Getting to Know You!

[TexanCzexican]

Real name: Paige

Where do you live? Central Texas

Explanation of your handle: Mom's Mexican, Dad's Czech.....I'm a Czexican
from Texas

Explanation of your avatar: Need to get one

Age (general or specific) 26

Occupation: Communications for a non-profit

Favorite bike: 2005 Giant OCR

What's in your stable? Giant OCR & Boulder SE

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don't know

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Sadly, I don't own a digital camera.....I just get my SO to take pictures of me....

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmm...can't really think of one

Most memorable moment on my bike: First group ride.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding along the beach in South Texas

[IFjane]

Wow, I haven't caught up with this thread in a long time.

WELCOME EVERYONE!! Come in, sit down and enjoy the company - and learn lots in the process. This is a great place to be!

[cschutz]

Real name: Catherine ("Katie") Schutz

Where do you live? Newbury, Massachusetts

Explanation of your handle: It's really pretty unoriginal, but self-explanatory... (I hope)

Explanation of your avatar: I don't have one yet, but I can almost guarantee you that it will be Fairuza, my little grey Arab mare

Age (general or specific): 23 - DOB 9/14/1983

Occupation: Medical Assistant (and aspiring pre-med student)

Favorite bike: Mine! Sparkly purple Specialized Dolce... but I have been drooling over the Ruby, and the Orbea Diva since becoming a (more) avid cyclist!

What's in your stable? Specialized Dolce, Trek 4500 WSD HT MTB... and literally in the stable is Fairuza, a 14.2 Arabian mare :)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I wish I had an exact number... so let's just say fast enough to find bugs imbedded in my forehead upon returning home.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not at the moment, but hopefully soon!


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I've never lied... not even a little bit! :rolleyes:

Most memorable moment on my bike: Well, I bought my Trek MTB in early 2005, to replace a 10+ year old Diamondback Sorrento that I had been riding around the surrounding towns for the past couple of years. My distances increased - as did my physical discomfort, and desire to ride on trails a bit more (which, despite being a MTB, this bike was not suited for) then I discovered that they made bikes with suspension (gasp!)... so, of course I wanted one. I checked out the 2005 Trek 4500 WSD online, instantly fell in love with the *color* (which is turquoise - coincidentally it was the bike that ended up being just right for me), and went down to my bike shop to inquire within. They had one that fit me like a glove, but it was on hold. It would be a few weeks before they had another one in and built, and I started to second guess my decision to buy a new bike. They took my name, and within an hour of leaving the shop, they called and said the person who had it on hold called to let them know they changed their mind - so, I walked back to the shop and rode home on my lovely new turquoise bike :)

Most fun ever had on a bike? Hmmm... I feel like my answer will always be "the last time I went out!" (which is usually 'yesterday', or 'an hour ago'). Though, the first time I went out with a large (35+) group of cyclists from my LBS - less than 2 weeks ago - was definitely a new and very fun experience for me. This is my first year road biking, and I am completely absorbed in the wonderful sense of community when I'm with the other local cyclists!


I have been visiting the TE forums for a few weeks now, and find it to be the single most reliable and informative place that I have found so far. I'm so glad to found the site, and joined the forums... can't wait to get to know everyone!

Katie

[Deja Vu]

A warm hello and a re-introduction!

Handle: Deja Vu. Why? I had been somewhat active here approximately 2 years ago. I then was not able to bike for a full year. I can bike now again and have wanted to return. :)

I was lurking some and trying to recall my handle used then. (I have participated in lots of different forums and have had different names.) I'd realized that if I could recall my name here on this forum, I no longer have the old email address, either. So..any password retrieval would not work through the email address on file here. I'd finally decided to just re-register.
Hence: Deja Vu, as it feel like I had done this before.(I am still looking for the notebook that has my ID in it for this board! If I discover it, I will give my real identity! lol)

I live in New England, USA.

I am in my mid-40s! (ouch!):eek:

What is in stable? Well, my side of the stable has a K2 comfort bike, a Giant Iguana (HT) and a Trek 1200 (road). Hubby has a Cannondale Prophet, a Trek 1200 and...I forget what the other one is.

Biggest Lie: Lie? Would I tell a lie?

Most memorable: To this day, my best times riding were when I was a teenager, riding my Schwinn Continental (road bike, 12 spd). This was a very hot bike in my town at the time. I had worked many "odd jobs" to earn this bike! (That was back when Schwinn could only be found in bike shops. It later went on to big box stores and is now back making some higher end bikes! Go Schwinn! Glad to see it make a comeback. Nostalgia.)

I'd loved to take off on a ride. So peaceful, relaxing and exhilarating, all at the same time. Looking back, I can see it was a healthy escape from a very big family and a very hectic household! It was my zen!;)

One of the most fun was: My husband was into mountain bike riding. I was not. I took him to a bike shop and had him try out a road bike! (He had never been on one!) He found it quite fun! I bought him the bike. The following day, after the bike-fitting session, etc. We went riding together. I love to see people discover an aspect of cycling they may not be familair with...especially if they are thrilled with it! It's so much fun to watch other discover joy in cycling!

I may have missed something? I think I have covered the basics anyway.

It's good to be back at TeamE!:D

Julie

[carolp]

Hello!

Real Name: Carol

Where do you live? Marin County, NoCal

Explanation of your handle: just an abbreviation of my name

Explanation of your avatar:huh?

Age: 54

Occupation: news director at a hospital

Favorite Bike: my new bianchi and my old tandem

What's in your stable: see above

Fastest speed on a road bike? I think 35 or 40 going downhill on our tandem.

Biggest lie I've ever told: I love my job.

Most memorable moment on a bike: The first time my husband and I climbed White's Hill outside Fairfax without stopping. I'm a new rider about to do ALC Lifecycle, so I'm sure I'll have some very memorable moments soon.


Most fun ever had on a bike: The second day of the Jon Pon Memorial ride, riding down Route 1, the sun shining and the ocean on our right.

[gnat23]

Real name: Natira

Where do you live? San Francisco, CA

Explanation of your handle: Natira got shortened to Nat which then earned it's silent G sometime when I was 12 years old. The bug theme has since followed me all this time. My handlebar tape even has flies printed all over it.

Explanation of your avatar: Bring Your Own Big Wheel Race down the steep switchbacks of Lombard Street in San Francisco. This was before I covered my body in bruises.

Age (general or specific): 30 and lovin' it!

Occupation: Biotech scientist nerd

Favorite bike: Saving up for something new and spiffy. Probably a Specialized Ruby Expert that I toyed around with one day and made me fly up the hills. I've already named her, so I'm doomed.

What's in your stable? An aluminum Trek 1100 from the good ol' days. "Cheddar".

Fastest speed on a road bike? 42mph just yesterday! *vroom*

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Me and Greg!
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=487395709&size=m

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I've never told one.

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I was about 13 years old, I rode with my dad for a few days on one of those multi-day camping trips through Wisconsin. It was hot and hilly and my purple girl's ten speed didn't make it up one of the bigger slopes. The next year, I had a new bike (a REAL one), had several hundred miles of training and funny tan lines, and I made it up that darn hill without stopping. Took me forever, and I think I squirted all the contents of my waterbottles onto my head, but by golly, I MADE IT.

Most fun ever had on a bike?

[madscot13]

Real name: Madeline
Where do you live? St. Paul, MN

Explanation of your handle: Madscot is a play on Madeline and everyone calle me Mads (I don't know if that is a play on my temperament?). the Scot comes from our school masccot- the Scot. And the 13 is my lucky number.

Explanation of your avatar: that picture? I used to get really bored at the chemistry stockroom where I worked. Let's just say it became an exercise in finding ways to entertain myself for multiple hours on end. So one day, I found that box and made an angry face by punching holes for eyes, making angry eyebrows, and a squiggly snarl. I became the Box Monster! So I ran around the science building growling and running through labs and lurking outside bathrooms trying to give professors heart attacks. I even showed up at the Halloween and Christmas party as the Box Monster. ps in the senior class picture it is very easy to find me...

the one thing I never did was put dryer vent trunk-like tubing on for arms.


Age (general or specific) 22 on May 13!

Occupation: Unemployed but trying to find a science/health related job I will love

Favorite bike: own a trek 520 so near and dear to this corrugated heart. I don't know much about bikes but I know that my lugged steel has stolen my heart.

What's in your stable? see above

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 36 mph down the Grand Ave hill(some think it is the Summit Ave hill)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? This is a picture of me after I took an awkward tumble in the snow while snowshoeing. I thrashed quite a bit while I was trying to stand up. My roommate thought I was in writhing agony. I wasn't. I was in sheer joy!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I am a compulsive liar and a blatant exaggerist, so they are all big lies!

Most memorable moment on my bike: I am not really sure- I think I will have to get back to you all on that one. Although I really enjoy it when bikers wave at me as they pass, it makes me feel like I am in the cool crowd.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I think waking up for National Bike to Work Day at 6:00 when I am unemployed and following everyone else to their jobs was pretty great. I just got my roommate to go biking with me so I am sure there will be more fun to come!

[mimitabby]

Deja Vu, Carolp, welcome to TE (again, in one case)
Madscot, it's about time you told us about yourself!

I enjoy your posts and hope to 'see' more of you. I'm a Madelaine myself :eek:

[bikerchix]

Getting to Know You!

Real name: Jessica
Where do you live? Shiocton, WI (near Green BAy)

Explanation of your handle: I loved the saying!
Explanation of your avatar: Not sure how to do that
Age (general or specific) 41

Occupation: Economic Support Specialist

Favorite bike: only know the ones I have and depends on what I am doing, for comfort my giant hybrid is sooo comfy - still tweeking the road bike, just got it a couple weeks ago, so just started riding.

What's in your stable? I have a tri colored paint and a buckskin...... oh you mean my bikes :D I have a trek mountain, new giant hybrid, and a used but looks new raliegh sport road bike.

Fastest speed on a road bike? not sure yet, need to get the computer. Been up to 20 on my hybrid on flat road with the wind to my back ;)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? No pictures yet :( Will have to try to take some soon.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Telling my children there were things like the Easter Bunny, Santa Clause and the Tooth Fairy.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I just really started to ride, I had the mountain bike for a few years but never enjoyed riding because the saddle really irritated my bottom. I didn't know all about the different saddles and such until I purchased by Hybrid last fall. I then took a cycling class at the Y over winter and loved it so wanted to get into road riding. Asked the lady at the cycling shop if they ever got used road bikes and she said no but the guy standing behind me said his wife was selling hers and she hardly ever road it. He was selling if the exact amount I had to spend ( was just meant to be) The bike was perfect size for me - his wife was 5'4" and I am 5'10" - I know why she hardly road it!! I am not sure how she staddled the bar.

So my most memorable moment so far would be today when I went for a ride with my daughter. She road my hybrid and I road my road bike.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding down the big hill by my house. The ride up is torture but I look forward to the ride down. Love the feel of speed :D weeeeeeeee!!!!

[Jiffer]

Real name: Jennifer

Where do you live? Rancho Cucamonga, California (Southern Ca.)

Explanation of your handle: A nickname version of my real name

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet

Age (general or specific) 37 and 11/12ths! (38 next month)

Occupation: Homemaker / Homeschool Mom

Favorite bike: Cannondale Caad 9 with Dura Ace components

What's in your stable? A bay Thoroughbred and the cutest grey pony you ever saw! Oh, you mean my GARAGE?! A Cannondale Cadd 9 with Dura Ace components! (AS SOON AS MY FRAME EVER COMES IN!!! :mad: )
Also, a Burely Rivazza tandem.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Over 40 down "killer hill" between La Jolla and Carlsbad on a tandem. (Had to go up that hill first though!) Tandems go faster down hill because they have more weight pushing ... but UP hill is another story!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I have one somewhere of DH and I with the tandem, but I can't find it on the new photo program? :(

Most memorable moment on my bike: Which one, which one?!! I guess the coastal ride from Carlsbad to La Jolla and back, including "killer hill". 52 miles. My longest so far. Those last 10 miles were KILLER!!!

Most fun ever had on a bike? The group ride we went on yesterday (Memorial Day) down the bike trail to the beach and back (48 miles). There were 7 of us including our Pastor. We go to a very big church and it's the first time DH and I have ever done anything "social" with him, so it was pretty cool. We got to tease him mercilessly about is ancient bike that literally had cobwebs on it! Three of us are worship leaders, including myself, so we sang a couple worship songs in three part harmony. It was sweet. ;)

[Torrilin]

Real name: Emily

Where do you live? Madison, WI

Explanation of your handle: My first AD&D character was named Torrilin. I love the name and use it as a handle for most online forums

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet

Age (general or specific) not quite 30. Can I be 30 now? Please? Now?

Occupation: homemaker. full time atm, will eventually find a paying job and go back to part time

Favorite bike: K2 Zed 1.0 (also only bike)

What's in your stable? See above.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Probably around 35 mph down Mt Alem (the mountain designation is overkill, it's a pretty typical hill for central PA). And well, the when is any time I went down it (mostly trips to the library or my HS job). Even on my 45 lb HS clunker, it was not hard to break 30mph on that hill. It rejoiced in a fairly stiff S curve, including one that it wasn't safe to take faster than 35mph in any vehicle going down. Fairly narrow lanes, some memorably bad drainage grates with 6" drops/rises extending just inside the lane. Shoulder only on one side, as the curves were cut into the hill to reduce the grade. Fairly steep ravine on the side with the shoulder. Extensive tree coverage, so after a storm you might have 2-6" diameter branches on the road.

Yes, that means going back *up* was another thing entirely. No wonder I'm fond of mountain bikes for road use *g*.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Don't have a picture of me on my bike. No camera!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Same hill, I have a love/hate relationship with it. There were few rides on it that weren't memorable.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Most rides are pretty fun :). I don't think I've ever quite hit the most fun I can imagine... being able to ride up one of the Appalachians with no walking would be awesome. Up til now I think the best I've done is over halfway on a major climb.

Other stuff: I've got some minor and not very visible physical disabilities that make biking and swimming two of the few sports I can do. This means plenty of experience with pain meds and orthotics. I lived in LA for two years car free and loved it. So now I'm trying to keep the happiness going in Madison.

[Jolt]

Real name: Andrea
Where do you live? Worcester, MA

Explanation of your handle: Basically I just thought it sounded cool and was something different from the handle I use on some other forums (which is Angie O'Plasty), and plus it fits because I have a lot of energy!

Explanation of your avatar: Just a picture of my bike after a grocery run.

Age (general or specific) 23

Occupation: Grad student in nursing (nurse practitioner program); just landed a job for the summer/per diem during school as a nursing assistant on a telemetry floor at the local hospital. This is ideal since I am interested in specializing in cardiology.

Favorite bike: Don't really have a favorite.

What's in your stable? Giant Nutra (hybrid), mid '90s (it's in my avatar)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? According to a guy on last night's AMC group ride, 32.9 going down a long hill in Holden, MA.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Attached is a picture of me in an AMC hiking group on Mt. Jefferson in NH. I'm the one in the shocking pink with the yellow backpack (nice color combo, I know).

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: This is an amusing one: When I was probably about 8 or 9, I accidentally knocked a candle holder off the mantle and broke the candle (don't remember how, probably playing ball or some such shenanigans). I then tried to blame this on my younger sister, who is 6 years younger than I. When my parents asked how she did it, I went into great detail (with demonstrations) about how she supposedly put one of the kid-size chairs up on the raised hearth, climbed onto the chair, stood up and knocked the candle off. Needless to say, my story failed to convince them and I got in trouble--for the lie, not for the breakage.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Going on my first group ride and keeping up with the group without a problem--I thought for sure I'd be the one getting left in the dust. I haven't been riding very long so I haven't come up with any really good memorable moments yet!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Probably just exploring different places.

[Fredwina]

Real name: Jennifer

Where do you live? Rancho Cucamonga, California (Southern Ca.)

Most fun ever had on a bike? The group ride we went on yesterday (Memorial Day) down the bike trail to the beach and back (48 miles). There were 7 of us including our Pastor. We go to a very big church and it's the first time DH and I have ever done anything "social" with him, so it was pretty cool. We got to tease him mercilessly about is ancient bike that literally had cobwebs on it! Three of us are worship leaders, including myself, so we sang a couple worship songs in three part harmony. It was sweet. ;)

Does he ride a Yellow GT mountian bike (I think's it a Zazkar) - I think he may be be showing up on our Saturday rides. I've had the pleasure of leading him on a couple of rides - he is getting better.
Fredwina - also from Sandy Place Ranch (although at work in El Monte:o )

[Jacki]

Real name: Jacki

Where do you live? Mukwonago, WI

Explanation of your handle: My mom gave it to me.

Explanation of your avatar: Just me

Age (general or specific) 45

Occupation: Starving Artist :o At this point, it's more like a full time hobby than an occupation

Favorite bike: Trek 1500 WSD - Ice Blue

What's in your stable? Trek 1500 and Trek 820 MountainTrack MTB

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I live in the kettle moraine in southeast Wisconsin. There are a lot of big hills and valleys. My fastest speed so far is 33 mph down one of the hills on HWY E in Walworth County near Eagle Spring Lake.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Don't have a picture of me on my bike. It's hard to find pictures of me because i do all the picture taking :p

Most memorable moment on my bike: I was biking in Hilton Head, SC on a really really hot day and it started pouring rain in buckets. I was completely soaked in no time but i just kept riding cuz it was the warmest rain I ever felt. I was purposely riding through every giant puddle and loving it - I felt like i was about 10 years old again! That's the great thing about biking - it always makes you feel younger than you are.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I think the most fun rides i have are the very first ones outside after a long winter of riding in the basement on my trainer staring at the walls. There's nothing more fun than pedaling and actually MOVING!!:D

[HoosierGiant]

Real name: Liz

Where do you live? Knightstown, Indiana

Explanation of your handle: Hail from the great state of Indiana; love my Giant.

Explanation of your avatar: Calvin & Hobbes can make me laugh even on the worst of days.

Age (general or specific): 46

Occupation: Homeschool mom / editor for writer hubby

Favorite bike: Love the one I've got! (Would hate to ruin the relationship by lusting after anything else.)

What's in your stable? Giant OCR Limited Composite 2005

Fastest speed on a road bike: 38.5 down a hill outside tiny Carthage, Indiana -- yee-ha!!!!

Another picture of yourself or your ride: Hate the whole picture thing. Perhaps the bike will acquiesce someday.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told? "I'm okay." (In response to DH's, "How ya doin'?" -- which he invariably asks after about 20 miles into a grueling headwind.)

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding in a late-summer hailstorm. OUCH!

Most memorable off-bike moment: Serving as the personal support vehicle for DH as he completed RAIN Ride, a one-day, one-way, 160-mile ride across Indiana. (Looked like so much fun at the time, I vowed to ride this year. What was I thinking?!)

Most fun ever had on a bike: Laughing outloud at the sheer joy and exhilaration that accompanies being on the open road.

[jobob]

Hi everyone ! :cool:

[rapid cycler]

Real name: Teresa

Where do you live? Los Angeles

Explanation of your handle: I have a bipolar (more popularly known as manic-depressive) mood disorder with rapid-cycling features (meaning that my extremes shift more often than is standard for the illness). Golly, how I wish my handle were in reference to a higher-than-average sustainable cadence! The reason I use it here is not just because it's a neat double entendre but because cycling helps me cope with my volatile gear ratio, lifting me when I'm down and sucking up all that excess energy when I'm pretty certain I can fly.

Explanation of your avatar: I was looking for an image of my first bike, a yellow Sears girls' bicycle with a flowered banana seat, and came across this pic. The joy on the kid's face says everything that needs be said about the heart of cycling.

Age (general or specific): 39 and holding

Occupation: Copy editor

Favorite bike: My new steed, an Orbea Onix TdF

What's in your stable? The aforementioned, plus a Gary Fisher Tassajara hardtail

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Does downhill count? In which case, 35, whilst descending Stony Peak in Chatsworth, Calif.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? How about both!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Not sure, but it's undoubtedly something I told myself

Most memorable moment on my bike: Feeling absolutely bonked out on a rest stop on my local MUT when a woman on a Townie came noodling by singing "Here Comes the Sun." I got back on the bike, smiling, and my batteries felt totally recharged. It was a case of sheer emotional drafting.

Most fun ever had on a bike? My test ride of my current bike, when I finally discovered what it feels like to ride a road bike that fits. That's the day I grew wheels.

[IFjane]

Most fun ever had on a bike? My test ride of my current bike, when I finally discovered what it feels like to ride a road bike that fits. That's the day I grew wheels.

I know exactly what you mean! Welcome, Teresa - and everyone else since I last visited. You will love this place - c'mon in and make yourselves at home. :D

[onimity]

Real name: Anne

Where do you live? Boulder, CO

Explanation of your handle: It's a joke on my first name: Anne O'Nimity

Explanation of your avatar: don't have one

Age (general or specific) 31 (for a couple weeks more)

Occupation: Technical Trainer (Interactive TV)

Favorite bike: They get angry when I choose a favorite

What's in your stable? Giant TCR C2, Kona Fire Mountain

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Hmmm... I'm too new to road biking to know, but I went 36.8 MPH down the World's Most Dangerous Road (in Bolivia) last December. It was a blast and a half. I usually get up to 35MPH on my daily commute (mountain bike again)

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

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'd have to make up something good and I'm just not that good at it...

Most memorable moment on my bike: Probably the World's Most Dangerous Road. (see www.gravitybolivia.com );that was really a great time. It wasn't *my* bike though.

Most fun ever had on a bike? That's a tough one, I have a lot of fun on my bike regularly. I have a ride that I just love though, I commute every day and a lot of the ride is on a great set of trails so when I get home I am muddy and have completely forgotten that I've just come from work. The first time I did that ride might qualify because it was my first bike commute and such a contrast to the congested freeway I used to drive. Though some of the rest of you have given me ideas for how to have more fun...:D

[mimitabby]

you went fast down THAT road?

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Jacki]

I know exactly what you mean! Welcome, Teresa - and everyone else since I last visited. You will love this place - c'mon in and make yourselves at home. :D

Thanks for the welcome IFjane! - j.

[onimity]

you went fast down THAT road?

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Well, not that fast down the whole thing. :) My top speed was on the paved part at the top, but I went pretty fast on most of it, it wasn't that dangerous except around blind turns or when a truck or bus passed. It was unnerving to have to ride on the left (cliff) side but not as scary as I thought.

Anne

[shadon]

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

Explanation of your handle: It is a combination of my first and last names

Explanation of your avatar: Last year I rode with Team Dino-sore-*** for ALC 5, so that's a Dino on a bike

Age (general or specific) 48 (How the Hell did that happen!)
Occupation: Unemployed. Trying to figure out how to not work to hard and still support myself.

Favorite bike: The bike I have
What's in your stable? My reconstituted Trek 2100, rebuilt on to a Cervelo frame. The original Trek 2100 commited suicide (badly bent frame) this year.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I dunno

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

What is the biggest lie you've ever told:

Most memorable moment on my bike: See below

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding down the Pacific Coast Highway from Ventura to LA on last years AIDSLifeCycle. I was alternatetly laughiing and crying!

[jillm]

Real name
Jill

Where do you live?
Urbana, IL

Explanation of your handle
Jill M

Explanation of your avatar
It's a photo of my dog Fausto Coppi caught mid-lick

Age (general or specific)
39

Occupation
Artist/craftperson

Favorite bike
+(favorite bike that I own? or wish list bike?) I own--Bianchi Eros Donna, I wish--a Rambouillet would be nice!

What's in your stable
Electra Cruiser (red hawaii), LeMond Maillot Jaune, 70-something Schwinn Paramount (pretty sky blue!), old red Ciocc (not sure if this one counts. It's hanging on the wall), Bianchi Eros Donna

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?
Not sure but over 30, up in Bayfield WI

Another picture of yourself or your ride? This is last year in Bayfield. Need a new photo of my Bianchi!
http://www.hooeybatiks.com/bayfield/Images/bfdbike.jpg

Most memorable moment on my bike
Not sure. I almost hit a deer once...rather, the deer almost hit me. That's memorable

Most fun ever had on a bike?
Riding in real hills. I live in central IL. Overpasses are my hills. We go up to Bayfield WI every year and they have real hills, hard to go up, scary to come down. I can't say that was most fun, but it's fun.

[margo49]

Cute dog, what breed (s)?
Even cuter name!

[madscot13]

Can I change the bike I wished I own?

Yeah I can. I think a Bianchi would look nice in my living room. Maybe an Eros Donna? Or an Elle? I prefer the grips for Shimano shifters and Ultegra mmm. mmm Ultegra. But am addicted to steel. Oh what do I know.

[jillm]

Cute dog, what breed (s)?
Even cuter name!

Long Haired Chihuahua. He knows he's cute too!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Welcome to you new members!! :)
Looking forward to reading your posts on the forum.... :p

[HeatherErin]

Real name: Heather

Where do you live? Marysville, WA (north of Seattle)

Explanation of your handle: It's my first and middle name.

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

Age (general or specific) 34

Occupation: Mechanical Engineer

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

What's in your stable? The only cycle in the garage without a motor on it is a Marin, Lucas Valley

Fastest speed on a road bike? Don't know - I'll keep you posted

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

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I can speak Swahili

Most memorable moment on my bike: I was about 8 - riding a tandem with my sister in the driver's seat. I ended up with a broken collar bone.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I'm still working on the fun part - I'm sure there are many fun times to come.

[madscot13]

you mean breaking your collar bone wasn't fun?

welcome to the forum!

[coyote]

Real name: Mary McKenzie
Where do you live? Tucson, AZ

Explanation of your handle: We see a lot of coyotes out here.

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

Age (general or specific) 44 Just the other day!

Occupation: Programmer Analyst - not sure what the analyst part is about but what the heck.

Favorite bike: I would love to have a TerraTrike Race - very fast 3 wheel recumbent. http://wizwheelz.com/ttrace.htm

What's in your stable? Purple Mongoose Avalone from like the late 90s

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 25 mph on the Santa Cruz multi use path going under a road last summer during monsoon - wind to my back.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have and pixs yet.

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

Most memorable moment on my bike aka How I Got a Free Mountian Bike :D : When I first moved to Oakland, CA I had the battery in my car stolen 3 times in less then a week. I got a chain lock and secured the hood well. After a while I thought maybe someone was breaking into my car so I devised an alarm system...temple bell on the driver side window handle and diet coke cans along the passanger side door. One night my partner shakes me awake and tells me someone is breaking into the car, she heard the bell. I'm like no, its ok. Then I hear cans falling. I jump up and look out the window. At first I can't see any but my partner is on the phone with 911 and she can see them. Finally I see some guy with his legs hanging out my driver side door. I run out my apartment, down the stairs and I fly out the front of the building shouting 'Hey, thats my car!". Turns out it was 3 young men about 14-16 years old. I think I scared the beegeebees out of them...some crazy white chic in boxers and a tee, no shoes, hair going every which way. Anyway they run off all three trying to jump on one bike. I go down the steps to survey the damage....I see a mountain bike laying down in front of my car. I pick it up and put it on the steps. One of the kids comes running back, asking me really nice for his bike back. I let him know all he has to do is wait for the cops. Off in the distance we can hear the sirens, he runs off without his bike. I thought the cops would want it to get finger prints off. They were not interested and told me to keep it. I road it around town for a number of years. It was my first mountian bike. Not a bad deal when its free. :)

Most fun ever had on a bike? Taking the Road I class. It was the first time I've ridden in a group. It was a Women's class and was very empowering and full of information.

[mimitabby]

coyote, GREAT STORY!

welcome to TE. I like your alarm system.

[Xrayted]

It's been a while since I was able to check this thread... welcome all new TE'ers. Feel free to clip in and join us for a ride. :D This is an amazing site full of caring women. Above all, there are no stupid questions. I have learned a great deal about biking, life and myself on here. So have fun, feel free to come chat with us, teach and be taught. I've met quite a few of the ladies on this forum so far and each encounter has been incredible. :cool:

Happy riding and be safe. :D

[coyote]

Thanks mimitabby. The alarm system was most affordable!

Also, I just want to say I think this forum is great. I am learning so much about biking here and I love all the support. It is cool that we have a community like this.

[Flybye]

Real name: Cindy

Where do you live? Blackfoot, Idaho. The potato capital of Idaho.:p

Explanation of your handle: Well, at first I thought that it would make me a faster rider :D but now I realize that it should be changed to Flybyeme :cool: I am working on getting faster, much to the dismay of my legs.

Explanation of your avatar: I waited until I was an "official" rider, this picture of me is a Personal Best or First or huge milestone, or mini - midlife crisis at a women's only ride in Utah.

Age (general or specific) Generally, yes, I am aging. Specifically, that would be to age 35

Occupation: Social Worker - case manager for a private counseling agency.

Favorite bike: The one with the most memories so far has been the one I had when I was about 8 with the banana seat and the flag. It had a nice basket, too. My Giant, however, is quickly catching up.

What's in your stable? Nine million kids bikes and my Giant. I am considering upgrading, as this really isn't enough bike for me, really. Honestly. Truly. It is a NEED, not a want :eek:

Fastest speed on a road bike? 36.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Look for the Little Red Riding Hood Ride Reports Thread.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmm, probably that I was involved in lots of sports in high school. I moved to a new school and wanted to be "in", so I fibbed. I reported that I was a great basketball and volleyball starter. HA!! What a lie!

Most memorable moment on my bike: The first time I rode 40 miles.

Most fun ever had on a bike? That same trip. Everything about it was fun. I rode to a neighboring city on Mother's Day and showed up at my mom's door. My husband and kids picked me up after I had a shower and changed and took me out to dinner! Now that's a mother's day!!!

[Zen]

Real name: Cindy


Age (general or specific) Generally, yes, I am aging. Specifically, that would be to age 35


aging?
35?
HA!
That's when I stopped aging :D

[Flybye]

aging?
35?
HA!
That's when I stopped aging :D

Yes, that is specifically and therefore generally now when I will stop aging too:confused: :D

[crazycanuck]

Hmmm..never read a post by Zen whilst drinking or eating...:p

Flybye-I think your screen name is cool & often wonder if I should just be called flybyeme as well..Turtle club anyone? :o
Crazycanuckflybyeme..nah too long..
crazycanuckturtle? too long

Jill-i think there's another TE chick in your town. Also, is urbana Illinois a small city?

C

[Flybye]

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I can speak Swahili



Wow, that is great!!! I think I may have to use that one sometime. Perhaps I should peruse all of the posts and I will have a great assortment of fantastic things to share about myself!! Hahahahah - how funny. I only hope you lie was believed :D

Crazycanuk - you could always go by Crazycan'tUK! Okay, that's just plain silly - I will have to work on that! What is the explanation of your avatar, by the way?

[twinkie]

Hi ladies,

I came across this forum while browsing the Internet for some random bike-related thing (I've spent so much time browsing here, I forgot what I was looking for!), and knew I needed to join.

I have only recently gotten back on a bike of any sort (before that I hadn't ridden a bike in over 15 years!), so I'm definitely very, very new to all of this. That, added to the fact that I don't really know any other women who ride, makes this forum truly a blessing. Now I have a resource for all those questions the BF can't answer!

I look forward to getting to know you!

[margo49]

Cute avatar, Twinkie

[mekira]

Real name: Patricia

Where do you live? Valleyfield, Quebec, Canada

Explanation of your handle: hmmm It's a star trek thing... too long to explain :p

Explanation of your avatar: I'll get to that soon

Age (general or specific) 41

Occupation: HR administrative assistant 'yawn'

Favorite bike: I mountain bike so right now my favorite bike is the Specialized FSRxc Comp Women - Hey a girl can dream :cool:

What's in your stable? Specialized hardrock :rolleyes: - I'm changing next year for the Rockhopper. If I have enough money saved, I'll probably get a road bike also cause I want to try out a triathlon next summer - Also my bf's Trek and my daughter's old bike....

Fastest speed on a road bike? Have no idea

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: The first time I could go up those damn hills in the trails in Bromont....

Most fun ever had on a bike? I took a downhill course a few weeks ago to help with my confidence on the mountain and it was the most fun I'd had in a long time!!!!

[margo49]

Explanation of your handle: hmmm It's a star trek thing... too long to explain :p



Please do. Is it TOS?
Btw, you seem too young to have had the priviledge of Star Trek on actual television in Real Time.

[thinks to self: "Oh no, not another one fallen through a hole in the fabric of the SpaceTime Continuum]

[HillSlugger]

Please do. Is it TOS?
Btw, you seem too young to have had the priviledge of Star Trek on actual television in Real Time.

[thinks to self: "Oh no, not another one fallen through a hole in the fabric of the SpaceTime Continuum]

She's not old enough for TOS, but she is for all the others and the movies.

I'm 46 and I DO remember TOS in first run.

[margo49]

I saw it in black and white - which was all there was in New Zealand in 1968. I'll never forget Capt Kirk calling for a yellow or a red alert which of course was a light or dark grey alert in black and white!

[Whip]

Real name: Susan O.

Where do you live? Westminster, Maryland

Explanation of your handle: Nickname given to me by my teammates after I asked Joe's Bike Shop in Mt. Washington to make our racing team socks that say "Spank Me" on the sole. You can buy a pair if you want!

Explanation of your avatar: Haven't posted it yet - I can't figure out how to make the file uploadable.

Age (general or specific): 41

Occupation: Creativity and Innovation Coach

Favorite bike: My bike AND the Cervelo with the big "e" on the frame - so pretty.

What's in your stable? Seven Alta with baby pink letters and handlebar tape

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Approx 38mph. Downhill, unfortunately. Various times on various hills - normally I am a chicken descender, but when I'm really tired I don't care.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I want to upload one, but I don't know how.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I used to work as a writer in adverstising - so I told a lot of big lies.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I want to share two: 1) At the Leornardtowne Crit in 2005, there was a break in the final lap - my teammate said, "Susan, you have to chase" and I did and because of that effort we closed the gap and my teamate finished 6th which was her best finish ever 2) Sprinting past an alligator on a very narrow path in Florida.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Any ride that ends with a Starbucks.

[margo49]

Real name: Susan O.

Sprinting past an alligator on a very narrow path in Florida.

.

Wait a minute...wasn't Crocodile Dundee's American lady-friend (and later wife) called Susan?!

[7rider]

What's in your stable? Seven Alta with baby pink letters and handlebar tape

Most fun ever had on a bike? Any ride that ends with a Starbucks.

Yay!!! Another Seven rider!!!!! (I ride an Axiom, soon to ride an ID8!).

Welcome to TE and welcome to the D.C. TE group! Keep tabs on the Mid-Atlantic forum where we try to get together once a month or so for rides - sometimes on-road, sometimes off-road, sometimes casual, sometimes more spirited, and usually ending with lunch! :D
(or...if KaliDurga had her way...dinner!)

[7rider]

She's not old enough for TOS, but she is for all the others and the movies.

I'm 46 and I DO remember TOS in first run.

Okay...what's TOS? "The Original Series"??

[spokesnwheels]

Real name: Raven

Where do you live? Dallas, TX

Explanation of your handle: Pretty Obvious. ;)

Explanation of your avatar: avatar?? Just a funny photo I found :)

Age (general or specific) 38

Occupation: IT Support Consultant

Favorite bike: Still LOVE my ol' Cannondale!

What's in your stable?
Road Bike = 1997 Cannnondale R800 - Solid Chrome!
Mountain Bikes = Specialized Hardrock, and a Cannondale Super V100 SL

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I'll tell you when I get my batteries replaced. Havent clocked that in a long time. I once hit 45 MPH going downhill. It was great until I lost my hat.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? There is one somewhere, but it may have been "photoshopped" to look like I was towing Naploean's brother.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I didnt do it!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Nothing super spectacular. Just have had some nice rides

Most fun ever had on a bike? Beating all my friends around the lake.

[Fredwina]

Okay...what's TOS? "The Original Series"??
yep. the one w/ Capt'n Kirk.;)

[margo49]

yep. the one w/ Capt'n Kirk.;)

And 435 other crew-men and -women!
Not that we saw many of *them*. Unless they were cast to be killed later in that same episode. In which case they beamed down with the "landing party" and were "expended" within the next 10 minutes. Or were a "female interest" for the Captain.

[stapla]

Real name: Stacey
Where do you live? Santa Rosa, CA

Explanation of your handle: It's a combination of my first and last names

Explanation of your avatar: I live in wine country and love my wine! :)

Age (general or specific) 23

Occupation: Aspiring teacher but right now co-running a daycare program

Favorite bike: Mine!

What's in your stable? Giant Kronos built around 1993 or so

Fastest speed on a road bike? Probably got to around 30/35 going doing highway 9 in the South Bay last summer

Another picture of yourself or your ride?: Not yet, just got it a week ago

Most memorable moment on my bike: About six years ago I rode up to a hiking area called Crane Creek (up what I now think is a small hill, but at the time was HUGE) and it was pouring down rain, the first rain of the season. At the top of the hill I turned my bike around and rode down the hill as fast as I could. I got back home soaked to the bone but it was so awesome!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Probably riding down highway 9. Terrifying and exhilarating at the same time.

[FlyingScot]

Real name: Lynne
Where do you live? Westerville, Ohio

Explanation of your handle: I'm Scottish by descent and I fly in helicopters for a living.

Explanation of your avatar:haven't figured out one yet
Age 42

Occupation: Pediatric Flight Nurse
Favorite bike:too new to know

What's in your stable? OLD Schwinn Le Tour and a brand spanking new Specialized Globe

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Ha...that's funny
Another picture of yourself or your ride? working on it

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: if I told you I'd have to kille you
Most memorable moment on my bike: Trying to ride a road bike on cobblestones-nah it didn't work.
Most fun ever had on a bike? still waiting for that moment

[sundial]

Real name: Cathy

Where do you live? Arkansas

Explanation of your handle: if I bike long enough, I'll eventually cast a long shadow

Explanation of your avatar: My gsd girl Kali is one of 4 dogs in my pack. Together we help rescue and transport dogs.

Age (general or specific): I'm 20 with 20+ years experience

Occupation: artist and dust bunny manager

Favorite bike: The newest one

What's in your stable? Terry Symmetry, Specialized Sequoia, Sun EZ-3 USX bent bike.

Fastest speed on a road bike? Um, 35 going downhill?

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Hmmmmm.

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I learned to jam a hill well.

Most fun ever had on a bike? When I outpaced a crazy min pin.

[MDrider]

Real name: Maura

Where do you live? North of Baltimore

Explanation of your handle: MD (Maryland)

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

Age (general or specific) 42

Occupation: Administrative Assistant

Favorite bike: the one I hope to buy someday soon

What's in your stable? I am such a newbie I don't even know what type of bike I have

[Beanz]

Real name: Lynn
Where do you live? South central CT

Explanation of your handle: My daughter picked it out, it is our gerbil's nickname.

Explanation of your avatar: Computer literate daughter will make me one soon.

Age (general or specific) 50

Occupation: Medical Technologist

Favorite bike: Don't have one yet, but I am enjoying my Pilot a lot.

What's in your stable? Trek 7200 hybrid for bike trails and a Trek Pilot for the road.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 28.5 mph. Not sure where, there are LOTS of hills in CT.

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


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I try not to, well, maybe a little white one now and then.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I got into biking as an adult to spend time with my husband. He loves riding and does it for both fun and fitness. One of our favorite rides has been riding up one side of the CT river in MA and down the other side. Scenery was beautiful and having a chance to spend time together was great. We are always looking foreward to doing that ride again.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I have had fun almost everytime I go out. I like discovering new routes.

[misjanuary]

Real name: January
Where do you live? Chandler, AZ

Explanation of your handle: My name is January...in high school I somehow managed to get the nickname Miss January...I guess it was the blonde hair and big boobs.. it's amazing what having twins will do to your figure though!!!

Age (general or specific): 30

Occupation: Stay at home mom of 3 year old twins and my husband and I have a home-based business with Arbonne International (LOVE their Hybrid vitamins, protein shakes and sunscreen....particularly with training)

What's in your stable? Well, my husband and I have a tandem Cannondale

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? He's in charge of the stats but I think we hit 28.5 (even according to the speed radar ont he speed limit sign) on flat road yesterday but we have gone much faster downhill.....tandems are slow going up and fast going down!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'm new to the forum...how do I attach one???

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmm....that's a tough one. I lived at home in college so I am sure I told a few real major ones being the party girl I was!!!

Most memorable moment on my bike: The first ride we had where I didn't whine about something hurting! Well, our first and only fall (very minor except to our egos) was pretty memorable...not in a good way though.

Most fun ever had on a bike? My grandma used to have "The Green Hornet"...a white a green banana seat with a basket and all. We had so much fun on that bike...until it rusted and fell apart!:p

[indigoiis]

Real name: Anj
Where do you live? South County, Rhode Island

Explanation of your handle: I have blue eyes.

Explanation of your avatar: It's a big blue wheel, like a bike wheel, but it's also like the eye.

Age (general or specific) 39 (April)

Occupation: Office Manager and Farmer

Favorite bike: I'm not sure yet... I'm afraid to start shopping. It's all very new...

What's in your stable? 1998 GT Timberline rigid frame mb with smooth tires for road.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Actually, back when I was a kid, I got pulled over for going over the speed limit, which was 25mph, so it must have been on my big ol' klunker.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Picture Ellen DeGeneres with dark hair with some grey, a little longer, a little thinner, on the above bike.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I would still be friends with a guy I couldn't stand.
No wait, I have a worse one. But I ain't sayin'.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Seeing DH up ahead of me twirling along on his bike after many years hiatus. My heart nearly came out of my throat. I feel like I have done a very good thing here.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Biking on the old klunker on Block Island, drunk, many many many years ago.

[mekira]

Please do. Is it TOS?
Btw, you seem too young to have had the priviledge of Star Trek on actual television in Real Time.

[thinks to self: "Oh no, not another one fallen through a hole in the fabric of the SpaceTime Continuum]

LOL

I'm sorry, I didn't see this till now...

It's from Deep Space Nine, Major Kira... I was playing an online startrek game and had to give a name and I ended up with me-kira (meaning I am Kira) and then I started using it for yahoo mail and then on forums :D

And yes I remember TOS on tv when I was a kid... I was fascinated. ;)

I followed most of the series except Enterprise and my favorite of all the series is DSN :)

[ginny]

Real name: Ginny
Where do you live? Livermore, Colorado (in the mtns outside of Fort Collins)

Explanation of your handle: I'm completely not creative and that's my name

Explanation of your avatar: none

Age (general or specific) 32

Occupation: Cell/Molecular, Biochemist

Favorite bike: I want a Bianchi Eros Donna

What's in your stable? Literally in my stable: I have a 5year old Morgan mare 16.1hh, a one year old minature burro about 6 hh, and as far as bikes go, a Specialized P2

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? no idea - not too fast though, I'm a newbe!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? nope

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: um... well, I don't fish... gosh, I just don't know... but there's this great ocean front property in Colorado!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Last weekend: my friend decided I needed to road bike, so I took my big heavy Specialized P2 (never let a boy pick out a bike for you!) on a 54 mile road ride in the rockys!

Most fun ever had on a bike? So, I don't have any depth perception, but I really like to mtn bike and I occasionally run off the trail or into a tree or something. My favorite ride had to do with climbing a big hill, running into a tree, but then on the way down, accurately jumping onto and over stuff and generally feeling very sassy!

[teawoman]

Real name: Chris
Where do you live? Canada

Explanation of your handle: I'm half English and drink a lot of tea :)

Explanation of your avatar: none

Age (general or specific) 42


Favorite bike: I want a higher end road/tri bike...haven't decided what kind yet.

What's in your stable? A hybrid...Giant Cypress ST

Fastest speed on a road bike? Oy. Still very slow.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? nope

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't handle the guilt from lying :D


Most fun ever had on a bike? I used to do long day rides with my school when I was a teenager...I loved it...wanna do it again.

[crazycanuck]

:) :) *waves hello* Hi kids!

Welcome to TE..

:) C

[KnottedYet]

Y'know, I don't think I ever did one of these...:confused:

Is there a statute of limitations?

When you hit 6,000 posts are you obligated?;)

[Kristi]

Real name: Kristi
Where do you live? Tucson, AZ

Explanation of your handle: Just went with my first name. Not very creative, I know. Maybe I'll change it.

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

Age (general or specific): 28

Occupation: Interior Designer/Architectural Drafter

Favorite bike: Just ordered my first road bike - 07 Cannondale Optimo Feminine 2. Can't wait for it to get here!!!!!

What's in your stable? Soon, the Cannondale, but also a Giant Trance 3 (mountain bike).

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? I'll let you know when I get there.

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't think if any. I usually only tell little white lies, and it's usually to spare someones feelings.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I'm just getting started. But a couple friends of mine and me are going to do the Tour de Tucson. It should be fun.

Most fun ever had on a bike? See above.

[Reesha]

Real name: Larissa (pronounced Lareesha hence the "reesha")

Where do you live? Lake Placid, NY

Explanation of your handle: Most people call me Reesha or Reesh for short. It's a comfort thing. Makes me feel all familiar and such.

Explanation of your avatar: My two bikes... Super Taylor and Glosoli.

Age (general or specific) 24

Occupation: 6th grade monster wrangler

Favorite bike: Pink Yeti AS-R sl (:eek: )

What's in your stable? Trek Pilot 5.0 WSD and a Gary Fisher Marlin GS. I do plan on building a Pink Yeti AS-R sl this winter though for the next mountain biking season.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I wish I had a computer, but not as of yet. I'm guessing about 35, Ironman Day, July 22nd. I was riding to town to watch the marathon leg and came down this ginormous hill toward the ski jumps pedaling my heart out. Just as I neared the bottom, two Adirondack Trailways tour buses went flying by at about 60 and the wind almost knocked me right off the road. It was terrifying.

Oh also there are these radar speed thingies at the outskirts of every village along the High Peaks scenic byway in the Adirondacks so cars know to slow down. My last sprint triathlon I rolled into town on an uphill at 25 mph! I was so excited to see that I was going that fast. I really need to get a computer I think.

Another picture of yourself or your ride?
My first proud owner of a roadbike picture. Self taken with one of those reversey webcams too... hahaha
http://a299.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/24/l_eac38c9f51a5e2a4770cb0e557ec7a3a.jpg


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Haha I missed this question! Biggest lie I've ever told? Regarding biking? Well, it was mostly an accident. I was all excited having thought I'd done the entire Ironman loop (see below) and I told a bunch of people I'd done it but realized I'd missed the part where they go down this one road and it's a massive, massive hill in one direction. Then they come back the other way. As if there aren't enough hills already on that loop! :mad:

Most memorable moment on my bike:
Completing my first 56 mile Ironman loop just two weeks after getting my road bike. I was near tears and I called my bike racing uncle. :o

Most fun ever had on a bike?
Hahaha skid contests as a kid?
These days it's catching air off jumps at the mountain bike center in town :D

[Reesha]

LOL

I'm sorry, I didn't see this till now...

It's from Deep Space Nine, Major Kira... I was playing an online startrek game and had to give a name and I ended up with me-kira (meaning I am Kira) and then I started using it for yahoo mail and then on forums :D

And yes I remember TOS on tv when I was a kid... I was fascinated. ;)

I followed most of the series except Enterprise and my favorite of all the series is DSN :)

I love DS9!!! I too did not get into Enterprise. I love surprising all my friends with my Star Trek knowledge. :D

[margo49]

Ah, these Young Things....Not even born when there really was a Star Trek and a USS Enterprise NCC 1701 with a Real Captain, First Officer , Chief Medical Officer...

[Reesha]

Ah, these Young Things....Not even born when there really was a Star Trek and a USS Enterprise NCC 1701 with a Real Captain, First Officer , Chief Medical Officer...

Well, that was my Mom's era... and I can't help but laugh at some of those classic episodes. Are you trying to argue that Jean-Luc Picard wasn't a real captain? I mean sure he didn't mack on the ladies half as often but does that really make him less manly? :p

[ready2cycle]

Real name: Joyce

Where do you live? Kansas (it's not all flat!)

Explanation of your handle: None needed

Age (general or specific) over 50

Occupation: accountant, wife, mom

Favorite bike: Cannondale hybrid

What's in your stable? Only one and I use it for everything.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Huge Kansas tailwind and I wasn't trying to break a record so I wasn't peddling....43 mph downhill coming into Council Grove, Kansas in July 2003.

Most fun I've ever had on my bike: 45 MPH South Tailwind pushing me North--through the Flint Hills of Kansas. Several times that day I rode the fun hills for 2 plus miles without peddling!! :D

Rail Trails I've cycled: C&O Canal Path (Cumberland, Maryland to Washington, DC...loved the PawPaw Tunnel), Virginia Creeper Trail (Damascus, VA...downhill all the way), Prairie Spirit Trail (Ottawa, KS to Welda, KS), Elroy-Sparta, Great River, La Crosse River, and 400 Trails in Wisconsin with my son bike-camping (the people of Norwalk are wonderful!), Paseo del Bosque Trail (16 miles in Albuequerque, NM), Orange County Bike Trail near Orlando, FL, Delaware River Tow Path in Pennsylvania and Delaware and Raritan Canal Tow Path in New Jersery.

Usual rides: My husband loves to fish, so many times I'll ride to where he's fishing OR he fishes in lakes near the route I'm riding.

Biggest Accomplishment on a Bike: Completed 5 centuries in one year. The best one was 115 miles from my driveway to a small town motel with a whirlpool!!! (My husband fished in 3 different lakes that day!)

Any state tours or organized rides: Santa Fe Trail Ride (Santa Fe, NM to Independence, KS)-I rode only 4 days of 21; Bike Across Kansas (BAK), Cycle Across Missouri Parks (CAMP), Touring Ride in Rurual Indiana-September Escapade (TRIRI).

[Look]

Real name: Kim
Where do you live? western Wisconsin

Explanation of your handle: I love my Look bike and I didn't find any others on my search of the forum. I'm not ususally one of those people who prefaces every statement with "look,..." or even "like..."

Explanation of your avatar: It took me all summer to register here, do I have to spend the time coming up with an avatar too?!

Age (general or specific) mid 40's

Occupation: SAHM, educating my children, retired from corporate life

Favorite bike: the one I'm riding -- a Look 555. When I test rode it at my LBS I had to tell him "I feel one with the bike." So I had to buy it.

What's in your stable? a 20yo Trek 400. It served me well so I can't part with it, but I can't bear to ride it either. I also borrow my DH's Electra Amsterdam to ride around the neighborhood with my little girls.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 31-32 mph, pedaling the flats after our many little hills

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll have to take the time to add that someday


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I told my husband that after I quit work of course our house would stay picked up and clean!

Most memorable moment on my bike: It's not a moment, it's a recurring moment. It's the pure joy I feel riding through this lovely countryside, birds and frogs singing to me, when I hit the perfect gear for the grade, just going all out. That gets me up at 5 am.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I think I already answered this above in the memorable question. I'm just really proud of what I've been able to do this year when I thought it was all over for me!

A year and a half ago I couldn't walk for 20 minutes or climb stairs without pain due to osteoarthritis and 40 extra pounds. I started working out and journaling my food intake and of course the weight started coming off. Just as I hit the dreaded weight loss plateau, a friend got me to a spinning class. 6 months later my DH decided I needed a bike. So I went from not riding in over 12 years to a metric century in 2 1/2 months. Happy happy!

By the way, I also have fond memories of TOS, with my dad, who wouldn't miss a week! Now you know how old I am!

Thanks for all the learning here!

[margo49]

Well, that was my Mom's era... and I can't help but laugh at some of those classic episodes. Are you trying to argue that Jean-Luc Picard wasn't a real captain? I mean sure he didn't mack on the ladies half as often but does that really make him less manly? :p

1. You may laugh but at least you recognise a classic when it's on screen in front of you
2.Jean-Luc Who???
3. A starship captain is a starship captain. Not a man per se.

[pastiset]

Real name: Laura
Where do you live? Valencia, Spain.
Explanation of your handle: A nickname that my first boyfriend put me.

Explanation of your avatar:A beautiful drawing that i like a lot

Age (general or specific): 28

Occupation: unemployed

Favorite bike: All on Specialized !!, I love them.

What's in your stable? BH supra 200 MTB and an old Otero Road

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 55 km/h with my Mtb descending of the mountain of Cullera (Spain).

Another picture of yourself or your ride? juts see my blog address.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I detest the lies, I do not be used to lying.

Most memorable moment on my bike: The first time that I got my own bike, was so magic & emotive.

Most fun ever had on a bike? all days with my bike are sure fun :p

[margo49]

Another one close to home!

[jeannierides]

Sorry it's been so long since I've checked in on this thread!:o
<<<I'm now standing in line with the others - waving...
:D :D :D Hi kids!!:D :D :D Glad you decided to come out and play.:p :p

[Ladyrunner]

Hi! I joined today! I'm glad this is here so I can say, "Hi!" and you can get to know me. :D

Real name: Anna
Where do you live? In the Midwest

Explanation of your handle: I'm a lady and I like to run.

Explanation of your avatar: My avatar is a picture of me getting on my bike right outside of the transition area during my first triathlon.

Age (general or specific): Almost 35!

Favorite bike: My road bike -- a Giant OCR

What's in your stable?
Road: Giant OCR
Hybrid: Trek 7100

Fastest speed on a road bike? ::goes to check the Garmin:: 45.1 mph (on July 28 -- my first ever group ride. I was going downhill at the time.)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Clickable
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v365/luvtocraft/th_IMGP0201a.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v365/luvtocraft/IMGP0201a.jpg)


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Gosh, I can't remember. I must have blocked it out.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Gosh, this is a hard one. I think every time I'm on the bike is memorable. It's really an exhilarating feeling being on the bike.

[MeshLover]

Real name: Joy

Where do you live? Erie, PA soon Metairie, LA

Explanation of your handle: Took me awhile to trade my mesh in for spandex

Age (general or specific): 22

Occupation: student (U of Rochester '07, Tulane SPH '09)

Favorite bike: Trek 1000

What's in your stable? Christmas wishes.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Cyclo-computer needed!

Most fun I've ever had on my bike: Presque Isle Duathlon Relay!!

Trails I've cycled: Canal Path (Rochester, NY) and Presque Isle

Usual rides: PA Roads

Biggest Lie: "Mom, I agree, tattoos are ugly."

Biggest Accomplishment on a Bike: Drafting above 25 mph on the canal path or maybe fitting it in my Hyundai.

Any state tours or organized rides: Someday...

[Reesha]

Presque Isle, Maine, MeshLover!?! At the Nordic Heritage Center?

I used to Mountain bike there in Spring 06!

[Tiffany]

Real name: Tiffany

Where do you live? Springfield, MO

Explanation of your handle: No explanation needed. :)

Age (general or specific): 31 (about to be 32)

Occupation: V.P. of Finance for a pharmaceutical wholesaler

Favorite bike: Specialized bikes in general.

What's in your stable? '02 Specialized E5 Comp & Specialized Rockhopper

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 51.6 mph on one of our Ozarks back roads. It's not uncommon for us to hit 45 mph on a regular basis. Big hills here. :D

Most fun I've ever had on my bike: Always have the most fun doing the MS150 rides.

Trails I've cycled: Nothing of any major significance. We just get on our bikes and ride all over the Ozark country here.

Usual rides: Again, Ozark country.

Biggest Lie: Hmm, I'll have to come back to that one.

Biggest Accomplishment on a Bike: Biking 100 miles one day and then getting up and jumping on the bike for another 100 miles the NEXT DAY. :D

Any state tours or organized rides: I ride in all kinds of charity rides. Everything from Breast Cancer rides, AIDS benefit rides, MS rides, Diabetes, etc. I ride in as many rides as I can. I just love road riding.

[mimitabby]

Welcome all you new kids, Meshlover; um, that's a name that is unique; Tiffany,
Ladyrunner, Look, , Kristi,and Pastiset, writing to us from SPAIN!
you need to tell us about what it's like to ride in Spain.
Reesha, thanks for sharing a picture! gives us a face to go with the name. (and a bike of course!)

[ibcycling]

Real name: Lora
Where do you live? Washington Wine Country

Explanation of your handle: I'm IBStitchin at most places because I have an embroidery machine (that I don't use enough)

Explanation of your avatar: gotta pic one

Age (general or specific) 33

Occupation: SAHM but planning to reopen my pet sitting business

Favorite bike: no clue!

What's in your stable? 2 quarter horses :D

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? haven't been on a road bike yet, I'm on a Murray MB with performance tires :o

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Umm, yeah, I'll get one at some point


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: My biggest bike lie so far was convincing myself my feet didn't hurt. Couldn't walk for a couple days after.

Most memorable moment on my bike: A few weeks ago two large fawns jumped in front of me and ran down the road a bit before heading back into the brush, very cool!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Last Sunday a neighbor and I took off riding and visited 3 wineries on the loop. I love biking in wine country, yum!

[Righteousbabe]

Real name: Shannon

Where do you live? Dallas, TX

Explanation of your handle: Ani Difranco fan

Explanation of your avatar: Cute yet demented

Age: 38

Occupation: Environmental Scientist

Favorite bike: The bike I am riding!

What's in your stable? I currently ride my Specialized S-Works Roubaix. I also have a Co-Motion Nor'Wester for touring. For mountain biking I have an old Trek Fuel 90.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I am not sure...my bike computer is temperamental, and I have given up on it. But I do remember one year going downhill at the Tour de Goatneck at 40 mph.

Usual rides: Local rallies. During the summertime, the DFW area has one about every weekend.

Biggest Accomplishment on a Bike: I am pretty wimpy...I usually only do 1 century a year (Hotter 'n Hell). I mostly just ride 100Ks. This year I did the MS 150...so I guess that is my biggest accomplishment so far.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I tell them to myself all the time when I am on bike rides. When I start to feel miserable...I sing the James Brown song "I Feel Good" to myself!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Bonking the first summer I started road riding. I did my first 100K on my mountain bike in 100 degree weather. It was not pretty...

Most fun ever had on a bike? Coming in long before my ex-fiance at last year's Hotter 'n Hell. I am generally not competitive with others...only with myself. But he ragged on me for years about being slow and wimpy. Then last year when the heat index reached 111...he ended up cramped up underneath a MASH tent, and I finished without needing any medical attention. He is the hare, I am the tortoise. Enough said.;)

A picture of yourself or your ride?

[margo49]

Love the colours in your top!

[MillieNZ]

Just joined today, this is a really good site :) Going to be my favorite :)

Real name: Jan

Where do you live? Auckland, New Zealand (exported from the UK 12 years ago)

Explanation of your handle: It's the name of my horse and where I live !

Explanation of your avatar: My dog Weetbix :)

Age (general or specific) 37

Occupation: Apparel buyer for NZ department store

Favorite bike: Advanti Giro

What's in your stable? Advanti Giro, Sarah Ulmer Trax1 Mountain bike............. oh and I do have a horse in the stable too:)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 44km down hill with the wind behind me, on a ride with our local cycle group

Another picture of yourself or your ride? will get one organised

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: My biggest bike lie so far was teling myself that neither my butt or 'other areas' really hurt.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Finally doing a Ladies triathalon on my road bike instead of my old hybrid heavy bike, nice to overtake some poeple instead of the rest of the field overtaking me !


Most fun ever had on a bike? Every time i get on my bike and cycle out to the rural area near where I live....

[crazycanuck]

Hey Jan! Nice to see more Kiwis on the site. I'm a Canuck Kiwi living in Perth..We spent 4yrs living in Auckland & got into mtn biking!!!

I wish you safe travels on the Auckland roads!!! We lived in Mt Albert & hated biking down/up New North & Mt Albert road :mad:

Did you do the Special K women's tri a few years ago?? Do you ever mtn bike at woodhill???

Sorry so many questions!:o

Cheryl

[Righteousbabe]

Thanks...it is a Shebeest top!

[Santorin]

Real name: Angela

Where do you live? The Colony, TX

Explanation of your handle: Well...I'm not very creative so I chose the name of the color of an Audi I had. Santorin Blue Pearl Metallic.

Explanation of your avatar: Thought it looked cool.

Age (general or specific) 28

Occupation: Data Management Specialist - just as fun as it sounds...

Favorite bike: Don't know yet

What's in your stable? 07 Specialized Dolce

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 18.7 - on a trail...on a road...very recently. Just started riding.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Don't have any, but will provide one of my ride when I take one. Not that anyone would want to see my cheapo bike.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmm...there are so many of them! :p Kidding! I don't remember.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Doing 20+ miles for the first time. Hopefully soon, it will be doing 50+ miles in one ride.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Hmm...I would say all times on the bike have been fun. Well...except for that time I went a bit numb. :(

[MillieNZ]

Hey Jan! Nice to see more Kiwis on the site. I'm a Canuck Kiwi living in Perth..We spent 4yrs living in Auckland & got into mtn biking!!!

I wish you safe travels on the Auckland roads!!! We lived in Mt Albert & hated biking down/up New North & Mt Albert road :mad:

Did you do the Special K women's tri a few years ago?? Do you ever mtn bike at woodhill???

Sorry so many questions!:o

Cheryl

Hi Cheryl

We live in South Auckland so within 10 minutes are out of the urban sprawl and out towards Clevedon, fab bike riding (apart from the hills in Hunua !) Auckland drivers have to be the worse in the world, every ride there are always near misses :( Haven't mountain bike at Woodhills, I hear it fab but gets really crowded at the weekends...... we tend to head out to rotorua for the weekend when we want to go off road ..... There's now a new track at Pukekohe next time you are over :)

Yep, did the Special K tri series, that how I got into cycling, still do the tri series but also do the longer distances. Aiming for the Lake Taupo Classic this year and the Northland Classic in March next year..... Very much bitten by the cycling bug, even given up riding horses now !

Jan

[batsheva]

born in uk - moved to new zealand 12 years ago and then recently moved to USA - in orlando. FL now. self identify as a kiwi :-)

real name: fiona

bike: very gorgeous cannondale synapse fem 47cm

fastest speed: only 27.5mph so far - just started riding 6 weeks ago--

longest distance: 45 miles (72.5km) with a break for lunch and to wash my cycle shorts from the sweaty florida weater

in my other life: i am an RN in intensive care unit

riding goal: just to get better. oh - and to want to get better enough that it makes me stop smoking.

[caligal]

Real name: Mel
Where do you live? Northwestern michigan

Explanation of your handle: Moved to MI in 2004. My heart still lies in California (I lived in the valley dude)

Explanation of your avatar: My cat rocky, born on leap year day 2004

Age (general or specific)

Occupation: dj/sports board op/food server

Favorite bike: I love my kona

What's in your stable? Just one, kona smoke used from the local bike store, it was love at first site

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? no clue sorry
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I try to think of myself as pretty honest

Most memorable moment on my bike: Just bought it so the best is yet to come

Most fun ever had on a bike? whoa, easy killer ;)

[michelem]

Another picture of yourself or your ride? juts see my blog address.


Laura, I just viewed your blog photos - WOW! You really are the runbikergirl! I'd love to hear more about your training regimen and races. Welcome to TE. :)

[kaboom]

Real name: Abbey

Where do you live? Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Explanation of your handle: I tell my students that I chose chemistry because I like to blow things up (partially true).

Explanation of your avatar: The penguins from Madagascar are continuously saying "Kaboom" as they go about their master plan.

Age: 28

Occupation: Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Marian College

Favorite bike: favorite? hmm... I'm on my first road bike after years of a hybrid, so I'll say my current bike: 2007 Trek 5000 WSD.

What's in your stable? 2002 Trek 7300 Hybrid and 2007 Trek 5000 WSD

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 34 mph, going downhill on the backroads of Eden, Wisconsin; this past Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007

Another picture of yourself or your ride? http://mariancollege.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=343575&l=bcdc9&id=507375559

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Most common lie: "Yes, Mom, I am fine." -- No matter how sick, hurt, or sad I am.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Well, it's not a happy memory but not one that I will ever forget. On June 1, 2007, I was biking north, and I saw a brown sedan coming south on the same road. It then took a left turn into me and my bike. I was Superwoman as I flew into her windshield and hit the pavement. Thankfully, nothing is broken but the 2007 Trek Pilot 5.0 that I had bought in April. My joints are all suffering from deep bruising, but that will eventually subside.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I look for the fun in every ride - beautiful views, amazing sunsets/sunrises, funny-looking clouds.

[cwodiva]

Real name: Steph
Where do you live? Tampa Florida

Explanation of your handle: CWO because dh is in the military, diva, well, we won't get into that :D

Explanation of your avatar: Me doing my favorite cycling sport: cyclocross

Age (general or specific) 35

Occupation: Speech Language Pathologist

Favorite bike: Colnago c50 cross: I dream about that bike

What's in your stable? Elan Carbon cross bike (durace), Bianchi 1885 (ultegra) for road. I'm wanting to get a mountain bike this year.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 48mph, six gap century going down Hogpen gap.

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

can't get it to load, i'll have to fiddle with it


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

Most memorable moment on my bike: 150 mile endurance ride with 10000 feet of climbing, I won!

Most fun ever had on a bike? too numerous to count, but a big one was when I did the Georgia cyclocross series one year with my close friend (before I moved to Florida). We would drive to the races together, laugh like crazy, race really hard, then put really good beer in our waterbottles and watch the pro guys race and walk the course and pretend we were in Belgium, a little hard when it's 75 degrees and your racing cyclocross in the Southeast!

[Trekhawk]

Real name: Steph
Where do you live? Tampa Florida

Explanation of your handle: CWO because dh is in the military, diva, well, we won't get into that :D

Explanation of your avatar: Me doing my favorite cycling sport: cyclocross

Age (general or specific) 35

Occupation: Speech Language Pathologist

Favorite bike: Colnago c50 cross: I dream about that bike

What's in your stable? Elan Carbon cross bike (durace), Bianchi 1885 (ultegra) for road. I'm wanting to get a mountain bike this year.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 48mph, six gap century going down Hogpen gap.

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

can't get it to load, i'll have to fiddle with it


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

Most memorable moment on my bike: 150 mile endurance ride with 10000 feet of climbing, I won!

Most fun ever had on a bike? too numerous to count, but a big one was when I did the Georgia cyclocross series one year with my close friend (before I moved to Florida). We would drive to the races together, laugh like crazy, race really hard, then put really good beer in our waterbottles and watch the pro guys race and walk the course and pretend we were in Belgium, a little hard when it's 75 degrees and your racing cyclocross in the Southeast!

Welcome to TE cwodiva.
My husband is also in the military and calls me OIC homebase.:D
Happy riding.

PS I love your favourite bike.:)

[TabbyBikes]

Real name: Meira
Where do you live? SE PA

Explanation of your handle: It's kind-of random -- long ago Yahoo gave me a cat related password, which I took as my screen name, but it sounds a little, um, porn-star-ish and I didn't want to use it anymore. So the next cat-related thing that popped into my head was 'tabby' . . .
Explanation of your avatar: me making faces

Age (general or specific) 34

Occupation: Mom to a homeschooling 9 yr old, and toddler b/g twins

Favorite bike: I don't think I know enough to have a 'favorite', but I must admit that the Electra Amsterdams are screaming for a test ride

What's in your stable? Schwinn ATB from a big box store via CraigsList

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 13.5 mph, down hill on the trail near my house, last week. (I found it pretty funny to be going so slow, yet feel SO fast & frankly, quite scared!)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I hate having my picture taken, but I'll work on it.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: When we were dating, I routinely convinced DH that he'd promised to buy me lunch . . .

Most memorable moment on my bike: Haven't had a REALLY memorable moment yet, so I have to go back 20-some years to my childhood bike adventures: riding my 10-speed through the woods, and pedalling fast to make it through this giant dip (like a modern day skate ramp) in the path. Also, I broke my leg on my bike at age 9. I forgot that until just now, actually.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Everytime I decide, "Oh, what the heck, how about another mile or so?"

[Scarlet]

Real name: Sandra
Where do you live? Leyland, Near Preston in the UK

Explanation of your handle: I'm a big fan of the colour RED..... or do I love Gone with the Wind? You decide....................

Explanation of your avatar: avatar??.... Hey they are my dogs ...Yoda and Windu, Lab cross is Yoda and Little Windu is an English Field Trial Cocker! she love catching anything that moves.

Age 46 on Nov 4th this year OMG

Occupation: Midwife

Favorite bike: Would love a Ruby but love my Dolce

What's in your stable? Trek hybrid and Dolce (only!!)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 35 MPH but will love to make it faster




What is the biggest lie you've ever told: OOH i did not buy that cycling apparell!!!! It just jumped in my bag!!!!

Most memorable moment on my bike: 270 miles in 5 days (78 miles the longest days cycle)
in Egypt with kids trying to put stick in my spokes and pee on me and a hot wind blowing towards me and the crap roads and the donkeys everywhere and the dead cow at the side of the road with the dogs feasting on it and the whole Egypt "the other world" trip!!!

Most fun ever had on a bike? in my youth I think!

[swimming lily]

Real name: Lindsay
Where do you live? Seattle

Explanation of your handle: trying to be cute I guess

Explanation of your avatar: is that the picture? I can't find one small enough..

Age: 25

Occupation: Marketing Assistant

Favorite bike: mine

What's in your stable? Klein Reve

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 36 is the fastest I've ever seen on my computer - but I'm usually to scared to look!! :eek: I was riding down from Crater Lake in OR.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: ??can't think of one

Most memorable moment on my bike: the crash I took 2 weeks before my first tri last summer :(

Most fun ever had on a bike? during my 2 sprint triathlons

[cyclingmom01]

Real name: Kathleen
Where do you live? Georgia

Explanation of your handle: Pretty obvious, I believe

Explanation of your avatar: kids & I on the beach @ sunset in Destin, Florida June 2007.

Age (general or specific) 42

Occupation: School Nurse

Favorite bike: Lemond Reno

What's in your stable? Gary Fisher Marlin & my Lemond Reno

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? 37.7 mph (I've only been riding for about 6 weeks.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have very many pixs of myself. I'm usually the picture taker.


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

Most memorable moment on my bike: I just got into biking a few weeks ago and as of now, my most memorable moment is of me finishing my 1st metric and joyful that my body wasn't trashed.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I'd say riding with my marathon buddies and simply the newness of it all. Everyday that I can get out on my bike is fun.


http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u255/runningmom01/bikeride003_edited.jpg

[kfergos]

Real name: Katie
Where do you live? Marlborough, Massachusetts (but Seattle, Washington is my home at heart!)

Explanation of your handle: Just a combo of my first and last name that I use often.

Explanation of your avatar: My bike, of course!

Age (general or specific): 23

Occupation: Technical Writer

Favorite bike: LeMond Poprad 2007

What's in your stable? LeMond Poprad 2007, Specialized Hardrock ~2000

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 41 mph, going down a long hill in Holden, MA, a couple months ago; daily get up to 30 - 32 mph

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have ANY of me riding!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I don't want that cookie."

Most memorable moment on my bike: Several "almost got hit" moments come to mind... But probably the best moment was riding at sunrise across a reservoir, with mist rising off the water, colored clouds reflected in the still water, and no traffic on the roads.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Getting lost with a friend who was training for a tri - turns out that there are TWO streets named the same thing in adjacent towns, and we turned down the wrong one...

[nonsmoker3]

Real name: Julie

Where do you live? Southeast Georgia

Explanation of your handle: I quit smoking and being the creative person I am came up with that user name for everything! The 3 means nothing except 1 and 2 were already taken.

Explanation of your avatar: I just like it

Age (general or specific): 40's

Occupation: Transportation Officer

Favorite bike: Windsor Willow

What's in your stable? Windsor Willow, Trek 4300, Trek 7100 multitrack

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I think it was 31mph, and I was scared to death. I am a speed sissie.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I will try to load it.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: No honey, your belly isn't that big....

Most memorable moment on my bike: My first day using clipless pedals I was so scared and nervous that I couldn't stop at a stop sign because I couldn't 'find' my brakes. Nearly got creamed. Luckily the person driving was aware that I was a newbie (probably was pretty obvious) and didn't hit me and smiled and waved when I apologized profusely.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I just love riding. Each time out is fun.

[MelFel]

Hi - I'm a complete newbie to cycling (haven't bought my bike yet, but I'm looking), so with that disclaimer, here goes:

Real name: Melissa
Where do you live? New York City, New York

Explanation of your handle: 1st syllable of my first and last name.

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

Age (general or specific) 26

Occupation: Law school graduate awaiting admission to the bar.

Favorite bike: Unsure, still researching.

What's in your stable? Nothing yet, test riding this weekend.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I'll get back to you on this when I have something to report :cool:

Another picture of yourself or your ride? None yet.


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

Most memorable moment on my bike: I rented a bike while on vacation this summer to make sure that I enjoyed it before spending money and buying one. I was biking along in the bike lane when a guy in an Escalade pulled over and stopped in the bike lane (not on the shoulder) ahead of me and put his flashers on. I slowed down and kept an eye on him, his windows were down, car still stopped, flashers still on, just to be safe I called out "on your left" as I passed him, he didn't look, put his car into gear and pulled back onto the highway and into me. Thankfully he stopped when he heard me yelling and realized what he did. He didn't apologize or ask if I was ok, just waited for me to get up and pick up the bike, then pulled away. I was fine, although I had some lovely bruises to show off at the beach the next day and a few choice words for the driver.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Still to come.

[chickwhorips]

Welcome Everyone! :D

[MelFel]

Thank you :)

[PinkPilot]

I'm sorry it has taken me a month to get around to this. I've mostly been trying to read as many of your posts as I can fit in and every last one of them has been so amazingly helpful to someone who is totally new to cycling that I can't thank you enough!!!!

Real name: Susan
Where do you live? Charlotte, North Carolina

Explanation of your handle: Not at all original - it's just my bike

Explanation of your avatar: Same as above

Age (general or specific) 50+

Occupation: Technical Writer / Business Analyst

Favorite bike: It had better be the one I just spent a fortune on for a long, long time to come

What's in your stable? 2007 Trek Pilot 5.2 WSD

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Just 26 mph pedaling downhill so far, but there's so much more to come!! I'm the one holding her back.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: My biggest bike lie was one I told myself: I'll start right off with clipless pedals and cleats. That won't be a problem for me at all! (yeah....right....you probably read about the LBS crotch grab incident)

Most memorable moment on my bike: It was that feeling of pure freedom and exhilaration the very first time you pedal off on a bike, wobbly or not. It's a sense that's hard to describe and you had no idea it would feel that good.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Looking at my Garmin Edge 305 after my first (and only so far) 27 mile nonstop ride and seeing that it estimated that I burned 1622 calories! I had no idea this was such a perfect form of exercise. I just wanted to learn to ride!

[malaholic]

Hi everyone! I've been lurking on here reading threads for a long time and figured it's about time I registered & introduced myself. :)

Real name: Mandy

Where do you live? Everett, WA (north of Seattle)

Explanation of your handle: I'm addicted to my malamutes! They're my "kids" and I absolutely adore them.

Explanation of your avatar: It's a photo of the aforementioned malamutes.

Age (general or specific) 29

Occupation: software engineer

Favorite bike: I'm pretty happy with my Ruby, though I haven't ridden enough yet to know if I'd like something else better.

What's in your stable? a 2006 Specialized Ruby Comp, and an 2005 Trek Fuel EX8

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 39 mph on a nice long downhill near Snohomish, WA. I'll have to go ride there again sometime to see if I can break 40!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? None yet.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I better not post that here...you never know who'll find it! :p

Most memorable moment on my bike: The first time I conquered one particular hill near my home that I used to have to walk up.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I always have fun on my bike!

[violet]

Real name: mishel

Where do you live? philly

Explanation of your handle: it's my roller derby alias (violet temper)

Explanation of your avatar: i need to load one!

Age (general or specific): 31

Occupation: production engineer

Favorite bike: cervelo soloist carbon (i wish!)

What's in your stable? fuji finest 1.0, specialized allez

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? i've hit about 40 mph going on an amazing downhill, but generally i ride between 18-20 mph

Another picture of yourself or your ride? none

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: this is boring, but i try to never lie

Most memorable moment on my bike: i was riding to work one morning and this guy came up next to me on his expensive bike and gestured for me to draft his wheel up a hill....but i smoked up it on my own. ha!

Most fun ever had on a bike? to date, it's always been fun

[AlbionLass]

Real name: Mandy

Where do you live? Derby, UK

Explanation of your handle: Albion is the ancient name for Britain, and Lass 'cos, I'm a lass.:)

Explanation of your avatar: Need to sort one out.

Age (general or specific): 35

Occupation: Layabout.

Favorite bike: My new Mercian (currently being built for me).

What's in your stable? Gary Fisher Alfresco, Mercian (soon).

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 36 mph downhill coming down from Ticknall

Another picture of yourself or your ride? None yet.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Too many, could be anything.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Ask me in 12 months.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Always fun, even when it hurts, sometimes I just don't realize it 'till afterwards.

[crazycanuck]

Hello! Hello! hello! Hello!

Welcome!

C

[aliwishus]

I've lurked for a few days, thought I should de-cloak.

Real name: Ali
Where do you live? Seattle

Explanation of your handle: childhood nickname

Explanation of your avatar: none, yet (still looking for a cycling related photo)

Age: 30

Occupation: Lawyer

Favorite bike: Lemond Alp D'Huez (the only one I have!)

What's in your stable?: see above

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: 37mph down a long curving road near Trout Lake (Mt. Adams)

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Yes, Mom, I loved the drapes."

Most memorable moment on my bike: beating my husband in a little 2-lap criterium around a parking lot (I handle better :D )

Most fun ever had on a bike? Trout Lake riding - mountains, sun, friends, aaaaah.

I'm thinking of joining a bike team around here, so I'm looking forward to learning from everyone!

[teigyr]

Hi everyone :D

It's so great reading about you all.

For the Northwest people, we sometimes meet up to ride so check out the NW section!

[keeper]

Real name: Teddie (actually my middle name, but what I have always been called)

Where do you live? Argyle (Dallas)

Explanation of your handle: my horse's name

Explanation of your avatar: my horse

Age: 39

Occupation: consultant for health care software (used to be a RN)

Favorite bike: Specialized Dolce

What's in your stable?: Keeper (:o ), Specialized Dolce, Trek 7200

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: ~34 mph down a hill (riding the breaks, I'm still a bit of a chicken)

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: It involves a friend and I telling very elaborate, far-fetched stories to a bunch of gullible guys at a craps table in Vegas (what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas ;))

Most memorable moment on my bike: hopefully it hasn't happened yet, because to date, it would be my first fall on my first clipless ride

Most fun ever had on a bike? Despite being a chicken, going fast down hills

[Di bear]

Real name: Diane
Where do you live? Hancock, MI, Keweenaw Peninsula

Explanation of your handle: My first name is Diane - "Di" - and my last name means "bear"

Explanation of your avatar: lol - I just got here....I need to find one...

Age (general or specific) 30

Occupation: I just quit my job as a sonographer (ultrasound tech) to enter into Michigan Tech's pre-med program. I'll do ultrasound part time. :)

Favorite bike: My Trek Fuel EX-7 WSD. I will never sell it. However, it will get a friend pretty soon: the 2008 Trek Fuel EX-8 WSD. I also have a Kona Jake the Snake cyclocross. I love all my bikes. :)

What's in your stable? See previous. I'm also strongly considering adding a Trek 2.3 series WSD road bike into the mix.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 38 mph, Laminga Rd, outside of Houghton, MI, last week.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? You'll see one eventually.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Wow. I try not to lie.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I keep making memories. Isn't that what it's all about?

Most fun ever had on a bike? Going down the Red Trail in Copper Harbor. It reminds me of why I love mountain biking. It's easy to forget why you do something when you're trying so hard to be good at it. :( I also have a blast at the Pontiac Lake trail in Wateford, MI. :)

[Kazzy]

Real name: Kathy

Where do you live? Phoenix, AZ

Explanation of your handle: It's an old nickname

Explanation of your avatar: I haven't gotten around to that yet

Age: 47

Occupation: looking for a new career. My old one was a stay at home mom but the kids grew up.

Favorite bike: Novara Safari

What's in your stable?: 2006 Novara Safari, 2003 Trek Navigator 200, 1996 Terry Symmetry

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: um, 25mph? on an underpass. I've got no hills nearby.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: It is my general policy not to lie but the few I do tell I won't be sharing with the internet ;)

Most memorable moment on my bike: A guy on a bike came around a corner too fast, saw me too late, panicked, flew by me going over the handlebars. He was laughing when he got up. I guess he was alright. He was embarrassed and hurried off.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Sunday rides with my husband.

[Thalia the muse]

Real name: Cathy

Where do you live? Glendale, CA

Explanation of your handle: I use it on another board, and I didn't want to remember YET ANOTHER moniker.

Explanation of your avatar: None right now, but I'll probably eventually take a pic of my granny bike

Age: 41

Occupation: Writer.

Favorite bike: Well, I've only got the one!

What's in your stable?: 2008 Diamondback Wildwood Citi

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: No idea -- I have to get one of those odometer/speedometers dohickeys, huh?

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Wouldn't you like to know?

Most memorable moment on my bike: Getting back on one for the first time in about a decade and realizing that yes -- it's STILL FUN!

Most fun ever had on a bike? See above!

[Ninabike]

Hi Thalia, I work in Glendale. Maybe when the weather cools down, we could get together for a ride and I can help you with your gears. Sometimes, after work I go to the Rose Bowl and do loops and some of the hills. With this weather though, I haven't been there in several weeks.

[Thalia the muse]

Nina, I would LOVE that! I have been dismayed to realize that Glendale has not one inch of bike path, bike lane, or even bike route to ride. And everyone seems to drive a ginormous SUV while talking on a cel phone, so it's been a little intimidating.

The weather has been absolutely horrible, hasn't it? I wanted to go out after work yesterday, and it was still around 95F at 6 p.m.

[Ninabike]

You're absolutly right about no place to ride in Glendale. That's why the Rose Bowl is a good place for getting used to your bike. Zoo drive around Griffith Park is Okay too, but the cars do like to speed along that route. Right now with this weather, unless you go out at 6:00 A.M., riding is just about impossible!!

[zondian]

Real name: Jennifer

Where do you live? Silver City, NM (SW region of the state)

Explanation of your handle: I thought it sounded like a neat name, thought I was making it up, then googled it up one day and found a similar spelling "zongdian" for a village in Nepal: Shangri-La

Explanation of your avatar: My husband and I moved to NM from Seattle a few years ago, and we miss the water, but now we say we live beneath "cielo del mar" : ocean in the sky, and this is why! And I am in love with the sky in NewMexico, it is always stunning. One of my sky pics that turned out.

Age: 36 in November

Occupation: dental hygienist

Favorite bike: don't know that one yet

What's in your stable? Trek 5500, not mine, keeping it for a friend who is away for a year or two, and I modified it for my own use.

Fastest speed on a road bike? Well, I started cycling less than a month ago and I am afraid of going too fast down the many hills here, probably not more than 30mph coming down EmoryPass a couple weeks ago. I was last coming down the hill, it was scary seeing people a mile ahead of me, how fast they were.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? haven't figured out how to do that, I'm doing really well just cutting and pasting and rewriting this page, I'm very proud of myself for this!:o

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: not one I'll repeat

Most memorable moment on my bike: I haven't been riding long enough to have an extraordinary memory, but I am pretty happy whenver I am out there. If (WHEN!) I complete the EnchantedCircle Century ride this Saturday in RedRiver, that will be very memorable I'm sure. I am very excited and very nervous about this ride!:(

Most fun ever had on a bike? see above! Always having fun so far!

[karen]

Real name: Karen (i'm soooo creative)

Where do you live? Atlanta, GA

Explanation of your handle: I really didn't expect "Karen" to be available, but it was, so here I am!

Explanation of your avatar: My favorite way to ride: Downhill. I also reversed the colors in the image - it was street sign yellow. The blue nearly matches my bike color!

Age: 25

Occupation: IT Consultant

Favorite bike: My only bike: Schwinn Super Sport. I started out with a Schwinn Voyaguer hybrid, but swapped it out after I realized I'd stick with biking and needed a less squishy frame.

What's in your stable?: See above.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: Approximately 28 miles per hour, I'd guess. Going down a large bridge-hill on the Silver Comet Trail.

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: I'm going to have to copy Thalia here... Getting back on one for the first time in several years and realizing that yes -- it's STILL FUN! I feel like a kid again, even though I would never had pushed my body like this when I was younger!

Most fun ever had on a bike? See above!

[crazycanuck]

:) Howdeeeeeeeeeee

C

[ninerfan]

Real name: Erin

Where do you live? San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Explanation of your handle: Isn't it obvious? :D

Explanation of your avatar: Working on it.

Age: 24

Occupation: law student

Favorite bike: um, the one I have now? (my first road bike!)

What's in your stable?: The afformentioned bike, 2007 Trek 1000 WSD

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: Little early for that one, no?

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: wow, I don't know, its mostly just a bunch of little white lies (I think maybe I've conveniently blocked the bigger ones out)

Most memorable moment on my bike: Not on the road bike, but a head over bars downhill tumble I took biking offroad when I was sixteen in Israel. I was lucky that my worst injury was embarassment and a very colorful assortment of bruises and scrapes.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Each time is more fun than the last.

[HoddyToddy]

Real name: Jenny

Where do you live? Atlanta, GA

Explanation of your handle: College cheer

Explanation of your avatar: My bike

Age: 34

Occupation: Tech Writer

Favorite bike: mine

What's in your stable?: EPX 303

Fastest speed on a road bike? 35ish?

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I've never lied. (okay, that's probably the biggest lie I've told)

Most memorable moment on my bike: Not on a road, but first time mtn. biking and making it through a stream intact!

Most fun ever had on a bike? First time mtn. biking, trailing my son and getting him into riding...each time is fun!

[chibiker]

Real name: Kat

Where do you live? Chicago

Explanation of your handle: I live in Chicago, and love to bike :)

Explanation of your avatar: It's my bike!!, and I love it!!

Age: 45

Occupation: computer programmer

Favorite bike: my own... Giant OCR C3 composite

What's in your stable? Just my own bike :)

Fastest speed on a road bike? Well going down hill on the Horrible Hilly Hundred, I got up to 30mph!!!, and then started breaking. Going flat, I've got up to about 24mph :)

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

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: if I could remember, then it wouldn't have been a lie... ;)

Most memorable moment on my bike: Probably doing the Horrible Hilly Hundred... it was a blast!

Most fun ever had on a bike? probably on the tours... just finished a 130mile tour in one day, took 9hrs!!, ugggh!

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[margo49]

Explanation of your handle: I live in Chicago, and love to bike :)

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Oh... and here was me thinking you meant something about energy flows...

[CorsairMac]

*waves at zondian*

Hello from Albuquerque!!!! Haven't made it to Silver City yet - want to get there one day on the Harley and ride the loop!! Love the pix!!!

[EmilyM]

Real name: Emily

Where do you live? Atlanta, GA

Explanation of your handle: My name!

Explanation of your avatar: My bike :)

Age: 23 (in Nov)

Occupation: student

Favorite bike: Felt F75...my first road bike!

What's in your stable?: Many, many mountain bikes and 2 roadies.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: 25 mph as far as I know...on the Silver Comet Trail :)

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Huh...couldn't say...I'm not a good liar.

Most memorable moment on my bike: My first 50 mile ride on a bike that wasn't mine..lol!

Most fun ever had on a bike? It's always fun :)

[chibiker]

Oh... and here was me thinking you meant something about energy flows...

no, no special energy flows here ;)

... chi is slang for "chicago" around here. it's kind of a new slang... so I thought I'd be hip and tri it out:D

[htfu]

Real name: Helen

Where do you live? The Heartland of America

Explanation of your handle: Hate Those Freakin' Uphills

Explanation of your avatar: What's an avatar?!

Age: I'd rather not say

Occupation: Part-time teacher's aide

Favorite bike: Don't have one. yet

What's in your stable?: Blue Christmas present bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: I don't have a computer, so I can't answer this.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm not a good liar

Most memorable moment on my bike: Breaking the 10 mile barrier!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Yet to come!

My husband gave me a brand new blue bike for Christmas, and I've been riding on the bike path this year. I really enjoy it. It helps me to lose weight, but I have some questions that I might post soon.

I love reading all your posts.

[CorsairMac]

Welcome HTFU! I think Most of us here hate those freaking uphills - I just keep telling myself they're deformed flats! It doesn't help much...but I keep telling myself that anyway!

[teigyr]

Hi everyone :D

htfu, LOVE your name! And this site is wonderful with questions.

chibiker, I thought yours was an energy thing too...kinda like ChiRunning. Good name though!

'lo to everyone else! Am reading all the rest now starting from the end.

[Ogresse]

Real name: Nancy
Where do you live? the Berkshire foothills in northwest Connecticut

Explanation of your handle: I rode an old dented Giant TCR until this year so "Ogresse" is to acknowledge my very first road bike. Dented but beautiful.

Explanation of your avatar: some day!

Age (general or specific): 44 this year

Occupation: conservation volunteer, mom of 2, web designer, Photoshop addict

Favorite bike: I am loving my Fuji Team Issue and also my magenta Orbea Mitis Dama!

What's in your stable? 1994 Trek 720 hybrid, 2006 Fuji Team Issue (Dura Ace compact 50/34, DA 12-27 cassette; Speedplay pedals, Aliante saddle; 2006 Orbea Mitis Dama (Dura Ace triple; Ultegra 12-25 cassette; SRAM force brakes, Speedplay pedals, Selle Italia SLK saddle); 2001 Giant TCR 2 (FSA Gossamer 50/34; SRAM 11-26 cassette; 105 shifters)...assorted saddles, stems, bars, and lots of other niggly parts.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 49mph (downhill!), 41 on the flats in a paceline

Another picture of yourself or your ride? that's me below in a time trial, with my new hip hardware

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: um..."mommy never picks her nose!"

Most memorable moment on my bike: in August 2006 I bumped a wheel at slow speed, fell over and landed smack on the pavement, shattering my hip... :( I lost an inch in that leg.

Most fun ever had on a bike? in August 2007: recovered from leg break (!) and first time pacing at top speed with a group of really strong ladies into a beautiful evening sunset, followed by a huge burrito and margarita!

[tiffanyinanthem]

Real name: Tiffany

Where do you live? Anthem, Arizona (North Phoenix)

Explanation of your handle: Tiffany in anthem. Not that original!

Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....um a what?

Age (general or specific) 30s!

Occupation: Project Engineer

Favorite bike: I love my Fuji Finest

What's in your stable? see above

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 37.5 somewhere in North Scottsdale/Carefree just last weekend.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not many pics of me just yet.

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I attempted to ride on a day it was supposed to get to be 118! Anyone in AZ may remember back in July around the 4th it was HOT. Yep, I thought I was going to pass out. Lesson learned, sometimes it is TOO hot to ride, period.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I always have fun on my bike. That's the point right? :)

[IFjane]

Welcome to everyone!!!!! :D :D

[margo49]

Oh, come on htfu... you only hate them at the *time*. When you're telling us about them *afterwards* on the board you will say ": Oh yeah ...that ...:cool: :cool: " with total non-shall-ance and general shrug-eration

[CorsairMac]

Welcome Ogresse and Tiffany!!

Ogresse: LOVE the Lipton stickers on the Obea - ok...I just love any Obea but the stickers make that one even more specialer!!

Tiffany: waves Hi from New Mexico.....lived in Chandler for close to 2 years....Anthem....is that one of the new communities??

[Beane]

Real name: Christine

Where do you live? Madison, WI

Explanation of your handle: nickname

Explanation of your avatar: one of my dogs

Age: 24

Occupation: grad student

Favorite bike: i really want a Gunnar roadie right now

What's in your stable?: Jamis Coda Sport for commuting and Trek 1500 wsd for weekends

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: about 45 down a big hill (well, big for wisconsin) earlier this year

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: i prefer to call them fibs.

Most memorable moment on my bike: getting doored in Belgium; finishing my first 100k- the Dairyland Dare

Most fun ever had on a bike? lots

[Thorn]

Most memorable moment on my bike: .... finishing my first 100k- the Dairyland Dare

Cough...cough....you picked the Dairyland Dare for your first 100K? :eek: Oh my, you are courageous or was that why it became memorable? Last year when the weather was nice? Or this year when they added heat to the challenge?

I stand in awe! After finishing the Door County Century this year, both DH and I decided that the 100 miles at DCC was much, much easier than the 100K at the Dairyland Dare.

[Beane]

welll, last year my now husband (sorry, still getting used to it...) did the 200k and of course said that I could "easily" do the 100k but just to take it as slow as necessary. He's always saying things like that (oh, that hill isn't much at all, c'mon!) and then I find out that despite a few years of riding together, he still has no idea what my idea of a challenge is... Anyway, I signed up pretty early in the year, figuring that with training I could do it. We got married this summer in Rhode Island, so we spent about 10 days there before the wedding and then a week on honeymoon after. Well, RI is flatter than WI (my parents live on an island there, which is super flat) so between that and wedding prep, we didn't do much training there. Then no biking on the honeymoon. We returned to RI, drove for two days to WI, and then the next day was the Dare :eek: . I ALMOST didn't do it but DH convinced me. I made it, slowly, but have been bitten by the organized ride bug, and I'm hoping to actually train and do the 200k next year.

when is the door county century?

[Thorn]

...and then the next day was the Dare :eek: . I ALMOST didn't do it but DH convinced me. I made it, slowly, but have been bitten by the organized ride bug, and I'm hoping to actually train and do the 200k next year.

when is the door county century?

Wow...you've got some good legs a-building if you did it under those circumstances. I'm awed. That's an agressive ride, but the beauty of the countryside overcomes the steepness of the hills.

This year we went out for the Quadrupedal in May. Same ride organizer, so the same great support and same sadistic use of the terrain, but on a completely different route...and, of course, supporting Iowa County's no-kill shelter makes it a perfect ride.

The Door County Century was last weekend (weekend after Labor Day). It has been going for more than 25 years. It is the major fundraiser for the school district so the kids are involved as well as the PTA--they do a great job. It is flat. Half the vertical climb of the 100K Dairyland Dare (based on my GPS) and an extra 40 miles to do it in. Not so much a challenge as just a fun weekend.

[bikinNkc]

Real name: Heather
Where do you live? Kansas City, MO

Explanation of your handle: Biking in KC - Actually, I wasn't feeling very creative but thought it was appropriate when I created it.

Explanation of your avatar: Dang...need to get on that.

Age (general or specific) 40

Occupation: Applications Engineer (IT for a lawfirm)

Favorite bike: mine - I'm WAY new to biking.

What's in your stable? Trek 1600 WSD (bought 9/2/07 - see, new)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don't know. DH has the computer on his bike...I'll have to test that. But, don't imagine its much. I'm still having trouble being on a bike for more than about 15 mi.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Don't have any...I'll have to correct that as well. :o

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmm...that I was single when I wasn't. That was during my last marriage. 3rd time is DEFINITELY a charm. ;)

Most memorable moment on my bike: Again, I'm so new that I don't really have any to speak of except the look on non-riders faces when I say I ride about 10-12 mi 3-4 times a week. They are so easily impressed.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding with my DH. He's very fit and wanted to find an exercise we could do together (didn't I mention 3rd time was a charm). We're having fun tooling around town but are trying to find better, less trafficked routes to enjoy.

[Mama Beane]

Real name: Vicki

Where do you live? Jamestown, RI

Explanation of your handle: My daughter is on this site - her handle is Beane

Explanation of your avatar: Haven't done one yet

Age: 50

Occupation: Realtor

Favorite bike: 1988 Georgena Terry Touring Bike

What's in your stable?: Trek 1500

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: 32 this year in RI, but pretty sure a bit more than that when biking in Vermont

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Did not tell someone (who had a right to know) how many dogs I really had.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Turning around to talk to my daughter, swerving into her and crashing. Her brand new bike got wrecked the first day out.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding on the Washington DC rails to trails, and stopping in Georgetown for lunch.

[JaneE]

I'm new to TE...so far I'm really liking what I see. :)

Real name: Strangely enough, "Jane."

Where do you live? Sanborn, NY

Explanation of your handle: First name and middle initial. I just know that you're awed by my originality.

Explanation of your avatar: no explanation necessary

Age (general or specific) 54 on July 8th

Occupation: Professional Homemaker and mother of three college students

Favorite bike: my current love: Specialized Dolce Sport

What's in your stable? 37-year-old Schwinn SuperSport that I purchased with money earned at my very first job, my Dolce and a soon-to-be-acquired Trek 6000 mtb (picking it up tomorrow from the lbs :) ).

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Upper 20s-mph heading down the Niagara Escarpment over the summer (think: Niagara Falls)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nothing on our website yet. I'll have to work on that.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Gosh, off-hand I can't think of one. I'll have to think about that.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Just yesterday as I was returning home from a ride a red-tail hawk pounced on something about 10 feet in front of me. Got spooked when it realized I was there...it spooked me, too! It was beautiful.

Most fun ever had on a bike? DH and I rode up to Lake Ontario and along the lake road. When we got home we discovered that we'd ridden over 50 miles. :) Beautiful weather, good company, beautiful countryside. I'd LOVE to try some real touring.

Jane in WNY

[redrhodie]

Welcome Mama Beane! I'm in Newport! Do you ever ride over here?

If you're looking for a steel bike, you should check out "circle a cycles". They're custom built right in Providence. They're gorgeous. Here's a link to their website:

http://www.circleacycles.com/bicycles_gallery.php?act=view&collection_id=008&name=dan%20p&type=1

rr

[Mama Beane]

Hi RedRhodie - being new I never thought to check out the "getting to know you section". I would love to ride in Newport sometime - Mostly I ride in Jamestown - I like the Beavertail loop, and I also like to go to to the train station and do the South Kingstown bike trail. I am not sure of your level of riding - I have not been riding as much as I should have, and I wouldn't want to drag you down. I would also like to try the Blackstone trail.

[margo49]

Most memorable moment on my bike: Just yesterday as I was returning home from a ride a red-tail hawk pounced on something about 10 feet in front of me. Got spooked when it realized I was there...it spooked me, too! It was beautiful.



Wow!
Awesome!
Don't you just feel it's so special when you have such an unexpected and unmediated encounter with Another Sentient Being

[IFjane]

Welcome Mama Beane and JaneE! (by the way, I love your name, JaneE :rolleyes: )

[CorsairMac]

Welcome one and all! How wonderful to see so many new faces!!!

[indigoiis]

Hi RedRhodie - being new I never thought to check out the "getting to know you section". I would love to ride in Newport sometime - Mostly I ride in Jamestown - I like the Beavertail loop, and I also like to go to to the train station and do the South Kingstown bike trail. I am not sure of your level of riding - I have not been riding as much as I should have, and I wouldn't want to drag you down. I would also like to try the Blackstone trail.

Hey Mama, I am also in RI - I work in Jamestown and live in West Kingston. Redrhodie and I have ridden together, averaged about 13/15 mph pace, mostly flat in SK/Narr/Charlestown areas. I also ride with my DH who makes me do more hills and faster. ;)

Would love to meet up for a ride some time.
Meet ya at Slice? ;)
Indy

[JaneE]

Welcome Mama Beane and JaneE! (by the way, I love your name, JaneE :rolleyes: )

Thanks for the welcome! :) I like your name, too. ;)

[elk]

Real name:
elizabeth

Where do you live?
portand oregon

Explanation of your handle:
the funky initials my parents gave me

Explanation of your avatar:
a collie moving out in a sweet effortless trot...how I came back to bicycles...to help my own collie maintain that pace for a mile or two.

Age (general or specific)
just turned five-o on july 18

Occupation:
artist, writer, teacher

Favorite bike:
someday a butterscotch Saluki or a shiny black Waterford or a Dutch bike

What's in your stable?
Specialized Globe Comp IG8----a Morgan horse of a bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?
pending

Another picture of yourself or your ride?
see below

What is the biggest lie you've ever told:
When I was in sixth grade, at a sleepover with my girlfriends, I told a long and elaborate story about sitting next to Tom Jones (yes, the Welshman...hey I was 12) on a x country plane trip. I really think they believed me.

Most memorable moment on my bike:
For some reason I always think about a summer I spent at home (in Newton MA) after my freshman year in college. I would bike over to the cemetary and ride the paths as if it were a steeplchase and all the bumps and cracks were jumps. It was pretty cool. I did it most every evening.

Most fun ever had on a bike?
Once I did a tour of Wales and I was riding in Pembrokeshire. One day it happened that Tom Jones was driving by the group on a remote road and he recognized me....

[nic840]

Real name: Nicole

Where do you live? Sacramento, CA

Explanation of your handle: Nic-Name and a number I can remember - not too creative on that one.

Explanation of your avatar: My first-born child, Oscar, sucking on my second born child's pacifier.

Age: 34

Occupation: Mom to two girls and loving it!

Favorite bike: My daughter's 12 inch pink one and my blue banana seat schwinn I still wish I had and of course my new Wilier...beautiful and racy.

What's in your stable?: 2008 Wilier Izoard and 2006 Trek 2100

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: 43, Auburn Folsom Road when I was still very green to the sport and hadn't seen someone crash yet...now its a little slower...but not much:)

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: Its always about 10 miles into a ride when I get warmed up and just can't imagine being anywhere else at that point and time.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I know there is soooo much more fun to be had but I think its early in the mornings when its just me and my bike and the world is waking up. Turkey, quail, coyote, dove, rabbits, geese...love the wildlife in the morning.

[toribw]

Real name: Tori

Where do you live? Grey Forest, Texas

Explanation of your handle: I'm not very imaginative today.:o

Explanation of your avatar: A friend sent a link to an avatar creation site, and there I am

Age: 45

Occupation: college history instructor

Favorite bike: 2007 Trek 5000

What's in your stable?: Trek 5000 (only bike I have, so far)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: Low 30's on a big hill near home. It was just a couple of weeks ago and was simultaneously terrifying and terrific.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'd have to think on that one.

Most memorable moment on my bike: First day with clipless pedals, I was going up a hill, slowed down too much and couldn't get my shoes out of the pedals. I fell over like the guy on the tricycle on Laugh-In.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Making it up a large hill without having to walk the bike. I was afraid to try that hill and I did it the first time.

I was very happy to find this board, I've been lurking for a while and had a lot of questions answered. Thanks everyone!

[sassyc]

Real name: Cassie
Where do you live? Santa Rosa, CA

Explanation of your handle: My friends call me Sassy

Explanation of your avatar: Right now it's a pic from my most recent camping trip... I'm still trying to track down a picture of me on a bike!

Age (general or specific): 22

Occupation: Assistant Manager at the REI in Santa Rosa

Favorite bike: I'm lusting after a lugged steel track bike right now, but the list is endless and includes at least one per discipline!

What's in your stable? Cannondale Caad 9 Optimo 3, Electra June

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 42.3, Mammoth High Sierra Century on the last descent... SOOO FUN!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I never take pictures, I need to get a smaller digital camera!


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Mm... I can't think of any. Does that mean I believe them all?

Most memorable moment on my bike: Getting through the second day of Waves to Wine with a fever and HORRIBLE stomach ache. I just kept thinking about everything my mom has endured because of her MS.

Most fun ever had on a bike? First day of Waves to Wine, riding on Highway 1 RIPPING through the turns!

I'm fairly new to cycling (blew out my knee skiing last winter and started riding for rehab) but I'm absolutely ADDICTED. If anyone lives in the area and wants to go for a ride let me know!

[IFjane]

Real name: Cassie


Occupation: Assistant Manager at the REI in Santa Rosa



oooohoooohooooh.......Can I be your new best friend??? (or your mom?) :rolleyes: :D

[elk]

Tori

Who is Karl Hungus? Is that a dumb question?

[chickwhorips]

Welcome everyone! Make yourself at home. :)

[Zen]

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Did not tell someone (who had a right to know) how many dogs I really had.

:D :D :D
Kinda like one of my lies-"you're not gonna keep that dog, are you?":p




Most fun ever had on a bike?
Once I did a tour of Wales and I was riding in Pembrokeshire. One day it happened that Tom Jones was driving by the group on a remote road and he recognized me....

And from what previous encounter did Mr. Jones recognize you from? Hmm? HMM?;)

[toribw]

Who is Karl Hungus? Is that a dumb question?

Not a dumb question at all, Elk. Karl Hungus was a character in a fictitious porn movie featured in the real movie, The Big Lebowski.

There will be a test later.:)

[elk]

Oh, gosh...my students would KILL me for not getting that!
(I teach Film and we do a section on the Coen Bros...whom I adore...TBL is their favorite Coen Bros...mine is Barton Fink)
elk

[sassyc]

oooohoooohooooh.......Can I be your new best friend??? (or your mom?) :rolleyes: :D

well, there is a waiting list... but I'd be more than happy to add you to it :)

[toribw]

A film instructor! How cool is that?

I love Coen movies. TBL is my favorite, but I really liked Barton Fink, too.

The Dude abides.:cool:

[Zen]

The only Cohen Bros. movie I know is O Brother Where Art Thou. I never get tired of seeing it.

[crazycanuck]

Fargo fan here :) :cool:

C

[elk]

not a dud among them!! at least of the ones we've named...:)
elk

[2wheeltraveler]

Real name: Nicole

Where do you live: Santa Fe, New Mexico

Explanation of your handle: It's most of what I do

Explanation of your avatar: On tour this summer, Santa Ynez Valley, just before camp that night on the other side of the lake

Age (general or specific): 41

Occupation: Guide/Writer

Favorite bike: BLT

What's in your stable: Bright red '90 Bianchi Volope with front and rear racks

Fastest speed on a road bike: Downhill, right?

Another picture of yourself or your ride: Can't figure out how to do it

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Oooh, no fair

Most memorable moment on my bike: So many...one is the bear on the Blue Ridge Parkway a few summers ago

Most fun ever had on a bike: Judy & Map Judy & me somewhere in the middle of the country

[crazycanuck]

Hello! Velcome to TE :)

C

[grey]

Real name: Cris

Where do you live: Summerville, Georgia

Explanation of your handle: my fave color

Explanation of your avatar: I left it blank for now, cuz I no fun

Age (general or specific): 31

Occupation: Self-employed - Marketing/advertising design

Favorite bike: Fuji Team (more than likely, the new one I'm a-gittin)

What's in your stable: a Gary Fischer and a GTX mountain bike... for now...

Fastest speed on a road bike: 40mph, but that was a loooong time ago.

Another picture of yourself or your ride: I never take pictures. :(

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: ummmm.... I never lie???

Most memorable moment on my bike: never ridden your bike - lol

Most fun ever had on a bike: every ride is fun, how do you compare apples to apples when they are all awesome?

[margo49]

Wow! Closest I got was a footprint in the mud surrounding a puddle in Edith Cavell Nat Pk in Canada. Tell you what, tho' - it's a memory for a lifetime!

[fastdogs]

thought it was about time I did the getting to know you post..

Where do you live: Near St. Louis, MO

Explanation of your handle: I raise racing whippets, have 4 right now, they are 13 yrs, 11 yrs, and two 6 year olds

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one

Age (general or specific): 49

Occupation: retired army, veterinary tech, mom to 4 year old andy

Favorite bike: I love my pink folding bike, but my new love is my 2008 trek 7200

What's in your stable: 2007 downtube IXFS folding bike, 2008 Trek 7200

Fastest speed on a road bike: Never been on a road bike!

Another picture of yourself or your ride: Don't know how to put photos on here....

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: that I would never have kids, but I thought I was telling the truth at the time...

Most memorable moment on my bike: Just getting started making memories!

Most fun ever had on a bike: so far, the only group ride I've ever been on.

[youflygirl]

Hi, all

Where do you live: York County, VA

Explanation of your handle: I am compiling a webzine for women pilots. In the initial stages right now.

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one

Age (general or specific): Just celebrated my 46th, but I'll be telling people I'm 50 so they'll tell me how great I look for my age...

Occupation: publisher of various webzines, researcher and writer

Favorite bike: Only have one, a Schwinn mtb that I've had for about 5 years.

What's in your stable: I have dreams...

Fastest speed on a road bike: I ride my mtb on the roads...15 mph is prob the fastest I've ever gone..downhill


Most memorable moment on my bike: Just enjoying the rides...

Most fun ever had on a bike: Same.

[IFjane]

Welcome everyone!

Re: Bear on the BRP - this summer on the Skyline Drive (just north of the BRP) I passed a bear - it was on my side of the road, right at the edge of the pavement. I must have missed it by less than 2 feet! Awesome experience. No, I did not stop to pet it! :eek:

A special Virginia welcome to youflygirl! We are always looking for more cyclists in these parts. You will enjoy TE - make yourself at home. :)

[Cheryl SF]

Real name: Cheryl

Where do you live: San Francisco, CA

Explanation of your handle: Straightforward, not very clever. It was late and I couldn't think of anything.

Explanation of your avatar: On a training ride in Brentwood, Northern CA. It's one of the few photos of myself on my bike where I think I look fast.

Age (general or specific): 32

Occupation: Advisor for international students at an art school

Favorite bike: As in what I'd like to own someday? Hmm... a Pashley Princess Sovereign and a Rivendell Glorius.

What's in your stable: 2006 Giant TCR (road), Electra Amsterdam Classic, 1964 Schwinn Collegiate 3-speed.

Fastest speed on a road bike: Downhill around 30 mph (I'm uncomfortable descending, and never knew how fast I was going until I got my bike computer working recently). This was somewhere along Bollinger Canyon RD, in San Ramon, CA. July 2007.

Another picture of yourself or your ride: None right now.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Can't think of any! I always feel too guilty to lie.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I've been cycling since Feb. 07, so I'm fairly new. My most memorable moment so far was completing my first century- America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride in Lake Tahoe.

Most fun ever had on a bike: Doing a bike pub crawl in downtown Sacramento on my Amsterdam Classic with a group of good friends.

[crazycanuck]

Hi! :)

Welcome to TE, it;s nice to see another person from the SF contingent. I can't imagine riding up those hills!

All the best with the death ride training with mp!:cool:

from another cheryl :)

[margo49]

, Favorite bike: As in what I'd like to own someday? Hmm... a Pashley Princess Sovereign .
.

Gorgeous!

[Cheryl SF]

Welcome to TE, it;s nice to see another person from the SF contingent. I can't imagine riding up those hills!


I actually don't do too much riding within the City, except to this place called Park Chalet in Golden Gate park for brunch (and that's a pretty flat route). But I have been inspired to do some late night rides on occasion in the hillier neighborhoods on my Amsterdam, which is a 3 speed all-steel cruiser. Definitely sore the next day!

[Cheryl SF]

Gorgeous!

Isn't it! Now if only I could have the English countryside to go with it...

[Love2Ride]

Real name: Carole
Where do you live? Syracuse NY

Explanation of your handle: It says it all!

Age (general or specific) 55

Occupation: Nurse Practitioner (Nephrology) AKA Health and Fitness Nut

Favorite bike: I'm new to riding, just started this past Spring. I have a Hybrid Specialized, and am pretty happy with it.

What's in your stable? Just my Specialized.

Fastest speed on my Hybrid bike? My l computer says 18 MPH. I just got the computer, so we'll have to see.

Most memorable moment on my bike: We went to Cape Cod this Fall and rode the Cape Cod Rail Trail. Loved it!!! The Race Point trail was the best Endorphin rush!!!

Most fun ever had on a bike? I love every ride, and I imagine the best is yet to come!

[attack plan r]

Real name: Rachel

Where do you live: From Michigan, but I go to school in Chicago

Explanation of your handle: From Dr. Strangelove

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet

Age (general or specific): 20 in less than a month

Occupation: College student - studying biology

Favorite bike: Don't have an opinion really

What's in your stable: 1998 Cannondale R1000

Fastest speed on a road bike: No idea! Probably not very fast; I'm new.

Picture of yourself or your ride: I'll take a picture of my bike once it's no longer a unicycle (my wheel was stolen, will be getting a new set soon).

Most memorable moment on my bike: I don't have any yet.

Most fun ever had on a bike: I love riding my bike to class every morning, especially now that it is nice and fall-like out. A bit cold but still fun!

[mnspokes]

This is so cool. I stubbled upon this tonight ...A group where I belong

Real name: Pam

Twin Cities - Minnesota - Today was 55 and sunny. A great day for a ride.


Explanation of your handle: I seem to collect bikes... I've been told it is time to get ride of a few....I don't know about that. :rolleyes:

Explanation of your avatar: My dog last winter with the only big snow that we had. ( I think it was in March)

Age 41

Occupation: nurse

Favorite bike: WSD trek fuel EX 8

What's in your stable? Bianchi trofeo road bike ( stem and handlebars recently modified for the "body changes" that "accidently" occured in the past 10 years), Trek hardtail, GT outpost hardtail ( next year it gets some up grading) Jamis Diablo ( the dog's bike- my first MTN bike) - Schwinn - super sport and Trek 1000- wsd.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 35mph 10% grade in Medora, ND this past September 2007

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Bad liar!!! Try to stay away from that.

Most memorable moment on my bike: This past summer at a women's MTN weekend in Cable, Wi

Most fun ever had on a bike? Colorado in 1998 when we got lost in the woods and hiked though a "marsh" to get out.
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[shootingstar]

Real name: :)
Vancouver, BC

Explanation of your handle: I love celestial inspiration.

Explanation of your avatar: Sorry, I haven't figured out posting it.

Age: 48

Occupation: Document Control Manager..at a construction site. Am really a librarian.

Favorite bike: Marin County, hybrid

What's in your stable? 2 others

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 28.5, riding on one of the many bike trails here in Abq, 2004.


Most memorable moment on my bike:Too many.
I'll finish this later. I have to eat my buffalo dinner with wine that my honey cooked up!

[wemoon]

Real name: Jeni
Where do you live? Mankato, MN

Explanation of your handle: I've had this user name on many forums for years. It's from the feminist datebook We'Moon.

Explanation of your avatar: It's me at the first Duathlon that I competed in.

Age (general or specific) 30

Occupation: Student, will graduate with a degree in Social Work

Favorite bike: I want a tri bike. I really don't know what brand or anything because it is beyond my financial reach right now... but someday I'll have one!

What's in your stable? 2006 Specialized Vita

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I honestly don't know. I'm fairly new to biking and am getting a bike computer for myself for the holidays

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Just my avatar!


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't know really... I haven't lied in a really long time because I'm a horrible liar and it makes me feel really yucky!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Competing in my first event

Most fun ever had on a bike? I would have to say my first ride on it would have been the most fun so far. It was just so exciting to own this really cool bike and to be training for a specific purpose.

[bruiser]

Real name: Valerie

Where do you live: Eugene, OR

Explanation of your handle: An old nickname from working in kitchens. I was notorious for getting rowdy and er... bruising people up on occasion :o Someone decided to come up with pirate names for the crew, and this is the one I was given. It's stuck ever since.

Explanation of your avatar: My hair, when it gets longer, turns into little-kid pigtails.

Age (general or specific): mid-twenties

Occupation: Inventory supervisor for a bookstore

Favorite bike: I'm in love with the Bianchi Virata and anything by Vanilla!

What's in your stable: Rosie, a K2 road bike; an old Univega (current project bike); Madelaine, an even older JC Penney 3-speed women's touring bike (more like a cruiser); and Addie, my Specialized Seattle Langster.

Fastest speed on a road bike: Downhill around 40 mph. I was lagging behind my bf and his friend on a chip-seal descent and was too afraid to look @ the computer :eek: It was also my longest ride and tallest climb at the time :D

Another picture of yourself or your ride: We never bring cameras, for some reason...

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Oh my goodness- I've got plenty of childhood/teenaged lies, like those told in school and to parents. And then there are the things never said, which don't quite count as lies, right :rolleyes: ? I also said the love thing to someone I didn't intend to... that was brutal.

Most memorable moment on my bike: My first "big" ride. After riding 20-milers on the bike path all summer, I opted into an 40 ml ride out on a country road (w/ 2 guys in much better shape- I got dropped a few times :o ). I didn't make it the entire route and we had to turn back early, but I had never felt equally so proud and exhausted in my life. That was the moment I learned about proper nutrition for biking :rolleyes:

Most fun ever had on a bike: The first time my SO and I got to go out on his new road bike. His college roommate had been big into cycling (captain of the college team, local-team rider, nationals, semi-pro team, etc) and thus he hated the thought of riding a bike for pleasure. After boo-hooing about how 'lame and excessive' it was, he saw how much I loved to ride and got his own road bike. He's hooked (even raced his first race this last season)! I was, and still, so glad that we would be able to share something that important and awesome together.

[TriMom217]

ok, I've posted here a bit and still haven't done this, so here goes:

Real name: Ellen

Where do you live? Cape Cod, MA

Explanation of your handle: TriMom is always taken on every site I've tried to use it so I just added a few numbers. They happen to be my birthday (2-17) and I used to tease my kids about never forgetting Mom's birthday now.

Explanation of your avatar: It's a club design for the North Shore Cyclopaths, a group my husband and I ride with in the summer.

Age (general or specific) 2.17.63. Aging up next season!

Occupation: teacher

Favorite bike: right now it's my new road bike.

What's in your stable? 2008 Specialized Ruby, 2004 Quintana Roo Caliente (tri), and a 2002 Specialized Hard Rock.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? This past October I hit 45 MPH on a descent while riding the Great River Ride (http://newhorizonsbikes.com/page.cfm?PageID=161) in Westfield, MA. It was one of the scariest things I have ever done. In the metric century there was over 11K feet of climbing, so there was a lot of descending too.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? will have to look for one.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: not gonna touch this one!

Most memorable moment on my bike: It was during the Tri State Seacoast Century this past September. At about the 50 mile mark I got out of the saddle to climb up a small hill, and I mean real small. I was ready to blast up it when BOTH quads locked up with cramps like I have never felt before. I was clipped in and could not move either leg. My husband and a friend were right in front of me, I was in the middle of the road, and there were other riders and cars behind me. I yelled "I'm going down" because I didn't want anyone to crash into me, but I couldn't even go over on my side.

My husband had to unclip me and drag me over to the side of the road. Some kind neighbors ran and got me some ice, while another rider gave me her electrolytes. My husband kneaded and iced both quads for over 30 minutes before I could get up. Then we went and rode another 50 miles :D

[ummbnb]

Real name: Maria

Where do you live? Denver, CO

Explanation of your handle: It's a variation on my kunya. A kunya is an honorific title in arab culture. Traditionally one's kunya is Umm or Abu then the name of the first born son although more modern thinking folks use the name of the first born child whether male or female. Both my kids names begin with the better B so I'm UmmBnB.

Explanation of your avatar: I have issues with organized religion :D

Age (general or specific) 38

Occupation: HR Director for a large non-profit

Favorite bike: The one I'm currently riding wrt comfort - K2 T-9 Twister. My last bike was a Bridgestone RB-3. I had no idea how good that bike was and its long gone.

What's in your stable? I just got back on the bike after a 6+ year absence so I'm a one-bike gal at the moment.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I'm sure I had some fast decents years ago but don't recall them. Two weeks ago I hit 38mph coming out of Golden heading back to Denver.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have a single pic!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: HA HA HA....ya right!

Most memorable moment on my bike: I used to ride RAGBRAI each year. It was soo much fun and the memories are fabulous, each and every one!

[crazycanuck]

:)

Just a quick welcome to TE.


thanks for logging in & sharing your bike stories with us!

C

[froglegs]

Real name: Robin

Where do you live? Santa Maria, CA (about halfway between LA and SF)

Explanation of your handle: I like frogs

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

Age (general or specific) 26

Occupation: Engineer

Favorite bike: Mine, of course!!

What's in your stable? Dawes Lightning 2100 (road), Giant Boulder SE (mtb)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 30 or so, when I see the "3" I start to panic and feather the brakes

Another picture of yourself or your ride? For some reason all I can find is this:
http://www.alicescottmorris.com/robin/r.jpg

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm so bad at lying, I don't even try.

Most memorable moment on my bike: The moment I realized I was no longer afraid of venturing out by myself.

[Nansel]

I signed up here quite a while ago, but only lurked. I've been lusting after a road bike for a couple of years, and finally have one again (as of last weekend! yay!). I'm so excited.

Real name: Nancy
Where do you live? Vancouver Island
Explanation of your handle: Old nickname
Explanation of your avatar: my dog
Age (general or specific) The big 4-0!
Occupation: Library Assistant
Favorite bike: any one I'm riding
What's in your stable? old Kona Fire Mountain, 2007 Giant OCR1
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Not sure. I've kept up with traffic in town more than once (downhill, of course!).
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Here's my new (slightly used) baby.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r210/nansel/Giantavatar.jpg


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: ? I don't honestly know. (hee hee)
Most memorable moment on my bike: Rolling into Kingston, Ontario at the end of my first and only century, in 1992.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Oh, wow, too many moments to list.

[crazycanuck]

Hey there!

Just a quick welcome :)

Froglegs...My dear was once nicknamed froglips by his sister :rolleyes:

Nansel-Van I is a relatively big place..Are you in Vic or beyond? (used to live near Fairburn School in Vic..many many many moons ago..when i was a sprog)

C

[Funhog]

Real name: Jennifer Sage
Where do you live? Vail, Colorado (where there is lots of snow at the moment)

Explanation of your handle: A nickname given to me when I moved to Vail after quitting a high paying corporate job to become a ski bum 14 years ago! And it signifies my outlook on life - life's too short not to enjoy it to the max and have a great time! But rest-assured, I DO share some of the fun, In fact, helping others have fun is part of my job! :)

Explanation of your avatar: Not sure if it shows up, because it shows up as a picture under My Current Avatar, but it also said upload failed (even though the pic was only 12 kb). And I can't see it here on the preview page. But, it is a photo from the caravan at the Tour de France, of my favorite "vehicle" - the pink FUNHOG! I go to the Tour every year, and this year it was very disappointing....because the Funhog wasn't there! :( (Note, we had a blast at the Tour this year, even though there were many disappointments among the riders. But hey, look where we were and look at the rides we did up some of the biggest cols in the Alpes! Who can be bummed about that?)

Age (general or specific): 46

Occupation: Personal Trainer, fitness consultant, Master Instructor for Spinning, distributor customized vitamins, motivational speaker, and owner of a Bicycle Tour Company! www.vivatravels.com

Favorite bike: Have a 6-yr old Serotta which I can't wait to get rid of, just bought a used Orbea which will hold me over until I can get a custom designed bicycle - I am still researching which one I want.

What's in your stable? Along with the Serotta (the Orbea is in San Francisco waiting to be sent to me) I have a Trek Fuel mountain bike.

Fastest speed on a road bike? Many many years ago with a fully loaded touring bike with front and back panniers, screaming downhill on a wide road at 65 kph in New Zealand! It's awfully stable with front and back panniers. Nowadays, no desire to go that fast


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Just the occasional white lie...

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding around Europe self-supported solo in 1988 for 2 months. 2,500 miles. I would not do now what I did then (at least a woman riding solo). Back then, I never once feared for my safety or worried about anything getting ripped off. Did the same thing for a month in New Zealand in 1991, for 1,500 miles.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Climbing Alpe d'Huez. Ok, so it hurt, but it was fun afterwards!


I am eager to meet you guys online! I have been lurking for awhile but thought it was time to introduce myself. Cycling is my favorite thing in the whole world, and in fact, I want to do it all over the whole world! And take others there to do it with me!!

I am very active on two indoor cycling forums, www.pedal-on.com and www.innercycling.com. Same moniker, same avatar. I think I learned about this originally from someone on one of those sites.

My blogs: http://cyclingeurope.wordpress.com
http://reachyourpeak.wordpress.com

Great to meet you all!

Jennifer Sage

[girlracer]

Real name: Kerri
Where do you live? Pennsylvania

Explanation of your handle:

Explanation of your avatar:

Age (general or specific) 29

Occupation: Grad student

Favorite bike: Orbea opal

What's in your stable? Trek mtn bike, litespeed arenberg (trying to sell ) and my orbea opal racing bike.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 28 mph, sprint, final lap in a race this past racing season

Another picture of yourself or your ride? of my ride. hands down. too many of both from racing :)


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I am not good at lying, i think about it and am caught.

Most memorable moment on my bike: winning my first race desipite having a injury earlier in the season!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding with my normal training goup. They are soo much FUN and are some of the best people I know.
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[Road Rash]

Real name: Sharon

Where do you live? Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada

Explanation of your handle: Nickname given me by cycling partner after she didn’t hear my yells when I crashed and she disappeared down the next hill so she could build up momentum for the next climb.

Explanation of your avatar: I’m working on it.

Age (general or specific) 40ish

Occupation: Mom returning to the job market

Favorite bike: One that doesn’t break – see below.

What's in your stable? Norco Tri – A touchy roadie, Phoenix Buzzard (for towing the kid and touring)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I do like to go fast downhill, but don’t have a computer on my roadbike.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Again – working on it.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I try not to.

Most memorable moment on my bike: My first and only race so far was a Tri – a – Tri (mini triathalon). After a miserable swim – my wetsuit was too small, I hopped on my bike and was climbing a hill just after the turnaround point and my chain broke. I had to ride my bike like a scooter back to the transition area where I was ready to pack it in but sucked it up and trotted the run distance to finish dead last – but I finished.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Cycling along the Oregon Coast, you can hear and smell the sealions before you see them.

[blondiebiker]

Real name: Kristy

Where do you live? San Diego

Explanation of your handle: Blondie is the name of my bike - it's a yellow frame :)

Explanation of your avatar: I’m working on it.

Age (general or specific) 25

Occupation: Grad student

Favorite bike: Mine!

What's in your stable? Cannondale R500, Dura Ace components

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 33.1, during the shadow tours stagecoach century last weekend

Another picture of yourself or your ride? http://unm.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2047237&l=1ef8b&id=11600271

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: No, mom, I've never fallen off my bike!

Most memorable moment on my bike: My first tri, back when I thought that I liked running better than cycling. I got on the bike after the swim, dead last in the women's division, and passed enough people to come in 5th in my age group.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every time I round the bend down the Torrey Pines hill and see the ocean stretched out in front of me... after growing up in a land-locked state (NM), that's about as good as it gets!

[Vireo]

Real name: George

Where do you live? Huntington Beach, Ca.

Explanation of your handle: Vireo (Red Eyed Vireo) is my totem for Furnace Creek 508. Instead of race numbers, you choose an animal totem.

Explanation of your avatar: Red Eyed Vireo

Age (general or specific) 42

Occupation: Bike Peddler! I work for a major multisport retailer and I am also a cycling coach.

Favorite bike: Choosing one favorite would hurt the others feelings!

What's in your stable? Too many to list!

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 60+ on a descent on Everest Challenge.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2279/2038795635_f2f5636dda_o.jpg

Most memorable moment on my bike: I was supposed to meet a friend for a ride and they bailed at the last minute. I headed north on the coast on my fixed gear and stopped in San Clemente at a 7-11 to refuel. Next thing I know there is a group of riders coming in from the north. They were on a century, headed south to San Diego and Brandy was among them. I made the wise decision to turn around and ride south with them, Brandy and I hit it off and the rest is history. The picture above is from the day that we met.

Most fun I've ever had on my bike: First time I rode my fixed gear. Fun, but scary!

[jesvetmed]

I've been reading in silence since last summer, but just came across this posting. What fun reading all of this! You all are a great help to a newbie!

Real name: Jessica

Where do you live? Skagit Valley, WA (North of Seattle... just far enough!)

Explanation of your handle: My nickname (jes), and I'm a veterinarian.
Explanation of your avatar: My favorite view of my dog -- running and happy on our running trail!

Age (general or specific) 41 and improving!

Occupation: ER Veterinarian. I love the nightlife.

Favorite bike: The only one I own. Specialized Sequoia Elite Road Bike.

What's in your stable? A lot of wishes!

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I think I saw 33mph... down the big hill on my regular loop ride. Anything beyond that and I'm on the brakes.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? 5235

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Of course I don't mind you calling me at home about your pet..."

Most memorable moment on my bike: At my first tri (last summer).... I sucked terribly in the swim, came out at least half way back. And finished the bike in second place overall. If only my most memorable run could have followed it.;)

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding the old rusty borrowed beach bike around St. Simons, GA, with my buddy Paula. Always to somewhere to get a beer, and not a hill on the entire island! (See pic above).

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Hey Jes, what a great photo! :D Which one are you?

[jesvetmed]

Thanks! I'm on the left.. my red headed days!

[Bike Diva]

Hello everyone!

I just joined the Team Estrogen site today.:D

Real name: Lynn

Where do you live? Delray Beach, FL

Explanation of your handle: I own 3 bikes and I'm a freelance writer that sometimes writes about biking. I just started a biking blog and was trying to figure out what to call it. I was thinking of Nerds on Wheels or Bike Goddess or Bike Diva. The person hosting my site liked Bike Diva the best so that's what stuck.

Explanation of your avatar: That's me riding in the 2006 Intracoastal Century Ride as a member of the TNT (Team in Training) cycle team. TNT is the largest fundraising program for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Age: 44

Occupation:Freelance writer

Favorite bike: The one that is on order. A 2008 Trek Madone 6.5 WSD. This is a top of the line road bike that only weighs 14.1 pounds!!! Way more bike than I'll know what to do with.:eek:

What's in your stable?
I currently own three bikes. A Hawaiian themed Nirve beach cruiser - 3 speeds, coaster brakes and weighs 10 TONS.
A Cannondale full suspension mountain bike - can't remember what model
My baby a Cannondale Synapse 2 carbon road bike that weighs 17 pounds.


Fastest speed on a road bike? 38 MPH going downhill in Clermont, Florida August 2007. Clermont is known as the Florida "alps" - yes there are actually hills in Florida. Sugarloaf Mountain is a 12% grade and steeper than any hills we saw when riding in Tucson, Arizona. :eek::eek:

My fastest speed on the flatlands of Florida - 30.1 MPH while doing a sprint along A1A just a few days ago. SWEET!!!!! My normal speed is in the 18-21 MPH range. Must have had a tail wind pushing me to be able to go that fast.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? If you visit my Bike Diva (http://www.bikediva.net) blog you'll see tons of pictures of me biking all over the freakin' place.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Telling guys that I'm not a very good road biker. Then watching their chins drop to the ground as I hammer past them going up a hill. Life is good.:cool:

Most memorable moment on my bike: November 17, 2007. Riding in the 25th annual El Tour de Tucson in Tucson, Arizona. My husband and I were the mentors for our local S. Florida TNT cycle team. We helped train the other team members, many of whom had never been on a road bike, to complete this 109 mile event.

9,000 bikers were at this event. The route included 2 dry river bed crossings where you had to get off your bike and carry it 1/2 mile through dusty/sand filled with rocks and small boulders. There was a Mariachi Band at the end of the first river bed crossing - AWESOME!!! Although our time wasn't very fast, my husband and I still got silver medals - YEAH!!!!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding in the woods on my mountain bike during a rain storm/flood. Talk about a MUD bath, but it was FUN!

Currently training for?: Our local MS150 ride. A 2 day, 150 mile road bike ride to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society which takes place on May 3/4, 2008. My husband and I joined the Office Depot Foundation Team - can't wait to get our team jersey's, then we'll almost look like real bikers.:p

[Belita]

Real name: Beth
Where do you live? Sarona, Wisconsin

Explanation of your handle: Am I talking about Belita or knit-n-ride? Belita has been my Spanish name since 7th grade. Knit-n-ride because I love to do both, sometimes at the same time--when I'm on the trainer though :p

Explanation of your avatar: avatar???

Age (general or specific) 38 in July

Occupation: Spanish teacher

Favorite bike: Terry Symmetry

What's in your stable? 2006 Trek 1600 WSD, 2007 Gary Fischer Hi-Fi, 1987 Schwinn Tempo, Trek 920 frame that I hope to make into something someday, maybe a single speed winter bike?

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 48 going down BIG hill here in WI last October

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I have some somewhere...

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: Crashing into a spectator during a race. Well, really she lived nearby and didn't have the foggiest idea what was going on. She was twice my size and wearing a blue nylon windbreaker when I ran my bike right between her legs, then she fell on top of me and my bike. I was really mad and said many choice words and threw my bike at her.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding the BWUB (Bike With Us to Bayfield) and Tuesday night shop rides.
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[Nansel]

Nansel-Van I is a relatively big place..Are you in Vic or beyond? (used to live near Fairburn School in Vic..many many many moons ago..when i was a sprog)

COh! I just saw this, sorry crazycanuck. I'm up in Nanaimo. Been to Vic quite a bit - it's the little bit of civilization on this rock!

[breezy]

Real name: April

Where do you live? Upstate NY

Explanation of your handle: Give me a day with a warm breeze and I feel like I can do anything!

Explanation of your avatar: My new ride.

Age (general or specific) 30s

Occupation: Archaeologist

Favorite bike: Anything that can climb a hill and roar down the other side.

What's in your stable? Trek Pilot 5 WSD (road), Diamondback Wildwood (hybrid)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I can hit 32 going down a curvy hill by my house. The speed limit there is 15.

Another picture of yourself or your ride?
http://www.geocities.com/abeisaw/P1010007.jpg

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I meant to do that.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Completing the Lowlander Cycle Tour (5000+ft of climbing over 100 miles) on my hybrid, two weeks after a crash took a chunk of flesh out of my knee, all the way down to the cartilage.

[LainiePants]

I decided today was the day to stop lurking. So....

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

Explanation of your handle: I suppose it's just a nick-name. I DO like pants however.

Explanation of your avatar:
It's a pic of me going up steep muddy stairs in my 1st CX race. I think in makes me look like i was "running" up the stairs. but i really, really wasn't.

Age: 27

Occupation: Student....

Favorite bike: Don't make me choose favorites, it's not nice.

What's in your stable? Kona Jake the Snake. Specialize Allez. and Old Blue.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? oh....I'd say around 40, on the down side of a hill I'd bet.

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

Drenched in mud but keeping a brave face: (see below...maybe?)

Most memorable moment on my bike:
I remember it like it was yesterday (it was yesterday). All day I had thought i was having trouble with my left pedal and/or clear, but when I checked it out, nothing seemed wrong. Then later, while riding though a busy intersection my entire left crank arm falls off....while still attached to my shoe. uh, that was an odd sensation. It was ok though. I managed to pedal though the intersection with my right foot, with the crank arm dangling from my left foot. then stopped and got it put back on well enough to make it home. But I still can't believe it managed to work it's way off.


Most fun ever had on a bike?
Riding around empty streets and parks and the golf course in my hometown in Iowa at 2am and later on my mom's old cruiser (before i had my own) with my boyfriend and my good friends, the summer before I moved away.

Close second would be riding around Crater Lake last summer. Amazing!

[breezy]

This "I remember it like it was yesterday (it was yesterday)" cracked me up...I think it was because I pictured you saying this with a mud covered face.

[wackyjacky1]

Howdy, everybody. I'm just getting back into cycling after a 15-year layoff. I desperately need to get back into some kind of shape! :o

Real name: Jacky

Where do you live: San Antonio, TX

Explanation of your handle: My nephew gave me the nickname "Wacky Jacky" and it's one of those names that tends to stick with a person...

Explanation of your avatar: My new bike

Age (general or specific): 45 (how did that happen? :eek: )

Occupation: Baker

What's in your stable: Trek 7.2 FX

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Low 40s on a descent in the Texas Hill Country...about 15 years ago. I get skeered when I start to go too fast!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I dunno...I'm sure I've told some whoppers.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I've got several great memories from when I used to ride 'way back when (completing my first MS150, for example) but I'm looking forward to creating more memories as I get back into cycling.

[Jen-Jen]

Getting to Know You!

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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: Jennifer
Where do you live? Michigan Center, MI

Explanation of your handle: Nickname that's clean. You really don't want to know the unclean version. I have a wonderful group for friends that tend to leave their brains in the gutter.

Explanation of your avatar: Sunflowers are much like me. Big, ungraceful, yet beautiful.

Age (general or specific) 33 on Dec. 7th

Occupation: Laboratory Assistant

Favorite bike: Love the one I just got Trek Pilot WSD.

What's in your stable? See above and Bianchi Brava

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 34 m.p.r. down hill in Battle Creek, MI. Still working up to an everyday speed thats above 14 m.p.r.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I did, but my computer had a fatal error and it wiped out everything. Love it!

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: It was my first metric and I was very tired and it rained almost the whole ride I was passed by two very small and attractively built women, as well as, my husband and we were just about to go up one of my least fav hills in the ride (i'm not very good with hills) and my DH made a smart a$$ comment and took off up the hill. I am at that time a 225 lb woman took off after him up this giant hill and passed the two women, who passed me. My husband was so proud that I blew right by those girls as if they were standing still.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I took my first ride with clips, which I was afraid of and crashed! Mashed and bloodied my knee and elbow. What can I say...I'm a tomboy!

[elk]

where have all these flowers gone????

seems like posting here almost guarantees you won't come back?!?!?! :(

[out_spokin']

Real name: Marielle

Where do you live? Colorado Springs

Explanation of your handle: I've borrowed it from an LGBT cycling group. I like the play on words...be out, outside, outta town, etc. and biking is one of my favorite ways to do that.

Explanation of your avatar: the head badge on my bike

Age (general or specific): 39 in '08

Occupation: nonprofit management

Favorite bike: whichever one I'm riding, usually.....though the Serotta Ottrot is dreamy

What's in your stable? custom DaVinci steel road bike + vintage steel no-suspension Gary Fisher mountain bike for my commuter

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Not sure....probably downhill on the Big Island of Hawai'i

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Hmmm...non digital. I'll work on that this season.

Most memorable moment on my bike: My first century maybe 12 years ago...a now defunct ride called the Tour de Hardscrabble. About 80 miles into the ride there was a WALL of a hill climbing out of the Arkansas River canyon. I had trained well and felt great - I told my riding buddy I'd see him at the rest stop at the top and powered up the incline feeling strong and free!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Often my last ride - but I'm just reminded of a time as a kid when one member of our bike gang got the first 10 speed of anyone in the group - I raced her around the block with my one or 3 speed? and won!

[katluvr]

I, too, lurk around and have been on some threads. Thought it was time to add to this one.

Real name: Kay
Where do you live? St. Petersburg FL--closest thing to paradise, except for Key West of Hawaii
Explanation of your handle: 1st AOL "name", kept it cuz I liked it, I do LOVE cats--have 4
Explanation of your avatar: blank at the moment....thinking about it
Age (general or specific) 44--ok, when I state my age it makes me nauseous...didn't deal well with turning 40.
Occupation: Nurse by trade...seeking new adventures
Favorite bike: my "new" one
What's in your stable? Lemond Zurich (new hot pink baby), Trek 1500 adn another Trek cruiser (my fat butt seat bike) and on the trainer...old Diamond Head mountain bike!
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Can you believe I "break" when giong downhill sometimes...Scares the be-jezus out of me. I have clocked 38 or 40 mph downhill.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Sadly I am at work...I'll have to add something when I add my avatar!:D:D:D

[katluvr]

Real name: Marielle

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Not sure....probably downhill on the Big Island of Hawai'i




Out_Spokin',
Did you do the Woman's Tour Hawaii trip? I wore out my breaks going down some of those volcano's.
I think I saw the "team" you borrowed your "handle"--couple years ago I did the MS 150 in Colorado and had some "beers" in the beer garden with members of that team. They were fun!

[Red Rock]

Real name: Ellen

Where do you live? St. George, Utah

Explanation of handle: I live in Red Rock country down here so it seemed apprpriate.

Explanation of avitar: do not have one yet. Working on it though.

Age: Closer to 40.

Occupation: Clinical lab assistant, in school for Medical Technology.

Favorite bike: The one I currently own. Look.

What is in stable: My older Fugi from the '70's. When I lift it or take it for a ride it makes you appreciate what has happened in bike techology.

Fastest speed on a bike: around 25-30 going down hill.

Another pic of me on my bike: Do not have any yet in the computer. I have to work on those technology skills.

[mimitabby]

welcome to TE all of you! we look forward to getting to know you and sharing with you on our forums. Don't be too shy!

[out_spokin']

Out_Spokin',
Did you do the Woman's Tour Hawaii trip? I wore out my breaks going down some of those volcano's.
I think I saw the "team" you borrowed your "handle"--couple years ago I did the MS 150 in Colorado and had some "beers" in the beer garden with members of that team. They were fun!

katluvr -
No, my Hawaii trip was with Bicycle Adventures - a wonderful 30th bday trip from and with my dad and stepmom - but yeah, those volcanos were crazy!

Outspokin' runs some fun hospitality after the rides - glad you stopped in!

[forestra]

Real name: Cathy

Where do you live? San Luis Obispo, CA

Explanation of your handle: I just graduated from Cal Poly State University with a degree in Forestry and Natural Resources...and I saw this name on a license plate and I think it describes what I plan to be now.

Explanation of your avatar: Someday

Age (general or specific) 50 on 9/11!

Occupation: Soon hope to have a job related to my chosen field, but right now I work in a bookstore.

Favorite bike: Specialized Ruby Expert, Specialize FSR full suspension mountain bike. (...I am drooling over a Surly Long Haul Trucker right now)


What's in your stable? See above. Plus Specialize Sequoia Expert I use as a commuter. (I guess I like Specialize bikes:rolleyes:)

Fastest speed on a road bike? 38 going down a hill on HWY 1

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding the Wildflower Century in Creston...It was HOT and I thought I was going to die...but I finished it, albeit the shorter version...but it felt like such an accomplishment. I rode up this long, long hill...and people were stopping and I managed to keep on going, making it to the top without stopping. I was very proud of myself.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I just started mountain biking. I'm having a blast riding a local mtn(hill) around here.

[elk]

welcome to TE!!!!

[Harley]

Real name: Sally
Where do you live? North Cascades

Explanation of your handle: In 1991 I gave up road riding for the throttle of a Harley, now I've sold the Harley, and back into road riding.

Explanation of your avatar: None yet, but I'll find one

Age (general or specific) I am a 30 year old, trapped in the body of 58

Occupation: Graphic design, photography

Favorite bike: a red Rossin with all campy

What's in your stable? 1989 Vitus 929 w/ Dura Ace; Marin Palisades Trail Mtn Bike; and soon a Bianchi Via nirone C2C w/Ultegra

Fastest speed on a road bike? Got stopped for speeding in Rky Mtn Natl Park... yes on my road bike

Another picture of yourself or your ride? sorry but I'll find one

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmm... I rode the Mt Evans Hill climb... well I did, just didn't finish

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding from Estes Park Colorado to Allenspark, weather turned bad, huge black cloud coming over Longs Peak. I stopped to get out of the rain, then decided to ride. When i grabbed my bike it began to Humm... yes, lightning, I just got on and rode, figured rubber was better then metal cleats on the ground.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every time I get on a bike I feel like a little kid!
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[Thorn]

Welcome!


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Fastest speed on a road bike? Got stopped for speeding in Rky Mtn Natl Park... yes on my road bike


And that's not your most memorable moment? :eek: Oh...to be able to move so fast as to get a speeding ticket by bicycle......:rolleyes::rolleyes::cool:

[bluebug32]

Real name: Beth
Where do you live? Hudson Valley, NY (Ulster County)

Explanation of your handle: It goes back to having to pick a screen name for AIM in college. At the time, I wanted a blue beetle. Now I see that it's kind of impracticle, especially with the biking addiction (I love my Subaru).

Explanation of your avatar:
From a t-shirt I was given for Christmas

Age: 25

Occupation: Writer

Favorite bike: I know if I choose a favorite, the others will somehow find out and start getting a plethora of flats or suddenly the brakes will fail on a steep downhill.

What's in your stable? I swear I'm not a Kona rep, but... Kona King Kikapu, Kona Jake the Snake, Kona Cinder Cone

Fastest speed on a road bike? I prefer dirt....so 28 mph on singletrack

Most memorable moment on my bike:
I have far too many memorable crashes (headfirst into a tree, headfirst into the ground, landing on the end of my bars and having a purple ODI imprint bruised on my ribs), being attacked by yellow jackets after running over a hive...And then there's the nice kind of memorable like riding on the wheels of some of the fastest guys in my club (OK, it was for 5 min. and then I was dropped, but it was the BEST 5 minutes!).

Most fun ever had on a bike?
5 days spent riding and hanging out at Kingdom Trails in VT with a group of friends and a sweet condo right on the trail.

[JennyPi]

Real name: Jenny
Where do you live? On the peninsula ... Bay Area, CA

Explanation of your handle: My lovely boy started calling me Jenny Pie when we were in the getting comfortable/getting to know you stage. I made a slight modification: 3.14 = Pi. JennyPi. It's also my teacher login name at work because my last name also starts with Pi.

Explanation of your avatar:
Don't have one yet, but I think it's gonna be of my Schwinn cruiser with a tiny basket on the front (for the irony and comical purpose).

Age: 23

Occupation: Pre-K teacher

Favorite bike: Hmmm. I love the '08 Fuji Track (on 650's). Or an all white bike .......... with white deep V's ;) Maybe a white chain.

What's in your stable? A white box car

Fastest speed on a road bike? I'm slowly working towards my first road bike, so I can;t answer this question.

Most memorable moment on my bike:
My first crash as a child, of course. Hit the breaks on a steep downhill, slid because of the dirt, leaves, and acorns, back tire came up, I flipped over the handle bars and did a nice hand and face slide on the pavement. More recently, riding with my boyfriend through the city, stopping at the top of a bridge that goes over 92 and waving at all the cars passing by. A total happy moment for the both of us.

Most fun ever had on a bike?
Has yet to come but I'm looking forward to it.

[echidna]

Real name: Sandy

Where do you live? Soggy Portland

Explanation of your handle: "Echidna" is my Furnace Creek 508 totem animal.

Explanation of your avatar: It's, um, an echidna. They're spiny, reclusive, squat, have a decent power/mass ratio, and can make it in the desert without REM sleep for long periods of time. Unlike me, they also eat ants.

Age: 44

Occupation: Bike Commuter, Fitness Training lecturer - I wear many hats.

Favorite bike: The one I'm riding.

What's in your stable? omigod. Ok. My name is Sandy, and I have a bike problem. Where's the coffee? Coming clean: a Bianchi track bike, an Ibis hardtail, a Fuji hybrid/commuter, and, well, some road bikes: a Fuji Pro, a Cannondale, a Slim Chance, and a Teesdale. I don't have to count bare frames and the mostly-Trek FrankenBike on loan to my daughter who's away at college. Right?

Fastest speed on a road bike? The best I've been able to document is 44.6 solo, "somewhere north of 50" on a tandem, at which point I stopped asking for updates.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Calvin's Challenge 2002. The weather was perfect!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Oh, so hard to pick just one! Probably riding around Crater Lake in August a few years back.

[milkbone]

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: Kerry
Where do you live? Hubert, North Carolina

Explanation of your handle: Well, we were on this call (I'm a medic) and I went back out to the truck for more supplies, the owners dog blindsided me and decided to have my thigh for dinner. Now all my EMS buddies call me milk bone, and I have been given gifts of milkbones for use as a "safety device".

Explanation of your avatar: It's us kayaking on the intracoastal in NC

Age (general or specific) will be 30 soon : (

Occupation:Paramedic

Favorite bike: My Trek

What's in your stable? Trek WSD 4300, and soon to add a road bike

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

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

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: This will only hurt a little.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I guess when I first got my clip-in shoes, I couldn't get my feet out in time - so I kept falling all over the place on the trail.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Love riding and spending time with my boyfriend and kids.

[chickwhorips]

Welcome everyone new! Sit back and enjoy! :)

[Trigress]

Real name: Ellen
Where do you live? Oslo, Norway

Explanation of your handle:
Well, Tigress is actually a derivate from Tigern, which is the Norwegian name for Hobbes as in Calvin & Hobbes, but Tigern or Hobbes or Tigergirl or anything similar is usually taken. However, the feminine variety of Tiger is not used in the Norwegian language, so for an anglophone like me it was natural to try that when looking for a nick for a forum registration. So that was first halv of the explanation - it's TRigress because I'm a novice triathlete... :cool:

Explanation of your avatar:
The avatar is one of many that I have, it's a yahoo avatar, and for this forum I wanted one where I'm a training girl! :D

Age:
32 in April 2008.

Occupation:
Teacher (English, Norwegian and history)

Favorite bike:
Custom made Merlin titan with Campagnolo Record and those lovely Campa high profile wheels - Bora?

What's in your stable?
Ciöcc Morpho 2 Special Edition 2005 - tiny bright red Italian carbon beauty! :D
Everest Rocky MTB 2005
Nakamura Impact MTB/commuter 1996?

Fastest speed on a road bike?
79,6 km/h, down from Vøringsfossen and down to Eidfjord (Eidfjord is where the Norseman Extreme Triathlon starts, so I went the opposite direction). Good fun!

Another picture of yourself or your ride?
Don't have them available right now I don't think...

What is the biggest lie you've ever told:
Don't know.

Most memorable moment on my bike:
I think that must be either my first ride on a road bike ever, or the first ride in Balsfjord, watching the snow on the mountains surrounding the Balsfjord as I was riding along.

Most fun ever had on a bike?
There's a really fun hill not far from where we live, and the first time I rode down that hill - we just call it the rollercoaster hill - now that was a blast!

[Jammin41]

Real name: Marcie
Where do you live? Phoenix, AZ

Explanation of your handle: I love to jam to music at all times when I can. I can't dance, but I DO jam out to music. When I workout, run, ride..."jammin'" tends to be how I feel (like I do when I play the music loud) Note: I do not ride with music ever.

41...my favorite all time DMB song #41.

Explanation of your avatar: I'll have to get one. It'll probably be one of my sunset shots here in AZ. My second love is photography.

Age (general or specific) 40 and lovin' it.

Occupation: Elementary School Teacher

Favorite bike: My Cannondale Sprint. I only have one right now.

What's in your stable? But I don't have a horse... ;)
Cannondale Sprint (bike); Nissan paid off Quest

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 35mph...downhill...Usery Pass...last fall.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll have to take one.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Uh...when I was 7 I told my mother that my little 3 year old brother cut his own hair. It was me. His head had to be shaved. It was close to Xmas and I swore that santa would not be paying me a visit.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing my first sprint tri and realizing that I beat my goal finish time on my bike by 7-8 minutes. I wasn't expecting it and it really pumped me up for my run.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Anytime I ride downhill. What a rush!

It's nice stopping by to meet you! :)

Jamm41

[Trek420]

Welcome everyone. Trigress, that makes 5 Norwegians (that I know of) so far on board including one who's just visiting Norway.

[lph]

Welcome to all, and hiya Trigress! Nice to see another Oslo-ite :) Where in Oslo do you live? I'm up in Groruddalen, and have just joined Ceres. Are you doing Enebakk Rundt on May 1st?

[Trigress]

Hello, good to see you! I have to admit that I have indeed noticed you before, being from Tiger City as well...

I'm located at Bogerud, and at the moment I do not have a club. I've just returned south from Troms, and the only time I've been in a race was Smaalenene Rundt in 2005, two weeks after getting my bike. Then I raced for OSI Sykkel. I wasn't going to ride Enebakk Rundt, having no team, and being a crap cyclist, but maybe I should? Hmmm. I'll have to see, I have exams coming up, and my major goal this season is my first ever 70.3 triathlon, Seigmann, in Stavern in July, so that has first priority!

I have to congratulate you on the choice of team, though - being from Rælingen Ceres is the local team, you know. But why Ceres when based in Groruddalen, wouldn't Nittedal or any of the Oslo teams be your local team?

[lph]

Well, I went to a start-up meeting with Rye, and was a bit put off by their massive emphasis on Trondheim-Oslo. I may do T-O someday but I'm in no hurry - I only just got a road bike last summer and just want to try out a little racing without a huge commitment. I live north-east in Groruddalen, Ceres is "just around the corner", road riding is nice up thataway and I have a friend who already rides with them. So I sucked it up and went and bought one of their horrendously ugly jerseys ;) Group training starts in a week.

I have another bike riding colleague who lives at Lambertseter. I can send you a pm if you're interested in joining us for a ride sometime.

Good luck with your triathlon! I'm much too bad a swimmer to even consider one, but my camping girlbuddy is thinking of doing her first this summer.

[bean fidhleir]

Real name: Margaret

Where do you live? western Massachusetts USA

Explanation of your handle: I'm a fiddler, of sorts

Age: b. 1940 (am I the oldest here?)

Occupation: retired nerd

What's in your stable? Winter: a frankenbike ('95 Mongoose frame, all sorts of kludgey non-original parts). Summer: '84 Miyata mixte-frame tourer.

Fastest speed on a road bike? I try not to go fast - I'd hate to break anything important.

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

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Everything I say is a lie :)

Most memorable moment on my bike: That very busy moment when I was about 12 that ended with me getting my face picked clean of glass, rocks, and dirt and the hole (from the handlebar--no grips) stitched closed.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Probably the times when I've had a flat road to myself on a warm summer day and have been able to pedal serenely along enjoying the scenery rather than worrying about traffic.

[HillSlugger]

Welcome Margaret. Please be sure to Show Us Your Mixte (http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=19205)

[bambu101]

Welcome from another western Massachusetts member!

[bean fidhleir]

Thank you both for the welcome. I matronise bikeforums too, but it's a couple quarts low on feminessence. ;)

[Trek420]

Well, I went to a start-up meeting with Rye, and was a bit put off by their massive emphasis on Trondheim-Oslo. I may do T-O someday but I'm in no hurry

Norwegians all (and sorry TE for the hijack.) Is the T-O what my sister has refered to as "The Great Test of Strength" ride? Something about ride 1 day Trondheim to Oslo, no support ... :eek: :confused:

[lph]

Norwegians all (and sorry TE for the hijack.) Is the T-O what my sister has refered to as "The Great Test of Strength" ride? Something about ride 1 day Trondheim to Oslo, no support ... :eek: :confused:
Yep, it's The Thing To Do among road riders here. If you tell someone you ride a road bike they immediately ask if you've done Trondheim-Oslo. There are shorter versions like Lillehammer-Oslo, which is dubbed "Lille Styrkeprøven", or "The Little Test of Strength". Sounds a bit strange in English :D

[Trigress]

There is support on T-O.

And my impression is that more non-cyclists ask about this, while real cyclists aren't that into it - you need a really big team to do well, and so the smaller clubs aren't that enthusiastic. It's very hyped though.

[motochick]

Hi everyone! I have been putting off doing this because it looked like it would take some time to fill out. It did, but now I am done:) Hope to meet and ride with some of you. I have been learning a lot from this site and would love to thank all of you who contribute. The search function is my best friend;)


Real name: Brenda

Where do you live: Clarkdale, AZ

Explanation of your handle: My surfer friends gave me the nickname (I used to live and surf in San Diego)

Explanation of your avatar: Me on my moto

Age (general or specific) 36

Occupation: Self employed/slacker

Favorite bike: My ti bike

What's in your stable? Mid nineties ti bike, road tandem, rockhopper (old)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 56ish, on my hubbies "race bike" down Idaho St in Orange County, Ca in the late 80's.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? My ti bike
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn300/firehawk108/phpxJwCcHPM.jpg

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Told my hubby that the guy from jury duty that gave me a ride home was someone I knew and surfed with. I had just met him that day during jury duty. It was easier than taking the bus home! Well, not the biggest but this is a public forum!

Most memorable moment on my bike: When my hubby and I were 13 yrs old we did our first organized bike ride. It was a bike-a-thon for McDonalds and we both rode our dads 12 speeds. Those bikes were so big for us!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Hubby and I rode from Santa Maria to Morro Bay and spent the night in tents. The next day the ride back was not so fun, but the ride up was a blast!


Brenda

[jesvetmed]

Motochic: What a cute story... you've know your hubby since you were kids?! Too cool.

[Trek420]

Yep, it's The Thing To Do among road riders here. If you tell someone you ride a road bike they immediately ask if you've done Trondheim-Oslo. There are shorter versions like Lillehammer-Oslo, which is dubbed "Lille Styrkeprøven", or "The Little Test of Strength". Sounds a bit strange in English :D

I've driven from Trondheim to Lillehamer (winter Olympics in a rent-a-wreck :p). It's narrow, it's hilly, it's beautiful. There were deep snow drifts right up to the edge of the road. I can imagine it's beautiful in Spring or Summer.

[motochick]

Motochic: What a cute story... you've know your hubby since you were kids?! Too cool.

It gets a little cuter...we grew up next door to each other. We used to ride down to the supermarket during the tour to see the results in the newspaper, before America got on board!

Brenda

[MaxPower]

Hi Everybody.

Real name: Lisa

Where do you live? Erie, P A

Explanation of your handle: D'oh! Homer Simpson reference

Explanation of your avatar: Best movie of all time!

Age: 32

Occupation: In process of changing careers

Favorite bike: Both my bikes

What's in your stable? Specialized road bike, Cannondale MTB

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Fastest on MTB was 45 going down a mountain in Moab.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Just in the comics I draw about stupid things.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: that this is the best question to ask people out of all the possible questions... seriously.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Passing people on road bikes when I am riding my mountain bike.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Mountain bike trip to Moab, UT when I rode off a 5 ft drop without being scared or freaked out like I was for 80% of the time.

[trinena]

Where do I live? Oakland, CA

Explanation of your handle: tri (triathlon/try & nena - term of endearment in spanish)

Explanation of your avatar: our puppy at 5 months old

Age: 34

Occupation: Education

Favorite bike: Both my bikes

What's in your stable? Giant ocr2 road bike, waiting to heal to try out my pretty previously owned Bianchi axis cross (pic)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? i'm a total beginner so going 30 down tunnel road was thrilling

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: sounds too much like a confessional for this once- Catholic.:rolleyes:

Most memorable moment on my bike: first time i went clipless i ended up with a mild concussion - in a parking lot! i kept riding - bloody mouth and all until things went a little dim and i got ... sick.

Most fun ever had on a bike? My first tri (all women) was a blast.

[madscot13]

triena, sorry about the sickness but at least the bike looks nice.

[GuitarRiderGrrl]

Real name: Cindy, or Cyn (Take your pick

Where do you live? Issaquah, Washington (I'd love to meet and say hey to other gals who ride in this area)

Explanation of your handle: Well lets see... ummm, I am an avid guitarist/singer/songwriter ~ and love riding my bike!!

Explanation of your avatar: Its weird me, taken through a weird lens

Age (general or specific) oh, sorta pushing the big 50 OH Nooooo!!!

Occupation: Day job is information security engineer ~ singer/songwriter/musician

Favorite bike: Oh my....decisions decisions

What's in your stable? (Please no one laugh) my 1998 metallic green grip-shift Mongoose

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Mach 3+ coming down the Sammamish Trail!!!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nope

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: I know its just a little thing - but I just cruised on past a little family of ducks, and they looked at me, and I looked at them, and I realized that had I been in a stinky car-bubble, I would never have been able to say good morning to the little duck family. Silly huh?

Most fun ever had on a bike? Just cruising..... just cruising........

[trinena]

Cyn - so NOT silly! (about the ducks) That's the best thing for me about bike rides - saying hello to hawks, eagles, rabbits, once even dolphins by the gg bridge.

I love your phrase "stinky car bubble."

[Deanna]

I've been off the boards, and (unfortunately) off my bike for a while, so time for an update.

Real name: Deanna

Where do you live? Santa Rosa, CA - in beautiful Sonoma County

Explanation of your handle: "love"

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

Age (general or specific): 39

Occupation: Sales Manager for a sensor technology co.

Favorite bike: My new Felt FW2

What's in your stable? Raleigh Competition (soon to be sold), Breezer Villager, Felt FW2, Stumpjumper from the mid-90s

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Honestly can't remember.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? See below.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Probably something to do with my weight.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing the Tour of the Unknown Coast

Most fun ever had on a bike? Touring the Big Island of Hawaii.

[MM_QFC!]

Real name: Cindy, or Cyn (Take your pick

Where do you live? Issaquah, Washington (I'd love to meet and say hey to other gals who ride in this area)

Explanation of your handle: Well lets see... ummm, I am an avid guitarist/singer/songwriter ~ and love riding my bike!!

Explanation of your avatar: Its weird me, taken through a weird lens

Age (general or specific) oh, sorta pushing the big 50 OH Nooooo!!!

Occupation: Day job is information security engineer ~ singer/songwriter/musician

Favorite bike: Oh my....decisions decisions

What's in your stable? (Please no one laugh) my 1998 metallic green grip-shift Mongoose

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Mach 3+ coming down the Sammamish Trail!!!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nope

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: I know its just a little thing - but I just cruised on past a little family of ducks, and they looked at me, and I looked at them, and I realized that had I been in a stinky car-bubble, I would never have been able to say good morning to the little duck family. Silly huh?

Most fun ever had on a bike? Just cruising..... just cruising........

Welcome, Cindy/Cyn!
There's a good group of us in the NW - and Seattle area too; in fact, we're getting together to ride (not tiptoe) through the tulips on the 19th (it's in the Northwest section)...and you'd be most welcome to join us.
Tailwinds!
Mary

[GuitarRiderGrrl]

Welcome, Cindy/Cyn!
There's a good group of us in the NW - and Seattle area too; in fact, we're getting together to ride (not tiptoe) through the tulips on the 19th (it's in the Northwest section)...and you'd be most welcome to join us.
Tailwinds!
Mary

Hi Mary,

Cool cool! Wasn't yesterday (the 12th) to die for?
I went to Pacific Bike on NE 8th on the Sammamish plateau to get new brakes on my Mongoose, and came home with a Specialized Sirrus! :-) The good folks at Pac Bike are going to bring my Mongoose back to me, as riding two bikes at once is problematic LOL ~ I'm determined to let my 2000 Camaro sit in the garage, till it becomes a classic ~

I'll head over to the Northwest section and see about the ride on the 19th. ~ Now if we could just have more of yesterdays weather!!

Many Huggz, and the wind be at 'yer back! Aaaaaaarrrrr
Cyn

[MM_QFC!]

Hi Mary,

Cool cool! Wasn't yesterday (the 12th) to die for?
I went to Pacific Bike on NE 8th on the Sammamish plateau to get new brakes on my Mongoose, and came home with a Specialized Sirrus! :-) The good folks at Pac Bike are going to bring my Mongoose back to me, as riding two bikes at once is problematic LOL ~ I'm determined to let my 2000 Camaro sit in the garage, till it becomes a classic ~

I'll head over to the Northwest section and see about the ride on the 19th. ~ Now if we could just have more of yesterdays weather!!

Many Huggz, and the wind be at 'yer back! Aaaaaaarrrrr
Cyn

Yep, Saturday sure was gorgeous; looks like (from all of the rides posts) that plenty of TE'ers - both in the NW and elsewhere - got out to enjoy it.
Sweet on yer new bike! Post some pics, if you can, so we can all ooh and ahhh!

[imdeanna]

Real name: DeAnna

Where do you live? The Dalles, Oregon

Explanation of your handle: When I first got "on-line" (12 yrs ago) I tried DeAnna as my user name..but it would already be in use...so I started with imdeanna (I'm DeAnna) :)

Explanation of your avatar: Random pictures...depending on my mood :)

Age (general or specific) 35

Occupation: Tax Collector....(but don't hate me....I hate paying them too!!)


Favorite bike: I wouldn't dare say anything but my own! (she's sensitive) :p

What's in your stable? Trek 1600 WSD

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I think it was 25....4/12/08 I'm still working on the downhill fear!

Another picture of yourself or your ride?
attached below as I'm not sure how to put it here! :confused:

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: When I was in the 8th grade, I tried to kiss a boy inbetween classes....but he turned his head away, landing my lips on his cheek.... apparently it embarrased me so bad I hit him over the forehead with the side of my fist....I BROKE a bone in my hand doing that...but told the teachers, my parents that I broke it on the school door.... the School ended up paying for it all because it was 'school related' and the boy never told anyone....I guess he was embarrased to have been hit by a girl! anyway...I didn't tell my parents the truth until I was an adult!


Most memorable moment on my bike: Just started riding a couple weeks ago...will update when one happens!! :)


Most fun ever had on a bike? To be continued! :)

[effy]

Real name: Maria

Where do you live? Rice, MN

Explanation of your handle: Easy, my grandmothers name was Efijenia and my middle name is the same, so Effy is the short of it all.

Explanation of your avatar: I haven't figured out how to add one yet, give me a day or two.

Age (general or specific) 36

Occupation: Respiratory Therapist

Favorite bike: The new Trek 2.3 WSD that I just got.

What's in your stable? Jamis 2.0 nice for leisure rides with friends.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? It was 22 MPH going down a small hill this week, in town. This was on a training ride that I did with my husband. We're trying to get conditioned to ride 13 miles into work.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll try to add one from last year.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm sure I've told some whoppers but I can't remember. Besides that I always get caught, my conscious always gives way.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Seeing as I just started ride late last year, I don't much to pull from.

Most fun ever had on a bike? When is it not fun, when I'm on a ride.

[obie]

Real name: Karin

Where do you live? just outside of Boston

Explanation of your handle: my favorite bike is named Oberon, and Obie is the nickname. By now I use obie for a lot of things, so I'm used to it. The real Obie is currently double-locked to a signpost just outside

Age (general or specific) 32

Occupation: Nonprofit fundraiser

Favorite bike: Obie!

What's in your stable?
Obie is a 1994 Specialized Hard Rock FS
Beagle is a steel Seven Axiom with custom paint/stars all over (bought 2006)
Oxo Sahara is a green Surly Cross-Check that I "adopted" from a team-mate last September
Quinn is my ten-speed from the mid-80s

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I haven't had a speedo on for a while. But I do remember, when I used to lead bike trips at a summer camp, one of my campers and I doing 40+ down a hill

Another picture of yourself or your ride?
not sure how!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I have to think about that. Unfortunately, I'm pretty painfully honest. To add a fun fact, though, I've dated two guys I met at baseball games, one guy I met on a plane, and two guys I met while ice skating (the second was the keeper, and we've been happily married over five years)

Most memorable moment on my bike: There are too many to count. I started riding late (8 was late in my small town) and am still making up for lost time! I have gotten lost all over as a teenager, led 4-day bike trips at summer camp, did more getting lost in college, graduated to 100+ mile rides to random places after college (all on Obie), met a roadie, started doing time trials and crits (I suck but have fun), and just discovered cross last year. Am starting to mountain bike too. But above all I am a commuter at heart.


Most fun ever had on a bike? Either Cross, or having meetings in town where I ride in and no one can even tell that I rode instead of driving or taking the T. Or riding with the husband.

[Grog]

Welcome Effy and Obie!

Looking forward to hearing more from you!