcome, Sue! Glad to see you come out of lurkdom.:p

[greenmachine]

Nice bike my friend! and how lucky is that to have a family member that builds bikes!! is he single?? *sigh one can Always hope! lol*

and may I say you look Lovely on that green machine! :D

Thanks so much! Nope, he's happily married, to one of my sisters. They are both avid cyclists, and have both done PBP a couple of times at least! I can't imagine... http://www.rusa.org/pbp.html

Love your signature!

[Aggie_Ama]

C- A&M stands for Agriculture and Mechanical. ;) I did finish the entire MS150 (Houston to Austin, TX) last year. We will be riding again this weekend!

Corsair- That is my favorite kit- got to represent the school that got so much of my cash! And we Texans like to tease anyone who is not a Texan, so we can take it. :p Thanks for the welcome!

[fixedgeargirl]

Welcome all you new folks :D ! This is a great place to be!

AggieAma, I'm in Austin proper, just south of downtown! I'm surprised you're wearing that A&M kit here in Longhorn country ;) ;) ! (For the record, I'm a Coloradan, and no allegiance to either school.)

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Poet! Yes your identity is safe with us - we only sell IDs for really high end bikes - no wait....that's not what I meant! ;) Your sense of humour shows in your posts - hope to hear more from you!


SK!!!! Welcome Home!

[DrBee]

Welcome all! You've come to a great place! Read and enjoy. We look forward to hearing from you!



Occupation: Scientist



Poet - What kind of scientist?

[pikato]

Real name: Paige

Where do you live? Corpus Christi, Texas

Explanation of your handle: When I'm being annoying, my boyfriend calls me PIKA=Pain In Kirk's A**, so PIKA + part of my last name= PIKATO

Explanation of your avatar: It's a pic of my bike

Age (general or specific): 24

Occupation: Retail Sales & Marketing Coordinator

Favorite bike: Just bought my first bike, so I'll go with it for now GIANT OCR-3

What's in your stable? My younger brother & 2 mini-schnauzers

Fastest speed on a road bike? Where? When? To Be Determined Later

Most memorable moment on my bike: To Be Determined Later

[Aggie_Ama]

FixedGear- I either get some heckling or cheers in my A&M kit. Cedar Park has a lot of Aggies, so it is usually welcome up north.

Pikato- I have two miniature schnauzers- Heidi and Maggie. They are such great dogs. :D

[pikato]

Pikato- I have two miniature schnauzers- Heidi and Maggie. They are such great dogs. :D

Mine are Porter & Paxil(yes after the anti-depressant, long story)

BTW, I work for an branch of A&M.

[TsPoet]

Welcome all! You've come to a great place! Read and enjoy. We look forward to hearing from you!



Poet - What kind of scientist?

SadieKate - thanks, had to come out of lurkdome sometime

CorsairMac - thanks for all the help with my Mom, and she's loving cycling! If you google my name, you'll find - a wine thermometer, a calculator, a Star Trek-like "humanoid" on an RPG game, and me. Five years ago, you'd find me.

FishDdr.
I'm a Toxicologist by education and a Pharmacokineticist/Metabolism person by vocation. (The study of poisons and the study of how the body handles drugs, respectively).

Thanks all,

[allabouteva]

Welcome Pikato,

Is that a pink bike in your avatar? Mine is pink too!

e

[CorsairMac]

Welcome Pikato - so I have to ask....you say your younger brother is in your stable - is he contained or do you allow him to run free?? LOL

ahh Poet - those are Quite the fields and I should have Reconized your name my friend!! Welcome to another BJ member!! Joe was just asking me earlier if your mom was still riding. I had sent her another email asking if she wanted to go again but didn't get an answer back so I wasn't sure. She and Pat were so cute, worried the whole time we were riding that they were slowing me down and keeping me from doing a "real" ride! I tried to tell them a ride is a ride no matter the distance or speed - but I"m not sure they believed me!

[beebs]

real name michelle
where am I? uk

Heres where it's going to go a bit wonky I've a terrible memory!!!

my current bike is a road bike giant ocr and it is also my favourite because my husband bought it for me:p

occupation: currently a childminder studying for a degree with th ou with a view to teaching!! also a wife and mother of two !

my age 28 and counting ( doesn't it go quick!!)

hobbies are training and thata it between studieing and kids little time for anything else!:eek:

happy to find a womens cycling forum for all those little questions you cant ask anyone else!:D

[CorsairMac]

Welcome welcome welcome beebs! We've got several UK ladies here! Nice bike btw my friend, and even more special since your DH bought it! and yup = isn't it nice to know there is a place we can come to that we can ask - well - pretty much everything!! and probably have!

Look forward to hearing more from you.

[mimitabby]

Real name: Mimi

Where do you live? Seattle, WA
Explanation of your handle: Handle? Mimi who is a crazy cat lady, therefore
mimi tabby. (I work with a cat rescue organization during some of my non-working non-biking free time.


Explanation of your avatar: none yet

Age (general or specific): 54

Occupation: Lifer at large aerospace manufacturing company, work with computers in a lab.

Favorite bike: don't know yet. Maybe the Terry Madeleine? except it's a boring color. Looking for a new bike, just my size that I like and that
makes the hubby happy. (he wishes i had a road bike)

What's in your stable? I have a Raleigh cross, and a Burley Rock and Roll
Tandem.

Fastest speed on a road bike? Where? When? don't ride a roadbike. been up to 32 on the tandem (with my eyes open) sorry, don't know where. We have llots of hills around here.

Most memorable moment on my bike:
when I got up a particularly short hard hill on my own.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told:
can't remember. Try not to tell big lies often.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Tandem rallies are a lot of fun I've been to two and the next one is going to be in Corvallis, OR.

Another picture of yourself or your ride?
I did the STP when I turned 50. It was really really hard. I can't draft off
other people because I see out of only 1 eye at a time and have poor depth perception.
here's a photo of my son and I half way to Portland on the STP. I am so tired
I do not realize that i've put the helmet back onto my head backwards.
http://thumb13.webshots.com/s/thumb4/3/76/67/81837667pVvVAC_th.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/1081837667013838833pVvVAC)
http://thumb13.webshots.com/s/thumb4/5/70/37/82057037hfpcCZ_th.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/1082057037013838833hfpcCZ)

here i am in Portland, Tired and DAMN happy it's over!

http://community.webshots.com/photo/80855359/1082057037013838833hfpcCZ

[SadieKate]

Hi there, again! Are you the other half of raleighdon on BJ? Or am I thinking of someone else?

Editing - back from BJ. You are! You're the other spouse that picks up road kill! Way to go.

[mimitabby]

Hi there, again! Are you the other half of raleighdon on BJ? Or am I thinking of someone else?

Editing - back from BJ. You are! You're the other spouse that picks up road kill! Way to go.

he told you guys about ROADKILL???! ARGH!!!

[SadieKate]

I think it was in a thread about stuff found on the side of a road and I admitted I've picked up pristine roadkill for hubby who ties flies. Your hubby admitted that he sometimes had to, er, keep you under control when you spot things.:p Kindred spirits!

Raleighdon provided tons of info about brevets, permanents, etc., last year when I was asking. He's also been trying to coerce us into going to the tandem rallies. We just missed you guys in Bend last summer as we went up for the Cascade Classic just after the Rally. He'll probably remember me as Goldilocks. Something about liking rides that were not too long, not too hilly, but just right.

[Eagle-Eye]

Real Name: Deb

Where do you live?: Pewaukee, WI (a suburb of Milwaukee)

Explaination of your handle: A nickname I picked up when I was in elementary school because I could (and still can) see really well w/o glasses/contacts/lasik... I'm one of the lucky ones!

Age: 33 next week

Occupation: part time Adminstrative Coordinator in a sales office, full time Mommy

Favorite Bike: my new Trek Madone 5.2 WSD

What's in your stable: Trek Madone, Trek 7700 hybrid, my son's Trek, and hubby's Trek (we have an obsession with Trek!)

Fastest speed on a road bike: 37.6mph going down a hill near home

Another pic of yourself or ride: don't have any flattering pics of me

Biggest lie ever told: I don't lie :)

Most memorable moment on my bike: I have two... the first time a rode more than 10 miles in one shot when I was in high school, and finishing the MS150 ride last year from Milwaukee to Madison

Most fun on a bike: hooking up the bike trailer to the hybrid and going for ice cream!

[Dianyla]

Too funny about the roadkill! I used to do taxidermy at a local museum and I picked stuff up all the time to take in to work. Usually it was just squirrels and random birds, but the best "score" was a beautiful Snowy Owl that I stuffed. :)


Biggest lie ever told: I don't lie :)
So... are you telling the truth or lying? :p

[mimitabby]

true. I picked up a freshly killed raccoon one morning. My husband had to go to a conference and my sons (who were yard ape size at the time) and i were along for the ride. I picked up the raccoon, dropped off the husband
and went to a kmart and bought a boning knife. I went to a park, where my sons entertained themselves and i skinned out that raccoon on a picnic table.
Since then i have found roadkill birds and taken them to the university's museum where they do feather studies on them.
We still have the raccoon skin, but one of my cats thought it was really funny to attack it's tail, so the tail is much shorter than it used to be.

Mimi

[Eagle-Eye]

So... are you telling the truth or lying? :p

You'll just have to figure that out. :cool:

Seriously, I am glad I found this forum. I've been lurking awhile, and figured I should just go ahead and post. After trying to keep up on my hybrid last year, I broke down and bought a bona fide road bike a month ago. I went waaaayyy over budget, but that's ok.

[beebs]

Its way easy to go over budget on bikes!! We have 3 at the mo the most expensive by a british manufacturer Ribble lives in the bedroom the other two are parked up in the kitchen!;)

[pkq]

LOL. I know, it's a sick addiction.

What is sick about it? Sheesh! And I've been thinking I'm pretty healthy.

[stella*]

real name: Tracy

where do I live? pay a mortgage in Providence, RI; live 3 days a wk in Belchertown, Mass.

what I do: am changin career, I am in law school--2L. Prior to this: was a therapist.

explanation of username: my Poppy's nickname for me when I was a little girl, it means "star" in italian. He came to the U.S in the early 1900's. He was a huge fan of Gino Bartali and the Giro d'Italia, and he was a major influence on me. A great man.

Fave bike: I have two: my colnago classic and kona cindercone

in my stable: the colnago; the kona (now converted to singlespeed, use on technical terrain); a 1960 Dunelt English 3 speed; my beater: an old batavus 10 speed.

fastest speed on road bike: 49.9 mph, going down a mountain road in NH. was afraid to go 50, so I feathered the brakes. This was too fast!

my biggest lie: "I'm straight." came out 20 years ago and don't have to lie anymore.

age: now the big 4-0!

most fun on a bike: wow, too many to count! I'd say the most fun I had was last year when my daughter learned how to ride and we rode to the local ice cream palor. She beat me in a little race--the smile on her face was priceless! Then, she went on a dirt path next to the bike path--took a spill and said: "Mom, that was fun!" She may end up off-road with me yet!

picture; let me see if I can download. It did! this was taken after riding a century. changed into my fave shorts and beat up old loafers.

MY WORD, that picture is big! I am not sure how to make it smaller--sorry!

[CorsairMac]

welcome to the board tabby: so you skinned a 'coon coz you what?...wanted the skin? or did I miss something? I was crying I was laughing so hard about the roadkill thing. thanks for my afternoon smiles!

welcome to the board stella: what a neat story to go with your name. My NagyMama came over from Hungary and she could never say my name right. I remember as a little girl trying to tell her how to say my name. What I wouldn't give to hear her say my name wrong just one more time!

Hope to hear more from ya'll again!

[stella]

welcome to the board tabby: so you skinned a 'coon coz you what?...wanted the skin? or did I miss something? I was crying I was laughing so hard about the roadkill thing. thanks for my afternoon smiles!

welcome to the board stella: what a neat story to go with your name. My NagyMama came over from Hungary and she could never say my name right. I remember as a little girl trying to tell her how to say my name. What I wouldn't give to hear her say my name wrong just one more time!

Hope to hear more from ya'll again!


Hungarian food is great! I am 'married' to a hungarian...we went to a great hungarian restaurant in NYC about 1 mos. ago. Do you cook the food?

[CorsairMac]

oh dear me no! If it don't cook up in the microwave or bake in the oven in under 30 mins with no prep time - it doesn't happen in my house! I live alone hun so there's only me, myself and I to feed. But I did get to spend 14 days in Hungary last Sept on a Food and Wine Tour that was just awesome!

[stella]

oh dear me no! If it don't cook up in the microwave or bake in the oven in under 30 mins with no prep time - it doesn't happen in my house! I live alone hun so there's only me, myself and I to feed. But I did get to spend 14 days in Hungary last Sept on a Food and Wine Tour that was just awesome!

lol!:) :) :) I hear that one!

How was Hungary?

[LL_Super_D]

Real Name: Lani

Where do you live?: Bay Area, CA

Explanation of your handle: a nickname from a former coworker that involves a combination of letters from the full version of my first name (LL), the initial of my last name (D), and the possibility of being super

Age: 32

Occupation: an all in one data masseuse, marketeer, software trainer, consultant... well... something like that...

Favorite Bike: awww - I can't pick one... each one is cool in its own way

What's in your stable: Road - Giant OCR3 (aka Blue Sky); Mountain - Specialized Stumpjumper FSR (just got her so still working on a name); Beater/Commuter: an 11 yr old Specialized HardRock that's been wearing its purple faux fur Burning Man costume rather somewhat permanently (aka Purple Monster)

Fastest speed on a road bike: started road biking 4 months ago so not very fast yet (24 mph)

Another pic of yourself or ride: working on it... i like taking pictures and not being in them

Biggest lie ever told: Don't worry Mom and Dad, I know what I'm doing... :eek:

Most memorable moment on my bike: riding through the wineries in sonoma county on a beautiful spring day and suddenly realizing, "Hey I just biked 25 miles!", which I seriously didn't think I could do, cause I never did before

Most fun on a bike: biking out on the playa at Burning Man in the desert at night, under the light of the stars, checking out all the art installations, all the while meeting new people and making new friends and staying up to watch the sunrise over the mountains, the desert, and Black Rock City

[Lise]

Most fun on a bike: biking out on the playa at Burning Man in the desert at night, under the light of the stars, checking out all the art installations, all the while meeting new people and making new friends and staying up to watch the sunrise over the mountains, the desert, and Black Rock City
Welcome, welcome all!

LL--that sounds so, so cool. What is the "playa"? Beach? But it's in the desert...some year I may actually get to Burning Man. And take my bike. Sigh. Sounds beautiful.

[CorsairMac]

lol!:) :) :) I hear that one!

How was Hungary?

It was amazing - truly one of those places where antique meets high-tech and they live together very well. Still shows signs of the Communist occupation especially as we got close to the Ukrainian border, but for the most part they've been able to preserve their heritage. It isn't one of those "gosh I can't Wait to get back there" places but it is well worth going to see. And I would in interested to see it again in say 10 yrs.


Welcome to the board LL....hmmm an acronym of your name be LLSD? sry hun ---warped mind here. I Loved your occupation(s?) and your sense of humour comes through on your posts! Hope to hear more from you!

[stella]

It was amazing - truly one of those places where antique meets high-tech and they live together very well. Still shows signs of the Communist occupation especially as we got close to the Ukrainian border, but for the most part they've been able to preserve their heritage. It isn't one of those "gosh I can't Wait to get back there" places but it is well worth going to see. And I would in interested to see it again in say 10 yrs.


Welcome to the board LL....hmmm an acronym of your name be LLSD? sry hun ---warped mind here. I Loved your occupation(s?) and your sense of humour comes through on your posts! Hope to hear more from you!


CorsairMac--if you get the chance, post some pics! It sounds like a very interesting country to visit.

LL, welcome!

[Tuckervill]

Real name: Karen
Where do you live? Northwest Arkansas

Explanation of your handle: I was Tuckervill before Tanya was cool!

Explanation of your avatar: Still deciding.

Age (general or specific): 44 year old gramma of baby Spencer (Donate to my March of Dimes Walk America page to help stop prematurity: http://www.walkamerica.org/personal_page.asp?si=63CA5DE4-1848-47DC-AC40-228FEE060C99&w=598380 )

Occupation: I occupy myself with lots of things; youth baseball, riding my bike; unschooling; college, playing ukulele, and being Gramma. Too bad none of them pay money.

Favorite bike: Love my new 2006 Trek 4500 WSD

What's in your stable? My Trek, my son's Trek 4300 and a couple of Roadmasters that I bought off some guy for $50 each. I call them the Buicks.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Last road bike I had was in high school. It was stolen, like every other bike until now. But that bike saved me from a naked guy who followed me home in his car when I was 16.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't confess it in a public forum. ::blush:::

Most memorable moment on my bike: Yesterday. :) But maybe the naked guy in the car, too.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Last August, 105 degrees in high Arkansas humidity. My 12 yo son and I took off to do a 5 mile singletrack, missed a turn and ended up doing 12 really rugged miles. That's when I knew I could do it.

[LL_Super_D]

Lise: I hope you do one day make it to Burning Man - it really is quite an experience. The "playa" is the area where the Man and all the art exhibits are, while Black Rock City is where everyone camps... a little hard to imagine but here's a link to a satellite image: http://www.spaceimaging.com/gallery/ioweek/archive/05-11-06/burning_man_poster_1024.jpg
Let me know if you ever plan to go.... I just may be there too.

CorsairMac: Thank you for the welcome! Tee hee hee... I loved the acronym! (How'd you know I always thought it would be funny to actually have the initials of LSD?!?:p Guess warped minds think alike ;) )

Stella: Thank you too for the welcome!

Tuckervill: A big TE welcome to you. Having grown up in Hawaii, there's nothing like the sound of an ukulele.

[mtb_babe]

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

Hi there Cheryl. Sorry I didn't reply to this sooner. I am slowly getting used to hills but think it will be a long time before i enjoy biking up them!
The Queen Charlotte track was beautiful. I especially enjoyed the last 11km which was incredibly scenic. All the wekas running around were great. The VORB group bike the queen charlotte every year as a group so if you are interested in having someone else sort out the accommodation, boat trip etc and biking with a great group of people (over 40 people went last year), then check it out on www.vorb.org.nz. It is always organised for late November which is the last weekend before the track is closed to cyclists for the summer to make way for the heavy foot traffic of all the walkers/trampers.
I highly recommend it (especially if you like hills....)

I also should reply to Corsairmac about where Christchurch is in New Zealand. It is about half way down the south island (yes, very imaginatively named islands...). I have just posted another picture of where I went biking over Easter under the international biking forum if you want to look.

Cheers
Lisa

[Lise]

Lise: I hope you do one day make it to Burning Man - it really is quite an experience. The "playa" is the area where the Man and all the art exhibits are, while Black Rock City is where everyone camps... a little hard to imagine but here's a link to a satellite image: http://www.spaceimaging.com/gallery/ioweek/archive/05-11-06/burning_man_poster_1024.jpg
Let me know if you ever plan to go.... I just may be there too.
Wow. That's a pretty cool picture. I'm going to do a little more research. I read about Burning Man once, and it's been just an idle dream since then. Perhaps someday a reality! :) L.

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Tucker! I was just picturing you riding you bike home as fast as your little legs could pedal trying to escape "naked man". So...is there more to this story that we should hear?? :D

[DirtDiva]

Funny, how Corsair's all ears when the words "naked man" show up... ;)


P.S. Welcome, new faces! :) (And returned ones, stella.)

[Tuckervill]

The naked guy was kind of scary, actually.

I always rode my bike from the house about 3 miles into town to play tennis with my girlfriends in the summer. (Those were the days...) I always had to be home before my mom got home from work. So I was leaving the park and got out of the traffic onto the two-lane highway, when I noticed this car pass me kind of slow. I watched as he drove ahead about a half mile, and turned at the next road. When I got up to the road, he had turned around and was sitting there idling. After I passed, I could hear him pulling out behind me and following me.

I mostly tried to ignore him, but as he was cruising slowly beside me again I could see his chest, stomach and thighs. Being only 16, I was not interested in seeing anything else! He never waved or said anything...just followed me. After the second time he waited up for me I got his license plate number.

We lived on the highway on a steep short hill. It's the kind of hill that full semi's would really have to gun to get up. Our house was just past the crest, behind the neighbor's driveway on the crest, so you couldn't see our house until you got all the way to the top and were descending. It was a tough hill to climb on a bike, and even tough for those '70s 4-cylinder economy cars, too.

After the last time he passed me and waited up, I knew he would have to go over the hill before he could stop and wait again, so just as he was out of sight over the hill, I poured the coal to it. I don't think I even changed gears what with the adrenaline and all, and I was really cooking by the time I got to the top...but I didn't go all the way over. I pulled into the neighbor's uphill driveway instead, because I knew he would have a ways to go before he found another road. This gave me some cover to peek and see him going down the other side.

When I knew he couldn't possibly see me, I threw the bike behind the pump house and hid, because there was no way I could get in the house without him seeing me. From my hidey-hole I could see him go back and forth in front of my house a couple of times.

It was a panicky feeling, knowing he was waiting for me up ahead, and seeing him going back and forth in front of the house. I remember considering my options while I rode, and thinking of all the people I knew along the highway where I could pull in and take refuge, but I always thought he would just keep going after the last time. He didn't. I shudder to think what might have happened if I had not been on that nice 10-speed bike that my dad won in a talent show.

I never saw him again, so I think he never spotted me hiding behind the pump house, either. From then on, I would ride into town, but wait near my friend's house on the highway for my dad to pick me up in his way home.

Karen

[DirtDiva]

Freaky! Here's to your ten-speed.

[CorsairMac]

Funny, how Corsair's all ears when the words "naked man" show up... ;)


P.S. Welcome, new faces! :) (And returned ones, stella.)


Well like yeah! LOL

Tucker: very scary story my friend. Thank goodness for your trusty 10-speed and your presence of mind! Behaviour like that would unnerve anyone regardless of age.

[residentgeek]

Real name: Chris
Where do you live? Higginsville, Missouri - if it's not the absolute middle of nowhere, you can surely see it from here.

Explanation of your handle: In any given group, I am usually the resident geek - family, work, social, whatever. Inevitably, I'm the geekiest person in the group, and the one most called on to fix things that run on electricity.

Explanation of your avatar: Oh, and I'm a math geek :)

Age (general or specific) 25

Occupation: Computer Support Technican at a community college in Kansas City, Missouri

Favorite bike: One that fits - being short has it's disadvantages.

What's in your stable? A WalMart Special - Roadmaster Mt. Sport SX - it fits and it runs, and that makes me happy

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I've never ridden a road bike before, but I can get up some good speed on my mountain bike on the flats.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? None, currently. I have to get the online photo album back up and running.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: They're not lies... I just stretch the truth :)

Most memorable moment on my bike: I have incredibly short spiky hair, and get mistaken for a guy quite often. Two days after buying my new bike, I was riding down the street and passed this little kid who yelled, "Dad! Dad! He's riding a girl's bike! He's riding a girl's bike!" For some reason, I let him live to be stupid another day.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Pulling the 2-year old in his trailer, going down a hill and hearing, "Whee!"

[DirtDiva]

Welcome residentgeek. Never fear, there's geeky company for you here at TE. Ride data, anyone? :p Your avatar had me rolling on the floor, and I loved your "most fun" story too!

[jobob]

Love the avatar, rg !

[kiwi in oz]

Real name: Anna

Where do you live? Perth, Australia.

Explanation of your handle: Um, a New Zealander living in Australia - for a while ;)

Explanation of your avatar: Who?

Age (general or specific) 28

Occupation: Masters student / researcher

Favorite bike: My teal Raleigh mtb - I'm having fun!

What's in your stable? just the one bike - I am psyching myself up for my first road bike purchase - soon!

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Oooh - 45km maybe - down, down, down a hill!

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Thanks, but I'm fine - it didn't hurt.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Ooh - last week I was cycling around the river here - and saw a small pod of dolphins playing. This was about 25km up river. Very cool. Obviously had to get off my bike and have a wee rest... :-)

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every time I pass my partner and leave him for dust!! Doesn't happen very often!

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Geek! Loved your "funniest" story, that whole let him live to be stupid another day had me crying from laughter!

Welcome to the board KiwiOz: Holy Smokes yet Another wonder from Down Under! They're taking over the world!! Run for your lives!!!!! :eek: :eek: We have quite a few Ozzies/Kiwis (I know: Never say their names in the same sentence!) on the board! I'm sooooo envious about your most memorable - living in the desert we stop whenever we see standing water, a pod of dolphins is pretty much out of the question!!

Nice to meet both of you and hope to hear more from you!

[DirtDiva]

Pssst... Corsair! We took over the world years ago. :D

[CorsairMac]

Pssst... Corsair! We took over the world years ago. :D


ROFL ------ I shoulda guessed when the US started bringing in Fosters that we were doomed, *hangs head* doomed. Now all I can hope for is that ya'll are riding Treks!! :p

[Ellen 06]

Real name: Ellen

Where do you live? Providence Utah.

Explanation of your handle:

Explanation of your avatar:

Age (general or specific) 47

Occupation: research tech, bee pollination

Favorite bike: My Blue Townie 7D

What's in your stable? just the Townie

Fastest speed on a road bike? 30 mph, going downhill this morning,could have gone faster but it was ~chilly~

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can afford this bike:rolleyes:

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I walked in the shop and took it for a test ride and realized I COULD ride a bike again. I gave up a few years ago because leaning forward onto the handlebars was making a bad wrist worse. On the Townie-no wrist pain whatsoever.

Most fun ever had on a bike? it's only been 6 days, I'm planning a fun ride for sunday. The fun of commuting so far is I haven't dropped dead yet from being out of shape

Ellen

[greenmtngrrl]

Real name: Michelle
Where do you live? Minneapolis, MN

Explanation of your handle: Although I currently reside in the midwest, I was born and raised in Vermont (the green mountain state).

Explanation of your avatar: No avatar...yet!

Age (general or specific) 33 this year

Occupation: Digital librarian & research geek

Favorite bike: There are too many to choose...

What's in your stable? Giant OCR 1 and Kona Muni Mula

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? No idea, although it was probably back when I lived in Portland and on a mountain bike. So far this week, 28 mph is the fastest.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: Being grounded at age 8 or so for riding my bike down the middle of the road -- too bad my mom caught me! :D And every time I get on my bike to commute to work (or elsewhere) and know I don't have to drive my car! Yay!

Most fun ever had on a bike? The easy answer is "all the time!" I especially enjoy everyday activities, like riding to go get ice cream or meet friends.

[CorsairMac]

Welcome Ellen and GreenMnt!

Ellen: how wonderful you found a bike that worked for you instead of just giving in. and bee pollination?? My aunt used to do that years ago when she lived on a farm. She has sinced moved back into town and given all that up but she sure did enjoy working with her bees!

Green: welcome to another bike commuter! Isn't is an Awesome day when you get to ride your bike to work?? I don't even think of it as being a "bike commute" anymore - it's how I get to work! Even when it's cold and I'm really whiney - I wouldn't drive!

Welcome one N all!

[bamakathy]

My name is Kathy and I'm from Decatur AL. I am mom to four grown children and two spoiled Malte-poo doggies. I am a published writer, love to read, travel, go to garage sales, antiquing, riding my bike!, playing the mountain dulcimer, journal, blog, photography, cooking, and on and on. I'm a former high school math teacher and now retired and just focus on my writing.
I'm out of shape, hoping to get into shape and get some time out alone, and that's why I'm taking up cycling. I'm happy to meet you all and for all your encouragement. Just knowing you're not alone means a LOT.

[limmtones]

Real name: Maggie

Where do you live? off the rocky coast of Maine

Explanation of your handle: It is a contraction of my last name and my husband's last name--it substitutes nicely for the "Flintstones" theme song--Limmtones, Meet the Limmtones.....

Explanation of your avatar: I don't yet have an avatar-- computer, deity, or otherwise. If I were computer savvy I would create an icon with closed/slit eyes (trying to keep the wind out), tears draining out the sides (allergies), snot running out my nose (riding and running outdoors just makes me leak all over), and bugs in my teeth--oh and how can we forget the sunglasses/racoon tan lines.

Age (general or specific) 42 and counting

Occupation: In my former life I did psychology research in my present life I am handmaiden to 2 little boys/future riders.

Favorite bike: My almost one year-old, candy apple red Serotta CIII

What's in your stable? aforementioned Serotta CIII, Merz road bike from the 70's outfitted with museumworthy Campy Super Record, Bridgestone MTB 3.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 42 mph--cranking down Cornell Blvd in Portland, OR.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Yes, mom when we travel together he gets his own room."

Most memorable moment on my bike: I took my new boyfriend (now husband) out on what should have been a 70 mile ride but I took a wrong turn---about 4 or so miles into a fabulous descent I mentioned, "I don't remember this downhill". Immediately after uttering those words-- I realized that we had taken a wrong turn. Oops. We descended another 4 miles or so-scrounged up enough money from our toolkits to purchase one measly stack of fig newtons---and then slogged back uphill. The ride ended up being his first century (110+ miles!)--and the last time I was ever in charge of the ride route.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Years ago I did the last century of a double century ride--with my then boyfriend--on the back of his custom built tandem road bike (yes, he had it built for us--I broke up with him shortly thereafter--but I have always loved that tandem)--we cranked out those miles so fast and furiously---I turned around at one point and saw a peleton of hot young road racers all competing for the privilege of sucking our wheel --I fantasized that they just all wanted to ride behind me--but I know, I know, they really just wanted to ride along in our tremendous draft. Alas.

I was raised in Hawaii, went to college and graduate school in Oregon---where I began riding and riding--and then moved out to far Northern Maine with my husband. I am Asian and it is so white out here (I'm not talking snow)--so we decided to make a few more people of color using tools we had at home. My husband and our two hapa haole (Hawaiian speak for biracial) boys live and ride (and crash!) in the midcoast area of Maine. And I am allergic to lobsters-how sad, eh?

Aloha --you all seem like a very likeable, inspirational, encouraging and fun set of ladies. Thanks
Maggie

[BikeMomma]

Where do you live? off the rocky coast of Maine

What's in your stable? aforementioned Serotta CIII, Merz road bike from the 70's outfitted with museumworthy Campy Super Record, Bridgestone MTB 3.

I was raised in Hawaii, went to college and graduate school in Oregon---where I began riding and riding--and then moved out to far Northern Maine with my husband. I am Asian and it is so white out here (I'm not talking snow)--so we decided to make a few more people of color using tools we had at home. My husband and our two hapa haole (Hawaiian speak for biracial) boys live and ride (and crash!) in the midcoast area of Maine. And I am allergic to lobsters-how sad, eh?

Aloha --you all seem like a very likeable, inspirational, encouraging and fun set of ladies. Thanks
Maggie
Welcome, Maggie!

What part of Maine did you settle in? I have relatives in Scarborough and my dad is in a VA hospital near Augusta in Togus. I was just there for the first time last October. Beautiful coastline, just awesome! I noticed that too, about the racial one-sidedness, and was slightly disappointed in that. California has EVERYBODY! I'm much more used to that, and prefer the diversity of cultures.

The Merz sounds swwweeet! I like those old frames with the vintage Campy sets on them.

Stick around...these gals are super-duper-great. :cool:

~BikeMomma

[hirakukibou]

Real name: Pata
Where do you live? Boston (actually Somerville) MA

Explanation of your handle: hiraku means open in Japanese and Kibou means hope. I am mixed heritage Japanese American.

Explanation of your avatar: hmm. Haven't figured this one out yet.

Age (general or specific) 44 will be 45 this year in September

Occupation: Former Professor of Education, currently artist and Reiki master

Favorite bike: I am getting a Luna prebuilt and can't wait. Would love to have a custom built Luna with Campy stuff on it. Yum.

What's in your stable? Fuji Provence, and a Fuji Sagres

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 30.1 down a hill in Bedford MA, woo hoo!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? No pics yet.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmm. Don't lie much which is the truth. I've called in sick before when it was really a mental health day. I guess that counts.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Well, I was just getting to know my sweetie and he took me for a bike ride. We rode about 25 miles which was the longest I had ever gone. At one point, when my energy was flagging, he put his hand on the small of my back and gave me a much needed push. Not only was it helpful, but a surge of electricity went through me. I guess I fell in love on a bicycle, at least in part.


Most fun ever had on a bike? I have fun all the time for different reasons. Sometimes it's fun to ride with my eleven year old daughter. She'll pass me and say catch me. When I do and then pass her she says, "Mommy, I am tired, slow down!" So, I do. She'll change gears for the fun of it petalling 90 mph and then put it in the big ring just to see what happens. All in the life of an eleven year old!:p

[uforgot]

I'm a former high school math teacher and now retired and just focus on my writing.

Welcome and I'm a math teacher too. I can retire in a year or two, but I think I'll just keep going. I love it too much. I ride my bike to school every day and the kids think it's cool. So cool, in fact, that they have approached me about starting a biking club. Ah, I love teenagers. Go figure!:)

How long did you teach?

[Bron]

Real name: Bronwen

Where do you live? Munich, Germany

Explanation of your handle: Shortened form of my full name.

Explanation of your avatar: Errrr. I´m trying to work out how to create one.

Age (general or specific): 29

Occupation: Patent examiner

Favorite bike: I´ve just been to look at a bianchi....

What's in your stable? Not the Bianchi (yet)! 25 year old Peugeot road bike and a Corratec mountain bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 54 kmh on a back road near Lake Constance, Germany.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: The one I used to tell myself about halfway through every rowing race I did: "you can retire from this sport at the end of this race"

Most memorable moment on my bike: The first time I rode by myself. It would have helped if I had known where the brakes were.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Second time trial I ever did. I hadn´t realised that I could go that fast for an hour, the feeling of actually being in a race was great and I even beat my target time.

I´m already feeling very encouraged by reading all of the nice posts that are on this board, thank you.

Bron

[colby]

Real name: Nicole

Where do you live? Liberty Lake, WA (just east of Spokane, WA, near the WA/ID border)

Explanation of your handle: Colby has been my nickname since my brother (now 13, half my age) was young and couldn't pronounce the "Ni-" syllable in Nicole. Colby is much easier to say in a really whiny voice than Nicole ;)

Explanation of your avatar: It's the Dolby Digital symbol except the first D is reversed to be a C -- Colby Digital. :)

Age (general or specific): 26

Occupation: Technically, my title is Director, Product Management, but I am really just an engineer-type person at a network security software company with lots of extra responsibility. I do love my job, but it keeps me busy.

Favorite bike: I'm a little new to the whole "actually interested in bikes" scene, so I don't have any favorites.

What's in your stable? I just bought a Novara Carema Pro (2006) from REI (of course) a couple of months ago (see her here (http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000&productId=47968712&parent_category_rn=40003121)). I also have a cheapie MTB we bought at Costco for $200 just to have something to ride trails and dirt with.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I don't have a magic computer just yet, so I don't really know. When I biked with a friend last, we averaged 12 and ended up going around 25 down a hill, but it is a paved trail so we tried not to go too crazy down hills :)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Hmm, I don't have any pictures up anywhere.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "It doesn't hurt, really" ;)

Most memorable moment on my bike: I haven't had my new bike very long, but I really enjoy it. Just recently, we were biking a local trail system, and a pair of bikers were right behind myself and a friend. We came up to a hill, one of the guys passed us with a friendly "hello" (so we knew the second would be not far behind). As we separated and went up the hill (she tells me I speed up on hills ;)), I could hear the second guy RIGHT behind me, but the further we went the more ground he lost... so I slowed down to let him pass near the top, and his friendly greeting was more like a pant that resembled "hello" -- his ego might have been bruised, but it was definitely memorable!

Most fun ever had on a bike? The most fun moments are those ones where everything is in synch. You can feel your legs moving in a perfect rhythm, your body moving just right, and your mind clears... everything kind of disappears.

I really enjoyed reading everyone else's introductions, so I didn't think it was fair to not post my own :D

[Starfish]

Real name: Liz

Where do you live? Olympic Peninsula, WA State

Explanation of your handle: That old parable about the starfish on the beach is meaningful for me, and helps me remember a lot of the way I want to be in the world.

One day on the beach at low tide after a storm, stretching into the distance, countless starfish were stranded above the water line. A woman slowly walked the beach, tossing each starfish back into the water as she came to it. An observer asked her how she could think it could matter, or make any difference, when she could never reach them all. Her response: "It matters to this one."

Explanation of your avatar: Coming soon!

Age (general or specific): Newly 40!

Occupation: In transition. Soon to be Certified Life Coach.

Favorite bike: The one in my head at any given moment! Current dreams include a custom Seven Axiom, Jett saddle, Salsa bar, in Electric Blueberry and Amber Ale.

What's in your stable? The one bike in my "stable" ;-) is a Specialized Sequoia Elite, which is starting to look pretty weird with recently added aero bars and soon to be added mountain bike cassette and derailleur on the back! Some would say a strange combo.

Fastest speed on a road bike? 42mph... where? Down the Hurricane Ridge Road in Port Angeles... when? Almost every time! I dream of someday having the bike and handling skills to go faster.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I need to get on this.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Any of the ones I told myself while ever dating a man I knew deep down wasn't right for me.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I don't think I could choose, but finishing my first century alone has to be up there.

Most fun ever had on a bike? It would be pretty hard to choose from all the great memories, but strangely enough, what comes to mind is my last ride, a couple days ago. Nothing too special, but I treated myself to a completely flat ride just for fun (flat rides are limited around here), to work on my spin and position on the aero bars, and it was just a blast. Rare warm sunny day without wind. Beautiful view. I felt strong. I live for those days.

I'm new to this forum, but have been lurking & reading for a few days. You seem like a good group!

[kelownagirl]

Real name: Barb

Where do you live? Kelowna, BC, Canada

Explanation of your handle: I'm from Kelowna. I'm a girl. :)

Explanation of your avatar: Hang on while I go find out what that is.....

....is it graphic? If so, I don't have one (yet)

Age (general or specific) 46

Occupation: Elementary School teacher

Favorite bike: My current bike 2005 Rocky Mountain Fusion. Don't have a "dream" bike - haven't done this long enough yet.

What's in your stable? 2005 Rocky Mountain Fusion

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don't have a road bike but I've done 45kmh on my mountain bike, going downhill. Could go faster but too scared still.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Am I supposed to put it on here?

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmm, will have to think about that one. Probably one told to my kids in good faith.It wasn't about biking though. :)


Most memorable moment on my bike: Haven't had one yet. Oh wait, I rode 50+k last summer when it was over 100 degrees and I had pretty well zero experience.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I'm sorry, I just don't have any good stories yet. :)

[Melody]

Hi to everyone who has joined that I haven't said hi to yet! Welcome to the boards and may you find many many smooth roads ahead :)

Mel

[gnarwhal]

Real name: Kirsty

Where do you live? Durham, UK

Explanation of your handle: i'm not sure i can remember where it came from.

Explanation of your avatar: it's from Tolkein...tolkein and a computer joke :D

Age (general or specific) 24

Occupation: Full time mother part time student

Favorite bike: i dunno...my bike :D

What's in your stable? Carrera Subway 1

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? erm...16mph

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v86/qwidgeebo/qwidges%20pics/83abd2b2.jpg

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: don't lie, haven't since i was about 12

Most memorable moment on my bike: riding about in the hills near my hometown in scotland...so pretty.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Yesterday, i was on my bike with my son and we were having races...he's 3 and he was winning :D

[tamara_69]

[QUOTE=limmtones] we decided to make a few more people of color using tools we had at home. [QUOTE=limmtones]

Okay, limmtones, that made me laugh! And welcome to the board! So many great women, and great advice!

Tamara

[EvilTwin]

Real Name: Barb

Where do you live: Salem, OR the beautiful Willamette Valley

Explanation of your handle: I am a Gemini (sign of the twins) and for years, I would receive duplicate mailings... one addressed to Barb, the other to Brenda. I decided that Brenda must be my evil twin, and boy, does she have fun!!!!

Explanation of your avatar: huh???

Age(general or specific): turning a glorious 50 this June!!!

Occupation: RNFA... registered nurse first assistant in the operating room

Favorite Bike: my one and only newly purchased Giant OCR 1

What's in your stable: see above

Fastest speed on a road bike? when? where?: 41.5mph... a month after getting my bike my BF and I were coming down Valley View Rd.. just outside of Marion, OR

Another picture of yourself:uh.. camera and computer challenged here

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: ah, shucks, I sure don't know you gals well enough to tell you things I've never even told my mother...

Most memorable moment on a bike: Squirrel dodging.... I've nearly hit two in the last 3 weeks... my BF has been riding for years and never even come close... they just cross right in front of me for some reason.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Just started riding again after almost 30 years of slugdom. My first ride was 25 miles, and then just for fun, I went out the next day and did 20 more!!!

[DrBee]

Welcome to TE! This is a great place where you'll make some wonderful friends! Enjoy!

EvilTwin - sometime you'll have to tell us some the things "Brenda" has done ;)

starfish - nice parable - I like that!

[CorsairMac]

Whew * wipes sweat from brow* - I went riding this weekend and the board Exploded!!

so: HOWDY YA"LL!! Welcome to the board, it is truly a most wonderful place! Even tho the # of unread posts keeps getting longer and longer, there isn't any other place I'd rather be and I keep telling ppl about us. It is Exactly where we are meant to be!!

If I miss anyone - please chalk it up to meno-brain and know your post wasn't missed, I just lost track of who went where!

To the person with the 20 yr old Peugeot: which one? My winter commute bike a 1987 Peugeot Avoraiz. It was also the first bike I rode the memorables on: my first 1/2 century, my first metric century and my first imperial century.

To the person getting the prebuilt Luna: Oh yeah?? can you say "envious" boys and girls?.....I Knew you could! Margos' shop is 55 miles away from me in Santa Fe! Enjoy your Luna and know that someone very close to Luna cycles is drooling on her keyboard for you! :D

To the person from the UK: welcome welcome welcome - there are quite a few UK ladies here! Hopefully between the UK and the US we'll take over from the Ozzies/Kiwis! ;)

To the person fromn Maine: LOVE the coastline there, HATE the winters!

To the squirrel dodger: ROFL...I'd forgotten about them after living out here in the southwest. The worse I had to worry about are roadrunners and they just kinda hop/fly out of the way!!!

again welcome all!!

[yellow]

EvilTwin! You must explain the "guy in a chick suit" bidness when you tell us about Brenda! :p

Oh! And I used to live in Albany, OR, and work in Monmouth. I just remember the very tall and deadly devil's club that grows in the forest there. Eeeek!

[EvilTwin]

The guy in a chick suit saying comes from a surgeon I work with a lot. We have similar personalities, in that, I don't always think in the "traditional" girl way. I'm very blunt, not particularly emotional (at least, not at work), I have a warped guylike sense of humor... etc... That's not to say Im' not feminine, I just don't know how to act it all the time. I guess that's a long way of saying I'm a grownup tomboy.

[cinderly]

Real name: Cindy (Cynthia if we're signing contracts)

Where do you live? Anchorage, Alaska aka Paradise

Explanation of your handle: Ready for a long story? OK.

Back in high school, I was on Yearbook staff. And the Copy Editor and I did NOT get along. (As Editor in Chief I was his 'boss'.) Anyway, we would taunt one another with various derivations of our first names. He became Sethbian, I became CinderBlock. Cinderly evolved from there.

Explanation of your avatar: I love my cats. No, you don't understand. I LOVE my cats. They are the most spoiled cats west of the Mississippi, if not in the entire Western Hemisphere.

Age (general or specific) I'm turning 30 this November! Woo hoo!

Occupation: Executive Babysitter and Language Geek (more commonly known as Administrative Assistant and Technical Editor)

Favorite bike: Eventually, maybe, something custom. For now, my Rockhopper rocks.

What's in your stable? 2005 Specialized Rockhopper. 15" silver.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Honey, I'm doing good to be moving at all.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nothing yet.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I told my SO that I was completely out of debt when I still owed almost $10,000 to credit card companies. Somehow, we managed to weather that storm.

Most memorable moment on my bike: It's a tie -- the time I rode 20+ miles without realizing I had done so (I was 14) or the night I got my RH home and was instantly hooked. I look forward to replacing these as I ride more.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I'm still in the very early stages, so just about every moment on a bike is some combination of "This-is-so-cool-OUCH!"

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Cinderly! Anchorage?? and here I whine when the temps drop below 50! so just what Is the riding season in Alaska??......2 weeks in July?? oh I'm sorry - was that wishful thinking?? (Cmac Hates the cold - can you tell!) Oh - and I recognized the Executive Babysitter as soon as I saw it! Good thing we love our jobs eh?!

WElcome!!

[cinderly]

Dang, you're fast, lady! :D

The riding season in Anchorage varies with the rider's tolerance for cold. MY riding season is about the same as my hiking season -- mid-April through mid-October. I know several people who commute by bike year-round.

Despite being a life-long Alaskan, I'm still incredibly cold intolerant, so I picked up a trainer from Craigslist this week. Hopefully, that'll get me through the winter. :)

Thanks for the welcome. I've been lurking here for a few days and have been amazed and heartened by the camraderie and enthusiasm I've seen. TE rocks!

[Bron]

Thanks for the welcome!

In answer to CorsairMac, I´m the Peugeot owner. I´m trying to date it and find out what it was using old catalogues, so I don´t know what model it is yet. Originally an egg-yolk yellow road bike with 10 speeds and alloy wheels; any ideas? I bought it in a pretty battered condition and have ridden it for the last 13 years, so I think it may deserve some restoration while I ride something a bit younger (like the Bianchi I tested this evening......)

Bron

[CorsairMac]

Thanks for the welcome!

In answer to CorsairMac, I´m the Peugeot owner. I´m trying to date it and find out what it was using old catalogues, so I don´t know what model it is yet. Originally an egg-yolk yellow road bike with 10 speeds and alloy wheels; any ideas? I bought it in a pretty battered condition and have ridden it for the last 13 years, so I think it may deserve some restoration while I ride something a bit younger (like the Bianchi I tested this evening......)

Bron

Does it have the original components on it? Also, mine has the "name" stamped on one side of the top tube but depending on the year yours may not. You could try looking at the hubs - if they're original, Peugeot used to stamp the month and the year the bike was produced on the hubs. Mine is an 87. I replaced all the cables and housings when I got it, plus new handlebar tape and I switched out the pedals for clipless but I kept the old ones as they were original to the bike. The rest of it is pretty much original and it's a great bike.

There are several vintage riders and vintage bike riders on the board - welcome to the club!!

[Melody]

Welcome to the board everyone! :)

Cinderly, BTW, it's kind of funny and has become a joke now but people mistake me for being Aleutian or some other form of Native American fairly often and I'm Korean. I have one friend who wants me to go with him (he's part cherokee) to a pow-wow and see how long we can fool people. Then there was not only a police officer who grew up in Alaska but also the owner of a local restaurant who have both mistaken me for an Aleutian.

It's quite odd really. :p I'm also told I'd fit in in Hawaii too. :D

Mel

[cinderly]

Hey, Melody. If it makes you feel any better, a lot of people thought my parents had adopted my younger sister when we brought her home. She can pass for Aleut quite easily if she wants, although the last First Nations blood in our family was many generations ago.

I, on the other hand, am so pale I'm nearly transparent. Aside from skintone, we look very much alike. :D

Apparently, it's pretty common for people to mix up Thai, Korean, and Alaska Native. Go figure.

[LL_Super_D]

Welcome to everyone! I've become really addicted to reading this thread :p. Thanks for making it something to look forward to reading

[stella]

greenmtngirl, I went to high school in Vt (we moved there when I was 14y/o). we lived in in a tiny town south of St. Johnsbury. beautiful state!

which part are you from?

[GreyJ.J.]

Hello,
I've been lurking and learning a lot so now it's time for me to finally join all of you great TE gals.

Real name: J.J. Syverson
Explanation of your handle: I have embraced my silver tresses
Explanation of your avatar: What's that? Do I need it and how do I get one?
Age: Pushing 60 but age doesn't matter unless you're a cheese
Occupation: Husband and I are small business owners
Where do you live? Sparta,Wisconsin on the Elroy-Sparta Trail, the first Rails To Trails bike path in the nation-it's great! That's what got me back to biking after 30+ years.
Favorite bike: Has to be my first new bike- a 1971 Elvish I saved for ..to big for me but that was before they fitted any chick on a guy's bike..if you could ride it without crashing they said it was perfect for you-I loved that bike!
What's in your stable? A Trek 7.5 FX with disc brakes and my brand new Bianchi Milano for riding to work and around town-it was lust at first sight! Had to have it.
Fastest speed on a road bike? I'm an oldie not a roadie- I do the bike trails but you never know...never say never..but I'm still getting skills honed
Another picture of yourself or ride? I flunked audio-visual skills
What is the biggest lie youv'e ever told? Lie? Moi? I'd never tell.
Most memorable moment on my bike: I can think of something memorable about all of them and they're all fun for me

[J-hawk biker]

Real Name: Vicky

Where do you live: Kansas

Explanation of your handle: Kansas Jayhawk fan

Explanation of your avatar: Our welcome sign is always out :D

Age: 45

Occupation: Office Manager

Favorite bike: My next one

What's in your stable: Walmart special

Fastest speed on a road bike: No idea, but not very fast!

Another picture of yourself or bike: Maybe when I have I bike worthy of a pic
I need a new bike!

What's the biggest lie you've every told: That's a looong story!

Most memorable moment on your bike: This morning when the handlebar on my Walmart piece of crap bike starting spinning like that girls head in the exorcist! Boy, that'll wake you up! Have I mentioned that I really need a new bike!

Most fun ever had on a bike: Last week there was a beautiful sunrise and all the birds were singing. Before I started riding I would have been in bed and missed the whole thing!

[CorsairMac]

Welcome JJ! Do you still have your very first bike?? I wish I still had the very first road bike my dad and I built out. I think that's where I learned my love of speed!!! Hope to hear more from you!!!

[Triskeliongirl]

Hi. I’ve lurked here for a while, occasionally posting, but have never formally introduced myself. I am what I call a ‘lifestyle’ cyclist, been riding bikes all my life (I am 48). My real name is Eileen Lafer. I commute daily on an old terry classic (recently redone with ultegra/XT parts and drop bars), enjoy fast club rides on the weekend on my 2005 terry titanium Isis, and love to tour on vacation. Pix of my bikes can be found on bike journal (http://www.bikejournal.com/profiles.asp?rname=Triskeliongirl). I used to ride a bike friday pocket rocket pro until it was stolen last year :( , and am still friends with many in that community. I toured with Lynette Chiang in Chiapis a few years back (http://www.bikefriday.com/main.cfm?fuseaction=news.article&ID=239&Category=News), and she recently stayed with me on her Texas Tour and followed me to work one day where she made this great movie that tells you about my professional life and also explains my handle (cycling scientist link- http://www.galfromdownunder.com/movies/WEB-tx06-eileen-lafer.mov ). My bikes have weird custom cranksets with dropped pedals to compensate for a 3 cm LLD I was left with after an SUV made an illegal right turn into my hip, but that’s another story for another day. The good news is that with my cool custom cranksets made by Tom Slocum of High Sierra Cycling (http://www.hscycle.com/), I can finally ride again pain free!

[BigRingB*tch]

Real name: Danielle
Where do you live? Tucson, Arizona

Explaination of Handle? My mom is also a cyclist,she finds her comfty zone in cycling in the small ring. One day the going got tough and we had a few miles to go until we got home bound. My mom was ready to throw in the towel and quit. I shifted to the big ring and told her to stop her whining, get on my wheel and ride. As we proceeded pedaling, in the background I heard her yell out "You big ring *****!" My mom and I are good like that, we can joke around. Well, it's one that has stuck!
Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??

Age currently 34, 35 July 27th

Occupation: Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach

Favorite bike: Calnago C40

What's in your stable? Calnago C40 & a Gary Fisher, Sugar III

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 40, riding road, down Mt. Lemmon.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding my bike with my mom and dad up Gates Pass, in my altered wedding dress (with white cycling shorts underneath) to get married. My husband on his bike, lead the wedding party that opted to cycle to the ceremony site. Unforgetable

Most memorable ride: "The shootout" in Tucson, Arizona and making it all the way around! It's a fast, hard ride that alot of pros come out to. They jokingly call it "the world championships". It's a rush!

[LL_Super_D]

Triskelion - sorry to hear about the pocket rocket :( ! What a bummer...

BigRing - loved the most memorable bike moment. I think that's the most unique wedding I've heard of yet!

[BigRingB*tch]

Triskelion - sorry to hear about the pocket rocket :( ! What a bummer...

BigRing - loved the most memorable bike moment. I think that's the most unique wedding I've heard of yet!

Hello and thanks LL Super D! Look forward to chatting with ya:) !

[GreyJ.J.]

CMac-I sold the Elvish to my husband's nephew long ago when I wasn't biking so we'd have more room in the garage as it was to big for me..always regretted not keeping it..after all I did just fine with it when I rode it!

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board everyone!

Trisk: Wow what adventures you've had! Sorry to hear about your Pocket Rocket tho! :( If you haven't met Denise Goldberg yet - you should. She's a big touring person also!

BRB: so you got pixs of your wedding day?? I would Love to see the altered wedding dress! And I loved the story behind your ID! Sounds like you have a cyling family! How fun!

[BigRingB*tch]

Hello CorsaiMac,
Yes, I do have some pics I would like to share. One problem...I am not very computer savvy:rolleyes:. I will have to wait for my hubby to get home to help download them. I'll try to schmooze him and see if he will do it tonight:p.

I have to say that I am very lucky. My mom, dad and husband all compete in cycling. I trained my mom last year and she took second in nationals:D! I really do cherish this moment in time. Life is good:)!

[Lise]

I hadn't been by this board for awhile, and whew! There's a small village of new people! Welcome, all!

Cinderly--I have cousins that look nearly Asian , petite, with straight, dark hair, and almond-shaped eyes. Myself, I'm as tall, blonde & blue eyed as they come, and yet...some kids in jr. high called me "Chink". :confused: One summer we were at a family reunion in Nova Scotia, where the revered ancestor landed when he left Scotland back in the late 1700s. I showed one of the cousins a picture of a MicMac child in a tourist magazine. The kid's eyes looked just like my cousins'. We got all excited and went to the aunts and uncles, and said, "Look! This is why Laurie and Jeff and Megan and Heather (etc) look like they do! We must have some MicMac in the family!"

No.

We were assured by the next generation up that there were not any Indians in our family. Reeeealllly? Have you looked at your kids lately? Well, we of the cousins generation know the truth! ;) Someone told me recently that being Scottish/Indian would make us McMicMac! By the time that blood got to me, it was well mixed with German, Swedish, Danish, and Welsh.

[Triskeliongirl]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! And Big Ring, I *LOVE* your wedding pix!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bikerbabe]

Getting to Know You!
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: Zoe
Where do you live? Southampton..... U.K

Explanation of your handle: Ummmm I am not very adventurous when It comes to thinkin of names so bikerbabe was the first thing that came into my head sorry folks:cool:

Explanation of your avatar: ummmm avavtar?...... Can you have one then?

Age (general or specific) 33 on december the 13th

Occupation: Stay at home mum of 4

Favorite bike: Carrera LR3

What's in your stable? Specialized sport 03

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Ummmmm have no idea !!!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? - yep here (http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/821624/) dont have any of me on my bike yet tho!!!!


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Ummmm decisions!!! Ahhhh "No hun my thighs dont ache at all..... I could do that again"....;)

Most memorable moment on my bike: Oh Ok well here goes and dont laugh..... Last year I was out cycling with boy friend .... this was before I took up cycling seriously It was getting late and dark too..... and we were at Ocean Village its like a quay where posh boats are docked so of course lots of rich people drink at the local bars and restaurants well I was showing off and took a left into what I thought was a way out and crashed right into a swing arm exit barrier out of a car park that wasnt there the last time..... the bike carried on and left me hanging over the barrier..... have to tell ya its the most memorable moment for me ever..... boyfriend said watch the pole hun..... "uhhhh..... what pole?....... Uggghhhhhh Bang!!!!...... Ahhhhhh .... Ha ha ha ha ha ha...... It was so funny!!!!!!

Most fun ever had on a bike? I have fun every time we go out on the bikes.... but a couple of weeks ago I went to the local common with boy friend and son because my son wanted to show me this amazing hill where he could do jumps and stuff on his stunt bike..... we cycled for an hour looking for something that resembled a hill and finally found a mound which I am sure was left by an anorexic mole..... with no feet..... but he got to show me his little jump and I have to say was great fun just cycling around and him showing off in front of his mum..... :)
__________________
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!"

[Faust]

Real name: Jena
Where do you live? Birmingham, Alabama

Explanation of your handle: That's my user name on almost all forums ect... easy for me to remember and not common. Oh yea it's my last name and I'm proud of my German ancestry.
Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??

Age 36 feel 26.

Occupation: LPN (currently in school for RN)

Favorite bike: the one I have
What's in your stable? Specialized Dolce

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I have no idea. I try not to think about how fast :eek:

Another picture of yourself or your ride? No pics yet.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't do (fill in the blank) because I'm too (fill in the blank)

Most memorable moment on my bike: Second ride on my bike. With my son and having him encourage me with a huge smile on his face like he was really proud of me.
Most fun ever had on a bike? see above

[donnambr]

Real name: Donna

Where do you live? Portland, OR

Explanation of your handle: Nothing exciting. First name, middle initial, first 2 letters of last name.

Explanation of your avatar: It's going to take me some time to think of one.

Age (general or specific): 33 in 2 weeks

Occupation: Office Manager of a community mental health/A&D treatment clinic. This relates to my interest in bikes in that I have received lots of useful advice from our criminal justice clients on how not to get my bike stolen. ;)

Favorite bike: My baby blue, 1979 Ross Polo, girl's frame, with sissy handlebars and banana seat. I rode it from ages 6 to almost 13. Nothing will ever compare to that bike and how I felt riding it.

What's in your stable? My month-old Breezer Uptown 8, U frame

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Not sure, but I think I managed like 20-25 mph on a friend's road bike when I was in college in Ann Arbor, MI (the flat part!). I've not owned a road bike.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: After moving to Oregon and about riding: "I'm just going to take the worst of the rainy season off." 7 years later I am finally getting back on a bike.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I'd have to say the day I learned how to ride without training wheels. It took me 2 years to finally get it, even with my mom and dad trying everything they knew. It was so humiliating to not be able to ride a bike at 7 when I could read at 4. It felt like the weight of the world was taken off my shoulders the day I was able to ride with the other kids.

Most fun ever had on a bike? The 10 mile ride from Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan to the nearest town. I was 17 and camping with my childhood best friend who was super athletic. She thought it would be a snap. She was huffing, puffing and swearing all the way there and back, while I found the first physical activity I was actually good at.

[BigRingB*tch]

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! And Big Ring, I *LOVE* your wedding pix!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey, another newbie too:D! Thanks and welcome!

[BigRingB*tch]

Hello to Bikerbabe, Donnamber and Faust:)!

[GreenLady]

Real name: Alina
Where do you live? Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Explanation of your handle: green is my favourite color, and I'd like to think of myself as a lady (even though I'm not)

Explanation of your avatar: no avatar yet...

Age: 24

Occupation: graduate student

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

What's in your stable? my city bike (Urban Alpha), my road bike (Airborne Wasp), BFs bikes, landlord's bike...


Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I don't know; I'm still kind of slow...

Another picture of yourself or your ride? none yet

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I am very busy now... come see me later.

Most memorable moment on my bike: the first fall in the mud :)

Most fun ever had on a bike: passing buff-looking guys

[CorsairMac]

Welcome one and all!! It's soo cool seeing all these new faces!!!

Biker: we've got several UK members here - nice to see another! and I didn't laugh (really loud) about your most memorable - honest I didn't! :D Ohhhh and happy birthday - our birthdays are just days apart!!

Faust: not only can you have an avatar - but it's just the cutest one! Good Luck on your schooling!

Donna: I loved your fav bike description! I was just talking to someone the other day about the banana seats and the sissy bars! Man we thought we were something back then eh?

Green: I was chuckling about your most fun had on a bike! Loved it!!

[Brandy]

Real name: Brandy
Where do you live? Huntington Beach, California

Explanation of your handle: I'm one of the unoriginal ones that uses my first name ;)

Explanation of your avatar: I don't have one yet...need to search for one.

Age (general or specific) Will be 30 on May 19th!

Occupation: Stay at home mom who is venturing into the fitness industry. I just went to my orientation and I am in the process of becoming a Spinning instructor through Mad Dogg Athletics. Next goal will be a personal trainer certification and then I'd like to work with pre/postnatal moms and do some youth fitness as well.

Favorite bike: My new Trek 1000 WSD!

What's in your stable? see above

Fastest speed on a road bike? Today on the bike path in Huntington Beach I got up to 21.2. I might have had a little help from the tailwind though. :D

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/BrandyMama/bj2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v372/BrandyMama/sunset.jpg

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmm...I don't know!

Most memorable moment on my bike: So far, it was my first fall with clipless pedals...lol!

Most fun ever had on a bike? I'm a total newbie, so the fun is just beginning. I can't wait!!

[ktbikes]

Real name: Katie

Where do you live? State College, PA

Age (general or specific) 29

Occupation: grad student

Favorite bike: my beautiful yellow road bike

What's in your stable? Lemond Buenos Aires 2000 & Gary Fisher Tassajara GS 2004

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I should get the bike computer that has been sitting on my shelf onto the bike, but a bit hesitant that the bike computer will compromise my spiritual connection with the bike and the ride.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Me after a great mtn ride up a valley on the northeast shore of Oahu this Feb - it was muddy! 836

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Too painful to think about!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Waiting at the top of a steep descent on my mountain bike for several minutes, fear-factor-esque, until I convinced myself either I would be fine, or else I would die but it would be worth it.

Most fun ever had on a bike? A long weekend bike/camping trip with my friends in the Fingerlakes - biked up one lake and back down another, and stopped to taste wine every few hours. And any summer road ride on rural Pennsylvanian byways featuring huge hills and a lengthy, greasy lunch stop.

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board one N all!!

Brandy: good luck on your certifications! I love your goal - I think it's an awesome idea! and another Trek rider - we really ARE taking over the world! lol

Katie: Love the picture!! and I was chuckling over your most memorable, I've had several of those only mine were riding on the city streets! But yeah - do I go, do I stay?......do I wanna live forever?? ;) what a feeling when you finally be like Nike and Just Do It!

[greenmtngrrl]

stella - sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you!

i grew up in central vermont (east barre), so only about 40 miles or so from st. j. then i went to college at uvm. it's a gorgeous state and i love going back to visit (all of my family is still there).

[stella]

stella - sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you!

i grew up in central vermont (east barre), so only about 40 miles or so from st. j. then i went to college at uvm. it's a gorgeous state and i love going back to visit (all of my family is still there).

We moved to Vt when I was 14y/o. We lived in a small town (Newbrury) north of White River Junction and south of St. Jay. I used to go to Burlington to visit friends at UVM (I went to college in Maine).

It is a great state! I miss it, a lot and wish I still had family there!

[ChocolatePizzaR]

Real name: Tara

Where do you live? Westford, MA, but I grew up outside Burlington Vermont and that still feels like home too.

Explanation of your handle: My handle is usually ChocolatePizzaRedWine, for the three reasons I started riding, but this board shortened it.

Explanation of your avatar: Haven't found a suitable one yet...

Age (general or specific): 40-something, but I feel 20-something.

Occupation: I teach things... Indoor cycling, water aerobics, children's swim lessons currently.

Favorite bike: My high-end Sequoia Specialized. Very cushy. I'm willing to sacrifice a little speed for comfort.

What's in your stable? See above, plus a Giant MB and a couple of old Trek hand-me-downs from my hubby.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 40mph going down a hill in Harvard MA. I usually "whoop!" when I break the speed limit on my bike, but not that time. I was too scared!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll have to figure out how to do that.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I weigh 129 pounds."

Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing my first century a month before I turned 40.

Why? When I was young, I was diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease called myasthenia gravis. My parents were told that I'd be in a wheelchair by the time I was 25, I wouldn't be able to lift my arms by the time I was 30, and I'd be dead shortly thereafter. Thanks to some medical advances and a lot of luck, I'm not. Riding 100 miles in one day was something I never dreamed I could do. I cried when I crossed the finishline.

Most fun ever had on a bike? It's all fun!

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board chocolate: I cried with you my friend, what a inspiration!! Westford, MA? are you flooded out or doing ok??

[Lise]

Welcome, all!

Choc/Pizza/R--what a story. Can you imagine the joy you'd bring if you were to show up to say "hi" to the docs who told your parents you'd be gone by now? It is so great to be wrong about something like that. Congratulations on your triumph.

Katie--love the mud! What a great ride.

Brandy--what beautiful pictures of you and your family. In the next year, we'll be seeing shots of you and your husband on bikes! ;)

Glad to have you, and all the other newbies here. It's a fun place.

[ChocolatePizzaR]

Westford, MA? are you flooded out or doing ok??

We're okay, but some of the areas nearby have been hit pretty hard. In one of the towns I teach in, they were paddling canoes down the streets on Monday. Eeek!

Thanks for the welcome everyone! I've been lurking here for a while, and it's nice to step out of the shadows!

Take care,
Tara

[GLC1968]

Real name: Catherine
Where do you live? Greensboro, NC (moved here 1.5 years ago from FL but I've also lived in the Poconos (PA), the Boston area, Michigan, Wisconsin and I was born in Minnesota)

Explanation of your handle: It's a long story, but on another forum, I was known as GLC (for GuinnessLovinCat) and I wanted to change it to join a more 'health' oriented forum. I picked GirlLovesCycling and it stuck. I shortened it to GLC1968 (my birth year) when I came here.

Explanation of your avatar: Haven't gotten around to adding one yet... Now I have!!! My avitar is a pic of me in my one and only modeling gig. This is the box cover for one of the Nerf Trucks back in the 70's...real high profile, huh?! :p

Age (general or specific) 38

Occupation: RF Engineer

Favorite bike: Haven't found her yet! ;)

What's in your stable? 2004 Fuji Roubaix and a very old Specialized Rock Hopper (1996?)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 35.7mph...on a long down hill...on a lunch-time ride here in NC.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? OK - this was right after I started riding...a lot of the gear has changed since then...
http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL65/1571814/3007180/108052541.jpg

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I remember lying about having done something bad as a kid and letting my little brother take the blame for it. It was 20 years before I ever admitted to it. It still bothers me to this day, but he's gotten over it (mostly)!

Most memorable moment on my bike: My first ride (on a road bike)...My husband and I went out on a 17 or so mile loop. We live in a hilly area and this route was mostly rolling hills. I was already in great CV shape, so I was able to really crank up the hills and then FLY down them. (I left my husband in the dust) It was so incredibly exhilerating. I was amazed at how much fun a road bike could be...I think I even 'whooped' once or twice on a few downhills. :o

Most fun ever had on a bike? Besides the above ride...on the MS Tour I rode in last year, there was a short while on the second day where my little group of 3 riders was able to jump on the tail of a long line of FAST riders. We were easily pulled along at WAY faster than we had been riding and for a few minutes, it really felt like we were flying! It was a rockin' good time until one of our group broke a spoke and we had to pull over.

[GLC1968]

We moved to Vt when I was 14y/o. We lived in a small town (Newbrury) north of White River Junction and south of St. Jay. I used to go to Burlington to visit friends at UVM (I went to college in Maine).

Stella - where did you go to school? I went to Bates a L O N G time ago. :)

[stella]

GLC, I went to UM at Farmington, ended up graduating from Roger Williams U in RI.
Here's a blast from the past--Were you at Bates when one of the Dean's was shot? I think it was '86?...I was dating one of his sons. (The Dean survived, for others reading this...it was a disgruntled student).

[dachshund]

Real name: Amy

Where do you live? Walnut Creek, CA.

Explanation of your handle: I love my dogs!

Explanation of your avatar: Someday I’ll do that little picture thing.

Age (general or specific) 50. The big five-o, two weeks ago.

Occupation: Systems software engineer

Favorite bike: That would have to be my old Bianchi.

What's in your stable? TBD. I’m here because I might get a bike. I used to do a lot of riding twenty years ago. I’d like to start riding again, but the process of picking a bike seems pretty daunting. So I’m glad I found this site.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 45 on a lovely road somewhere near Santa Cruz. There were no cars. It was great!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I stay safely behind the camera, but thanks for asking.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: “Yeah, you look great in that outfit.”

Most memorable moment on my bike: It had to be getting to the top of Mount Hamilton. Also the first AIDs ride was quite something, I still talk about that whenever I drive up Highway 1. (drive, in a car, I still can’t believe we did that on a bike!)

Most fun ever had on a bike? Downhills!

[Trek420]

welcome GLC and Dacshund.

Lise get over here, we found another dacshund fan!

And Dacshund lots of us here are the big 5-uh-oh, self included. Somewhere here there's a great thread "over 40, show of hands" we may have to bump up.

[margo49]

Real name: Amy

Age (general or specific) 50. The big five-o, two weeks ago.

What's in your stable? TBD. I’m here because I might get a bike. I used to do a lot of riding twenty years ago. I’d like to start riding again, but the process of picking a bike seems pretty daunting. So I’m glad I found this site.



I'm glad you found TE too.
I called it the "big 5-oh" too (2 months ago). ;)
If you rode "a lot" 20 years ago you can ride even more now. Just *start* and the (new) bike will take you from there.
I'm behind you!!
(so you don't have to worry about being slow 'cos you're ahead of me!)

[wannaduacentury]

Real name: Jennifer
Where do you live? Georgia

Explanation of your handle: It is a goal of mine and I thought it was catchy :)

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

Age (general or specific) 34 on Oct. 11th another Libra

Occupation: retail sales in a very large store LOL

Favorite bike: Trek 7100

What's in your stable? Trek 7100, Schwinn mtn bike, and old red 3 speed from my childhood :)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 19 mph on a downhill stretch, need to do more riding. sigh!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have very many pixs of myself


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

Most memorable moment on my bike: Don't have any to tell, If I can get out of work more w/ my crazt hours, I might create some.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Anytime is a fun time for me :):)

[Lise]

Hi Dachshund! Like my avatar?!?!!! I, too, am a big fan of the short, smart, speedy, sleek, and loyal pup known as the dachshund! That is not a picture of my own dog, but one that snapdragen found me when I asked for avatar help. I just scanned some pictures of Schatzi, the 3/4 mini, 1/4 standard smooth coat black and tan dachshund, who graced us with her friendship for 19 years. She's with Orphan Annie, our English Setter, who came to us when Schatzi was 9 years old.

Argh--not enough time to fiddle with them this morning, but when I do get time, I'll post the pix. What about your doxies?

Welcome to the board! :) Lise

[dachshund]

Lise,
Absolutely! I noticed that picture right off. I have two, a red smooth named Chili, and a black and tan long-hair named Wilson. They're somewhere between mini and standard in size. They are just the sweetest companions. They're 9 and 7 years old, respectively.

As a joke for my family, I made a website for them, which has some pictures: http://www.chili-wilson.com

Thanks Lise, and everyone! This seems like a great community. Glad I found it.
Amy

[GLC1968]

Stella - I was interviewing there the year he was shot. It was all the talk at my HS as we had a LOT of students apply to Bates! (I went to HS in the Boston area). That particular Dean taught my favorite class freshman year...he was great! I'd totally forgotten about that whole incident!!

Small world! :)

[stella]

Stella - I was interviewing there the year he was shot. It was all the talk at my HS as we had a LOT of students apply to Bates! (I went to HS in the Boston area). That particular Dean taught my favorite class freshman year...he was great! I'd totally forgotten about that whole incident!!

Small world! :)

It is a small world. I forgot what he taught, but he was a really bright, nice, funny man! He was a good Dad to his sons.

What did you study at Bates?

[GLC1968]

It is a small world. I forgot what he taught, but he was a really bright, nice, funny man! He was a good Dad to his sons.

What did you study at Bates?

Sociology...bad choice! :p I ended up going back to school 7 years later to get a degree in Engineering. I'm a math/science geek! :cool:

The class I took with him was what they called a Freshman Seminar...only 8 - 12 students. They were on all sorts of topics and were designed to let the freshman have at least one class that was small and more personal (unlike 120 student Psych101). My seminar was called something like Black American History...really interesting class. :)

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board one and all!!


GLC: love the explanation behind your ID. Nix pix too!!

Dachshund: my parents have 2 of them too. Both smooth coats....they've always loved them.

Wanna: but of Course you can do a century and what a great place to come to to get support!!

[wannaduacentury]

I love animals too. I have a bunch of cats, 2 bantam chickens, and a golden/collie who's 12 yrs old. Also I go to college p/t. History major. I love Doxies too.

[tprevost]

Oh my Goodness! How adorable are your dogs, Dachshund!!!! Thanks for the links! I'm a dog lover in general and I'm sure people wonder about me when I run up and start talking baby talk to their dogs! Oh, and they are all 'puppies' even if they are 100 years old! :p

Tracy

[CorsairMac]

LOL - I just call all dogs sweethearts and I can't tell you the number of times the owners have asked me if I'm talking to Them - or the dogs??!

[dachshund]

Thanks! I'm always veering towards the lunatic fringe with dog obsession, so thank you for your support. :)

[BikeMomma]

What's in your stable? TBD. I’m here because I might get a bike. I used to do a lot of riding twenty years ago. I’d like to start riding again, but the process of picking a bike seems pretty daunting. So I’m glad I found this site.We'll help ya shop, Dach! Welcome to the board! :D
~BikeMomma

[SandyGirl]

Real name: Stacy

Where do you live? Illinois

Explanation of your handle: my dogs' name...I call her Sandygirl

Explanation of your avatar: Need to get one.

Age (general or specific) late 40's

Occupation: business to business sales

Favorite bike: I have Trek 6000 mountain bike, barely used but want to use it more! I would consider getting a different bike since I ride on pavement..just don't know where to start to look...been reading the archives since I found this site.

What's in your stable? Trek Mountain-6000, red.

Fastest speed on a road bike? I don't go fast.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? hmmmmmm will work on that!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Let's do lunch! Don't we all??

Most memorable moment on my bike: Hitting the front brakes first and tumbling forward in a flip...and I was getting ready to take off! Very embarassing!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Always when riding with friends. Riding the Katy Trail in Missouri

Malady: I have a fear of fitness! I do yoga, pilates, weights, treadmill, etc. but I need to step it up and commit to lose my mid-life gain. Too fleshy for my height. Have to cut back on portions and add bicycling to my workouts. Not looking to do "century" rides...just looking to build time and distance....for fitness.

[SheFly]

Real name: Cathy
Where do you live? Bedford, MA

Explanation of your handle: I like to think I am faster than I really am :D

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

Age (general or specific) 38 on May 11

Occupation: Program Manager

Favorite bike: I would love an Orbea...

What's in your stable? Cannondale (aluminum) and Mongoose (titanium) road bikes, Cannondale TT bike, Cross bike, Santa Cruz Bullit, Singlespee, Cannondale Road Tandem (with another on the way to be built specifically for TT).

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 58 mph descending from Wachusett on our trusty tandem last season.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Will post later.

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: There are so many! This year, in late March, my husband and I decided to do a VERY early season attack on the NH notches. Started out coming down Crawford Notch, and then climbed the still seasonally closed Bear Notch. Had to clear some snow patches here, which was quite a challenge. Headed over the Kanc to Franconia Notch - this one involved 5 miles of snow covered bike path! :eek: At mile 63, this was not a lot of fun - there was swearing, crying, AND bike throwing! I managed to finish our 80 mile ride though, and was still smiling at the end.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Any time on my bike is a fun time! I use this as a social activity as much as a workout/stress reliever.

[Brandi]

WELCOME!!!!!! To all newbies!! love rading about all of you.

[CorsairMac]

Welcome SandyGirl and SheFly!

Sandy: You could just put some slicker tires on your MTB and it would help make the street riding smoother. Although I subscribe to the premise that one can Never have too many bikes - they do start to whine just a little when I walk by one that hasn't been ridden in awhile (like my MTB! LOL)

SheFly: TT on a tandem?? Now ThAT sounds like a blast!!! I would Love to see a pix of your TT Tandem!

[Sheherazade]

Real name: Wendy

Where do you live? Reston, Virginia

Explanation of your handle: Arabian Nights- I have spent the majority of the last two years in the Middle East and most of that time in Iraq.

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

Age (general or specific) 41

Occupation: Accounting- Gov't Contractor

Favorite bike: A Colnago would be nice!

What's in your stable? Cannondale R1000

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Not sure- very new rider. 20mph?

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'd have to hunt around for pics- don't have many.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Probably the "I'll ride this everyday" one I told myself in the shop when I bought my bike!

Most memorable moment on my bike: So far, that would be huffing up the hill to my home and absolutely running out of steam then forgetting to uncleat my shoes from the pedals. You know how that went :)

Most fun ever had on a bike? Going down the hill my home is on.

[ritualistic]

hi, am Rick, 23 and I live in UK. I dont have time for bike riding, and am mostly in my car. I'm an architect. Hmm, datz it. :rolleyes:

[SandyGirl]

CorsairMac, thanks for the tip...never even thought of changing out the tires on the Mtn bike...cheaper than a new one at this time. I will look into it!
Sandy

[CorsairMac]

Shere: welcome back home! and welcome to the board. Have you wandered over to BikeJournal.com yet?? it's a free site to log your rides on and we've got a team over there tracking our miles. It's surprising how motivating it can be- I mean - if you're looking for an excuse to Not have the "I'll ride this one every day" be your biggest lie anymore! :D


SandyGirl: my friend here rode her first every 1/2 century on a MTB with road slicks on it. well....or she started to anyway, then flatted, then had the Specialized guy loan her His custom road bike..........anyway - it's the perfect compromise until you can afford another bike! Or...it's the perfect commuter bike!! ;)

[SandyGirl]

CorsairMac, thanks for the great encouragement. LOVE your city!! I spend my anniversary weekend there last June. Wonderful!! Could not even think about biking up the Turq Trail tho!! Tourist, that I am!
Sandy

[remigo]

Real name: Claire

Where do you live? Cork, Ireland

Explanation of your handle: I'm no Latin scholar, but I believe it's Latin for "I row". Since bikes weren't invented in Roman times, I don't think there's any Latin for "I cycle"!

Age (general or specific) 24.85 years

Occupation: Engineer

What's in your stable? Specialized Sequoia, Cahill Hybrid

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 65km/hr on a long descent on a good straight road, last summer.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Of course I've been training every day!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Cycling a full 4 miles in one go 3 years ago, and realising that this was a viable means of transport! It was a very sweaty revealation, but more or less changed my life!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Racing my boyfriend, who is the fastest creature in the world on two legs, but not so speedy on two wheels. :)

[crazycanuck]

Hey remigo,

Welcome to our humble, funky, informative and sometimes chaotic board!

What kind of engineer are you???

Have a good one!

Cheryl

[remigo]

Thank you! I've been lurking for a few week, so I know what lovely ladies frequent these pages!
I'm an electrical engineer, for a utility company. Not terribly exciting but it pays the bills. Are you an engineer too?

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Remigo!! I was LOL when I read your yrs "24.85"....I kinda figured you were an enigeer!! ;) I was in Ireland a few years ago but never made it to Cork *cigh*! I have every reason to believe you're our first Irish lass, really looking forward to hearing about cycling in your world!!

[pkq]

Ya' know, EE's aren't *that* precise. :D Glad to have another electrical engineer here. Enjoy your career in power.


I'm an electrical engineer, for a utility company. Not terribly exciting but it pays the bills. Are you an engineer too?

[snapdragen]

Ya' know, EE's aren't *that* precise. :D Glad to have another electrical engineer here. Enjoy your career in power.


ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Now it get it. You are the crafty one pkq......:D


**someday, someone is going to say, wtf is snap babbling about?**

[dachshund]

remigo, I think that's way cool! I was an electronics technicial years ago, before I got hooked on programming. It's still a useful skill. Being able to rewire stuff around the house is pretty satisfying.
-Amy

[remigo]

Being able to rewire stuff around the house is pretty satisfying.
-Amy
Y'know, I'm actually quite reluctant to do any of my own electrical work - I am doubly nervous of electrical power because (a) all the safety warnings we get at work (b) imagine the embarassment if I did electrocute myself! I can see the headlines "Electrocuted Engineer in Shock Shame". :eek:



really looking forward to hearing about cycling in your world!!
At the moment, it involves a lot of rain gear - it's the wettest May we've had in decades. :(
*smilie is blue with the cold*

Thanks for the welcomes!

[CorsairMac]

At the moment, it involves a lot of rain gear - it's the wettest May we've had in decades. :(
*smilie is blue with the cold*

Thanks for the welcomes!

gets to be too much for ya - come on over here: I live in the desert to start with but we are experiencing one of the driest years on record this year (ok...so how can a year be the "driest" if you live in the desert?....wouldn't that mean it was dry Anyway?? Inquiring minds want to know!! LOL)

[kimct]

Real name: Kim

Where do you live? Groton, CT

Explanation of your handle: I'm Kim, in CT

Explanation of your avatar: Someday I’ll do that little picture thing.

Age (general or specific) 28

Occupation: stay at home mom/ wife to a sailor

Favorite bike: I'm sure it'll be whatever bike I get...lol. for now my cheapy mountain bike

What's in your stable? a Schwinn mountain bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? around 29mph, I think. If I check the speed and see it that high I slow down :/ this was on a mountain bike, all I have

Another picture of yourself or your ride? maybe later

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: oh, about an hour ago when I huffed and puffed up a hill, muttering to myself 'I will not walk, I will not walk' and I didn't walk...was thinking it wasn't 'THAT HILL' that I was dreading, thought it only got worse from there, got to the top and realized that it WAS 'THAT HILL' that I was dreading and I'd gotten up it alot easier than I had a few days ago!

Most fun ever had on a bike? whenever I ride and increase my distance without too much pain!

[Fredwina]

Real name: Jana
Where do you live? Southern California

Explanation of your handle: I ride a triple chainring road bike with SPD's, wear a camlebak, and have a helmet with a visor! And some how I usually manage to get a chainring tattoo whenever I'm on the bike. You would think after 10 years, I learn how to avoid this...

Explanation of your avatar: Sorry, I'm not a Hindu Goddess

Age (general or specific) 4

Occupation: This gets tricky. my employer would tell you i'm a programmer analyst. What I really do is review code from 40 other programmers to make sure it meets stylistic standard, and back up the Database Administrator when she's busy or not there

Favorite bike: hmmm...

What's in your stable? A Cannondale road bike (CAAD 7 Frame) and a Bike Friday New World Tourist

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I've been in the high forty's several times. where? Most recently coming down Mt Baldy road about two months ago.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I usually wear a Harry Potter Invisiblity cloak when riding


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I never lie. ;)

Most memorable moment on my bike: I guess a week ago, when I did the 30 mile, four slog up to Onyx summit (8400 feet) This may change in two week, when I attempt to do from the other side

Most fun ever had on a bike? after 10 years? and trying to pick one moment? It think i'll skip on this one

[plantluvver]

Getting to Know You!
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: Mary
Where do you live? Portland, OR

Explanation of your handle: I was a Extension Master Gardener Volunteer, wanted a handle without an goofy number at the end, so I alterred the spelling.
Explanation of your avatar: Too lazy to figure out how, and HATE reading directions.

Age (general or specific) 47
Occupation: Slacker

Favorite bike:Don't know, probably more than one

What's in your stable? 1981 Schwinn LeTour , Schwinn Traveller, unknown year

Fastest speed on a road bike? I'm just glad to get there, I don't worry about speed.

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


What is the biggest lie you've ever told:

Most memorable moment on my bike: I was just starting in cycling as an adult, after many years. I had ridden my bike maybe two or three times. Thsi particular day, I had a vague notion that I should carry some tools. Before I got from the parking lot to the trail, my chain slipped off the hub. I had no notion of what to do, but I looked at it and puzzled it out, and adjusted the derailler. Some guy in the parking lot was really impressed with my mechanical ability. It was a great feeling, to be able to be self-reliant.

Most fun ever had on a bike? As a kid on a 20" bike converted to a bannana seat and hi-rise handlebars, I rode down a staircase of 4 stairs without falling. Jolting, but I felt very accomplished.
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[DirtDiva]

Welcome newbies, one and all! :) :) :)


Most fun ever had on a bike? As a kid on a 20" bike converted to a bannana seat and hi-rise handlebars, I rode down a staircase of 4 stairs without falling. Jolting, but I felt very accomplished.
You need a mountain bike - you get to do that kind of stuff all you want! :D

[CorsairMac]

Welcome one and all!!


Kim: congrats on climbing THAT HILL without walking! I've got one of those here and they put it at mile 80 of my upcoming century! I just keep thinking of the Little Engine that Could! I Think I can, I Think I can..........:D

Fred: was lol about your chainring tattoo! I have a friend here, not matter what she can't seem to ride even a short distance without marking her calf! She just figures a ride without a chainrign tatt - isn't a ride at all! :p and I LOVE the HP invisiblity cloak!!

Plant: So how do I get to be a slacker?? That is my lifelong dream you know! Your story about fixing your chain brought a smile to my face - isn't it awesome to not only be self-reliant But self-reliant in Front of people! ;)

[becks06]

Real name: Becky
Where do you live? Eugene, OR

Explanation of your handle: A lot of people call me Becks, just thought I would throw on the 06 to make it interesting.
Explanation of your avatar: That is my baby girl "Titan"
Age (general or specific) 29 for a few more days!!!
Occupation: Insurance Agent

Favorite bike: My bike! Specialized Dolce Elite.

What's in your stable? Specialized Mountian bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? I really am not sure. Need a computer.

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


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Geez, there are so many!:D

Most memorable moment on my bike: My most memorable moment on a bike happened a few weeks ago. My husband and I are new to road biking. I would have loved to have biked in the past but I was really out of shape. This past year I have lost 55 pounds and have gotten my life back. So back to the memorable moment...We did a great ride, we went over 40 miles. When we hit that 40 mile mark, I couldn't help but let a tear slide down my face. I have my life back. What a feeling!!!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every ride is a new adventure!

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Becks! - and congrats on your first 40+ miles ride! soooooooooooo ready for a metric century yet!

and thanks for the giggles re: biggest lie ever told! :D

[janey_826]

Real name: Jane
Where do you live? Detroit, Michigan

Explanation of your handle: Well, the "Janey" part is pretty obvious. The 826 is the number of miles I rode in 2005. I was really proud of topping 800 so I thought I would put it into my name. I don't know what I will do if I am able to top 1000 THIS year. Guess we will just have to wait and see........

Explanation of your avatar: Sometimes, when everything is going just right, I feel this fast.

Age (general or specific) 45 but when I am riding I feel 25.

Occupation: Law Enforcement

Favorite bike: What ever bike I am on (normally a Bianchi CDI)
What's in your stable? The CDI and a Trek singletrack for off road.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 43 MPH going down a big hill on decent blacktop near Brighton Michigan, about 3 years ago.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't know how to put any pics in here.....


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't remember. I TRY not to tell them but, well, you know.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I was riding in the city with a friend who was VERY impatient and didn't like to wait for red lights. I refused to go through a red so she waited for me. When the light turned green for us I pushed hard on my pedals. My chain slipped off and I was thrown over the handlebars and onto the road in the middle of a busy intersection. IF I had done that against a red light with 60 MPH traffic coming at us I probably would have had to deal with more that a slight concussion. Everytime I come to a red light I think of that accident so I NEVER ride against red lights.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Just about any time I am riding with a really tight group. I LOVE the feel of being part of something bigger and faster than myself.

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Janey! You could always change your tag line to show what you rode for 2006 - and here's hoping you Do top 1000! Love your avatar and it fits me perfect...Really fast - for all of about 50 yrds...then I'm done! :D

[Geonz]

I LOVE the feel of being part of something bigger and faster than myself.

Ain't that the truth!! I can feel 1000 coming on (do you log your miles? BikeJournal.com? Think: Team Estrogen?)

[tehj]

Real name: Terri
Where do you live? Fallbrook, CA

Explanation of your handle: My family calls me "Teh" (one syllable is so much easier than two:rolleyes: ) and my last name begins with "J".

Explanation of your avatar: Those are my dogs. From left to right in the picture they are: Amy (10yo red/white Pem. W. Corgi), Spike (5yo tri -color "fluffy" PWC), and Cody (?yo mutt--shelter dog)

Occupation: self employed

Favorite bike: hmmm- those Vanilla Cycles are gorgeous!
What's in your stable? 2005 Giant OCR-3 in blue.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't even have a picture of the bike yet!

Most memorable moment on my bike: I suppose that would be the required "first fall with clipless pedals". I missed with my left foot and my brain forgot to tell my right foot (already clipped in) that it could still pedal and therefore keep me moving so, of course, I went down!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Bike Polo!

[janey_826]

do you log your miles? BikeJournal.com?


Yes, I do log my miles but I use an Excel spreadsheet. I will check out BikeJournal.com. Thanks:)

[tararat]

Real name: Tara
Where do you live? Oakland, CA

Explanation of your handle: I palindrome I

Explanation of your avatar: Me on the road during ALC2

Age (general or specific) 33

Occupation: IT Professional

Favorite bike: would love a custom steel RB one of these days - maybe Waterford or Mikkelsen

What's in your stable? Trek 5200 RB , Kona Caldera MB. My first RB, Audrey, was a Lemond Zurich that was stolen but I still consider it to by mine. Soon there will be a nice Burley trailer for my 15 month old daughter.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 40 something on one of the many, many downhills in the Bay Area.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? http://www.oaklandyellowjackets.org/photos/alc2/pages/alc2003_alfie_01.htm (Rider 5493)

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Does biggest mean worst or best?

Most memorable moment on my bike: Climbing Pinehurst for the first time when I realized, hey, I LOVE this, and I can DO this! And ALC2 was, of course, a lifechanging experience. I hope to do it again someday. I've taken a little riding hiatus after the birth of my daughter, but I'm back on the bike and looking forward to more memorable moments.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding with the Oakland Yellowjackets is always fun!

[Jenerator]

[QUOTE=tararat]Real name: Jenny
Where do you live? Boulder, CO

Explanation of your handle: a nickname

Explanation of your avatar: none to explain

Age (general or specific) 43

Occupation: Law enforcement

Favorite bike: whatever I'm riding at the time

What's in your stable? Specialized Hard Rock circa '85; Bontrager Privateer; Gios Compact Pro (the pretty blue bike), Surley Steamroller fixed at 39:17 (the "what do you mean no coasting" - yup no coasting - "you're nuts" bike)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 40 something, somewhere

Another picture of yourself or your ride? http://jpput.blogspot.com Trying to ride up the Washington Monument

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "It's not that far"?

Most memorable moment on my bike: hmmm, too many to choose the best

Most fun ever had on a bike? early morning commute under a full moon with empty streets is a recent "most fun" event.

[margo49]

Now I have 111 posts to my name!

Conclusions drawn:
1. I am no longer riding solo.I think of you individually,variously and collectively on my rides
2. You are a wonderful lot of women

Most useful tip discovered :
Keeping a bucket in the shower and hand-washing my gear simultaneously and contemporaneously as I shower

What I hope have been my most helpful contributions:
1. On breast cancer/chemo and similar
2. Arnica for bruising

Can I stay?
Is there anyone else from Israel lurking?

See you all at 222 posts!

[Denise223]

This is such a WONDERFUL SITE!! I just found out about TE last night & decided to become a member :) ! I didn't get any sleep last night because I was checking out a lot of the threads.


Real name: Denise

Where do you live? Massachusetts

Explanation of your handle: my name plus a special date!

Explanation of your avatar: didn't add one yet.

Age: 45 years young!

Occupation: Healthcare & volunteer at pet loss/grief group.

Favorite bike: Only have one so it's my favorite for now... I'm really not sure that it's a good fit for me.

What's in your stable? 2004 Gary Fisher Nirvana.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? My husband & I JUST took our bikes out about one week ago. To be honest, I stayed put in a very large parking lot, so I don't have any fast speed to talk about. I am petrified of the crazy traffic in our city -- (more about that later...)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Don't have one with my bike...when I do, I'll post it.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I've never told a lie! ;)

Most memorable moment on my bike: Don't have one yet....BUT, I am REALLY, REALLY looking forward to making many wonderful memories :D !!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Probably back when I was 16ish & went on a long ride with a friend on a beautiful spring night...

I'm really looking forward to 'meeting' & getting to know a lot of you. After having read many of the threads last night, this morning & this afternoon, I can see that there is a wealth of knowledge about everything 'bicycle' & more.
I have a few questions that I want to ask; I'll need to find the appropriate thread first, or start a new topic.

Well, that's it for now....

[Delta7]

Real name: Kiki (close 'nuf)

Where do you live? Castro Valley, California (25 miles East of SF)

Explanation of your handle: It's a Cal thing !

Age (general or specific) 40 somethin' ;-)

Occupation: Senior Consultant

Favorite bike: Specialized Ruby Expert

What's in your stable? Specialized Ruby Expert (it's like riding a Cadillac!)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 33mph, Mines Road descent, Livermore, CA, Feburary 2006.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I didn't do it ! (but I did break the sewing machine trying to move the levers with a hammer, at 9 yo :), I must call my sister now and confess !)

Most memorable moment on my bike: My first ride up Mines Road in Livermore, I made it to the top and on the descent, there was a bird soaring next to me. That was so cool!

Most fun ever had on a bike? A Cinderella training ride, we did Redwood Road in Castro Valley, CA, seemed like we climbed forever. I had never been to this particular area, though I've lived here for over 13 years. There were some cool chalk marks in the road for CVC, Castro Valley Cyclery, my LBS, pretty neat :cool:

[pyxichick]

Hi everyone, I just started road cycling at the beginning of May 2006. I've been a nordic skier for several years, and have enjoyed my one-speed clunky old bike for rides around town. My boyfriend is a sales rep in the bike business and he finally encouraged me to buy a road bike so I can stay in shape during the long stretch between winters, and hopefully improve my ski race times next season.

Real name: Kate
Where do you live? Minneapolis, MN

Explanation of your handle: I've been using it forever as my email online, and I have short hair that people have said makes me look like a pixie.

Age (general or specific) 36

Occupation: Litigation Technology Analyst

What's in your stable? Little Blue, a one speed from the 1960's which I inherited from my old landlord (he rescued it from a thrift store) and my new Cannondale R700 (red.) I haven't amassed a collection because I just started riding for sport.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I haven't graduated to a speedometer yet, so I don't know.

Most memorable moment on my bike: On the Cedar Lake trail just on the border of Minneapolis and St. Louis park, I was careening down a hill on Little Blue and I heard a noise in the woods and noticed a deer running alongside me for about 100 yards.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Exploring the city. Now that I have a road bike I can explore even further.

[runningteach]

Real name: Jeannie

Live: Port Jefferson Station, LI, NY

Handle: Running is my first love.

Age: 44

Occupation: Special Ed Teacher, teaching preschoolers

In my stable: Specialized Dolce Sport (got it before I knew much about biking or I would have saved and bought more bike)
Just purchased a Trek 4500 mountain bike.

Fastest speed on bike: Don't know, somewhere around 23 mph.

Most memorable moment: Just starting to ride after years away from a bike.

Most fun ever had on a bike: Think just riding with my kids. although today I am hoping to trail ride for the first time.

No one I know rides so this forum is motivating. I really wish I had a partner to ride with. My hubby has no interest in riding, and most of the time my kids only want to ride if I take them to get candy or lunch, sigh. I enjoy reading the forum here.

[BikeMomma]

Explanation of your avatar: Sometimes, when everything is going just right, I feel this fast.
I LOVE cheetahs.....your avatar is awesome. They are gorgeous animals -- God's gift for us speed freaks. I know the feeling, too. :)

Most fun ever had on a bike? Just about any time I am riding with a really tight group. I LOVE the feel of being part of something bigger and faster than myself.
Know that feeling as well, and agree. I love riding with friends, and a smooth, fast paceline is the BEST!!

Welcome to our awesome board, Jane. ;) (everyone else, too!! Welcome!)
~BikeMomma

[redrhodie]

Real name: Lynn

Live: Wakefield, RI

Handle: Red head from RI

Age: 39

Occupation: Goldsmith

Favorite bike: bf's Eddy Merckx (it's like bike art).

In my stable: Specialized Dolce Sport (proud to have found it used last year), highschool mtb, 2 touring strays picked up on the side of the road.

Fastest speed on bike: 34.8, downhill, a few weeks ago

Most memorable moment: That would be when I didn't fall when I hit that sandy patch last Thursday. Close call!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Not ready to admit it here!

Most fun ever had on a bike: Block Island. It's a stone's throw (and a ferry ride) from home. Beautiful, hilly and magical. Go if you can, and let me know, I'll meet you there!

[stella]

Lynn/redrhodie

I live in Providence, have a place in Narragansett!
I agree, Block Island is beautiful and a great place to ride!

[redrhodie]

Yay Stella! Another RI girl! Thanks for letting me know you're out there. Don't see many women on road bikes down here (I know Prov is different). Maybe our paths will cross this summer. Where do you ride? Are you friends with the Circle A riders? I love those bikes!

[stella]

Yay Stella! Another RI girl! Thanks for letting me know you're out there. Don't see many women on road bikes down here (I know Prov is different). Maybe our paths will cross this summer. Where do you ride? Are you friends with the Circle A riders? I love those bikes!


It varies--sometimes I ride to Bristol (on and off the bike path--never on weekends, though!); Block Island a couple of times in the summer; the Narragansett area (we have a place at Point Judith).

I don't know the Circle A crew--but I DO love their bikes! I frequent the Hub Bicycle shop in Providence and Stedman's in Wakefield. The Hub attracts a combination of roadies, commuters, messengers--very diverse crew.

Where do you ride?

[redrhodie]

Mostly I ride around Wakefield-Charlestown, Matunuck Schoolhouse Rd is my work commute (lucky me!). Used to ride back and forth on the So County bikepath, but given that up for the less crowded inland roads (Tuckertown, Minesterial, Old Coach Rd, etc). Thinking of riding to Mystic soon, but that would be my longest ride yet. Not sure I want to do it alone, but that's how I generally ride.

Haven't been to "the Hub", but think they're getting a little tired of me at Stedman's. Love that place. They're so nice! I'm still a newbie, always picking their brains for info.

So glad I found this site. You ladies all have such great advice! Reading your posts has helped me so much.

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board one and all! Whew - I took of a few days and the board exploded!! It's so exciting to see so many new people! Hope to be hearing more from all of you!

[janey_826]

Ain't that the truth!! I can feel 1000 coming on (do you log your miles? BikeJournal.com? Think: Team Estrogen?)


I just registered with BikeJournal.com, logged my rides so far this year and joined Team Estrogen. This is SO cool. Much better than the Excel sheet I was using. And now I am on a bike team. ME, on a team. I am so excited I can't wipe the smile off my face.:D

[mrsh]

Explanation of your handle: Mrs. H

Explanation of your avatar: one coming soon

Age: 26

Occupation: Student/Hotel

Favorite bike: Ish that's hard...only have two, hmm don't want to make one jealous of the other:rolleyes:

What's in your stable? 2006 Cannondale r1000 (girls version) 2002 Giant Warp mt. bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 26-mph, going down a hill. Kinda going way slow at the moment...hoping to build myself up

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Will be coming soon!!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: OH, man...recently probably what I tell my family I have spent on biking!!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Thinking I was pretty hot stuff after a really great crash (got a really cool scrape/ got really banged up) then the husband goes for another run, comes back 5 minutes later with knee blown out, then making the mad dash from Lutsen to Grand Marais emergency room.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Any time I get the husband to come with me.


REALLY EXCITED to have found this forum. I bike with mostly guys, so it will be really nice to get some perspective from the ladies. Hopefully will be getting to know lots of you soon!!

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board mrsh. Gaint Warp? not familiar with that but was in stitches about how much you've spent (and not confessed to) on biking! Thankful I live alone so I don't have to admit to anyone - including myself! :D

[mrsh]

Thanks for the welcome!! Warp is no longer being made by Giant, beyond that I am pretty clueless. I am lucky that my hubbie is part owner in a bike shop so I do get my stuff at cost!! But still siblings and parents would just never get it!! ;) Thanks again for the welcome.

[Ashgarth]

Getting to know you



Real name: Megan
Where do you live? Milwaukee, WI

Explanation of your handle: My parents land is named Ashgarth (a clearing in the ash tree forest)

Explanation of your avatar: self portrait

Age (general or specific): 27

Occupation: Marketing for an Vacation company/Airline

Favorite bike: don't know a lot about bikes....

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: yeah...I like my job...

Most memorable moment on my bike: getting my free schwinn moab from my sister because she decided she didn't use it enough (used it 10 times in the last 5 years)...so figured at least someone was using it. Free is good :)

Most fun ever had on a bike? I lived in germany for some time....in a city with the most bikes or something like that....
There were more bikes than cars, and everyone owned at least 2 bikes. Just riding around was so much fun, because it was like a sea of bikes and pedestrians.

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Ash. Free if very good my friend! and may you and your Schwinn have many happy memories together!!

[Ashgarth]

thank you for the welcome! :)

[durtgurl]

Where do you live? Colorado High Country

Explanation of your handle: Cause this gurl is happiest when covered in durt.

Explanation of your avatar:

Age (general or specific) 37

Occupation: Artist

Favorite bike: My Santa Cruz BLT

What's in your stable? 2006 Santa Cruz BLT

Fastest speed on a road bike?

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

What is the biggest lie you've ever told:

Most memorable moment on my bike: There's way too many, though thoughts of riding effortlessly through cold rain on quiet singletrack comes to mine with golden aspens all around.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Once again too many to recall.

[chartman64]

Where do you live? Los Angeles, California

Explanation of your handle: Either it's that I keep track of everything, or it has something to with a combination of my names.

Explanation of your avatar: Still making up my mind what to use.

Age (general or specific) 43

Occupation: Software Training Manager

Favorite bike: Only know the one I was given as a gift - Specialized, Hard Rock MTB.

What's in your stable? see above

Fastest speed on a road bike? Haven't ridden a road bike since I was in elementary school. (Stopped riding for years, until I was given the above bike back in '98.) But on my current bike, fastest I've done was 27.5 mph, speeding downhill. I'm not quite a turtle, but I'm not a racer. Just slow-to-moderate speeds, steady, I'll get there eventually. I like to look around, see where I'm going, stop now and then to appreciate where I'm riding.

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: While doing a bike trip in Ireleand, Ring of Kerry, after a 4.5 mile steady incline that felt like it took several hours to complete, I finally arrived at the top, to see a lovely statue of the BVM. I'm a nice Jewish girl, but I thanked her profusely for any help she may have rendered it getting me up that hill, and for the rest of the day's trip being downhill and/or comparitively flat!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Same trip as above. Despite all the challenges (road conditions, traffic, the need to stop every few hundred yards and just ooh and aah or take a few billion pictures), it was an amazing holiday.

Cindi

[arreyonskyy]

Where do you live? winnsboro, south carolina

Explanation of your handle: its just something i can see.. its just poetic to me, calming ....what i would name my 1st girl,, arreyonn not skyy


Explanation of your avatar: dont have one

Age: 27

Occupation: law enforcement

Favorite bike: dont yet just started riding

What's in your stable? um? a schwinn

Fastest speed on a road bike: 10mph

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: see above

Most memorable moment on my bike: had a flat tire and had to walk 2 miles home, several of the cops that i see on a daily passed and waved. a state tropper even turned around to get a better look. but no one decided to help.


Most fun ever had on a bike? none yet,,,, oh yeah first time i went 6 miles .... ok yeah you can laugh

[Alliez]

Where do you live? Somerville, MA

Explanation of your handle: My name is Allison, I have an Allez - only one person has ever called me Allie, but maybe that will change ;)

Explanation of your avatar: If I can get it uploaded, my favorite baseball moment ever.

Age (general or specific) 33

Occupation: Health Care Finance *yawn*

Favorite bike: My only bike! Specialized Allez Elite Double, Red & White and all around perfect.

What's in your stable? ""

Fastest speed on a road bike? 26mph on a downhill maybe?

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I don't care"

Most memorable moment on my bike: My first ride on clipless I gave up on a hill halfway up. Tried to clip in and get started again, fell over right in front of some hardcore biker folks - luckily the ground was both soft and dry and the embarrassment momentary. At least I learned something - DON'T stop on a hill.

Most fun ever had on a bike? It's always fun! Even falling over :D

[SouthernBelle]

Real name: Susan

Where do you live? Tennessee

Explanation of your handle: Explains itself!

Explanation of your avatar: Haven't picked one yet

Age (general or specific) soon to be 51

Occupation: Lawyer

Favorite bike: I'll let you know

What's in your stable? A 2nd hand Bianchi Nyala converted to road use.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 28.? Earlier this sping here in town.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have very many pixs of myself.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I won't tell

Most memorable moment on my bike: Always my last good ride.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I love it when small children notice me going by and get excited.

[CorsairMac]

and a Warm TE Welcome to all the new ladies on the board! Sorry I'm a little late welcoming ya'll, I don't spend any time here on the weekends and yesterday I was busy fixing flats (yes as in more than one :cool: lol) Hope to be hearing more from all of you!!

[Ciao]

Real name: Cynthia

Where do you live?: Made a big life change 2 years ago and moved to Florence, Italy.

Explanation of your handle: From my office window, I can hear the locals greeting or saying goodbye to each other... "ciao"... "ciao-ciao" :p It's such a warm, inviting, happy sound!

Explanation of your avatar: soon to come

Age (general or specific): 38

Occupation: CEO of an online women's luxury accessories business

Favorite bike: Just have one right now. A MTB I bought when I first moved to Marin (MTB country!) 12 years ago.

What's in your stable? The same Baracuda MTB - still giving tons of enjoyment... but now I'm in search of the right road bike. Time to go shoppin'!

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? dunno - never timed myself.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? hmmmmm, wait till I drop these last pesky 25 lbs.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: OWWW!! He hit me! (just to get my younger brother in trouble when we were little.)

Most memorable moment on my bike: Well, I wasn't exactly "on" my bike. But went to see the time trials at the Giro d'Italia this year - and it was incredibly inspiring. Go Jan Ullrich!

Most fun ever had on a bike?: Without a doubt.. it's DAILY!

[Cindyloo]

Real name: Cindy

Where do you live? Atlanta, GA

Explanation of your handle: A nickname.

Explanation of your avatar: Nice and simple.

Age (general or specific) 32 on Oct 1st

Occupation: Quality Assurance

Favorite bike: My current bike

What's in your stable? Trek 1000 WSD, Blue

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 27, downhill of course

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have very many pixs of myself.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Wouldn't you like to know!

Most memorable moment on my bike: 2003 Tarwheels Bikefest was my first organized ride and I did 25 miles with no preparation! Talk about an adventure!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding side by side with hubby on any given ride.

[pattaloo]

Hi. First time poster.

I've been lurking, reading, learning. Have just started riding and am learning the ropes. Thanks for all the great info and encouragement!

[Ciao]

Real name: Cindy

Explanation of your handle: A nickname.

Ha ha - I thought I was the only one that got the "little cindy-lou who" nickname. :D

[CorsairMac]

welcome welcome welcome all!!!

Caio and Cindyloo: your sense of humour just shines through your posts - looking forward to hearing more from you!

Patta: welcome also, we were all first time posters once too! glad we could be of help and hope to hear more from you also!

[Diggles]

Real name: Deanna

Where do you live? Louisville, Kentucky most of the time

Explanation of your handle: Normally Diggum...DGM (initials). Been that for so long people actually call me that...evolved to Diggles.

Explanation of your avatar: Me & my little flower! That's my daughter...she's 2.5 now.

Age (general or specific): 30

Occupation: unemployed artist...rare, i know.

Favorite bike: I don't have one!!! That's why I'm here.:rolleyes:

What's in your stable? Who said it's time to go shoppin?

Fastest speed on a road bike? Um...probably like 10. haha!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? there's a whole gaggle of em at http://www.diggum.com/

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't want you girls to hate me right off the bat now...comon! (I'll tellya later)

Most memorable moment on my bike: My pops teaching me to ride of course.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Does a motorcycle count? no? um, I have limited experience on a bike so I guess just getting acquainted with a roadbike on a different level than as a kid was fun. I didn't want to like it...I'm a runner.:o

[CorsairMac]

and welcome again Diggles! and yes motorcycles count - you'd be surprised just how many of us own motorcyles also! I guess it's that whole - oops.....I probably better NOT type out what my mind was thinking! ;)

Good luck on your bike journey my friend! I always enjoy "watching" people get their first bike and then sharing their adventures with them. Be sure and let us know what you find - we really like reading about happy endings!

[sherley15]

Hi, am Sherley from South Africa! Nice to meet ya!

[sherley15]

sorry for another posting. My lil sis is beside me, and she wants me to ACTUALLY post a HI from her TO YOU ALL. sHe loves cycling, lol..

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Sherley and Sherleys' lil sis! Tell us a little more about you: whereabouts in South Africa (I think you may be the first from there), do you ride?...what do you ride?

We love hearing about cycling in different countries!