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vinyl

09-24-2006, 06:02 AM

Whoa... Was that with or without all the traffic and antique shoppers?

Welcome to the board, Allison. Cool to see another DC/Md area person. Just out of curiosity, are there any good bike shops over your way? I've hit just about every shop in MoCo and FredCo, so I need to check out (haunt, stalk, whatever...) the ones over closer to B'more.

Thanks! The historic part of Ellicott City is a ghost town early on weekend mornings - there are mornings where the only things I see through that stretch are parked cars and green traffic lights! When it is crowded with traffic and antique shoppers, I don't want to be there in a car... and certainly not on my bike! There are some other fun hills in that area, but I'm not confident enough to navigate the twists and turns on those hills with any sort of speed.

In terms of local bike shops... it depends on what you're looking for, but I have not found a one stop shop. For service (and special orders), I really like Bike Doctor in Linthicum, just a few minutes from the BWI loop. While the store is small and they don't have much stock, Jeff and his staff have always been great and ordered things for me without a problem. Race Pace opened a large store in Columbia that has a better than average selection of women's apparel, but I've not been thrilled with the service in the store. The Race Pace in Ellicott City has (or at least had) a female mechanic, and I've been told that she is very helpful, but I haven't had a chance to talk to her.

inatree

09-24-2006, 01:44 PM

Real name: rhiannon

Where do you live? santa cruz, ca

Explanation of your handle: spent a lot of time as child hiding in trees

Explanation of your avatar: my new bike

Age (general or specific): 27

Occupation: disabled person trying to get off disability

Favorite bike: um...dunno

What's in your stable? trek 1000 wsd and elektra hawaii cruiser

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? dont have a computer yet

Another picture of yourself or your ride? dont have that many right now

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: what does this have to do with riding? i lied to my friend when i was 10 and i've felt bad about it ever since.

Most memorable moment on my bike: when i got my first bike when i was 9, i remember riding all over the neighborhood in the afternoons, my homelife was horrific so i always got so happy when i was on my bike i actually sang almost the whole time i rode. i was almost mute when i was a kid so that was really something. i always wonder what that looked like, a little girl singing at the top of her voice down the middle of the street on a bicycle. lol!

Most fun ever had on a bike? refer to above.

aicabsolut

09-24-2006, 03:17 PM

Real name: Catherine
Where do you live? Washington, DC for now

Explanation of your handle: Old AOL name made in high school. AIC = alice in chains (yes, I was a child of the grunge era), and Absolut b/c I had a horse named Stoli at the time and his daddy's name was Absolut...

Explanation of your avatar: Me and my last horse, Waffles (shown as Parzival) in the Olympic ring in Atlanta, GA for a horse show.

Age (general or specific) 26 in Oct.

Occupation: Grad student

Favorite bike: I don't know enough about bikes yet, but I really like mine.

What's in your stable? 06 Specialized Roubaix Comp, double

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Dunno.. haven't bought my computer yet. (First road bike, new purchase)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Me on a horse is as close as I've got.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: The biggest? Hmm.. I think I'm more of the little white lie teller.

Most memorable moment on my bike: The day I learned how to ride as a little kid....never had any big bike adventures

Most fun ever had on a bike? I always have fun. I haven't been a big bike rider before.. maybe I'll have some especially exciting times in the future.. I hope.

BleeckerSt_Girl

09-24-2006, 06:29 PM

Internet troll
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1575&d=1159072217

Ok, so I just gotta ask....what the heck is that thing stuck on the top of the troll's spear- a roast chicken???? :confused: :eek: :confused:

Kalidurga

09-25-2006, 03:14 AM

The Race Pace in Ellicott City has (or at least had) a female mechanic, and I've been told that she is very helpful, but I haven't had a chance to talk to her.

I stopped in that Race Pace yesterday on the way home from the Charm City 'Cross race. I didn't see a female mechanic, but the guys in the shop were very helpful when I asked about cold weather apparel. That shop has got to be the biggest bike shop I've seen yet, I'll have to check out the one in Columbia, too.

Explanation of your handle: Old AOL name made in high school. AIC = alice in chains (yes, I was a child of the grunge era)

It's not often I run across a fellow grunge fan. For some reason, I didn't get into grunge when it was in it's heyday, but I must be regressing because I love it now. I'm a Soundgarden junkie, myself. Good to see that particular genre's still appreciated :D

DrBee

09-25-2006, 09:07 AM

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1575&d=1159072217

Ok, so I just gotta ask....what the heck is that thing stuck on the top of the troll's spear- a roast chicken???? :confused: :eek: :confused:

A fish?

guanajagirl

09-26-2006, 06:36 PM

Real name: Jennifer

Where do you live? DFW Texas

Explanation of your handle: Guanaja: one of three main islands off the coast of Honduras. My mom was born here.

Explanation of your avatar: N/A

Age (general or specific): 23

Occupation: RN

Favorite bike: mine:) or a suzkie Bandit ;)

What's in your stable? Raliegh cadet 1.0

Fastest speed on a road bike? dont know yet

Another picture of yourself or your ride? dont have that many right now

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I think of you as just a friend"

Most memorable moment on my bike: Learning to ride without training wheels. I spent a whole afternoon on my driveway until i got it!

Most fun ever had on a bike? riding with my family while camping down some nice hills:)

margo49

09-26-2006, 07:14 PM

Real name: Jennifer

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I think of you as just a friend"

:)

the best "biggest lie" for a while, that one!

Rebeccah

09-28-2006, 11:26 AM

Real name: Rebeccah (fancy that!)

Where do you live? Oakland CA

Explanation of your handle: Easy to remember my own name.

Explanation of your avatar: N/A

Age (general or specific): 47

Occupation: Software engineer (formerly orthopaedic surgeon)

Favorite bike: I like both of mine

What's in your stable? Viscount Gran Sport (c. 1977)
Trek 7100 hybrid (c. ?)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Dont know. Fastest speed recently, 19.4mph on a local bike/run path, flat, slight tailwind. I'm just getting back into cycling again after a 6 year hiatus.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll have to think about that one.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "They say you either love it here (NYC) or hate it here, but I really don't fall in either category" (I hated it).

Most memorable moments on my bike:
- First ride without training wheels. I had been stuck sharing a training wheeled bike with my little sister for months after I was ready to move up. A neighbor got a new bike and gave me her old one, which was too small. I straddled it, and she was explaining to me how to ride it but I already knew. Before she even had a chance to help me get started, I was off!
- Riding to high school in the sleet.
- Drafting a much stronger rider (friend of mine) up and down hills in the Fingerlakes area of New York on the longest ride I think I've ever done (some 40+ miles of hills).
- Getting attacked by three kids on the lakefront bike path in Chicago when I was in medical school. My helmet and gynmastics training (and years of "practicing" fending off attacks in my dreams) made me fearless, and after jumping off the bike and rolling, I was immediately on my feet and advancing on the one that brought me down, fists clenched, bellowing "GET OUT OF HERE! GET OUT OF HERE! GET OUT OF HERE!" at the top of my lungs. The three decided it wasn't worth it (they were probably trying to steal my bike) and lit out. All I lost was one reflective pant leg cuff. No injuries, just some muscle stiffness the next day. The adrenaline high lasted for a week. My heart beats faster just recounting the story.

Most fun ever had on a bike? That would have to be 10 days cycling through Bourgogne (Burgundy area of France) with a group of about 30, half French, half American, mostly teenagers (I was 20 or 21) with a half a dozen chaperones. We camped, stayed in a few dormitories and hostels, did a lot of winery tours, a lot of eating, and some sightseeing. Full sag wagon, rented 10-speed touring bikes, averaged 20-30 miles/day (or was it 20-30km?) in rolling hills. It was a blast.

Rebeccah

Rebeccah

09-28-2006, 11:31 AM

suzieqtwa

09-30-2006, 03:31 PM

Real name: Suzie
Where do you live? Portland OR

Explanation of your handle: I worked for TWA airlines 15 years

Explanation of your avatar: ?

Age (general or specific) 53 on November 18th

Occupation: volunteer at a "no kill' cat shelter (laid off from airlines)

Favorite bike: Just bought my first bike 3 months ago..Gary Fisher Nirvana.. Im ready for a road bike ,but will wait till March.

What's in your stable? My husbands Trek 7.2

Fastest speed on a road bike? I have a hybrid?? Ask me when I get a road bike

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Im still trying to figure out this picture thing...they come up too big ,but Ill try,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,it downloaded somewhere ,but not here? I dont like pictures of myself anyway.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: probably my age....can pass for much younger.

Most memorable moment on a bike: Just getting up the hill for the first time..wait a couple of months, and a road bike ,then I will have more stories.

BeeLady

10-03-2006, 08:17 AM

Real name: Lauren

Where do you live? San Antonio, Texas and DeWitt County, Texas

Explanation of your handle: Tend three bee hives

Explanation of your avatar: pretty tree in the yard

Age (general or specific): 51

Occupation: Domestic goddess, cow herder, bee keeper and dog pack leader

Favorite bike: don't know yet - looking at Bianchi Volpe and Surly bikes - want a touring bike

What's in your stable? hehe old Mongoose Threshold, soon to be renamed "Lactate Threshold Goose" (my grocery store bike)

Fastest speed on a road bike? about 37 - have some big hills out in the country and no traffic - didnt know that was fast - thought my front wheel was going to come off - can't wait til I get a decent bike! (Have a computer but don't remember if it was 37 or 39 mph)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? dont have that any right now

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "That's fine with me"

Most memorable moment on my bike: In second grade when I realized the mechanical workings of a bicycle - how the chaindrive worked, etc. Light bulb moment - have loved bikes since

Most fun ever had on a bike? Just finished a 36-mile event (my first) on my Goose - was a tough ride with lots of hills and a strong headwind the last twelve miles - but felt it "made" me as a cyclist.

CorsairMac

10-03-2006, 10:20 AM

Welcome to that board one and all! Holy Smoked Salmon, I was off the board for a few days and it Exploded!! Sorry I missed the comments from LA - sounds like a real whinner! To each and every one of you who've posted here since I was here last - a very warm TE welcome and I hope to hear more from ya'll!

Tina

10-05-2006, 10:03 AM

HI!

Real name: Tina
Where do you live? Richmond, VA

Explanation of your handle: Sometimes I'm not too creative

Explanation of your avatar: Saw it online one day, liked it, cuffed it and put it onto my computer desktop. (also, see above question's answer!)

Age (general or specific) 34
Occupation: closing coordinator/expert B.S. handler for a builder

Favorite bike: My Cannondale has been very good to me. Plus, I don't have the knowledge needed to ascertain which bike is worthy of drooling over yet.

What's in your stable? Cannondale F300 - my first real grown-up bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I don't have a road bike yet *sniffle* but workin on it.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Jeez, now I feel bad that I don't even have a pic. Not one. Dang it.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Ummmm.....I guess I'll get back to you on that one.....

Most fun ever had on a bike? I'm seriously not copping out on this one, but every time my husband and I ride together, we have a new adventure of some kind or another silly story to tell! :)

I'm glad to be here. Y'all seem so cool and friendly!

~MP

10-06-2006, 09:23 AM

Hi!

Real name: Miranda
Where do you live? Northern CA

Explanation of your handle: It’s short for the nickname my boyfriend & his family gave me.

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

Age (general or specific) 27

Occupation: I’m part of a cube farm.

Favorite bike: I like both, but I’ve been favoring the road bike since I hardly ride the mtn bike.

What's in your stable? Giant OCR Ltd and Specialized Rockhopper

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 39.9, Foresthill Road, in August.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don’t have any with me at the moment.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I’ll have to get back to you on this one.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Going to SF with the bf and meeting one of his friends and riding across the GG Bridge, thru Sausalito and around Tiburon Loop and back, a 53-mile ride with beautiful views. The other was my first organized ride the other weekend. It was a 50 miler, and it sure wasn’t boring and consisted of a couple of firsts for me. There was lots of rain, fog, wind, +5000’ of climbing and I ended up with 2 flats. It was a fun ride and everyone was really friendly.

Tali

10-06-2006, 09:25 AM

Real name: Tori

Where do you live? Portland, OR

Explanation of your handle: It's my online handle.

Explanation of your avatar: creepy spider I saw in New Zealand where we livedd for 6 months

Age (general or specific): 38

Occupation: MD (family medicine)

Favorite bike: my new one! Jamis Nova.

What's in your stable? 2006 Jamis Nova and 2003? Kona Cinder Cone and my townie 3-spd cruiser bike from the ?60's or 70's?

Fastest speed on a road bike? no clue. I need to buy a computer

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll have to work on that

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: (when on call) "No, that's ok. I'm glad you called (at 2am!). I'm happy to tell you the dose of (tylenol/cold medicine/whatever)."

Most memorable moment on my bike: Memorable in good way: whippin' thru the downhill at Little Bald Mtn and kickin my husband's a$$! I love being better than someone at something. I'm a pretty mediocre athlete so it doesn't happen often! Memorable in a not so good way, breaking my patella when I tried clipless pedals....basalt v bone: basalt won......:(

Most fun ever had on a bike? see above. More adventures to be had on my new 'cross bike that I get to take out today!!!!

Thorn

10-07-2006, 05:33 AM

Where do you live: Milwaukee, WI area

Explanation of your handle: Last name of my psuedonym, Cassandra Thorn. Not that I've done any writing, but it describes me, at least with respect to work. Cassandra, as in, forced to speak the truth, but no one believed her; Thorn, as in a thorn in management's side I shall remain.

Explanation of your avatar: One artists rendition of Granny Weatherwax, a character in Terry Pratchett's Disk World series. A curmudgeony exterior with a heart underneath. A thinker, analyzer and plotter.

Age (general or specific): upper forties.

Occupation: Software Engineer

Favorite bike: Cannondale R700, but I'm seriously drooling over an Seven ID8.

What's in your stable? A Cannondale Hybrid and a late 80's model Cannondale road bike--I just can't part with the latter because it was my first real bike.

Fastest speed on a road bike? Wouldn't it be more appopriate at my age to talk about the slowest speed on a road bike? Seriously, I refuse to put a computer on my bike--better to think I'm flying at 30mph than to know I'm barely keeping 14mph.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Uh....no pictures of self...the camera steals your soul.:eek:

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmm...how about...."I just found this forum" Naw...I've been lurking for a very long time.

Most memorable/fun moment on a bike: Mallorca. My biking heart lies on the island (http://www.cassandrathorn.com/images/2006Mallorca.htm or
http://www.cassandrathorn.com/images/2003Mallorca.htm). The island is awesome--a cyclist's paradise in winter. My SE (Similar Entity) and I do active vacations. It started as hiking, but the group we travel with (through UW-Stevens Point) had a winter biking trip to Mallorca. That trip did bicycle rentals and not heavy, thick steel bombers, either--nice $1500-range road bikes. We signed up and got hooked on cycling. Now more than 1/2 our trips are cycling, but Mallorca remains the most memorable. We've been back and will be back again.

Aggie_Ama

10-08-2006, 06:13 AM

Most fun ever had on a bike? I'm seriously not copping out on this one, but every time my husband and I ride together, we have a new adventure of some kind or another silly story to tell! :)

I'm glad to be here. Y'all seem so cool and friendly!

I love your most fun on the bike. DH and I ride together all the time, it is some of the best time we spend together. Many women wish their SO would ride with them, we are lucky!

Awww... We're are glad to have you. Welcome to the board!

Aggie_Ama

10-08-2006, 06:19 AM

Welcome Miranda, Tali and Thorn!!

Tali- Now I feel awful for paging my doctor. :p Actually the only time was when my DH was terribly ill. The first time he ended up at the ER, the second time was a few days later and he ended up at the hospital the next morning. I bother my insurance's on-call nurse for silly stuff like "How long can I wait to get a tetnus shot for this cut I got on some rusty building materials?"

Thorn- Mallorca is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing those pictures. Mallorca makes my list of "Must See" travels.

chickwhorips

10-08-2006, 10:51 AM

just wanted to say HELLO to everyone new here.

ShubieGA

10-09-2006, 02:33 PM

Real name: Sue

Where do you live? Alpharetta, GA

Explanation of your handle: Shubie is my nickname (say Sue Shaw 5 x's fast after a cocktail or two), and GA is my current state.

Explanation of your avatar: still looking for the right one.

Age (general or specific): Getting closer to 50 (ok, hanging on to 48 by a thread)

Occupation: Tech support manager

Favorite bike: my new one - Trek 7.2FX (red)

What's in your stable? Trek 7.2FX and a Schwinn mountain bike.

Fastest speed on a road bike? 20, on the hybrid - let go of the brake, Shubie!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I usually take the pics, not get in them.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I am not admitting that on-line!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Other than riding my 1st bike around the basement poles, it was finally getting up a hill by the house without walking. :p

Most fun ever had on a bike? So far, finishing the Bike Atlanta ride (13.3 mi, but some nice hills). More to come!

alforfun

10-09-2006, 05:05 PM

Real name: Alice
Where do you live? Blooming Grove NY

Explanation of your handle: Cycing is fun :eek:

Explanation of your avatar: My lovely new trek!

Age (general or specific) 50 on Dec 11th! Ouch!!

Occupation: R.N.

Favorite bike: My new Trek WSD 1600

What's in your stable? Trek 1600, Specialized Expedition

Fastest speed on a road bike? I think I am slow compared to all you experienced gals!!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Ha

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: Skidding around a corner into gravel, where I totally wiped out....and this is on the Expedition that had mtn bike tires on it!!

Most fun ever had on a bike? I always have fun, this is something DH and I like to do together, started with biking in the back woods, and now on the road!! New road bikes for each of us on our 25th anniversary!!

SJCzar

10-10-2006, 06:59 AM

Hey there Thorn. It's always good to see another Milwaukee area rider on here.

Welcome to all you new gals.

bikewriter

10-10-2006, 12:54 PM

Real name: Janice

Where do you live? Cincinnati, OH

Explanation of your handle: I've been writing for as long as I can remember and when I was younger, I rode my bike everywhere. But sometimes you give up things because you think you’ve outgrown them…only to realize you never outgrow things that add value to your life. Now I’m looking to do both cycling and writing on my own terms. I’m excited to have found a forum of women who feel like I do!

Explanation of your avatar: A [paraphrased] Buddhist teaching says if you look at a flower, you never see it striving to be what it should become. It just is, and it grows and blossoms as it should. A flower reminds me to relax into the peace and balance of each moment.

Age (general or specific): 29 in November!

Occupation: Copywriter

Favorite bike: I'm fascinated by Terry bikes, specifically Madeleine, the touring model. If you've got one, I'd love to hear about it.

What's in your stable? 94 Giant Hybrid - Hey, what can I say? It gets me where I want to go.

Fastest speed on a road bike: 27 mph--thanks to a steep grade and gravity. :)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I’ll be hard-pressed to drum one picture up, but I’ll see what I can do.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmm…the last time I called in sick on a beautiful day?

Most memorable moment on my bike: I learned to ride on two wheels on a gravel road. The first time without training wheels, I flew down a hill of gravel, tried to turn and wiped out. I've been hooked ever since.

Most fun ever had on a bike: Honestly? Every time I ride.

Trekhawk

10-10-2006, 12:58 PM

chickwhorips

10-10-2006, 01:08 PM

Welcome bikewriter - I love the explanation of your avatar.:)

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i295/fairie1323/thwelcomesmilie.gif
i like it too. i must remember that.

pll

10-23-2006, 04:38 PM

Real name: Patricia

Where do you live? Evanston, IL

Explanation of your handle: my initials

Explanation of your avatar: I have none

Age (general or specific): 40 something

Favorite bike: Still looking for THE bike

What's in your stable? Felt 85 road bike, Specialzed Rockhopper Comp, Giant Cypress ST (my daily commuter)

Fastest speed on a road bike? A little over 25mph, for about a yard...

Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing a 100 mile ride

Most fun ever had on a bike? All but too rides have been a lot of fun.

GLC1968

10-24-2006, 05:13 AM

wannaduacentury

10-24-2006, 11:25 AM

lisa_b

10-25-2006, 12:01 PM

Real name: Lisa
Where do you live? New York, NY

Explanation of your handle: My name (admittedly not the most creative choice)

Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....haven't yet figured out how to add one.

Age (general or specific) 30

Occupation: Lawyer

Favorite bike: My Specialized Allez, but I lust after a Specialized Ruby Pro

What's in your stable? Specialized Allez Triple 2004

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I'm a bit on the cautious side in New York traffic, but maybe 25 mph?

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'm always the one taking the pictures, not in them!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Too many to count, but they were all small.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing my first metric century on long island in the freezing cold rain!

Most fun ever had on a bike? This summer, my first summer biking!

Cali Sunshine

10-25-2006, 12:58 PM

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: Just call me Cali

Where do you live? South Bay, California (El Segundo, CA.)

Explanation of your handle: Self explanatory

Explanation of your avatar: don't have one

Age (general or specific): mid 20's

Occupation: student, part time worker.

Favorite bike: don't have one, but right now i'm on an iron horse azure 2005

What's in your stable? iron horse azure 2005

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? don't know, but i'm assumming 35-45 mph going downhill somewhere in el segunda. recently.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? no.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: probably something as a kid or a young teenager

Most memorable moment on my bike: anytime i ride along the beach during sunset.

Most fun ever had on a bike? probably on a bmx with some friends (all guy friends)... as a teen i always liked riding with the guys because they were more adventurous.. wasn't into that prissy girly stuff. i guess i was a tomboy. we rode bikes through balboa park and i recall going we rode down this huge pile of dirt down an embankment and did all kinds of crazy stuff.

Offthegrid

10-26-2006, 11:50 AM

Real name: Susie

Where do you live? Allentown, Pennsylvania

Explanation of your handle: It's a play on words of leaving my last job and getting my current job.

Explanation of your avatar: That is me at a Danskin triathlon.

Age: 27

Occupation: Editor

Favorite bike: Bianchi

What's in your stable? Litespeed Capella

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 47, going down a steep hill in central Pennsylvania. That's when I began braking. In hindsight, not so smart, but it sure was fun.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Blowing by all the fast swimmers at my Danskin triathlon. I placed nearly last in my age group for the swim and run, but was in the top 100 on the bike. (My age group had about 450 people.)

Most fun ever had on a bike? An MS ride I did in 2004. It was my first big organized ride, and there was so much comraderie and food.

JLZimrmn

10-27-2006, 06:59 AM

Real name: Jennifer

Where do you live? Little Rock, AR

Explanation of your handle: It's short for my first and last name. I use it for everything

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet

Age: 25

Occupation: Insurance Underwriter

Favorite bike: I'm new to cycling so I don't know what my favorite bike would be yet. I hope to figure out next year when I buy a new one :)

What's in your stable? 2005 Fuji League. I got it as a beginner bike off of ebay.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Probably high twenties. Can't remember where or when.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I have had lot's of memorable moments the past month dealing with these darn clippless pedals :p

solveig

10-28-2006, 11:06 AM

Real name: Solveig
Where do you live? Postville, IA - far northeast corner, where it's not flat

Explanation of your handle: There really aren't nicknames that flow readily from my name...and the only other codelike words I could come up with would grant everyone access to all my credit card accounts...so had to go with just the first name.

Explanation of your avatar: maybe coming this winter! who knows!

Age (general or specific) 27, almost 28

Occupation: Vegetable Farmer

Favorite bike: my Kestrel Talon

What's in your stable? Kestrel Talon, recently-resurrected GT Outpost Trail for gravel riding and around the farm

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? about 35 mph, down a big hill around Elgin, IA this past July

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Again, maybe this winter I'll figure out how to upload photos.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't want dessert tonight...

Most memorable moment on my bike: Oooh...Finishing my last of a series of 3 weekly time trials. I felt great, was well rested and fueled, and actually PASSED someone in the final 1/2 mile before the finish. Totally all-out effort, with that intoxicating feeling of overtaking another rider. Won a pair of socks for that effort. :)

Most fun ever had on a bike? Any one of the long rides my partner and I take on summer/fall weekends. Clear sky, sunshine, my honey, and the Iowa hills.

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chickwhorips

10-28-2006, 12:31 PM

Occupation: Vegetable Farmer

:eek: my new best friend! ;)

welcome to the board!

margo49

10-28-2006, 12:36 PM

Occupation: Vegetable Farmer
Iowa hills.
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Mine too!
Do you grow parsnips. It is the only one I can't find here.

solveig

10-29-2006, 05:03 AM

Thanks for the welcomes! We grow lots of stuff but have not grown parsnips the last couple of years, just because we had to prioritize. But I love them and am hoping to grow them next year.

For today, we're ditching the farm in favor of a ride over by Madison - one of the last warm days of the year, I think - and a visit to the bike shop. :)

paigette

10-30-2006, 05:11 AM

I'm actually on here already, but changed my username because some vengeful person(not on this site) figured out who I was & caused some real life & online trouble......so I'll do it again. Plus, some things have changed:

Real name: Paige

Where do you live? Bryan, Texas

Explanation of your handle: childhood nickname

Explanation of your avatar: My pups

Age (general or specific): 25

Occupation: Marketing Communications Specialist

Favorite bike: GIANT OCR-3

What's in your stable? OCR-3 & arriving tomorrow Giant Boulder SE

Fastest speed on a road bike? Where? When? 25 mph, downhill, CC Group Ride

Most memorable moment on my bike: Learning clipless-stopped before NAS-CCAD bridge, waiting for cars to go past me. Completely stopped & fell over. Had 5-6 fisherman run towards me to see if I was ok.....they probably thought I was insane, cause I was laughing my *** off!

Meaux

10-30-2006, 06:21 AM

Real name: Maureen

Where do you live? Houston, TX

Explanation of your handle: bastardized spelling of childhood nickname

Explanation of your avatar: Just me! Riding on some crazy hills in San Marcos on me and DH's 1st anniversary

Age (general or specific): 27

Occupation: Legal Assistant

Favorite bike: Giant OCR3 (In pretend land, a Specialized Roubaix-one of those Gerolsteiner ones....droooool)

What's in your stable? Giant OCR3 and a Specialized Hard Rocks Comp

Fastest speed on a road bike? Where? When? 30 mph, downhill, this weekend eeeeeeeekkkkkk!!!!!!!

Most memorable moment on my bike: My 1st organized ride was 20 miles through Galveston, TX. It was way fun!!

MiniMe

11-01-2006, 11:48 PM

Real name: Nathalie

Where do you live? Toronto, Ontario

Explanation of your handle: my bike (x-small frame)

Explanation of your avatar: none yet... work in progress!

Age (general or specific): 40

Occupation: computer operations

Favorite bike: Trek 1600 WSD

What's in your stable? Trek 1600 WSD, looking at adding a Trek 4500 WSD mountain bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? Where? When? 47km/h (29.3), Springbank Park, London (Ontario), last September.

Most memorable moment on my bike: It was the morning after I picked up my ride in Buffalo. I was sitting on my living room floor sipping my coffee while admiring my new acquisition. I was hypnotised! :cool:

Maureen Valley

11-02-2006, 04:55 AM

Real name: Maureen
Where do you live? Eustis, Florida...middle of the state, about 45 miles north of Orlando

Age (general or specific) 63 and counting.

Occupation: Retired from Northwest Airlines

Favorite bike: Probably my next bike...hopefully a Trek WSD 'something'.

What's in your stable? Trek Hybrid MultiTrac 7000 and two older Treks that are all rusted from riding on the beaches.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Years ago...we biked from Northfiled, Mn. to Red Wing, Mn. on junk bikes...over hill and dale without biking shorts or helmets. Ya, I know....duh. But what a blast....45 or 50 miles! It's called Young and Dumb.

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IFjane

11-02-2006, 06:19 AM

Real name: Jane
Where do you live? Madison County, VA

Explanation of your handle: It's my bike - Independent Fabricators

Explanation of your avatar: I still don't understand how to put one on.

Age (general or specific) 53

Occupation: Child Development Supervisor

Favorite bike: My IF Ti Crown Jewel, made just for me!

What's in your stable? Now, only my IF bike. I used to have a Lemond & a Specialized RockHopper.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 47+ mph, descending Freemont Pass near Copper Mountain, CO. at the end of the Leadville Loop - 85 miles of misery!:eek: July 2005 on my old bike

Another picture of yourself or your ride? See photo below - I'm on the left, son Lee is on the right

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmm....good question!

Most memorable moment on my bike: About 6 years ago on my mountain bike when I was caught in a wicked thunderstorm. I was on the face of a mountain near Keystone, CO without a shelter in sight. We now call that ride "The Lightening Ride".

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every ride is fun - but I would guess the feeling I had when I finished my first century. I never thought I could ride that far!

IFjane

11-02-2006, 06:56 AM

ok, NOW I understand how to create an avatar. yay! It's my license plate - if you see me on the road, honk!

jeannierides

11-02-2006, 06:58 AM

Jane! Great to *see* you on the TE boards! :D I have the Share the Road license plate too!

lph

11-02-2006, 07:45 AM

Finally got around to introducing myself! Apologies if anyone is uncomfortable by unintroduced lurkers like me, just lack of time.

Real name: Laila (pronounced Lie-lah)
Where do you live? Oslo, Norway

Explanation of your handle: Boring, boring, just my initials and used for everything at work. The P stands for my mothers maiden name Perine, originally "Perrin" and French Huguenot. Her family is American but she moved to Norway to study when she was 18 and stayed.

Explanation of your avatar: my beloved red Trek 6000, now 8 years old and getting a little cranky.

Age (general or specific) 37

Occupation: I work with hydropower

Favorite bike: um, don't really know much about models

What's in your stable? just said beloved red Trek, soon to be joined by a hybrid, probably another trek

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Not a road bike though I use it on roads. Just bought a speedometer recently, and it shows max speed 59,2 kph.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Lessee if I can paste this in, cropped from a photo from this summer.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "No it's ok, I don't mind."
I am an appallingly *good* liar...

Most memorable moment on my bike: Hm, I mostly commute, which is exciting and fun and sometimes terrifying, but not really memorable that way.

Most fun ever had on a bike? See last answer... wheeling blithely past cars stuck in snowdrifts because the bike path got plowed first is a lot of fun... :D

PS. Another one, long story short: my bf is a tad taller than me, very slender and a natural athlete, needs hardly any exercise at all to stay fit. I'm the opposite, heavy boned and need a lot of regular exercise. So last Sunday we biked down to town to go to a climbing gym, and I first dropped him on the bike, second climbed rings around him, and then dropped him going home... I was pretty pleased ;-) The past few months have paid off.

IFjane

11-02-2006, 08:28 AM

Hey Jeannie! Great to see you, too - thanks for recommending this site. I see lots of hours ahead browsing and chatting. :D

And why are you online and not out on the bike on a beautiful day like today? :p

jeannierides

11-02-2006, 10:07 AM

:p Haha, Jane... original problem with riding alone... I am, however, heading for the local park w/running shoes and camera. The leaves are beautiful this year in Virginia, don't you think?!

<<apologies to everyone for hijacking the thread, Jane and I met on the - dare I say it? - Terry site>>:o

bambu101

11-05-2006, 03:07 AM

Real name: Wendy

Where do you live? Western Massachusetts AKA the Hilltowns or foothills of the Berkshires

Explanation of your handle: The name of my Sengal parrot, Bambu (I am also very involved in parrot/bird welfare, rescue and adoption)

Explanation of your avatar: someday- dial-up is not conducive to downloading pictures

Age (general or specific) 53 in January - Nice to see so many active 50ish women here!

Occupation: Business analyst in IT dept of an insurance company

Favorite bike: Currently own a Terry Susan B hybrid, but already drooling over a Bianchi or Orbea (Thanks a lot-it's all your fault, TE!)

What's in your stable? 2006 Terry Susan B hybrid (bought in July)

Fastest speed on a road bike? approximately 23 MPH going down one of the many hills around here

Another picture of yourself or your ride? See avatar section above

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: No, I didn't eat all that chocolate! Of course, my BF doesn't eat many sweets, and I can't blame it on the parrots or cat!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Making it up one of the difficult hills near my house for the first time after about 3 weeks of riding- a real sense of accomplishment!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding around Otis Reservoir with BF this summer-a beautiful ride that goes around the lake and through a campground.

jobob

11-06-2006, 12:20 PM

Real name: Wendy

Where do you live? Western Massachusetts AKA the Hilltowns or foothills of the Berkshires.

Hey Wendy! I grew up in Pittsfield - aka the Metropolis of the Berkshires, better known as the Pitts. :p :D I have some family still living in Cheshire.

If I ever get back out there we'll have to get together with Lisa SH for a ride.

bambu101

11-07-2006, 05:39 PM

jobob- I am pleasantly surprised to discover a few people here at TE im my area. I know that Nancielle is from the area and currently living in Pittsfield. There is also someone from Turners Falls (sorry, can't remenber who). oops- it is Im4smiley (just saw her picture posted in the Let's See You on your Bike thread)

BleeckerSt_Girl

11-08-2006, 07:01 AM

I'm about 50 minute drive southwest of Pittsfield, in Columbia County NY.

jobob

11-08-2006, 07:22 AM

I'm about 50 minute drive southwest of Pittsfield, in Columbia County NY.

Heh, when I moved out to California my perception of distance changed dramatically. When I grew up an hours' drive anyplace was considered a Big Deal (what! Drive to Springfield! :eek: ). Where I live now, a 50 minute drive is considered a "reasonable" commute :p

sbctwin

11-08-2006, 08:00 AM

Real name: Sharon

Where do you live? Salt Lake City, Utah

Explanation of your handle: I am an identical twin who likes to keep her other personality close by in thought....

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

Age (general or specific) 53 and getting younger daily :p

Occupation: old mainframe programmer, stuck in the new world of techno babble...:confused:

What's in your stable? roadbike: Lightspeed Bella; commuter bike: Trek 6500

Fastest speed on a bike? on my commute home, I go by way of 8th South in SLC...from 13th East to 7th East, I can reach speeds up to 40 mph...I don't anymore because age and caution has told be to keep my hands on the brakes.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Growing up, "she did it", pointing my finger at my twin sister :D ....

likinbikin

11-13-2006, 12:49 PM

Real name: Michelle
Where do you live? Rugby, ND

Explanation of your handle:New rider and I am likin' bikin' !

Explanation of your avatar: Don't know how to get one, lack computer skills

Age (general or specific) 37

Occupation: Stay at home Mom

Favorite bike: Cannondale T2000 and my R500

What's in your stable? Cannondale R500 Feminine, Schwinn High Sierra MTB

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 26mph every time the North Dakota wind is at my back! With some winds I could go faster but am too afraid!!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Lack computer skills to put one on. Have to take time to learn.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: To say I don't remember is a lie!

Most memorable moment on my bike: I am a new rider so no great memory moments for me yet. At this point I just love every ride.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Extra long day rides with my husband when we break at a lake, chat and watch birds play in the water.

jenjustjen

11-13-2006, 03:08 PM

Real name: Jen
Where do you live? melbourne Australia

Explanation of your handle: i haven't got to that either!

Explanation of your avatar: i haven't gotten to that yet! but it will probably be my tattoo

Age (general or specific) 29

Occupation: production manager for a promotions company - i make stuff in china

Favorite bike: no faves yet

What's in your stable? HUFFY!!! no seriously, yes it's a huffy at the moment soon to be a giant crx 4w or a avanti sublime1

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 34km/hr on the downside of the MCG bridge

Another picture of yourself or your ride? as soon as I have the new one i promise

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: i told someone i was an astronaut once

Most memorable moment on my bike: I'm another new rider, but i know the achievement of getting up the hills without getting off has been fantastic for me.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I remember as a kid the feeling of being at the top of the biggest hill in town and just letting my pretty bike have it's head.

Aseradyn

11-15-2006, 05:44 PM

Real name: Sorry, no. No offense, but there's a reason I use a handle ;)

Where do you live? Houston, Texas

Explanation of your handle: Random name generator + Google search = 0 hits. Plus, I liked the sound of it :)

Explanation of your avatar: None yet - workin' on it!

Age (general or specific): Heading toward 30

Occupation: Technical Writer / Software QA

Favorite bike: One that fits perfectly and never breaks! (yeah, I know - no such thing :p)

What's in your stable? Schwinn Woodlands

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Haven't ridden a road bike much, but I hit 21 mph in an intersection in Houston trying to get out of the way of a truck... Can we say "adrenaline-fueled sprint"? About three weeks ago.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Another? I been riding this thing for 15 years and I don't even got one! :rolleyes:

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Mmmm.... Nope. Don't think I'll share that, either :P

Most memorable moment on my bike: Do childhood mishaps count? I once rode down a hill on a borrowed bike without working brakes (unbeknownst to me until I tried to use them!) and hit an apartment building. I clearly remember that long moment of *knowing* I was going to crash and deciding whether to hit the wall or the car... :eek: Etched forever in memory! To this day I'm not entirely sure how I survived my childhood :p

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding along the top of Skyline Drive in Canon City, Colorado. After a helluva climb up, the road follows the ridge - up and down and up and down - like a roller coaster :D It was like flying - no ground on either side, just sky and wind. Talk about a rush!

mimitabby

11-15-2006, 06:07 PM

Finally got around to introducing myself! Apologies if anyone is uncomfortable by unintroduced lurkers like me, just lack of time.

Real name: Laila (pronounced Lie-lah)
Where do you live? Oslo, Norway

Most fun ever had on a bike? See last answer... wheeling blithely past cars stuck in snowdrifts because the bike path got plowed first is a lot of fun... :D

PS. Another one, long story short: my bf is a tad taller than me, very slender and a natural athlete, needs hardly any exercise at all to stay fit. I'm the opposite, heavy boned and need a lot of regular exercise. So last Sunday we biked down to town to go to a climbing gym, and I first dropped him on the bike, second climbed rings around him, and then dropped him going home... I was pretty pleased ;-) The past few months have paid off.

Hey Laila
glad to "meet" you!! :)

ridethewind

11-15-2006, 06:57 PM

Real name: Jean

Where do you live? amongst the cornfields of Illinois

Explanation of your handle: just thought it sounded good

Explanation of your avatar: don't have one

Age: 55

Occupation: attorney

What's in your stable? A 1970's Peugeot road bike and a 2000 Schwinn Sierra hybrid

Fastest speed on a bike? I'm more concerned with staying ON the bike :D

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

lph

11-16-2006, 12:25 AM

Hey Laila
glad to "meet" you!! :)

Thanks mimitabby! This is a good place to be. (There's noplace else I can gripe about pedestrians with a death wish without somebody secretly thinking "I'll bet she's one of these insane cyclists that never stops at lights"...;) )

monkeyhouse

11-17-2006, 01:23 PM

Brand new to TE... Well, lurked a bit, but just recently got a new bike after not having ridden in YEARS (maybe about 20 or so... yikes!), so here we go...

Real name: Jen
Where do you live? Salem, NH

Explanation of your handle: Kurt Vonnegut fan and also two kids in the house... it's DEFINITELY a monkey house here.

Explanation of your avatar: I love Curious George... the bike seemed fitting.

Age (general or specific) 35

Occupation: Software Engineer

Favorite bike: My only -- a Raleigh Tess

What's in your stable? See above. :-)

Fastest speed on a road bike? Hah! Haven't ridden since high school (or junior high), so I have NO idea. Just trying to get used to riding the mountain bike around, getting used to the clips, and not worrying so much about speed right now. :D

Another picture of yourself or your ride? There's a picture of my bike on my myspace page (http://www.myspace.com/m0nkeyh0use)

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Told a few to the parents back in the day... don't really remember. :p

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I was a kid, we didn't have much in the way of money, so two of my bikes were a bit... special. :rolleyes: One had no left pedal (and it was so old, we couldn't find a pedal for it anymore), and my next one had handlebars so loose, they'd flip around, but it had a sweet gold, metal-fleck banana seat. :D

Most fun ever had on a bike? Just riding around as a kid... Lots of fun. :)

Nice to "meet" all of you!! Not sure how often I'll post, but it should be fun here. :D

margo49

11-18-2006, 07:16 AM

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: i told someone i was an astronaut once

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I've been an astronaut since age 11.
Just haven't told many people. Tho' I did have a woman play Cmdr Spock to my Capt Kirk for 15 years and the job I just left I was Spock to his Captain. Now he is "Jim" as we are in contact tho' not working together anymore.
That is how I know so much about the fabric of the Space/Time Continuum.

Pip72

11-19-2006, 04:44 AM

Real name: Philippa
Where do you live? Stirling, Scotland

Explanation of your handle: Philippa is too long to type and 72 - well, let's just say that I'm 33 at the moment..

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

Age (general or specific) 33 - until Dec 21

Occupation: Project manager for a sustainable transport charity

Favorite bike: the one I'm on

What's in your stable? Roberts Compact Touring Bike, Trek WSD Mountain Bike, Battaglin Road Bike, Bike for cycling round town and half a tandem.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 60mph on the back of a tandem

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Too many to count.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm not very good at lying

Most memorable moment on my bike: Flying downhill on Sunday 19th Nov having managed two weeks in a row of getting out on my own.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Can't remember where it was, but mountain biking when I first had the confidence to go fast downhill through the streams

Sad Ranger

11-20-2006, 06:28 PM

Hi everyone !Just a short introduction ;

Real name: ML
Where do you live? SouthEast, Sunny Island

Explanation of your handle: what handle ? bike or anatomical ?

Explanation of your avatar: avatar?? show me how to get one ?

Age (general or specific) : 36 going 37

Occupation: *** Kicker !

Favorite bike: None at this moment... currently owns a carbon road bike.

What's in your stable? Road & MTB wheels ???

Fastest speed on a road bike? 49kmh on downhill free-wheeling

Another picture of yourself or your ride? i am camera shy !

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I am confident!

Most memorable moment on my bike: first ride with pal

five one

11-27-2006, 09:16 PM

Hi all,

I'm embarrassed to say that I've been in and out of lurkdom here for several years. I'm generally a quiet sort who listens (and reads) more than she talks, but lately I've felt like chiming into some of the threads. I didn't want to do that without saying hello and introducing myself first.

Real name: Virginia

Where do you live? Morgan Hill, CA

Explanation of your handle: My height - 5' 1"

Explanation of your avatar: None yet. I may need some instruction how to insert one at some point.

Age (general or specific) 54 :eek:

Occupation: Accounting. I was a Home Ec major (way back when there was such a thing), but took a wrong turn somewhere...

Favorite bike: Not sure, but I'm always looking.

What's in your stable? 1999 Bianchi Eros in celeste.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 39.9 mph on Pentz Rd. coming out of Paradise on the 2003 Chico Wildflower.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I try to steer clear of cameras.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Can't really come up with one.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Good memorable - finishing my first century - Tahoe, 2003 for Team in Training. Bad memorable - feeling myself being sucked into the draft of a passing semi in southwestern PA while on a multi-day tour in 2004. It was a two lane highway with no shoulder. He couldn't pass because of oncoming traffic. When he did pass, it was *real* close and he blew his airhorn at me. Scared the crap out of me and as soon as I could pull off the road, I had a complete meltdown and bagged it for the day. I did ride the next day and completed the tour though. Philadelphia to Pittsburgh in 6.5 days.

Most fun ever had on a bike? My first Cinderella in 2003, which was also my first organized ride. Great way to start.

mimitabby

11-28-2006, 07:11 AM

Hi, 5'1"
glad you're on board! you sound like you'll fit in great. Don't be afraid to post..
We'd love to hear about all your bike experiences!

Mimi

five one

11-28-2006, 10:54 AM

Now that I've taken the first step, you might not be able to shut me up :D

I do love reading this forum. I've learned so much from so many of you. It's a nice comfy place to hang out. And there seems to be quite a few Bianchi sisters out there.

Cheers,

five one

mimitabby

11-28-2006, 11:28 AM

yeah, we have a "club" click on my signature and see for yourself. You are welcome to participate.

bianchigirl

11-30-2006, 12:07 PM

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

Explanation of your handle: I am one with my Bianchi...
Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet, I will have to work on that

Age (general or specific) 45 on Dec. 16

Occupation: Developmental Analyst (sounds good, huh)

Favorite bike: Love my Bianchi, would like to upgrade to another Bianchi

What's in your stable? Motobacabe Mountain Bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I think it was about 38mph, but I was too scared to look at the speedometer, on a very steep down hill, this summer.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I have some, but I look fat in all of them.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: About riding or just in general?
too many to count...
Most memorable moment on my bike: After owning my first road bike for less than a month, I rode my first Century ride, my husband and my dog were at every pit stop to greet me...nothing can beat that!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Can't pin point the MOST fun, as most of the time on the bike is fun!!!!__________________

click

12-01-2006, 09:48 AM

Real name: Pam
Where do you live? Douglasville, GA

Explanation of your handle: The sound my foot makes when it clips into my pedal (I just went clipless 2 months ago)

Explanation of your avatar: Working on this one!

Age (general or specific) 36

Occupation: Director of Finance

Favorite bike: Orbea Dama Race

What's in your stable? Trek 1000 WSD, Trek 3700 Mountain Bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 30 mph

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Working on this one as well!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: If I tell then the secret will be out!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing my first Century this November. It inspired me to write the following ditty, based on the song "Country Club" by Travis Tritt (are there any country fans out there?)

Well I'm a member of the Century Club
Century riding is what I love
I ride a Trek 1000, nicknamed "Ice"
the ride is sweet and oh so nice
Yea I'm a bona-fide pedaling fool
I pray my tires don't flat which require a tool
Along the 100 mile route with an extra mile or two
I'm a member of the Century Club

Most fun ever had on a bike? The day I realized I could actually ride 100 miles in one day!!!. It meant more to me than anything I have accomplished in a long time....

GypsyAngel

12-02-2006, 09:48 PM

Hi everyone! I have a couple posts under my belt here but thought I'd do this to make it official!

Real name: Sharon

Where do you live? Lancaster County, PA

Explanation of your handle: From Springsteen's Spirit In The Night...

Crazy Janey and her mission man were back in the alley tradin' hands
'long came Wild Billy with his friend G-man all duded up for Saturday night
Well Billy slammed on his coaster brakes and said anybody wanna go on up to Greasy Lake
It's about a mile down on the dark side of route eighty-eight
I got a bottle of rose so let's try it
We'll pick up Hazy Davy and Killer Joe and I'll take you all out to where the gypsy angels go
They're built like light
and they dance like spirits in the night (all night) in the night (all night)
Oh, you don't know what they can do to you

Explanation of your avatar: Mile 75 of the SeaGull Century in October in MD. My first (and only) century so far.

Age (general or specific): 36

Occupation: RN

Favorite bike: Tough question... I'll get back to you...

What's in your stable? MTB... 1998 Raleigh M50, and Road...2005 Cannondale R700

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 36 mph down a hill on a country road in Lancaster County. This summer.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? To be continued...

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't lie. :D

Most memorable moment on my bike: Crossing the finish line after 100 wet, cold, windy miles at my first century (as I mentioned above) with Team In Training.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Group rides over the summer... lots of laughs!

KayTee

12-06-2006, 07:21 PM

Hola, TE board! I've been lookin', lurkin' and learnin' from you guys for a while, am finally getting around to the introduction.

Real name: Katharine

Where do you live? Eastern VA swamps

Explanation of your handle: Couple of initials in my name

Explanation of your avatar: Haven't put one up yet

Age (general or specific): 54

Occupation: University (academic health center) administrator

Favorite bike: The one I'm on at the moment (but I love my new IndyFab)

What's in your stable? '98 Litespeed Obed mtb; '06 IF Crown Jewel SE, '90 Merckx Corsa Extra, '02 Fondriest Carb Level and '97 Moser Evo Pro road bikes (and a '99 Litespeed Classic I'm selling); rear end of an '01 Santana Team Al road tandem.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 49.5 on the tandem in Hanover Co., VA, last year

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Maybe of the ride later...I'm not much for pictures of moi, especially in tight sweaty spandex. Fortunately when I'm on the bike, I don't have to look at that.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Uh, no, I didn't finish up the Breyers."

Most memorable moment on my bike: Hard to choose. But one was a ride through bucolic hills on the north part of PEI a couple of years ago - DH and I with a couple of good friends. It was chilly and damp but the wildflowers and scenery were gorgeous, and we stopped for hot food and drinks at a wonderful restaurant-art gallery.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I have fun almost every time I'm on a bike - any good, hard ride with compatible friends, after which we go out and eat afterwards. Yep, ride to eat!

IFjane

12-07-2006, 08:30 AM

Welcome, KayTee! Though I figure we have already "met" I'll make this official, too! :D

KayTee

12-07-2006, 03:52 PM

Thanks, I'm happy to be here "officially" now!

logdiva32

12-09-2006, 08:11 AM

Real name: Tina
Where do you live? Tacoma, wa

Explanation of your handle: I am an army logistics officer, and a very good one. But my femininity is also very important to me.I started using that handle when I was 32.

Explanation of your avatar: haven't got there yet..

Age (general or specific) 35

Occupation: Army Warrant Officer

Favorite bike: would Love either a Rivendell or a Luna.

What's in your stable? Some specialized I saw once.

Fastest speed on a road bike? dono

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

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I maybe stupid, but I ain't crazy.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I just got back into riding in Aug of this year and had forgotten how much I enjoyed it. Have not had many rides, yet always working. Just weekend jaunts around the park.

Most fun ever had on a bike? When I was a teen we would ride bikes from our house to the rockies " Garden of the Gods" in Colorado about 20 miles, through the beautiful red rocks. We would spend all day there, talking and drinking beer. I hope to go back there, maybe this summer. Hope I can make it up the mountain like I used to.
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Trek420

12-10-2006, 06:27 AM

welcome logdiva, bianchgirl, click, gyspyangel! :)

uhm, now lindsa, for weightloss on this board we uhm ride and eat.

This is the "getting to know you" thread not the "creative way to spam the board" thread. Kindly post something about yourself here and we don't take well to posting links on your first visit to TE. OK? :cool:

Robbin_G

12-17-2006, 06:27 AM

Hello again everyone! I fell off the planet...

I did the NYCC training series in the spring, got turned down for a job with Backroads, worked 6 days a week in the summer then worked in Italy for 3 months without a bike (nor funds to get one.)

I'm back in NYC and althought I really like NY, I think the timing is right for me to move on back to San Francisco. I spend more time looking at webcams of SF than out in the hustle 'n' bustle of NYC.

I look forward to finding friends in the cycling community there!

If anyone in the city is looking for a roommate for Feb 1, please let me know! :-)

-Robbin

GypsyAngel

12-28-2006, 10:18 PM

welcome logdiva, bianchgirl, click, gyspyangel! :)

Trek... Thanks a lot for the welcome! I look forward to spending time here and learning a lot!

:D Gypsy

Orions.Star

01-10-2007, 03:20 PM

Getting to Know You!

Real name: Tami

Where do you live? White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico

Explanation of your handle: Orions.Star was the name of my Great dane.

Explanation of your avatar: Tennessee Walking Horses, my first passion, yes, cycling comes second to my girls. Cassie and Beauty.

Age (general or specific) 37! going on 30!

Occupation: Information Technology Specialist

Favorite bike: My "vintage' Trek

What's in your stable? Trek 460

Fastest speed on a road bike? 43 mph where? Northwest Indiana, between Valparaiso and Hebron when? 1988 (downhill of course, what a feeling!)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I will post one when I get one! Which should be soon!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told:

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding in AFBRAM something something, ride across America, I rode 500 miles in 6 days across Michigan. I trained with a group of guys, they were 10 years older than me, I was like there little sister! We even went canoeing on one of the days. It was great. I loved it. The people I met on that ride were so wonderful!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every time I ride! It is the best feeling, next to horseback riding of course!

logdiva32

01-10-2007, 07:55 PM

Real name: Tina
Where do you live? Tacoma, wa

Explanation of your handle: I am an army logistics officer, and a very good one. But my femininity is also very important to me. I started using that handle when I was 32.

Explanation of your avatar: just a pic of my dream chopper.

Age (general or specific) 35

Occupation: Army Warrant Officer

Favorite bike: would Love either a Rivendell or a Principia

What's in your stable? Many, my favorite is my new Novarra eXpress and cannondale CAAD3

Fastest speed on a road bike? dono

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

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I maybe stupid, but I ain't crazy.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I just got back into riding in Aug of this year and had forgotten how much I enjoyed it. Have not had many rides, yet always working. Just weekend jaunts around the park.

Most fun ever had on a bike? When I was a teen we would ride bikes from our house to the rockies " Garden of the Gods" in Colorado about 20 miles, through the beautiful red rocks. We would spend all day there, talking and drinking beer. I hope to go back there, maybe this summer. Hope I can make it up the mountain like I used to.
__________________

I can do anything through Christ, who gives me strengh.

Bluetree

01-11-2007, 05:18 AM

Welcome Orion,

We have a lot of the horsie sect on this site so you'll feel right at home. I'm partial to TBs myself, but those T-walkers are quite the ride! :D

Joy

Orions.Star

01-12-2007, 08:16 AM

Joy,
Thanks for the welcome! I have some friends that are die hard TB owners, all horses are wonderful, I grew up with QH's.

Tami

mimitabby

01-12-2007, 08:22 AM

Welcome Orion,

We have a lot of the horsie sect on this site so you'll feel right at home. I'm partial to TBs myself, but those T-walkers are quite the ride! :D

Joy

Well, I had horses when I was in my 20s, they were Arabian, I loved them.
To this day I doodle horses on everything. Welcome , feel free to share biking AND horsing stories here.

equus123

01-12-2007, 10:33 AM

Hey ladies,

I'm a newcomer on here. I enjoy long walks on the beach, picnics, comfy keyboards, my teva flip flops, and good bread. lol...wanted to say hello and hopefully I have a lot to offer everyone on here. I'm a Cat 4 racer, this is my second year racing AND riding. I've done a lot of research in nutrition, training, weight lifting, and physiology. Let me know if you have any questions directly otherwise I'll try and add as much to these threads to "share the wealth". :p

Have a great day :D

equus123

01-12-2007, 10:38 AM

Orion - I grew up riding. I rode for about 10 years until a stupid car accident that prevent(s) me from riding anymore. My 16th birthday present was a full lease on the sweetest TB in the world who was an ex-race horse. I leased Willie for about 4 months and then my accident. I was soooooo freaking pissed.

The experiences that I've had with QHs is that their such smart asses. They're extremely intelligent and have way too much personality for their own good. One had to have like 5 locks on his stall door because he could get out of anything...nicknamed Houdini.

hikeandbike

01-12-2007, 01:04 PM

Real name: Kris
Where do you live? Springfield, Oregon

Explanation of your handle: Two things I like to do.

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

Age (general or specific) 38

Occupation: Transportation company

Favorite bike: I drool over most of them.

What's in your stable? Road=Lemond Zurich wsd Mountain= Cannondale Jekyll wsd. The one I find myself riding the most= REI Transit it is just so easy and fun.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 30 something going down the hill by our house.

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

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That didn't hurt.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding the Rockville Bench Trail outside of Zion National Park a few years ago. Husband and I had never ridden on slickrock before, beats the heck out of the soggy trails around here.

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mimitabby

01-12-2007, 01:36 PM

Wwelcome Equus and hike and bike.

We hope you find friendship, comraderie and wisdom here!

Orions.Star

01-13-2007, 06:08 PM

Equus, I know what you mean about the houdini thing! My TWH's don't seem to do that. They are pretty gentle and nothing really bothers them. I rode my bike today, tomorrow I will be on the horses! It's been in the 60's here and wonderful riding weather (horse and bike!)

I am sure I have some questions for all about training , nutrition and other things, but to tired right now. Thanks for the offer to share info! Can always learn something new and helpful. ;)

equus123

01-15-2007, 12:17 PM

Good, always open to help. If anything, PMing me might be easier since there are a thousand forums and threads on here! haha

Meg McKilty

01-16-2007, 09:38 AM

Real name: Megan

Where do you live? Souteast.

Explanation of your handle: It's a name a friend came up with to name his future bar to be located in Chicago, supposedly.

Explanation of your avatar: Me after a Human Anatomy and Physiology II final.

Age (general or specific) 22

Occupation: Slacker. (I'm taking some time off from school.)

Favorite bike: My "slightly vintage" Bianchi.

What's in your stable? -My stable? I own a garage with some stuff in it...

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? like 20 miles? I don't know.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I have one. It's coming.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't remember, but I know it probably involved a guy and staying out later than I was supposed to when I was younger.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I haven't had enough exposure yet to have one.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding around with Susan, just talking.

Southside Sally

01-16-2007, 03:50 PM

Hi, I am new here, too! I am just getting into cycling as a way to liven up my fitness regime. I have been lifting weights and doing mostly indoor cardio for about 20 years, and really needed something new to do. My husband has been riding for a couple of years, so I have decided to join him on the road.

My husband bought me a Blue (that's the brand and the color!) RC.4 bike for Christmas. It's a great bike and probably like buying a Lippizan horse for a cowboy! It's light and fast and I like it a lot. I just need to get some miles under my belt, as I haven't ridden a bike on the road in about 10 years.

I have been reading the board and am impressed by the comaraderie, as well as the variety of riders here. I look forward to spending some time here as well.

Have a great day!

Southside Sally

mudgirl

01-18-2007, 07:35 AM

Real name: Brenda

Where do you live? Ithaca, NY

Explanation of your handle: It rains here a lot, and hence, I get pretty muddy when I'm riding single track

Explanation of your avatar: I have to get one first.

Age (general or specific) 31

Occupation: administrative assistant

Favorite bike: Specialized RockHopper

What's in your stable? Specialized RockHopper and Trek 7100 Hybrid. I'm going to try to add a road bike later in the year. I used to have a Trek 1200WSD, but I sold it when I quit road riding.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 35mph, going down a hill somewhere on the northern and western shore of Seneca Lake in upstate NY. I have no idea where we were.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Um..... nope, not at this time.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I generally don't lie because I am horrible at it. Even if I do lie, I end up confessing to it the next day.

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I finished a 84 mile ride around Cayuga Lake. Not quite a century, but it was my goal for the summer!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Whenever I'm on it!!

Zuhal Yekeler

01-24-2007, 03:52 AM

Real name: Zuhal

Where do you live? Istanbul - TURKEY

Explanation of your handle: my name

Explanation of your avatar: It's me in a Race

Age (general or specific) 26

Occupation: tourism business

Favorite bike: Trek 2000

What's in your stable? Trek 1000 at the moment.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 62 mph when I was on a training.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? not at this time.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I dislike telling lies.

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I won my first race :)

Most fun ever had on a bike? Anytime I cycle :)

jeannierides

01-24-2007, 03:59 AM

Wow! It's been a little while since I've had a chance to come by and welcome all the newbies!:eek: Welcome Welcome Welcome! :D

Pax

01-24-2007, 04:02 AM

Welcome to TE! Don't be nervous about hopping in with your .02, just throw caution to the wind and wade right in.

Zuhal Yekeler

01-24-2007, 04:03 AM

Wow! It's been a little while since I've had a chance to come by and welcome all the newbies!:eek: Welcome Welcome Welcome! :D

Thank you! :) Greetings from Istanbul!

Bad JuJu

01-24-2007, 04:52 AM

Like Jeannierides, I haven't checked out this part of the forums for a while, but Big Welcome to all the newcomers. Isn't it cool how international we are?:) Now all we need is a cyclist or two from the stars and we'll be universal.:eek: :D

chickwhorips

01-24-2007, 09:29 AM

Now all we need is a cyclist or two from the stars and we'll be universal.:eek: :D

i think those cyclist are just lurking. ;)

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i295/fairie1323/thwelcomesmilie.gif everyone!

mimitabby

01-24-2007, 09:37 AM

Real name: Zuhal

Where do you live? Istanbul - TURKEY

Explanation of your avatar: It's me in a Race

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I won my first race :)

Zuhal, where do you race? Are there a lot of women cyclists near Istanbul?

Welcome to TE! Your english is great!

margo49

01-24-2007, 10:53 AM

Thank you! :) Greetings from Istanbul!

Only an hour's flight away!
And you're one of our "friendly neighbours"!
Marhaba!

Zuhal Yekeler

01-24-2007, 10:38 PM

Zuhal, where do you race? Are there a lot of women cyclists near Istanbul?

Welcome to TE! Your english is great!

Thank you mimitabby; I'm racing in Istanbul for the present. But I want to be able to race abroad in the future - when I decide I'm professional enough-. But we've women racers in different teams such as in Brisa, Sakarya, Ankara etc. Also we have got a national team too. I am in Istanbulspor now. I'm trying to improve myself to be the best. ;)

Zuhal Yekeler

01-24-2007, 10:46 PM

Only an hour's flight away!
And you're one of our "friendly neighbours"!
Marhaba!

Hi margo49! Yeah, you're one of our friendly neighbours too. Nice to meet you. Sana da merhaba! :)

IFjane

01-25-2007, 07:18 AM

Thank you mimitabby; I'm racing in Istanbul for the present. But I want to be able to race abroad in the future - when I decide I'm professional enough-. But we've women racers in different teams such as in Brisa, Sakarya, Ankara etc. Also we have got a national team too. I am in Istanbulspor now. I'm trying to improve myself to be the best. ;)

Zuhal - welcome! I hope you do well in all your races. Please keep us posted on your progress - those of us who do not race can experience it through you! :D

jeannierides

01-25-2007, 07:38 AM

Isn't it cool how international we are?:) Now all we need is a cyclist or two from the stars and we'll be universal.:eek: :D

yeah, I think they must be lurking too! ;)

Cha Cha

01-25-2007, 10:11 AM

Real name: Amy

Where do you live? Near the Smoky Mountains, East Tennessee

Explanation of your handle: Cha Cha is my bike's name. It's a fun name, lots of spirit and hard to say it without smiling!

Explanation of your avatar: if I can ever get it to upload... I'll come back and explain it!

Age (general or specific) 42

Occupation: Corporate Banker

What's in your stable? Schwinn Fastback Comp 2006 (the lovely aforementioned Cha Cha); Trek Navigator 200 2001

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? downhill in a hurricane someday? ;) ... just kidding... still riding indoors w/o speedometer so not sure yet

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Just need to get the file size small enough and she'll be posted!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: when I told my former boss "Of course I trust you!" He was such a psycho.....

Most memorable moment on my bike: I just started riding in December (06) with my dear boyfriend, who rides competitively and is quite accomplished - and yet a very patient teacher. The first day I fell off - twice - and skinned both knees. Not only was he very kind in helping soothe my wounded pride, he very gently cleaned and bandaged my injuries. What a sweetie!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Having my 6 YO daughter see me riding on my trainer and say "Mommy, I've never seen you that sweaty!"

My goal is to finish the MS 150 in October and feel good about how I did it.

Zuhal Yekeler

01-25-2007, 01:01 PM

Zuhal - welcome! I hope you do well in all your races. Please keep us posted on your progress - those of us who do not race can experience it through you! :D

Hi IFJane; oh don't worry about it. I'll tell you all of them. Already we have a race in Alanya this sunday and this is the first race of the season. And we are going to get there tomorrow. After the race I'll tell the details to you. Thanks.

Pax

01-25-2007, 01:21 PM

Hiya Cha Cha, welcome to TE!

Mr. Bloom

01-25-2007, 07:46 PM

Cha Cha...for many years I was with a bank in Nashville and Memphis. Many good banking friends in Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Tri-Cities...

You live in God's Country; Silver and I used to hike in the Smokey's at least once a season.

As one of the 'token' male members, I welcome you.

bmccasland

01-26-2007, 06:24 PM

Real name: Beth

Where do you live? Metairie, Louisiana

Explanation of your handle: not very original here

Explanation of your avatar: wearing team jersey - Essayons, Army Corps of Engineers - end of day one of the MS Tour for the Cure.

Age (general or specific): 47, June 23

Occupation: Biologist

Favorite bike: my Breezer

What's in your stable? Specialized Allez Sport, purchased post Katrina from a shop that drowned, but the bike didn't;
Breezer 3 speed, purchased while I was evacuated during Hurricane Katrina;
Ironhorse (with a cracked frame, haven't gotten around to parting it out yet).

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 33mph, downhill; hills of Mississippi on the MS Tour for the Cure last October.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? my other hobby is the Society for Creative Anachronism, where bicycles haven't been invented yet.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: we won't go there...

Most memorable moment on my bike: hoping I wouldn't crash while I was going 33, 'cause I knew that would really hurt.

Most fun ever had on a bike? riding on the levee, in the spring, after work. The weather is perfect, and I've just escaped the office. Felt like a kid going out for recess :D .

iogato

01-27-2007, 08:26 AM

Real name: Siera Jo Talbott

Where do you live? Morgantown, West Virginia

Explanation of your handle: it was the first handle I used when I started emailing eons ago. I had just started college, was impressionable and thought it would be really cool to be an astronomer. Io = Jupiter's coolest moon. But then I realized the amount of math you have to know to study the stars. And Gato is spanish for cat. I loved my cat. Real deep and crafty for a teenager.

Explanation of your avatar: working on that

Age (general or specific): 31

Occupation: Biomedical grad student

Favorite bike: Giant OCR1

What's in your stable? Giant OCR1, Giant NRS3 (which doesn't get nearly enough attention) OOOOhhhhh and today, new Zipp 303s. I am really excited, even though it's 30 degress outside!!!

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? ummmm... i haven't fully mastered letting it all go on the downhills yet. I live in really hilly country and am a bit of scardy cat. the memory of my fastest moment was probably lost to the sweating and panting trying to catch the person in front of me in a time trial.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? gotta work on that too

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I could rollerblade

Most memorable moment on my bike: Finding out that climbing a hill I previously hated wasn't so bad, and the scenery was gorgeous. It really put a lot of faith in me to train.

Most fun ever had on a bike? hee hee hee. i don't know if this counts but, riding downhill on the handlebars of my husbands commuter bike, down a cobblestone street in the dark, after we met. what can I say, i married the guy. otherwise it would be a long desert ride with my sister.

Cheers! I am happy to be here. I love all your posts!!!
siera

Ebet

01-28-2007, 06:32 AM

Real name: Elizabeth

Where do you live? Los Angeles/South Bay area

Explanation of your handle: A friend nicknamed me Ebet many years ago and it stuck

Explanation of your avatar:

Age (general or specific) 43

Occupation: Teacher

What's in your stable? HP Velotechnik Street Machine (short wheelbase touring/utility recumbent), Breezer i-7 folder

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Not sure of exact mph but the Street Machine is way fast down hills. The bike has even been accused of harboring a concealed motor despite its fairly poky pilot!

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q266/ehmorris/meonstreetmachine.jpg

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'll have to give that one some thought!

Most memorable moment on my bike: 2006 Santa Barbara MS 150 - inspired me to get more serious about riding and have more fun with it too

Most fun ever had on a bike? Amazing onlookers with the sheer volume of groceries that will fit in my Cobbworks panniers (recycled oyster buckets)

mimitabby

01-28-2007, 07:37 AM

Gee, 3 newbys in a row!

Siera, Ebet and Beth!

Ebet, your recumbent looks very comfy, and not as low to the ground as others. Thanks for letting us see you, it helps with the imagination..

Siera, Iogato is an interesting name, in Italian io gatto would mean I , cat.

and then there's my own screen name, mimitabby, which is kind of the same thing, I, cat.. :D

and Beth, i have similar thoughts while going down hill.

welcome you all, to TE and settle in and get to know us.

evangundy

01-28-2007, 04:12 PM

Real name: Edna
Where do you live? Portland, Oregon

Explanation of your handle: first initial-last name
Explanation of your avatar: once I post enough to see it, me and my GRR on Cycle Oregon weekend, in Sisters, 2005 - oh, 105degree day.

Age (general or specific) will be 50 in July 2007
Occupation: Accts Payables and Office Clerk - wholesale electrical distributor

Favorite bike: Lusting after the Merlin Cielo - if they only made a recumbent

What's in your stable? main ride - 2006 Easy Racer Ti-Rush (titanium) and 2001 ER Gold Rush (aluminum - not being ridden)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 51mph down backside of Mt Scott, on my GRR summer 2 yrs ago - 48 on my Ti somewhere on the Oregon Coast last Sept.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll have to find a link to someones photos - don't have mine up anywhere.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: still don't want to say it out loud ;)

Most memorable moment on my bike: On Summit to Surf, first year on my Tour Easy, a friend (on his upright) tought me how to draft properly, and we took turns pulling, from top of Mt Hood, down to Parkdale, passing everything on the road. Felt so different and good.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Last Sept, week long, self-supported bike tour with 9 other bents - Oregon Coast from Canon Beach to Brookings. Husband, good friends, good weather, great views, led to the best vacation I have ever had.

jktgymnast

01-28-2007, 04:18 PM

Real name: Katharina

Where do you live? Pennsylvania

Explanation of your handle: initials and my other sport

Explanation of your avatar: dont have one because my computer wouldn't let me upload the one i liked

Age (general or specific): 16 in may

Occupation: high school student

Favorite bike: hmm...i'm not sure

What's in your stable? Diamondback ...something not sure what but its a hybrid/mountain bike and i got a trek 1000 wsd for xmas but i haven't riden it far yet

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? well on the diamondback 31.5 right outside my neighborhood, every time i come home that way.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? dont have any good ones

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: getting second place in my first race ever.

Most fun ever had on a bike? riding down this old torn up country road screaming and cockadoodledoing at the rooster, barking at the dogs and mooing with the cows with my friend

IFjane

01-29-2007, 05:11 AM

Oh my gosh there are so many new members here since I visited last week. It's hard to keep up!

WELCOME EVERYONE!

margo49

01-29-2007, 06:19 AM

Most fun ever had on a bike? riding down this old torn up country road screaming and cockadoodledoing at the rooster, barking at the dogs and mooing with the cows with my friend

Yeah, I know this one.
It's sometimes called "the zone", sometimes called "being at one with the Universe" (or similar spiritual-sounding term) and sometimes called stark raving mad
Any way, once you have felt it there is no going back...

Thistle

01-29-2007, 01:25 PM

Yeah, I know this one.
It's sometimes called "the zone", sometimes called "being at one with the Universe" (or similar spiritual-sounding term) and sometimes called stark raving mad
Any way, once you have felt it there is no going back...

uh oh... i'm in trouble :eek: :eek: every time i ride to uni i pass within feet of some cows and i always "moo" good morning to them :p

i also talk to the rabbits, roos and the "birdie num nums"....

i'm a worse case than i thought! am i the only person who talks to animals?? :o please tell me there are other nutters out there :p

sbctwin

01-29-2007, 04:28 PM

am i the only person who talks to animals?? :o please tell me there are other nutters out there :p

nooooo, I love to greet animals and birds I see along my ride or walk. I break for wildlife!!! and give them pleasantries along the way:p

Pax

01-29-2007, 06:22 PM

nooooo, I love to greet animals and birds I see along my ride or walk. I break for wildlife!!! and give them pleasantries along the way:p

Absolutely! I love passing the time of day with the wildlife I meet along the way...BTW goats are the most interested in conversation. ;)

Also...Hello to the newbies and welcome to TE!

BleeckerSt_Girl

01-29-2007, 06:24 PM

Yeah, me and my DH too...we ride down the back farm roads, calling to the horses and cows ("Hi babies!"), calling out the kitties, barking back at dogs, etc.
One delapidated farm often has its animals wandering all over the road- bulls, horses, giant pigs, guinea hens and chickens... one time their huge turkey hen decided to trot along right alongside my bike for a 1/4 mile down the road. I wasn't sure what to make of it- was she trying to drive me away or in love with my bike?? :eek:

crazycanuck

01-29-2007, 06:37 PM

evangundy

01-29-2007, 06:39 PM

Well, I am also a member of Team Bag Balm...... I think most of our group will moo at the cows we see - we definitely moo when we see each other :)

I usually talk nice to the barking dogs. It surprises them, and they sometimes stop barking to hear what I am saying..... "well aren't you a pretty dog? why are you barking so loud? are you having fun or are all these bikes scaring you? etc, etc,
Edna

Cha Cha

01-30-2007, 12:44 PM

I appreciate the warm welcome!

Amy
:)

Cyclo Kitty

01-30-2007, 04:18 PM

Real name: Kirsten
Where do you live? Providence, RI

Explanation of your handle: Always wanted a nickname--Kitty--and it works out in a kind of CycloKitty/PsychoKiller (Talking Heads song) way

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet

Age (general or specific):40, turning 41 in June

Occupation: I say deputy circus master, but I'm the Deputy Director for Collections at a historical society & museum

Favorite bike: Mmmmm, bikes...Today, I wish I had a Van Dessel Gin & Trombones; tomorrow, it could be a Pashley Princess Sovereign

What's in your stable? Pale Horse: mid 1990s Gary Fisher Aquila that I commute on year-round; Mrs. Slocum, a 1969 Raleigh Superbe step-thru 3 speed for summer skirt-wearing commuting; and the Sea Snail, a CDale Optimo 3 Cross racer

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? No computer on the Sea Snail yet, but 22.5 mph on the Aquila commuting down Power Street today

Another picture of yourself or your ride? There are some on my blog & I need to take more....

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Blessedly, I have forgotten whatever it was!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Crashing on the bike path near Belmont Harbor in Chicago, riding with my Dad as a kid and scraping up my legs, so that a sun bather had to help me clean up. And the time that my coaster brake failed in Lincoln Park & I had to ride across the road w/o stopping....not long after that I got my first "real" bike with a 3-speed hub and hand brakes.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every single ride! Well, almost. So far, the day I trimmed 2 minutes off the commute home. After that, test riding the CDale was pretty awesome all around.

mimitabby

01-30-2007, 04:27 PM

Umm..Nature is cool but how does one converse with a Kangaroo or Emu whilst mtn biking?

:confused: :eek:

I talk to cows, sheep, bobtail lizards but not the snakes! Moooo..Baaaaaaaa...

Oh the joy of the wild & wacky wildlife in Australia.

c

I don't know, what do Kangaroos say?? Emus? YOU have to tell us!

and welcome all you guys! we heehaw at Donkeys, Baaaaaaaaaaa at sheep and goats, MOOOOOOOOO at cows. :rolleyes: :D

Thistle

01-30-2007, 05:04 PM

I don't know, what do Kangaroos say?? Emus? YOU have to tell us!

feel better now that i know lots of you are as crazy as me :D

roos... make a click click sound... i dont know how to type it! ever seen skippy? "click click, what's up skip?"

riding home from uni one arvo i came up over a hill and as i crested the hill (on the bike path, about 500 metres from houses) i came face to face with an adolescent male roo cresting the hill from the other side. We both screeched to a stop (he was on the bike path too) and just looked at each other. it was so funny, shame it wasnt on video :D

i'm a bit scared of big roos (they can rip you open with their back legs) so i just kind of stood there not moving and after about 30 secs he turned around and hopped away back down the bike path. i started up and followed him at a distance...very funny. the shock on both our faces when we both came over the hill at the same time and came face to face must have looked funny.

totally agreee re snakes cc.... ugh :( luckily havent come across one.. probably cos i'm always on the bike path :o

LadyinWhite

01-30-2007, 05:21 PM

Real name: Theresa
Where do you live? Monmouth Cty, NJ

Explanation of your handle: Totally random collection of ideas. I don't even own a white dress.

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet

Age (general or specific):41, turning 42 day after tomorrow!

Occupation: p/t IT instructor, independent tech integration consultant and prof development instructor in grades k-12

Favorite bike: Although I just adore all the gorgeous whiz bang high tech bikes out there, I have a tender spot for my own steed because she is what got me turned on to road cycling.

What's in your stable? 2006 Trek 1000 WSD, gave away my Trek mtb to my mom.

Fastest speed on a road bike? hmmm.. good question. Don't really know, I haven't been outside off the trainer for a couple of months now.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? umm.. they know better than to take pics of me in spandex!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Sure, I'd love to.

Most memorable moment on my bike: At the moment its a toss up between the day a rider new to my area stopped suddenly at a non stop intersection (no cross traffic option passing in front of our path) and I ended up crashing because I know the area and knew ASSUMED no stop was coming. I'm still in PT getting my knee worked on after blowing it out 4 mos ago.

Second most memorable moment was hauling up a hill and cresting at the top, coasting to a stop next to DH. I was PUMPED. What a thrill!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Getting up early, before the summer heat kicks in, before the commuter traffic builds up, taking her east, to the coastline, and just opening up, long flat ride along the ocean.

:)

IFjane

01-31-2007, 05:46 AM

Welcome, Lady! This is a great place to hang out - enjoy!

Batbike

02-01-2007, 04:17 PM

Real name: Suzanne

Where do you live? Lynchburg, VA

Explanation of your handle: I ride an obscure Italian carbon frame: Battaglin. Being Italian, it is a difficult name to pronounce correctly, so I just started calling it "The Bat". Hey it is black, red, and white -- good *Bat* colors, so the name fits in more ways than one! :)

Explanation of your avatar: I liked it -- pretty and a bike theme.

Age (general or specific): 43, as of this month (January)

Occupation: full-time mom; part-time sales rep for food broker

Favorite bike: Italian heritage, European geometry, and just my size!

What's in your stable? Battaglin Compact Carbon with full Campy Carbon drivetrain and Topolino wheels; traditional '98 Bianchi steel frame (haven't decided what to do with it yet); and, an old Giant hardtail mountain bike I use for both easy trail riding and quick runs to the grocery store (when I take the time to change the tires to slicks)

Fastest speed on a road bike? almost 50 on a downhill (I think) -- wouldn't that be super if it was an uphill?! what is life without dreams? :eek:

Another picture of yourself or your ride? go to 811velo.com and look for my name under the photos

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: no need to go there ... life is too short! :D

Most memorable moment on my bike: every bike ride is a memory ... I love to ride!! The best times are with friends when we are casually talking, jumping into a chase, pedaling hard in a pace line, and laughing because it was so exhausting and OH SO MUCH FUN! :cool:

Most fun ever had on a bike? see above answer

IFjane

02-02-2007, 05:06 AM

Happy (late) Birthday, Bat!

So....why are there no photos of you at Mountains of Misery???:D

Batbike

02-02-2007, 10:55 AM

Happy (late) Birthday, Bat!

So....why are there no photos of you at Mountains of Misery???:D

OH IFjane -- I am an *old* woman (note your bday greeting ... thanks, by the way) and that is an awfully BIG mountain!! :eek: Actually, if I ever invest in a compact crank and a very low gear cassette combo, I may attempt it one day ... MAY is the big big word in sentence! :)

The Wilderness Ride is LOTS of fun (day before Mountains of Misery) ... my kind of ride!! Beautiful and enough hills to let you know you did something!

mimitabby

02-02-2007, 11:20 AM

Batbike

02-02-2007, 11:42 AM

yes, obscure Italian is a good thing!

as for photos, those of my bike did not turn out well -- fuzzy/bad reflection/sun glare ... need to reshoot.

with the bike being relatively new, i only have one photo of me on bike and i don't like it -- my butt looks big -- so will wait for a better photo to share! :eek:

if you go to www.811velo.com (not the yahoo group site) and click on *Photos* and look for my name, Suzanne, you can see a few photos of me when I was riding the Bianchi.

but to give you an idea of Battaglin, here is photo of frame/fork prior to being built:

DarkEros07

02-02-2007, 04:41 PM

Real name: Kristen
Where do you live? Wolverine, Michigan, Saranac, Michigan*both houses are mine* Lake Butler, Florida*winter home @ my brothers when we actually go*

Explanation of your handle: It's always been something I used. Dark because I am a dark person in sense of my poetry and my style. Eros someone told me to use it so I did. and 07 because 7 is my favorite number I was born on the 7th and so was my hubby.

Explanation of your avatar: Tried but it didnt work.

Age (general or specific) 20, I will be 21 Sept 7th, oddly enough I am going to the bar the NEXT night so that I can sing Kareoke and not drink. lol

Occupation: I am going to be going back to work in March to redo my Certified Nursing Assistant Training after losing it because I haven't worked since 2003

Favorite bike: I don't have one really.

What's in your stable? NOTHING! Yeap thats right Not a single bike. They were all stolen.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? That was 50 going down a big hill coming home from my friends house. Almost crashed. Pedaling it would have to be 30 going threw the Ionia State Park in Ionia Michigan this was all a few years back.

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

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: I guess riding with my dad.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding with my dad on the trails at the Ionia State Park in Ionia Michigan

My father passed away July 7th 2005. Which was my husbands 20th birthday. He is greatly missed and I ride for him. He started me riding when I was 3 and I rode for the first time without training wheels at the age of 4 and havent stoped yet. Anyways thats bout all. Oh and all my stuff was stolen from my dads house so I no longer have a bike, tools, or anything.

-Kristen-

Batbike

02-04-2007, 06:46 AM

DarkEros07

02-04-2007, 09:29 PM

thanks! I am putting an add in the paper for old used bikes that people dont want and imma fix them up! Maybe make a small buisness outta it...hehe tourists love that sort of stuff! lol.

-Kristen-:D

BookGnome

02-05-2007, 10:24 AM

Real name: Nikki
Where do you live? Chicago (Edgewater/Rogers Park)

Explanation of your handle: I'm short. I like to read. Used to wear red baggy cotten pants.

Explanation of your avatar: uh huh

Age (general or specific) almost 41

Occupation: Senior Paralegal

Favorite bike: The one that's on order -- custom Waterford :D
What's in your stable? Giant Cypress

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Let me get back to you on that one
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Um. Ditto

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: It's in the mail.

Most memorable moment on my bike: So far... Riding Bike the Drive (http://www.bikethedrive.org/) last year. Lake Shore Drive is completely closed down for three hours just for bikes. Watching the sun come up over Lake Michigan while biking LSD was just gosh darn so neat!

Most fun ever had on a bike? It hasn't happened yet but the above was pretty cool. Oh, and having a professional bike fitting this past weekend was also pretty nifty.

mimitabby

02-05-2007, 10:53 AM

Real name: Kristen
Where do you live? Wolverine, Michigan, Saranac, Michigan*both houses are mine* Lake Butler, Florida*winter home @ my brothers when we actually go*

What's in your stable? NOTHING! Yeap thats right Not a single bike. They were all stolen.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? That was 50 going down a big hill coming home from my friends house. Almost crashed. Pedaling it would have to be 30 going threw the Ionia State Park in Ionia Michigan this was all a few years back.

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

My father passed away July 7th 2005. Which was my husbands 20th birthday. He is greatly missed and I ride for him. He started me riding when I was 3 and I rode for the first time without training wheels at the age of 4 and havent stoped yet. Anyways thats bout all. Oh and all my stuff was stolen from my dads house so I no longer have a bike, tools, or anything.

-Kristen-
Well, Kristen, you need to get yourself a bike! you can start by fixing one up for you to ride!
good luck and welcome to TE

spokewench

02-05-2007, 11:47 AM

BookGnome

02-05-2007, 03:57 PM

Just wondering what's a "Senior" Paralegal - Does that mean you are over 40? IF so, I'm one too!

It means that I've been doing the same thing for too long and there is no ladder for me to climb. In another 5-7 years they'll have to call me Ancient Paralegal :p

babz

02-06-2007, 04:39 AM

Real name: Barbara
Where do you live? Denton, Texas

Explanation of your handle: well , being named Barbara, my brother, Drew, called me Babz - he added the Z for my middle name, Zoe. Drew died as a result of a nasty cancer and he was an avid athlete and cyclist so I did my first Ride for the Roses in his honor - I think it's proper that I choose his "handle" for me.

Explanation of your avatar: avatar? I had to look it up... say what you mean - mean what you say .... and I guess try to speak in terms of what you want

Age Just turned 47 in January!

Occupation: my day job is in sales, but I'm an artist and my current muse is a one of a kind recycled clothing line called bibelo - I'm represented in a local boutique and plan to be able to go to market in the Fall!! I'm also working on getting a teaching certificate.

Favorite bike: That would be the Centurian Super Lemans - Black Bart - that I rode in college!

What's in your stable? Two Treks - and a lot of dust bunnies

Fastest speed on a road bike? I think it was 38mph going down hill at a ride up in Munster but that was only before I got nervous ... I'm kind of a cruiser really.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll have to figure out where they are archived and get back to you

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: well ... I am in sales so I tell a lot of stories ..... plus I just make up goofy stuff for the heck of it just to see how someone will react - but I'm not a devious malicious liar - I'd rather be sort of like the dad in Big Fish.

Most memorable moment on my bike: there are a whole series of them - last spring I decided to begin triathlon training and my then 17 year old daughter said - "I want to do that with you" ... so I was thrilled and privleged to have her as a riding buddy. We had a blast on our actual race day but each training ride was a real treat! :)

Most fun ever had on a bike? I guess it would have to be those last couple of seconds of balance before crashing into a sandy curve out at a trail at lake grapevine - it was even funnier because I had just emptied a bottle of water over my head so when I stood up I looked like a snickerdoodle dipped in sand and ready for the oven!

Pax

02-06-2007, 05:06 AM

...
Most memorable moment on my bike: So far... Riding Bike the Drive (http://www.bikethedrive.org/) last year. Lake Shore Drive is completely closed down for three hours just for bikes. Watching the sun come up over Lake Michigan while biking LSD was just gosh darn so neat!

I'm thinking of coming up for this (I'm in Urbana), it looks like so much fun!

BookGnome

02-06-2007, 08:50 AM

I'm thinking of coming up for this (I'm in Urbana), it looks like so much fun!

You really should! Last year was a bit muggy, but it was still worth it. I would recommend getting a hotel ASAP if you don't have anyone to stay with in the City. Let me know if you decide to come so we can meet up.

Pax

02-06-2007, 10:05 AM

You really should! Last year was a bit muggy, but it was still worth it. I would recommend getting a hotel ASAP if you don't have anyone to stay with in the City. Let me know if you decide to come so we can meet up.

Thanks Gnome, I signed up my SO and I, this is gonna be FUN! Now I just have to let my niece know that her boring aunt will be crashing with her that weekend. :D

spokewench

02-06-2007, 10:48 AM

It means that I've been doing the same thing for too long and there is no ladder for me to climb. In another 5-7 years they'll have to call me Ancient Paralegal :p

I am in the next 5-7 years - I guess I'm an ancient paralegal! I know what you mean about no where to go

I'm getting rather bored!

IFjane

02-06-2007, 10:49 AM

Thanks Gnome, I signed up my SO and I, this is gonna be FUN! Now I just have to let my niece know that her boring aunt will be crashing with her that weekend. :D

Queen - I certainly don't know you & I assume your niece does, but you seem anything but boring! :)

Pax

02-06-2007, 11:02 AM

Queen - I certainly don't know you & I assume your niece does, but you seem anything but boring! :)

:D

We actually have a ball when we hang out together. We act fabulous and go out for martini's. :p

IFjane

02-06-2007, 11:05 AM

Oooooh.....now THAT'S my kind of niece! (I'll have to admit my son and I do the same....except that we substitute martinis for margaritas - and I'm not sure about the fabulous part! :rolleyes:

Pax

02-06-2007, 11:08 AM

Oooooh.....now THAT'S my kind of niece! (I'll have to admit my son and I do the same....except that we substitute martinis for margaritas - and I'm not sure about the fabulous part! :rolleyes:

More acurately...she acts fabulous and I trail along slightly confused as to why anyone would wear a dress and heels if they didn't absolutely HAVE to. :D

BookGnome

02-07-2007, 03:07 AM

Thanks Gnome, I signed up my SO and I, this is gonna be FUN! Now I just have to let my niece know that her boring aunt will be crashing with her that weekend. :D

That's great! Are you doing 15 or 30? Let's talk in mid-May about where to meet.

BookGnome

02-07-2007, 03:09 AM

I am in the next 5-7 years - I guess I'm an ancient paralegal! I know what you mean about no where to go

I'm getting rather bored!

I hear 'ya! I've thought about going into a new area of law, but.... Now that I know what I'm doing, it takes less time to do it. Which means I can leave at a normal time and still get home with the hopes of being able to do something fun.

kan

02-07-2007, 06:26 AM

eal name: Kristin
Where do you live? Northern MN

Explanation of your handle: Lame - first initial and shortening of my last name... and it signifies that I can do anything I set my mind to!

Explanation of your avatar: Never figured those things out.

Age (general or specific) 36

Occupation: Market Research

Favorite bike: So far, Specialized Ruby

What's in your stable? Some mountain bike of my mom's. I know it's horrible that I don't know what it is! I think it's a Trek. I used it for schlepping kids all over town in a Burley last summer.

Fastest speed on a road bike? No idea. can't wait to find out!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Ha! Someday, maybe.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Again, no idea. I try not to lie if I can avoid it. So is that lying, somehow?

Most memorable moment on my bike: I should do this again after I actually get started on biking - instead of biking on an exercise bike.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Family ride across Madeline Island in Lake Superior. It was fun, but my husband and I took turns pulling the Burley and had bad seats, so we were hurting afterwards!

__________________

VeloChick

02-08-2007, 07:30 AM

Real name: Gina

Where do you live? Pennsylvania

Explanation of your handle: Figure it out! :)

Explanation of your avatar: Working on it.

Age (general or specific) Early 40s

Occupation: Healthcare Accountant

Favorite bike: The one I'm on!

What's in your stable? Trek 5200 - Steel Ritchey

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Low 50s - last year! (yes, I was scared, and may never do again!)

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Too many to list. :)

Most memorable moment on my bike: 24 hours of Canaan!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Too hard of a question! Snowshoe, WV trip was out of this world. Many years ago, I visited Colorado Springs, and it was unreal. Hmmmm ...

BoPeep

02-08-2007, 07:28 PM

Getting to Know You!

Real name: Marilyn
Where do you live?Wellington, New Zealand

Explanation of your handle: I live in New Zealand, 4,000,000 people, 40 million sheep

Explanation of your avatar: avatar?? I could have an avatar??

Age (general or specific) 45

Occupation: post grad student at present

Favorite bike: my avanti mountain bike at the moment

What's in your stable?
Road: Scott Speedster S10, Specialized Sirrus Hybrid Commuter thingy
Mountain: Avanti Pro- team competitor with XT and @ a svelte 10.6 kgs

Fastest speed on a road bike? Haven't ridden a road bike in years, just got the Scott and will put a computer on it, but pretty fast downhill touring loaded sometimes.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nop

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I once phoned in sick and said I couldn't come to work cos my Grandfather died, that was a long time ago though when I was a mere twenty- something

Most memorable moment on my bike: You mean I only get one? Ok, that would be touring in Eastern Canada and seeing gi-normous icebergs right there in the bays, and then getting to go out in a weeny boat and see them real up close.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Well I did go on a cycling trip for my honeymoon, that was pretty fun.

Just last week I conquered a single track that til now always got me off my bike at some point, too twisty or too tight etc. Last week just toodling all relaxed, I rode point to point no getting off, I loved it and I was pretty chuffed.

Other than that, just too many to mention

margo49

02-08-2007, 08:52 PM

Getting to Know You!

Explanation of your handle: I live in New Zealand, 4,000,000 people, 40 million sheep

Whaaat!
So few sheep!
I have a tea towel that says "There are 80 million sheep in New Zealand, 3 million think they are humans"
Admitttedly I took mine when I left, so perhaps others took theirs too. Immigrants didn't bring any with them, presumably; but still....

Where are you in Wellington - my favourite city?

crazycanuck

02-09-2007, 12:59 AM

Hey bopeep..

Since you're in windy & hilly wellington I must ask you, have you done any riding around Makara(right place name?) Peak?

Where in Eastern Canada did you go? Sounds like you went to Newfoundland? Nice to see a Kiwi actually recognize that Canada exists beyond T.Dot.!! (Grrr..pet peeve..yes there's more to Canada than just Vancouver or T.Dot.:mad: )

Pehaps when we go back to visit family in NZ, we might just make it down you way.

C

BoPeep

02-09-2007, 01:54 AM

Hey Margo;
The sheep numbers are definitely dropping, at least the woolly kind anyway, couldn't say for sure, but export numbers are up.
I am in Khandallah in Wellington, northern suburbs.

Cheers

Whaaat!
So few sheep!
I have a tea towel that says "There are 80 million sheep in New Zealand, 3 million think they are humans"
Admitttedly I took mine when I left, so perhaps others took theirs too. Immigrants didn't bring any with them, presumably; but still....

Where are you in Wellington - my favourite city?

BoPeep

02-09-2007, 02:00 AM

Hey CC;
Yup, have done heaps of riding at Makara Peak, as it is one of my faves, and I try and get there as often as I can. Can ride on the road to there in about 40 mins, or over hills and tracks in about 2 hours-ish, either way it works for me.

Yup again, I was indeed talking abut Newfoundland, I was born, and lived, there til the end of high school. I get back whenever I can. A few years back a kiwi friend and I cycled toured across the province on the Trans Canada Trail, always a dream of mine, and one of the best trips ever.

Hope you do make it down this way sometime, heaps of great ridingand getting better all the time.

Cheers

Hey bopeep..

Since you're in windy & hilly wellington I must ask you, have you done any riding around Makara(right place name?) Peak?

Where in Eastern Canada did you go? Sounds like you went to Newfoundland? Nice to see a Kiwi actually recognize that Canada exists beyond T.Dot.!! (Grrr..pet peeve..yes there's more to Canada than just Vancouver or T.Dot.:mad: )

Pehaps when we go back to visit family in NZ, we might just make it down you way.

C

crazycanuck

02-09-2007, 03:23 AM

Aha! Another Canuck living down under!!!!

Newfoundland was awesome!!

Take care & wave to the mud, greenery and awesome biking for me k. I'll bike on the pea gravel & hope the trail i ride on won't be affected by a bush fire any time soon :eek:

C

Elrona

02-11-2007, 10:41 AM

Real name: Beth

Where do you live? Las Cruces, New Mexico

Explanation of your handle: It's related to my last name

Explanation of your avatar: avatar??...

Age (general or specific) 39, turning 40 this month

Occupation: Attorney- Public Defender, pretender, whatever

Favorite bike: so far, the one in my stable

What's in your stable? Trek Madone 5.0 WSD

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Have yet to figure this out.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nope

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: responding "no" to my mom's question "Did you let that gerbil run around on the kitchen table?" But of course the evidence gave me away. Only one I can think of right now, but I'm sure there are others (heck, look at my occupation!).

Most memorable moment on my bike: I am the newest of the newbies, I'll bet- no favorite memories on this bike. However, really enjoyed riding my Univega through Boston traffic 8 years ago.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding up Mount Tom in western Massachusetts, and always being able to outpedal my boyfriend (again, years ago).

BookGnome

02-11-2007, 10:54 AM

Hi Kan! What part of Northern MN are you from? Me & my SO just got back from a week on the Gunflint Trail. It's one of our favorite places.

Hi Elrona!

Celeste

02-11-2007, 05:28 PM

Real Name: Joyce

Where do you live? Houston, TX

Explanation of your handle: It is the color of my bike! I can't be missed!

Explanation of you avatar: It is me in Seattle riding a bike on a rail way up high. At least I thught it was high. Did it because I was scared to.

Age: 38

Occupation: Field Consultant - It is like a business consultant for a Franchise development area.

Favorite bike: I guess the one I just got. I really like it. Have not had one since I was in elementary school....but hey, they say you never forget, right?

What is in your stable? Dama She Bianchi

Fastest Speed on a road bike? Where and When? That remains to be seen.

Biggest lie ever told? "Yeah, I feel ok."

Most memorable moment on a bike? When I fell today was pretty memorable. Brought back memories of childhood.

Most fun ever had on a bike? That still remains to be seen. But I enjoy it every time I get on and ride! :)

kan

02-12-2007, 04:48 AM

Hey Bookgnome -

(Like your name, too.) We live in Grand Rapids - but used to live in Duluth, which you probably went through on your way to the Gunflint. Love it up there. What were you doing? There's not enough snow for much of anything yet this winter. (Bah humbug. I got myself XC Skis this year and have only gotten out on them once due to this wacky weather.)

Thans for the nice welcome!

BookGnome

02-12-2007, 10:21 AM

[QUOTE=kan;170747]

We live in Grand Rapids - but used to live in Duluth, which you probably went through on your way to the Gunflint. Love it up there. What were you doing?

Just a week of R&R at Gunflint Lodge ;) We took the dog, who had a grand time with all the hiking. Let's see.. tried snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and XC skiing, went on a dog sled ride (whee!), and took a late night sled ride. Other than that, read a book a day, slept, and ate.

BookGnome

02-12-2007, 10:24 AM

Explanation of you avatar: It is me in Seattle riding a bike on a rail way up high. At least I thught it was high. Did it because I was scared to.

Welcome Celeste!

I need more info about this photo. What the heck are you doing? How did you get up there? Kudos to you for doing something that scared you.

mimitabby

02-12-2007, 10:36 AM

Celeste

02-12-2007, 04:54 PM

Hi Ladies,
Thanks for the warm welcome!

My DH and I were in Seattle summer before last to see a concert. We were doing some site seeinig and went to the area where the Seattle Space Needle and the museums are.

This thing outside was a bike on a rail going around! No tires, just a rim! I walked up there by the stiar case you see in the back. About one or so stories off the ground. Actually, below me was a shallow pond and a net. But I was feebly strapped in at the waist. I wanted to slow down and wave at DH, but I could not. The guy just kept saying "Keep Pedaling!" So I did! LOL

What you don't see is a bar coming off the base of the bike thingy, going straight down and a large weight at the bottom to help keep you balanced. I wanted DH to get a complete picture. But I will settle for what we got. I was scared, but did it anyway. Would have been dissapointed with myself if I did not do it at least once. :D

Glad you enjoyed the pic!

Mimitabby: I see you are from Seattle. Do you know this place? I really fell in love with Seattle. I really enjoyed our visit. Very eclectic; really nice people too!
BTW, I have a Bianchi bike...can I get my pic on the TE Bianchi-girl page too? I do get lots of comments on it due to the color, I think.

csr1210

02-16-2007, 11:11 AM

I love this forum! I am a total noob, so reading everyone's advice/experiences has been VERY helpful -- especially the woman's point of view on cycling issues -- I don't have anyone ask about this stuff!

Real name: Christy

Where do you live? Dilley, Texas

Explanation of your handle: initials and anniversary

Explanation of your avatar: I'm doing good to just start posting....

Age (general or specific) 36

Occupation: Insurance Agent (displaced chemistry student!)

Favorite bike: not enough experience to know

What's in your stable? Trek 820 Mountain Bike (about to get slicks! I'm not a mountain biker!)

Fastest speed on a road (no road bike) bike? where? when? Don't know, but based on time and distance, I would say maybe 15-16 on a good stretch. Mostly average 13. Now lets talk about the stationary recumbent and it looks MUCH better haha.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nope

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: response to "how are you this morning?" from boss - "I'm fine" If you tell him the truth, it'd be an hour long discussion about something most likely unrelated!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Making my first outing on the highway acess road using the lane like a "real" cyclist (this was a BIG deal - I was seriously afraid of being ran over by huge pickups in "bubba-land")

Most fun ever had on a bike? Downhill after the last uphill on the way home!

Anyone else out there from my general area (between Laredo and San Antonio, TX) ?

Well, that's it for now...

Pika

02-17-2007, 08:08 PM

Real name: Tamara

Explanation of your handle: Pika: an alpine creature- loves to sun itself on sunny rocks, me too:) Also the name of our last dog- saddly killed on the highway 3 years ago.

Explanation of your avatar: I love this sculpture- a beautiful women's body with a little belly

Age (general or specific) 42!

Occupation:Physio therapist
Favorite bike: I dream of any cervelo
What's in your stable? Giant tcr3
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Just started riding again -too busy paying attention to the road and not my computer- I know I will start to pay attention- just haven't yet

Another picture of yourself or your ride? hmm- really hate getting my picture taken- no chance that I'd send it out in cyber space

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm with the gals that can't remember:):)

Most memorable moment on my bike:
A number of years ago I did a 3 day trip called the Golden triangle in BC Canada- The ride went from Castle Mtn Junction to Inveremere then to Golden and back to Castlemtn Junction. Riding down the pass in the pouring rain going a little too fast a moutain goat came out on to the road and ran along beside me. I can tell you they are a lot bigger close up! I was thankful there was no accident for either of us- It was an awe inspiring moment- I only wish there were other riders near to experience it too!

Most fun ever had on a bike?
Same trip going really really fast down one of the passes from Golden early in the morning with no traffic- just can't remember how fast it was! Felt fast- was definitely fun:)

sbctwin

02-18-2007, 07:03 AM

... going a little too fast a moutain goat came out on to the road and ran along beside me....

Welcome Pike...I had a similar experience when I lived in Casper Wyoming...I had an antelope accompany me on a ride and it was "totally awesome":p ...unfortunately, he passed me pretty quickly, but what a memory!!!

BleeckerSt_Girl

02-18-2007, 12:36 PM

IFjane

02-19-2007, 05:58 AM

Last summer I passed a farm on a dirt road and a turkey came running up and ran happily right next to my bike for about 1/4 mile! When I slowed down, she slowed down, when I sped up she sped up. Finally I dropped her. :p

Lisa, I am sooooo relieved to know that she didn't wind up in your freezer awaiting Thanksgiving! :eek:

whippetgirl

02-19-2007, 06:28 PM

Real name? Rosellen
Where do you live? Walnut Creek, CA (SF Bay area)
Explanation of your handle: I love my dog! and we look alike:D
Explanation of your avatar: My favorite beach on the Big Island of Hawaii. I daydream a lot about being there....
Age: 51 (yikes)
Occupation: dentist in a state juvenile correctional facility for 19 years.
(yes, the bad boys). I love my job. I'm also a wife, mom and housekeeper. I love my life.
Favorite bike: I rode a bike all through college and didn't get a car until my first "real" job when I was 22. But I don't even remember what kind it was. It was a three speed.
What's in your stable? I have a Bianchi Eros. The beautiful celeste color. My first "road" bike. I'm just getting to know it (got it in November 2006). But I am enjoying it.
Fastest speed on a road bike? Where? When? Well I'm a chicken s**t on the downhills. but the fastest I have gone is actually 24mph. Hopefully I'll get braver and faster!
Another picture of yourself on your ride: not yet.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told? On the job: "This won't hurt a bit"
to my teenager: "This hurts me more than it hurts you." !!!!
Most memorable moment on my bike: My first ride on my new bike. I know I will have many memorable moments ahead!
Most fun ever had on a bike? I'm still pretty new. But this weekend was an absolutely gorgeous weekend in the Bay Area and riding both days just was heaven!
With loving thanks to all of you ladies for all your great advice and help!

Celeste

02-22-2007, 11:59 AM

What's in your stable? I have a Bianchi Eros. The beautiful celeste color. My first "road" bike. I'm just getting to know it (got it in November 2006). But I am enjoying it.

Hi Whippet Girl!
I love those dogs! So cute and so fast too!
I also have a Bianchi in the pretty celeste color! But it is the Dama She bike. I really love it and I get all kinds of comments on the color! I guess no one will be missing us out on the road huh? ;)

enzed

02-22-2007, 05:08 PM

[Whaaat!
So few sheep!
I have a tea towel that says "There are 80 million sheep in New Zealand, 3 million think they are humans"]

I've got that same tea-towel at home. I found it at a local Vinnies Op shop.

sarahlou

02-22-2007, 11:27 PM

Real name? Sarah
Where do you live? Alaska
Explanation of your handle: My dog's name is Lou Lou
Explanation of your avatar: What avatar??
Age: 30
Occupation: former boat builder, current p.e. teacher, hopeful archaeologist
Favorite bike: Depends on the ride, currently it is my husband's Karate Monkey with an extra cycle and studded tyres because it goes through the snow and doesn't slip on the ice. (google cleverchimp supermonkey)
What's in your stable? My early carbon Kestral, and my soon to be ready Karate Monkey (my husband wants his back) and I'm trading in the Trek mtn. bike for a titanium airborne which is enroute to Alaska as I type!
Fastest speed on a road bike? Where? When? Australia and I don't know the speed but I kicked my husband's butt.
Another picture of yourself on your ride: not yet.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told? Not sure...
Most memorable moment on my bike: Cycling through Mongolia.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Cycle touring with Lou Lou and Adam in Australia 52 Kms of s-bends down a mountain (after pushing 60 uphill).

crazycanuck

02-23-2007, 01:19 AM

Hey sarah,

Where in Ozzie did ya visit? East or West coast..

Come on back & bike the Munda biddi in Western Australia..

C

chickwhorips

02-23-2007, 06:50 AM

sarah where in alaska?

teigyr

02-23-2007, 11:02 AM

Real name: Jane

Where do you live? Seattle, WA

Explanation of your handle: Ages ago when I was looking for a semi-unique e-mail address, I came upon teigyr. I'm a Leo, my chinese sign is a Tiger (not that any of it means anything!), I have been involved in feline rescue, and I'm of irish descent. Teigyr (which I found on a Gaelic site) seems to combine all of the above.

Explanation of your avatar: Go Team Venture! Wait, you mean I can have an avatar?! Seriously, Molotov is a character on the Venture Brothers.

Age (general or specific) 44....happened way too quickly.

Occupation: Aircraft weight and balance for an airline

Favorite bike: All of them are too darned pretty but a steel frame Colnago would be incredible!

What's in your stable? Bianchi Alloro and an Orbea Marmolada

Fastest speed on a road bike? I am THE goddess of wussiness. I think I went 35 mph once on my mountain bike when I had road tires on it...other than that I'd say maybe 25 mph? Hate the downhills, absolutely hate them.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not too many pictures taken.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: But it was on sale!

Most memorable moment on my bike: I was on a bike trail at the beach in Southern California (where I'm from) riding the Bianchi. I worked at LAX and was in El Segundo right under the flight pattern. I crested a hill to see one of my jets taking off (I think planes are pretty also). I had the ocean on one side, plants and flowers on the hillside on my otherside and overhead was the plane. That moment put all the segments of my life together and it was the strangest and most incredible feeling.

Most fun ever had on a bike? When I first started riding and didn't care about things like average, I was on a mountain bike. I would go riding in Redlands, Calif (if anyone knows where it is) and would alternate between streets and riding through the orange groves. Everything was such an adventure!

pepe6599

02-23-2007, 01:16 PM

Real name: Vanessa

Where do you live? Waimanalo, HI
Explanation of your handle: This girl thought my name was jessica which in time turned into jessie then turned into yessi then to fefi so I figured I change it to pepe.

Explanation of your avatar: don't have one.

Age (general or specific) 25.

Occupation: administrative assistant

Favorite bike: BMX - fond memories when I was a child.

What's in your stable? Giant OCR3

Fastest speed on a road bike? I'm more of a cruizer not speedy..

Another picture of yourself or your ride? haven't figured out how to post pictures

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: hmm... I won't go there

Most memorable moment on my bike: Has to be when I was a kids riding my BMX with my cousin going to the arcade.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Everytime I ride is a fun time for me. It gives me a chance to really apreciate life and beauty. Boy did that sound lame. hehehe

sarahlou

02-25-2007, 01:21 PM

Hey crazycanuck-
I lived in Tassie for two years then Perth for 6 months (do you know Bliss- she is another Canada gurl in Perth who loves her bikes). After Perth we moved to Melbourne and up to Bendigo then down to Rye. Spent 5 years in Aus. My husband is from Perth so the next time we're there I'll look you up for a ride on the Munda bindi.

And to chickwhorips- I'm in Anchorage but am from Homer.

chickwhorips

02-25-2007, 02:20 PM

And to chickwhorips- I'm in Anchorage but am from Homer.

when my bike and i make it into town we'll have to go for a ride. :)

sarahlou

02-25-2007, 03:19 PM

Chickwhorips- Where in the bush are you? If you come to town sans bike, maybe one of ours would fit you and we could go for a ride.

chickwhorips

02-26-2007, 09:20 AM

i am out in good ol' cold bay.

that would be great! not sure when the next time i'll be in town is, but when i am i will let you know. thanks! :)

amymisk

02-26-2007, 12:49 PM

Real name: Amy (first posting, nice to meet all of you)

Where do you live? small town west of Philadelphia

Explanation of your handle: combination of my first name and part of my last name

Explanation of your avatar: don't have one

Age (general or specific) 30's

Occupation: RN

Favorite bike: couldn't possibly pick

What's in your stable? 2007 Lemond Versailles

Fastest speed on a road bike? 35mph

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't take too many pictures

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Just can't remember, so I guess I dont' tell too many lies

Most memorable moment on my bike: Completing the MS150 ride this past September through New Jersey. It is a great ride!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Love riding with my son- he is only three (4 in May) and can pedal his little 12" trek at 9 mph on flats! Truly amazing.

ChickWithBrains

02-26-2007, 03:09 PM

Real name: Lisa

Where do you live? Brooklyn, NY

Explanation of your handle: My favorite pair of socks is black, and they have an image of a baby chicken wearing library-lady glasses. Surprisingly like mine (when I actually wear them). A chick. With brains. (And it sez so, embroidered across the toes. Chicks With Brains!)

Explanation of your avatar: This great lodge in Costa Rica had a trampoline. Boing!

Age (general or specific) 30.

Occupation: ER doc. (Yes, I also play one on TV.)

Favorite bike: The Jesus Bike! In college, a Christian fellowship was trying to get everyone to fill out a survey regarding faith and churchgoing. All surveys would be entered into a drawing to win a Schwinn Mesa GS mountain bike. I won, all for telling them what a bad Catholic I was. They prosyletized at me all the way to the bike shop 45 minutes away, and then i got fit for the proper size -- and the only color in that framesize was BRIGHT ORANGE. I still have it in the basement. All my friends tease me that it's my bicycle from Jesus.

What's in your stable? Specialized Allez Elite

Fastest speed on a road bike? I can beat the mailman but I can't catch up to my husband.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nah. Wait till things heat up later in the season.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Well, see, that Catholic thing? Heck, the whole family was lying and didn't even know it. Except grandma. She knew we were all Jewish and converted to escape Nazi persecution in Lithuania. So it's the biggest collective lie any of us ever told, knowingly or not!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Falling over at 0 mph learning to use clipless pedals for the first time. OUCH.

Most fun ever had on a bike? My first triathlon: the Mighty North Fork. (It's what convinced me that the Jesus bike had to bow to a roadie!)

IFjane

02-27-2007, 05:11 AM

Welcome Jane, Vanessa, Amy, Lisa & anyone else who is new!

Lisa - I'm intrigued - how do you have time to be and ER doc AND play one on TV???

AllezGirl

02-27-2007, 06:53 AM

Hey Amy...you're right next to me. Lemme know if you want to ride sometime.

ChickWithBrains

02-28-2007, 08:59 AM

It's all about the multitasking. :D

anorange

02-28-2007, 06:39 PM

Real name: Annie
Where do you live? Seattle

Explanation of your handle: first part of my name and orange is my favorite color

Explanation of your avatar: my cat- who just happens to be orange

Age (general or specific) 47

Occupation: gardener

Favorite bike: my mtn. bike-Trek 8000- feels so smooth and easy to ride

What's in your stable? Trek 8000 and Soma Smoothie ES

Fastest speed on a road bike? Not sure, maybe 25mph - I don't go fast generally

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: I've had many- maybe a mountain bike ride I took with some friends many years ago outside SanDiego. I was new to mtn. biking and they took me straight up a mountain road and straight down again. They flew down the hill out of sight, so I made my way down the mountain solo. It felt awesome to be riding through the woods on a dirt path.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Last fall doing a Team Lunachix sponsored night ride that took us up and down some major hills and through the woods, for about three hours, half of it in the dark (well, we had lights). I was so energized by that ride. Never had done anything quite like it before.

amymisk

03-02-2007, 10:56 AM

AllezGirl- I would love to ride. As the weather gets better, I love to ride the Oaks trail. I also ride around Spring City. We will have to keep in touch.

lizbids

03-02-2007, 04:15 PM

Real name: Liz
Where do you live? Brooklyn, NY

Age 27

Occupation: English teacher/writer

What's in your stable? Bianchi Volpe

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? 26mph in Prospect Park

Don't have photos of myself yet!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: When I was 18: "Yes, mom. I'm staying at Kim's tonight!"

Most memorable moment on my bike: Witnessing a bad accident in Brooklyn. No one was hurt.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding alongside the Verrazano bridge at Sunset. Then riding into Coney Island and eating at a good Turkish restaurant...then riding home. All in all only 25 miles or so, but since the neighborhoods are so different, it seemed as if I was worlds away.

sgtiger

03-02-2007, 05:16 PM

Real name: Soo
Where do you live? Bothell, WA (about 15 N of downtown Seattle)

Explanation of your handle: sg from Soo-Gyung and born in the year of the tiger
Explanation of your avatar: Had trouble down loading it. Oh well, I'm working on modifying it anyhow.

Age (general or specific) Will be 33 come this July 18

Occupation: AHM but hoping to become an LMP

Favorite bike: Vanilla = Sexy
What's in your stable? Terry Classic (selling), Rodriguez Adventure being built as I write. DH finally finished building the wheels, yeah!

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 24 going downhill in Milwaukie, OR where I used to live, as I'm a scaredy cat about going too fast. Averaged 12 mph once which is fast for me (but one has to start somewhere I guess).

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Here is a picture of me towing my daughter on a ride on July 4 this past summer.

http://www.rideyourbike.com/images/xtracycle/7-4-06xtracycleride/12.jpg

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Try not to lie but sometimes will if people press me about stuff that is not their business.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I did the Bridge Pedal in Portland a few years ago by myself because DH had drill that weekend. I was really apprehensive about doing it on my own as at the time it was the longest I have ever ridden. Everyone was so supportive and I was proud of myself for staying on my bike on all the hills and bridges. I have to admit, it was a nice feeling to pass all those people stopped or walking up the hills. Of course, I was in my granny gears.:rolleyes: ;) Thank goodness for granny gears.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Gee. Riding always make me grin(when I'm not whining about something not working properly, anyways:o) And that sure was fun riding around Seattle with friends before picnicking at a park which is when the above picture was taken. Hopefully there will be more of that happening for me soon.

Cella66

03-03-2007, 07:14 AM

Real name: Marcie (Marcella)

Where do you live? Maine...sigh

Explanation of your handle: the second part of Marcella and the year I was born

Explanation of your avatar: don't have one cause I'm not that cool

Age (general or specific) most days 22 but actually 40

Occupation: AA

Favorite bike: the Trek Madone SL 5.9

What's in your stable? Fuji & VooDoo

Fastest speed on a road bike? downhill 41 haha

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I try not to, so I am sure it was something
pretty small...

Most memorable moment on my bike: Either when my friend got hit by a car or getting 7 stitches after my faceplant on the voodoo...(yes I think it is cursed!)

Most fun ever had on a bike? Just about every time I go for a ride, but probably a super messy mtb ride with Gabe

BleeckerSt_Girl

03-03-2007, 07:54 AM

Welcome Cella and Lizbids!!!!!

I have some wonderful memories of Maine, and I was born in Brooklyn. :p

annisk2000

03-03-2007, 12:08 PM

Real name: Staci

Where do you live? Augusta, GA

Explanation of your handle: The 'anni' is from my given name Anastasia and my mom calls me Anni when I'm being a pill, 'sk' is how I sign papers, 2005 is the year of my emancipation, I mean divorce.
Explanation of your avatar: Huh?
Age (general or specific) 42 and getting younger every day
Occupation: elementary art teacher
Favorite bike: still learning and researching
What's in your stable? My personal bikes: Giant OCR1, Trek, 9 other Giants in the garage for the rest of the kids and my BF.:D

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I haven't the slightest idea.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? None available

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Well, once there was this guy...;)

Most memorable moment on my bike: riding the back roads of South Carolina with the sunlight peaking thru the trees. It was so peaceful and quiet.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Finishing my first 30 mile fun ride. It sounded so far once upon a time. Now I'm hooked.

sgtiger

03-04-2007, 10:04 AM

Real name: Soo

Where do you live? Bothell, WA

Explanation of your handle: whole name is Soo-Gyung, born in the year of the tiger

Explanation of your avatar: showing props to my heritage

Age (general or specific) 32, but turning 33 in July (hey, its only a #)

Occupation: SAHM, LMP wannabe(hopefully attending school this fall. Anyone know any good daycare providers in the area?)

Favorite bike: Vanilla=Sexy DH originally wanted to get me one of these, but there's a waiting period of 22 mos. and I need a bike I can ride now. I think he received proposals of marriage from a couple of people from his riding group when he mentioned this to them. Oh well, maybe my next bike can be one of those.

What's in your stable? Terry Classic (that I'm selling), Custom Rodriguez Adventure being built as we speak(come on guys, you really ought naught keep a women waiting:p )

Fastest speed on a road bike? Probably only about 25 because I'm such a wuss going downhill, so I'm constantly riding the brakes. I averaged 12 mph once which is fast for me. (Yes, I am a slow poke, thank-you very much.:o )

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Here's a few from this July 4th. We rode around Seattle and picnicked in the park afterwards. I'm the one wearing a burgundy shirt, on the gold bike, towing a trailer.

http://www.rideyourbike.com/xtracycleride5.html

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I try not to but when you have kids there's things they are not ready to know.(Yes, the tooth fairy is real. And mommy & daddy were only wrestling.)

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I did the Bridge Pedal a few years ago. My SO had drill so I had to go it alone. I was feeling apprehensive as it was my first group/organized type ride, but everyone was so nice and supportive. I have to admit that it felt good to pass people on hills who were stopped or walking their bikes up (and in way better shape, if I may add. Petty, I know.). Of course I was in my granny gears.:o Thank the stars for those.:D

Most fun ever had on a bike? Gee. Riding always seems to put a big goofy grin on my face! But when I can do it with friends, that's the best.:D

ehirsch83

03-04-2007, 11:42 AM

Real name: Emily

Where do you live? Ft.Lauderdale,Fl- soon to be Albuquerque,NM though :-)

Explanation of your handle: First initial, then first part of my last name, then year i was born.
Explanation of your avatar: haven't gotten that far yet
Age (general or specific) 23
Occupation: studen, part time horseback riding instructor for little kids.
Favorite bike: orbea diva(oh how I want one)
What's in your stable? Giant 2005 t-mobile team bike(well team frame, originally had the giant tcr limited, got a new frame, but haven't upgraded any components yet).

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Umm probably in the mid 30s going downhill in Albuquerque, coming out of 4 hills.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? None available

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Honey, I don't know how this huge dent got in the side of your truck.

Most memorable moment on my bike:In college, slightly intoxicated, trying to make it back home from dinner with my roommate on our commuter bikes(uphill in boulder,co)

Most fun ever had on a bike? When I realized going down big hills isn't scary, I kept doing hill repeats to get the downhill rush(hey, i grew up in Florida- flat land was all I knew).

CorsairMac

03-05-2007, 07:16 AM

Real name: Kathie

Where do you live? Albuquerque, New Mexico

Explanation of your handle: The F4U Corsair - one of the greatest airplanes ever flown in the Pacific Theater - and part of my last name

Explanation of your avatar: well - they would be some of the most fashionably dressed female cyclists of the last centuary!

Age (general or specific) 48

Occupation: Admin Assist
Favorite bike: Rivendell or Luna

What's in your stable? 1976 Peugeot Avoriaz, 1979 Trek 1100, 2005 Trek 820, 2006 Trek 1000 WSD

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 48 mph, I was trying to break 50

Another picture of yourself or your ride? None available

What is the biggest lie you've ever told? When I came back from Hungary, the time difference had me lie-ying around the house for a whole weekend trying to adjust.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Rediscovering the joy of riding - again.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Climbing this bear of a hill - head down, legs working, lungs working, and my buddy cruising by me with his shorts pulled down. I was laughing so hard I almost fell off the bike.

It's good to be back ya'll - I've missed you and am looking forward to hearing from all of you again!

and Emily - welcome to Abq....you'll have to let me know when you get here.....I'll show you all the fun places to ride!

SadieKate

03-05-2007, 07:22 AM

OMG! She's back! Yes!

HEY, YAWL. LOOK WHO'S HERE!

Adventure Girl

03-05-2007, 07:25 AM

Welcome back CorsairMac! It's been a lonnnnng time. We've missed you!

DeniseGoldberg

03-05-2007, 07:25 AM

Real name: Kathie

Awesome! We've all missed you - I'm glad you're back!

--- Denise

snowtulip

03-05-2007, 03:44 PM

Welcome back CM, when are you ready for some more mountain biking? The weather's coming around to normal again!:D

CorsairMac

03-06-2007, 09:45 AM

Welcome back CM, when are you ready for some more mountain biking? The weather's coming around to normal again!:D

ohh - I'm almost ashamed to admit this: my mtb has a flat tire and I haven't really gotten around to fixing it. :o

Thanks for the warm welcome all - it's good to be back!

wcnz

03-06-2007, 04:45 PM

Real name: Candy
Where do you live? Greymouth, New Zealand
Explanation of your handle: area and country
Explanation of your avatar: haven't got one

Age (general or specific) 33
Occupation: mum and office manager - in that order

Favorite bike: sublime.1

What's in your stable? sublime.1 and a cheap mtb lookalike
Fastest speed on a road bike? 54km, going downhill with brakes on!
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: hmmmm......

Most memorable moment on my bike: Going down a big hill for the second time and this time being brave enough not to have the brakes on all the way.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Going downhill now that I am more comfy with it.

mimitabby

03-06-2007, 04:55 PM

Hey Girl, another Kiwi! How cool is that!
Welcome to TE.

How old are your kids?

It sounds like you have two nice bikes and you live in the most beautiful place in the world. Must be good places to ride there too.

Make yourself at home!

mimi

crazycanuck

03-06-2007, 06:53 PM

Ohh hey West Coaster!!!

Good to see another southern hemisphere gal round.

Slow wave from hot Perth..

C

wcnz

03-06-2007, 10:27 PM

Thank you Mimi

I have 3 kids, 2 boys aged 9 & 6 and a girl who is 3.

Hi Crazy Canuk ( I hope I got that right)

I look forward to getting to know more of you around here, I am constantly learning new info from this site.

:)

ausgirl

03-06-2007, 11:38 PM

Real name: AH
Where do you live? Queensland, Australia

Explanation of your handle: I'm an Aussie and I'm a girl - not very original i know.

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

Age (general or specific) 26

Occupation: Health

Favorite bike: Orbea make beautiful bikes. BT make great track bikes, but i don't ride track - i just like to look at the bikes.

What's in your stable? Alchemy Millward 2004 (Ultegra model)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? about 75km/hr - not sure in mph. After coming down a really steep little hill in a rural part of Queensland - the hill leads on to a gently downward sloping long mostly straight section, so the momentum just keeps building.

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

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Sometimes when i was young i'd lie to my parents about where i was going and what i was doing - that's about it.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I completed this huge 100km bike race - i was like the only girl in it, and the moment i remember is passing some tough guys when i was going up a hill near the end - they never caught up and i finished somewhere in the middle numbers. That was when i was fit.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Playing a game i call "Oops, my wheel slipped" when riding in a bunch through puddles after rain. The aim is to splash as much water and mud as possible from the puddle on to the rider behind you. It's not an official game - it's just mucking around and is great fun on a warm summer morning.

crazycanuck

03-07-2007, 12:57 AM

Oh cool..another Aussie!!!

Welcome to the often wild and wacky TE.

Glad to see you found us!

C

sgtiger

03-07-2007, 09:26 AM

Oops, didn't mean to post twice. I didn't think the first post took because my 'puter shut down on me while I was trying to. :o

mountainchick

03-08-2007, 12:29 AM

Real name: Becki
Where do you live? Ayase, Japan (subburb of Yokohama)

Explanation of your handle: I grew up in Colorado, and loooove the mountains.

Explanation of your avatar: None yet!

Age (general or specific): 25 on the 15th of March. Beware the Ides of March! :)

Occupation: Research Assistant

Favorite bike: Haven't been doing it long enough to really have a favorite

I'm looking forward to travelling with my bike now, hitting Australia, Thailand, and hopefully Korea in the next few months. So I'll be search for some partners in those areas, I know there's a lot of Aussies on here!

What's in your stable? Specialized Allez Sport, Japan Edition...Used to have a Fisher Cake 3 Delux but had to sell :(

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I don't keep track really...anything over 17 is fast for me :)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? No pics of me riding, only standing with my bike

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: None really, but I love riding out here on a clear day when you can see Mt. Fuji

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every time is more fun than the next, I'm still new at this so its exciting everytime I go out.

crazycanuck

03-08-2007, 12:57 AM

mountainchick

03-08-2007, 01:01 AM

Konnichi wa! Ogenki Desu Ka?

How long have you lived in Japan? We lived in Tsujido in Fujisawa-shi for almost 2yrs..don't ask about my spoken Japanese ok..:o

Velcome to TE..hope you have tons of fun & don't be frightened by the wild & wacky women round here..:rolleyes: :) :eek:

So where in Aussie are ya goona go? Are you travelling out West? We like visitors :)

take care
Cheryl

Hey Cheryl

I was actually in Perth last August for about a week but I think this time I'll be back on the East Coast. Sydney and Townsville (I was there for 6 mo. back in 2004).

It'll be a year next week since I arrived here, and will probably be here for another 2 years. I'm looking forward to meeting some ladies to go riding with. Around here I haven't found too many, so its usually me when I ride. We just bought my husband a road bike and he seems to like it (we'll see!).

crazycanuck

03-08-2007, 01:15 AM

hey Becki..

There are a few east coast chicks wandering round so you might just be in luck!

I hope you enjoyed your visit to Perth :) Always nice to see people visiting both sides of ozzz..

C

Trekhawk

03-08-2007, 12:24 PM

ohh - I'm almost ashamed to admit this: my mtb has a flat tire and I haven't really gotten around to fixing it. :o

Thanks for the warm welcome all - it's good to be back!

Yipee!!!!!!
Im so pleased your back Corsair we really missed you.:D

smilingcat

03-08-2007, 03:23 PM

Real name: Shawn
Where do you live? Los Angeles Ca.

Explanation of your handle: Love cats and always smiling evenwhen I'm mad. Cheshire is a name taken besides, his a boy. Hello Kitty also taken by that overly cute anime kitten so I go by smilingcat. Also do cat rescues.

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

Age (general or specific) old enough to remember Nixon resigning on Sunday morning.

Occupation: electrical engineer

Favorite bike: Tachyon (I miss it)

What's in your stable? Orbea Dama Race '05, bridgestone ?? '84?? its on my trainer. former bikes: Bianchi (ugly green), Panasonic ??5000 '85 Tachyon '00??

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I won't tell and it was either coming down Ebetts path (death ride) or coming down from Kaiser pass (climb the Kaiser fun ride) and yes both were fun. Suffered hypothermia on Death ride one year and on another year suffered heat exhaustion. Still fun ride.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? few

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: When I said "I'll retire from cycling". I said it under duress after my last major crash then I sold my favorite Tachyon bike.

FierFlye

03-09-2007, 07:24 AM

Real name: Melissa

Where do you live? Lansing, MI

Explanation of your handle: um...some creative spelling I came up with for another site

Explanation of your avatar: that's my brain!

Age (general or specific): 23

Occupation: bike shop girl

Favorite bike: I want a 2007 Roubaix Expert in Gerosteiner Blue

What's in your stable? 06 Specialized Epic Comp, 07 Specialized Sirrus

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Gee, I dont have a road bike, so on the ones I have road the speed would not be too impressive.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Hmm..I might have some somewhere

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I dont remember!!

Most memorable moment on my bike: crashing

Most fun ever had on a bike? racing my boyfriend on the trail on a very hot day

missymaya

03-09-2007, 07:56 AM

:eek: Ok so I havent done this yet and I've been posting stuff so I guess I should do this:

Real name: Maya

Where do you live? Orlando, FL

Explanation of your handle: Just a nickname from my sis ever since I can remember

Explanation of your avatar: I dont have one as of yet:( . Maybe I should get one

Age (general or specific): 23, 24 in July

Occupation: Catering secretary for Univeristy.

Favorite bike: Oh,that's hard. There's the one's I want and then the one's I have! Fav bike out of the ones I have is definately the Giant OCR3;it's been everywhere with me! Fav bike I want: either an Aegis svelt or the new women's speicialized.There are many more out there though!

What's in your stable? 06 Giant OCR3, 81 Schwinn Voyageur touring, 89-91 Giant women's perigee(msp?)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 40mph:eek: :D down hill coming off Skyridge in Clermont! Holy Crap was that fun!!!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I dont have any pics of me riding:( That maybe something else I need to do this weekend on the long rides, bring a camera

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I told my peers that I didnt change majors,when I really did! I know that sounds little, but in grad school, that's kinda big. When I did finally tell them I changed majors, they treated me kinda like an idiot! What the F@#$!

Most memorable moment on my bike: crashing on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere and then having to bike back 20 miles to get home with blood streaming down my knee and elbow. I must of slid across the pavement 15 feet from where I fell! I didnt go back to check.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Everyday :D (except the day posted above)

CorsairMac

03-09-2007, 09:48 AM

Welcome one and all!! Gosh this site just gets bigger and better every day!! Waves to all my new friends across the pond!!!

farrellcollie

03-10-2007, 06:02 PM

Real name: Paige
Where do you live? St. Louis

Explanation of your handle: my favorite dog

Explanation of your avatar: my favorite dog

Age (general or specific): 45

Occupation: lawyer; law professor

Favorite bike: downtube folding bike

What's in your stable? folder, heavy but reliable raleigh hybrid; scott contessa

Fastest speed on a road bike? 27 going down a hill in S. Ill.- scared the snot out of me - then elation

What is the biggest lie you've ever told:

Most memorable moment on my bike: smashing into a parked orange truck when I was six and had just removed my training wheels

Most fun ever had on a bike?

freelivez2

03-13-2007, 04:56 PM

Real name: Amy
Where do you live? Lincoln/Omaha, NE

Explanation of your handle: I want to help free lives. In anyway possible! Freedom, freedom, freedom...

Explanation of your avatar: I haven't got that far yet?

Age (general or specific) 26 on Aug 17th

Occupation: Wireless consultant

Favorite bike: would Love a Bianci or WSD

What's in your stable? a schwinn and someother brand; i'm in the market for a good solid bike this week. looking at Trek 1200 or some Ralieghs

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? still in progress

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have any pixs, maybe soon

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: pretty honest gal. because I can't remember anything enough to lie

Most memorable moment on my bike: as a little girl, my first pink bike with streamers and a work site helment. Those will always stick.....

Most fun ever had on a bike? riding through a thunderstorm, I know it wasn't safe but I had to get home?

BleeckerSt_Girl

03-13-2007, 05:03 PM

Wow, there seem to be a LOT of new TE members in their 20's these days- so great to see so many young women joining up! Welcome, ladies, jump right in!! :)

lacyliz

03-16-2007, 05:43 PM

Real name: Liz
Where do you live? New Paltz, NY

Explanation of your handle: self-explanatory:)

Explanation of your avatar: I am a lot like that mouse. Plus it makes me laugh everytime I see it. A mouse with a helmet going into the mousetrap for cheese:p

Age (general or specific) 43 in April 07

Occupation: Director at an AIDS Service Organization (clincial social worker by education)

Favorite bike: I'm not sure. Maybe the one I'm riding.

What's in your stable? Giant FCR cross and Giant TCRw (both WSB)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? about 28mph so far - by completely my own power on the flats/slightly rolling, about 25-26

Another picture of yourself or your ride? attached is my ride

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: biggest by who's standard?

RolliePollie

03-17-2007, 03:47 PM

Real name: Sara

Where do you live? Camino, CA (between Tahoe & Sacramento)

Explanation of your handle: Easy to remember! :)

Age (general or specific): 32

Occupation: I do accounting work for County Government

Favorite bike: My new blue Trek!

What's in your stable? Trek 1000 WSD...just the basics, but she's been great so far!

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: 23.5 mph, but I've only been riding for one month, so it scared me. On the local bike path.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet...hopefully coming soon.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: It concerns me that I'm having to think through past lies to decide which one is the biggest! That's not a good sign! Am I a big Liar Liar Pants On Fire?

Most memorable moment on my bike: I almost crashed into two really big wild turkeys walking across the bike trail. Luckily they decided to take flight...otherwise I would've hit them for sure!

Most fun ever had on a bike?: Maybe not the most fun, but the most gratifying...I got a flat on my second ride and changed it all by myself...even patched the tube! I was pretty proud of myself. (Knew how to do it from a video I had watched on YouTube!)

kat

03-18-2007, 02:31 PM

Real name: You can call me Kat :)

Where do you live? Chicago, IL

Explanation of your handle: I love the name Kat, and the only time I can use it, is on the internet as a username, LOL!!

Age (general or specific): 44

Occupation: Computer Programmer

Favorite bike: Tough one... love my mountain bike that I've had for years, but love my new rodie Giant too :)

What's in your stable? Giant OCR Composite 3 :) Brand spanking new :)

Fastest speed on a road bike? not sure... haven't had this one long enough to go too fast :)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet...hopefully coming soon (ditto)

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: When I was young, I told someone I worked at McDonalds... and I have no idea why I made up that lie... to this day I can't remember, I just remember the lie, LOL!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Being stuck in the mud on a 10 mile trail in Wisconsin with wild dogs barking in the distance. We had to walk our bikes through the mud on and off for 10 miles... and we weren't making much progress... it was horrifying, I was scared of the dogs the entire way!!! :(

Most fun ever had on a bike?: Riding in the sun on a beautiful Chicago day :)

Wahine

03-18-2007, 08:09 PM

I've been posting here for awhiel and thought it's about time I introduced myself properly. But hey, that's my style, always crashing the party.

Real name: Cassie

Where do you live? White Salmon, WA

Explanation of your handle: I'm a windsurfer at heart and Wahine is the nickname my surfing buddies gave me years ago. It stuck. Wahine is the Hawaiian word for woman and is used as slang to refer to women who enjoy board sports.

Explanation of your avatar: It's picture of me doing the tree pose in a watch tower on the Great Wall of China between Jingshaoling and Simitai. My good friend Pika (also on this board) took it.

Age (general or specific): 35

Occupation: Physical Therapist, or Dominatrix, depending on your point of view.

Favorite bike: My Specialized Allez Pro. She's taken me through lotsa races

What's in your stable? See above and a specialized stumpjumper M4 circa 1999. I love her too.

Fastest speed on a road bike? About 62 kph, that's about 38 mph, downhill of course.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? All my ride photos look the same. You don't need any ride photos.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Honestly honey, it was on sale for half price."

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding home from Paia to Kahului on Maui as the sun was starting to go down and watching a humpback breaching off-shore.

Most fun ever had on a bike: Riding with DH.

chickwhorips

03-18-2007, 09:21 PM

welcome everyone new.

wahine welcome to you too.... and its about time. ;)

Chile Pepper

03-20-2007, 09:02 AM

Real name: Jen

Where do you live? A small town in Chle.

Explanation of your handle: I live in Chile, and I'm a foodie.

Explanation of your avatar: ...

Age (general or specific): 42

Occupation: Freelance editor and translator.

Favorite bike: I rather like the one I'm riding (for now anyway).

What's in your stable? 1991 Miyata 914. I bought it new and then only used it a couple of seasons before moving somewhere that really wasn't good for cycling. I just started up again in January, so I still think of it as my new bike. Oh--I also have a Trek MB of some sort.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? That would be screaming down Oakville Grade back in the day. No idea what my speed was.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Sorry--don't do pictures.

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: Being sideswiped by a bus. I was descending and he was passing on a curve coming up. That's when I decided cycling in Chile probably wasn't a good idea (at least back then).

Most fun ever had on a bike? Too many to count.

BleeckerSt_Girl

03-20-2007, 05:11 PM

Bienvenido a Jen!!! :p

northstar

03-21-2007, 04:51 PM

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

Explanation of your handle: I'm from Minnesota, the Star of the North.

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

Age (general or specific) 27.

Occupation: Middle School Teacher

Favorite bike: Well, I'm saving for my first road bike. I'm lusting after the beautiful Bianchis! I would love a DB Elle!

What's in your stable? Right now - a Giant Hybrid good for tooling around town. It got me hooked! Now I want to go farther, faster!

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? No road bike yet. Give me a month.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nothing yet. But when I get one, I will post it!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Gosh...probably back when I started teaching and had to pretend I knew what I was doing. What a long year that was! What is it they say? Fake it until you make it?

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I made it around the Minneapolis Grand Rounds by myself. It was about 45 miles, and it was totally exhiliarating!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Probably racing to catch up to a deer prancing along the Root River Trail near Lanesboro, Minnesota.

I'm thrilled to be finally posting here. I've been lurking for quite a while and coming here just gets me so energized!

markpedal

03-24-2007, 12:21 AM

"Here it is ladies!"

OK, I'm not a lady, though I been called worse!

Real name: Mark
Where do you live? Lowell MI

Explanation of your handle: Some what obvious, name's mark & I love to pedal

Explanation of your avatar: love highwheelers

Age (general or specific) Let's just say I have a couple of gray hairs.

Occupation: Advocate

Favorite bike: Slingshot. borrowed one of the cable frame types a number of times, and talk about a bike that sucks up the bumps in the road.

What's in your stable? Giant Kronos and Trek 930

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 50.4, on hill in northern MI

Another picture of yourself or your ride? http://www.geocities.com/markpedal.geo/calvinsdad.JPG

Ok that's not exactly me, but you get the picture. :cool:

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Not gonna go there. :D

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding about 10 miles out of Jackson Hole WY, along/near the Snake River, I spooked a couple of BIG mule deer, and we just all stopped and "admired" each other for about 5 minutes as the sun set in the mountains.

Most fun ever had on a bike? So many, 1st century, hitting 50 mph (& the scariest!), riding in the Rockies, riding on Prudence Island.

Most fun ever had not a bike? (OK, I just added this) My involvement with the Ride of Silence, remembering cyclists that can not longer ride with, honoring cyclists who've been injured by motorist, and helping to make the road safer for cyclists. http://www.rideofsilence.org Getting Share the Road signs placed in Grand Rapids MI and a number of surrounding cities.

http://www.geocities.com/markpedal.geo/Share.jpg

BleeckerSt_Girl

03-24-2007, 10:33 AM

Hi Mark! Good job getting those road signs up!

BabyBlueNTulsa

04-05-2007, 06:54 PM

Real name: Susan

Where do you live? Tulsa, Oklahoma

Explanation of your handle: Bike color/City... Real creative, aren't I??

Age (general or specific): 37

Occupation: Tax Accountant (really, I am fun!!) :p

Favorite bike: My current love

What's in your stable? 2006 Giant OCR-C recently updated with PowerTap SL and new Mavic Open Pro wheels (even got the matching front hub!)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: 44 on my old Cannondale R500, flying down a straight downhill - scared the p-wad outta me!!!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? this is my first post here..how do I do that?

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: Just YESTERDAY! I nearly pulled a Molleta on a downhill curve...went off road...thought I was going to bite it big-time (trees on each side..downhill embankments, you name it..I thought i was going to hit it). Luckily the road curved back my way and I was able to get back on the road.. I didn't even flat out... Unbelievable. This will be my "Jesus really must love me" story for quite some time. The ground was so bumpy, I couldn't see...I just knew I was gonna hit a hole in that grass and flip..I was preparing for PAIN. <pant pant> I still cant believe I made it outta that.

Most fun ever had on a bike?: Oh gosh.. I don't know... After finally recovering from an auto accident, 8yrs off the bike, back (fusion) surgery and recovery... just about any ride is wonderful. Don't you love it when you're out and all the sudden just realize how great it is to be out in the middle of "no where", but surrounded by so much beauty...and feel the wind on your skin.. ahhhhhhhh

I've been a TE gal since stumbling upon it when desperately searching for COOL women's gear last year. Thank goodness for TE!!!! I finally decided to join in on the fun here at the forums!

Wahine

04-05-2007, 07:37 PM

Welcome to the forums BabyBlueinTulsa.

BTW - I really like your handle. It has a very John Lee Hooker sorta feel to it.

I'm glad you made it through your "Molleta" incident OK. I had a similar experience once, on a mountain bike involving a tree, a spectacular dismount and me somehow landing on both feet and running out of the way of my hurtling bike. Phew. Feels good to know someone's watching out for you.

agrsgrl

04-09-2007, 06:53 AM

Real name: Alyson
Where do you live? Tucson, AZ

Explanation of your handle: Its based on my club's name (Aggress). I'm the only woman on the team right now.

Age (general or specific) 31

Occupation: Grad student

Favorite bike: My Seven

What's in your stable? Seven Alaris, 1980s Bianchi

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 41.5 mph coming down Mt. Lemmon

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Will get one up at some point

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't remember--not a good sign!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding through the field in Ohio on my first century. It was a beautiful day and I couldn't believe I was still upright after 80 miles in the saddle!

Most fun ever had on a bike? That 42 mph descent on Mt. Lemmon. :)

BleeckerSt_Girl

04-09-2007, 06:59 AM

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't remember--not a good sign!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding through the field in Ohio on my first century. It was a beautiful day and I couldn't believe I was still upright after 80 miles in the saddle!

I love those 2 answers.
Welcome to TE, Alyson!! :)

MINIskirt

04-09-2007, 08:28 PM

Real name: Jen

Where do you live? Fresno, CA

Explanation of your handle: I drive a MINI Cooper, and I generally run races in a Triks Marathon Girl mini skirt. :D

Explanation of your avatar: I ride a 2007 Specialized Dolce

Age (general or specific): 24

Occupation: Civil Engineer

Favorite bike: Not sure, I'm new to this whole cycling thing!

What's in your stable? 2005 K2:T-nine Trailhead named Clover & 2007 Specialized Dolce. She hasn't been named yet.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Umm, not very fast. My first ever ride on a road bike was today on our way home from LBS!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I took some pictures tonight, but only so I could crop one and use it for an avatar.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't have a clue! :confused:

Most memorable moment on my bike: I almost crashed into a tree tonight. :o

Most fun ever had on a bike? Not sure! Like I said, I'm a newbie...

michelem

04-11-2007, 02:20 PM

Real name: Michele

Where do you live? Folsom, CA

Explanation of your handle: First name and first letter of last name.

Explanation of your avatar: n/a

Age (general or specific): Almost 40! :eek:

Occupation: Paralegal

Favorite bike: Not mine! Going road bike test riding this weekend.

What's in your stable? 1995 Novara M-1000 (a low-end, fat-tire mountain bike) - it's HEAVY!

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? n/a I've not yet ridden a road bike.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: The first (and only) time I got drunk I told my mother that I must have gotten food poisoning and that's why I threw up all over myself! She believed me. :rolleyes:

Most memorable moment on my bike: Getting my shoelaces stuck in the chain and falling over in public! I'm working on going clipless now. :p

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding with the Sacramento Bike Hikers EZ Riders. Unfortunately, the EZ Rider lead is moving away at the end of the month, so I don't know that we'll have any more of those rides and I'm not yet good enough to ride with the core group. :(

tangentgirl

04-12-2007, 07:48 AM

Hello!

Real Name: Rachele

Where do you live? Southern California, in the South Bay

Explanation of your handle: Well, I can go off in different directions all day long. Just give me the opportunity.

Explanation of your avatar: Something deeply philosophical, I'm sure.

Age: Mid-30s

Occupation: Project Monkey, er, Manager.

Favorite Bike: My Cannondale R500, cause it's mine.

What's in your stable: My good yellow Cannondale R500.

Fastest speed on a road bike? When/where? This is bad - I remember hitting about 35 at some point on the AIDS Ride (yep, dating myself here, pre-LifeCycle days). I tend to grip the brakes on the downhills.

Biggest lie I've ever told: I'm going to have to come back to this one. There are a few out there.

Most memorable moment on a bike: Once upon a time, I was heading up the Angeles Crest Highway on my old mountain bike. The Angeles Crest Highway is just one long steep road into the mountains; since I was slow, and on a mountain bike, the folks I was with had left me behind long ago. About midway, I pulled into a lookout to stop and drink some water and get a bite. After a minute or two, two big - really big - biker guys on Harleys pulled into the same lookout point. Long hair, long beards, leather vests, bandanas - these guys were the real deal. Gulp, I said to myself. I tried to be nonchalant as they approached me.

"Did you ride that - " pointing to my bike, "- all the way up here?" one of them asked. He even talked like a biker, growly voice and all.

"Yep," I told them.

"Man," said the big biker guy, "you're tough!"

Heh. The big scary biker guys said I was tough. Sweet.

Most fun ever had on a bike: No one episode sticks out. I just know that I'm super-happy most of the time I'm riding.

mountainchick

04-12-2007, 02:34 PM

Rachele,

I used to live in LA and know that road well...thats great about the bikers and funny! Welcome!

rebran

04-13-2007, 01:06 PM

Real name: Rebecca

Where do you live? Huron, SD

Explanation of your handle: memories from my Tower Record days. . . .

Explanation of your avatar: nothing to explain. . . just a beautiful flower.

Age (general or specific): 31(but i prefer 29ish) :-)

Occupation: slave to my city

Favorite bike: my trek. . .but I have terrible bike envy and my list of future hopefuls is quite long.

What's in your stable? 2006 trek pilot named blackbeauty and a bianchi mtn bike with trailer that my daughter calls Maddy's bike.

Fastest speed on a road bike?

Another picture of yourself or your ride? will post as soon as wether permits

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I didn't send that much. . . husband always falls for it.

Most memorable moment on my bike: My first ride on my new bike and each time I take my daughter out for rides she absolutely loves it.

Most fun ever had on a bike? so far its all been fun (minus a few scary moments trying to get out of my pedals)

SpinningWheel

04-13-2007, 03:02 PM

Real Name: Barbara

Where do you live? Southern California, in the South Bay

Explanation of your handle: I just thought of it

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet, Not sure how to do it

Age: 48

Occupation: Electrical Estimator

Favorite Bike: Trek Pilot 2.1

What's in your stable: My Car, 3 bikes and junk

Fastest speed on a road bike? When/where? 35mph Palos Verdes last Saturday

Biggest lie I've ever told: I'm going to have to come back to this one.

Most memorable moment on a bike: Everywhere I ride is memorable

Most fun ever had on a bike: Always.

chakra

04-14-2007, 09:40 PM

Getting to Know You!

Real name: Mitra

Explanation of your handle: Chakra is Sanskrit for "wheel"

Explanation of your avatar: Hmm, I'll let you know when I get one!

Age (general or specific) 40

Occupation: Grad Student doing MA in Counselling Psychology, mother of three kids, ages 7, 4.5 and 2 years

Favorite bike: Um, I'll be posting forthwith to get some help with this one!!

What's in your stable?
Zilch!! I need help!

Fastest speed on a road bike? No idea, cos I'm just getting back into riding after 10 year hiatus.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Oh yeah, I can make it up that hill!" Well, I haven't told a lot of BIKE related lies!

Most memorable moment on my bike: I didn't learn to ride a bike till I was 25. . . so I remeber falling off a LOT as an adult!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Learning to stay ON! And then getting confident and having fun. I can't wait to get back into it.

I look forward to getting to know you all.

Chakra

BleeckerSt_Girl

04-15-2007, 02:08 AM

Welcome new members! We all look forward to your participation in the forums....happy biking!!! :D

cosc

04-15-2007, 04:44 AM

Welcome, to a bike forum with lots of collective wisdom and fun-inspirational beings. Rebran, I'm excited there is another SD bicyclist!!!! I'm way past the days of toting kids on my bike but remember what great fun it was for both of us. One of my most memorable bike trips was Ragbrai, because we participated with the whole family. Our 11 year old twins rode their own bike and my husband pulled the bike-a-boose with our other 3 kid aboard.

JanB

04-15-2007, 06:11 PM

Real name: Jan
Where do you live? Temecula, CA (So. Cal wine country)

Explanation of your handle: Real creative-first name & last initial

Explanation of your avatar: avatar??...what's an avatar??

Age (general or specific) 48 on May 1st

Occupation: Real Estate Sales

Favorite bike: Whichever one I'm on

What's in your stable? Specialized Ruby Expert, Specialized FS Epic Comp, Trek 4500 HT

Fastest speed on a road bike? About 36 mph on a downhill I know well

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Want to learn how to do that

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Never a good sign when you can't remember

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding the century from Irvine to San Diego

I'm thrilled to be finally posting here. I've been lurking & finally posted a few times recently. Everyone is so motivating and inspiring me to get out and ride.

rij73

04-22-2007, 10:45 AM

Real name: Rachel
Where do you live? Brooklyn, NY

Explanation of your handle: My initials and birth year!

Explanation of your avatar: My beloved dog Hudson.

Age (general or specific) 33

Occupation: Pianist / Piano Teacher

Favorite bike: Don't have one yet, since I'm pretty new to this. But, I'm quite partial to my DH's new Specialized Roubaix Elite

What's in your stable? 2007 Ibex Corrida CT

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 23.3 today going down the hill in Prospect Park.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m226/rij73/Ibex_Rachel.jpg

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'll just keep that to myself!

Most memorable moment on my bike: I've only had a bike for about 3 weeks so every day has been memorable so far!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every day has been fun so far!

F8th637

04-27-2007, 10:49 AM

Real name: Angel

Where do you live? VA suburbs of DC

Explanation of your handle: Screen name I've used forever online. It means "faith always and forever" as in have faith. 637 is also a nickname of my nickname, Gel.

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet. Still trying to find one that fits the specs.

Age (general or specific) 27

Occupation: Computer nerd

Favorite bike: Don't have one yet. Still learning!

What's in your stable? 2007 GT Nomad LTD Hybrid, 1999 Diamondback Outlook

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Never timed myself.

Another picture of yourself or your ride?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/f8th637/UsStPattysDay2007.jpg

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'll just keep that to myself!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Getting up that big hill near Virginia Lane and not having to walk it!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Passing people walking their bikes up that hill near Virginia Lane