Getting to Know You!

[CorsairMac]

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: Kathie
Where do you live? Albuquerque, New Mexico

Explanation of your handle: I think the F4U-Corsair is one of the most awesome planes ever built and my father was flight engineer for the last Corsair outfit to fly in the Navy. The Mac is part of my last name.

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

Age (general or specific) 46 on Dec 15th!

Occupation: Administrative Assistant

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

What's in your stable? Trek Navigator 200 2004

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 28.5, riding on one of the many bike trails here in Abq, 2004.

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


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I 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: I just got back into riding in Aug of this year and had forgotten how much I enjoyed it. I took a 30 mile ride on my birthday and saw a Bald Eagle. He wasn't that far up and was flying in lazy circles between the bike trail and the Rio Grande. It was the first time I had ever seen a Bald Eagle outside captivity. He was awe-inspiring and one of the most majestic creatures I had ever seen. I will carry that memory with me the rest of my life.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I got lost trying to find a trailhead recently and ended up in this neighbourhood of HUGE homes that I didn't even know existed. I had a blast riding around and looking at the houses!

[Trek420]

Getting to Know You!

Real name: Dita
Where do you live? Hayward, CA

Explanation of your handle: my first customized road bike, bike thief got it just after I joined TE. 8-(

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

Age (general or specific) 48

Occupation: service rep for a beeeg phone company

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

What's in your stable?
Road: Mondonico Futura Legero, Campy Record, Rolf Alero Wheels
Mountain: GT Outpost trail hardtail, nothin' special

Fastest speed on a road bike? according to my computer I've gone over 45 that had to be only for a nano second, I'm cautious...20-25 usualy and that's downhill only. Avg on flats and hills...sloooow

Another picture of yourself or your ride? there are a few on my homepage, check the www's below

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I never lie....there, that's the biggest

Most memorable moment on my bike: so many, hard to choose,one was my first true century, day 2 on the AIDS Lifecycle on the last hill towards King City, I was one of the last riders, going up the hill, rounding it and seeing the city ahead, feeling tired but knowing I'd make it and looking behind me to the mountain range and valley and seeing what we'd crossed together.

The other i would say is meeting the TE'ers for the ride up Mt. Diablo, one of the most beautiful and challenging rides and great company.

Most fun ever had on a bike? so many memories but after the Lifecycle riding down car-free Market St. in San Francisco on Pride day behind the womens motorcycle contingent and "Mikes on Bikes"

that and almost any quiet day on Alameda creek trail when the Great Blue Herons are out...

[Veronica]

Real name: Veronica
Where do you live? Antioch, CA

Explanation of your handle: Duh?!?

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

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

Occupation: 5th grade teacher

Favorite bike: My Rambouillet

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

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

Another picture of yourself or your ride? If you're really interested there are a bunch on our website

TandemHearts (http://www.tandemhearts.com/)

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I 'm a lousy liar.


Most memorable moment on my bike: Crashing my Stumpjumper on a rainy day going off the sidewalk in front of my house while wearing my slippers and no helmet. My hand still hasn't fully recovered. The bike is fine.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Probably chasing down a roadie while riding the tandem on the Ironman route in Hawaii.


Veronica

[spazzdog]

Real name: Gena
Where do you live? Medford, MA

Explanation of your handle: I've gone thru several at different periods in my life. This one I took in homage to my wacky cattle dog, Quidditch. He is such a Spazz... and the more I thought about it I realized I was too.

Explanation of your avatar: I found it out in cyberspace. It looked kinda spazzy.

Age (general or specific) Turned 49 in 2004

Occupation: currently not working

Favorite bike: I drool over the white carbon Luna

What's in your stable? Specialized Allez Comp 18, 2003 and an old Trek 1000 that may morph into a fixed gear in the future

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? abt 60 mph. when I was in high school, (call me stupid) in New Jersey going down a mountain on a training ride. It was when I raced in my first childhood.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Pics of me in several incarnations on my site...


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm with CorsairMac on this one.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing the AidsRide in 2000

Most fun ever had on a bike? I don't think I can go there... this is a family forum :D

[massbikebabe]

Real name: Karen
Where do you live? Worcester, Massachusetts

Explanation of your handle: I live in Massachusetts and still consider myself a babe

Explanation of your avatar: Have not found one I like...yet

Age (general or specific) 42 on Jan. 26

Occupation: Nurse Practitioner, considering either MPH or Phd

Favorite bike: SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN SEVEN

What's in your stable? 1986 Terry Precision, 2003 Trek 5200, and
a 2001 Rockhopper...those are mine...hubby owns a Colnago and son a Bianchi

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 38 mph going down a steep Massachusetts hill

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Don't even think of taking my picture


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Wow, that kids a brat, glad he's not mine...

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding the beautiful New England coastline with my hubby after we were first married.

Most fun ever had on a bike? 1986 Pan Massachusetts Challenge


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[JanT]

Real name: Jan
Where do you live? Glendale, Az.

Explanation of your handle: None needed, but thinking of a change.

Explanation of your avatar: another thing I need to work on.

Age (general or specific) 52

Occupation: special ed teacher

Favorite bike: I drool over nearly anything with two wheels.

What's in your stable? Mtb: TREK 6700WSD; Road: Specialized Allez Sport; Communter: Haro Vector,. If I were rich, I'd probably have a couple more, a singlespeed mtb and a full-suspension mtb. Well, and a tandem to ride with my husband. I could probably afford the bikes, but not a new house with a garage big enough to hold them.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 36, on a downhill, of course!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I need to learn how to attach pix here. Boy, I have alot to learn!


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I laugh in the face of death!" (I'm a wimp.)

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I first began mountain biking, I took a class where the instructor inspired me to keep trying to make it up a short, steep technical hill with a sandpit at the bottom of it. I got stuck in my pedals and went down hard three times in a row before I decided to save it for another day.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I can't pick! Every ride is an adventure, and every ride is great.

[Selkie]

Real name: Suzanne
Where do you live? Arlington, VA

Explanation of your handle: Irish Catholic Girl

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one!

Age (general or specific) Almost 42 (just like my chest size, haha--not really!)

Occupation: Investigator

Favorite bike: Terry Madeleine

What's in your stable? Terry Classic; Trek 7300; Trek 7200 (permanently on trainer)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Just started riding outside again, so not too fast yet!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'm the family photographer so I'm rarely in pictures.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Catholic guilt keeps me from lying much. Also, I highly value integrity

Most memorable moment on my bike: I, too, am just getting back to riding outside (I've been a Spinerval addict for a couple of years---first using a spin bike and now, I'm using a trainer). In October '03, my husband and I treated ourselves to Trek 7200s and, for the first time in 20+ years, I hopped on a bike. I was pretty nervous about wiping out, so I limited my riding to occasional jaunts on a fairly deserted trail. This October, I decided to buy my Terry, which was the best purchase I've made in years. The bike was the perfect fit and consequently, I became much more confident in the saddle. What a difference the right bike can make! I'm now riding on the road---just to get to my favorite trail which is about a 1/2 mile from my house---and I'm no longer a nervous nelly on my bike. I'm no longer riding the brakes down hills :-) I've rediscovered my love of riding and get out as much as possible. Every ride makes me more confident and a better rider.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every time I ride, I have fun. The most fun so far---powering up hills and passing lycra clad, super skinny men!!! Yes, there are benefits to having a big, muscular bum :-)

[Kpicha]

Real name: Kristina
Where do you live? Fairfax, VA

Explanation of your handle: First initial, last name = Picha, pronounced peecha. I'm so original :rolleyes:

Explanation of your avatar: Hmm, well, I guess I felt like I was caught with my hand in the cookie jar when I bought my Turner :D
Age (general or specific) 36 on the 27th

Occupation: SAHM

Favorite bike: Love my Turner but wouldn't mind trying some Freeride bikes

What's in your stable? Specialized Hardrock, GT Outpost, Turner XCE, KX100 (sneakin' in a little MX action there) :D

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Hmm, don't ride a road bike but the fastest on my mtn bike that I know of was 26 mph.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Naaa, I look like a fatty dweeb.


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!)= hee, hee, I'll just leave that be. I'm in the same boat. :0

Most memorable moment on my bike: Just last weekend, I discovered the term "**it eating grin" :D I lowered the seat on my bike and flew down a 1000ft mtn (I know that's small potatoes for some of you) in 15 mins. I splashed through mud puddles,getting mud all over my teeth b/c I was smiling so much. What an absolute blast!!

Most fun ever had on a bike? See previous post. :D

[Barb]

Real name: Barb
Where do you live? Oakland County, Michigan

Explanation of your handle: I was too dumbstruck to think of one. Everywhere else, my handle is "slowspokes" also an obvious choice!!!

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

Age (general or specific) 41

Occupation: High School Counselor

Favorite bike: Bianchi Eros Donna
What's in your stable? Eros Donna and Giant Sedona DX....soon to add a Mtn bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 32, riding a curvy down hill in a county park...wheeee

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

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Yes, that was the best ever!!!!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Realizing that my cottage property is just off 2 beautiful rail to trails, not to mention great roads with a bike lane (not common around home)

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding with my family down one of the RTT up north and stopping by a lake for breakfast.

Or was it the first 25 mile road ride on my new Bianchi

Or was it the first time I rode with my bike club and they dragged me 12 miles farther than I had ever riden. :) I loved it.

[Rhonda]

Real name: No explanation needed

Where do you live? Tilden, Illinois

Explanation of your handle: No explanation needed

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

Age (general or specific) 41

Occupation: Administrative Assistant

Favorite bike: Fuji Royale or Speicailized Sirrus Pro Disc

What's in your stable? 2004 Fuji Sagres

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

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

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

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

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

[Irulan]

Real name: Penny
Where do you live? Spokane WA

Explanation of your handle: I read sci fi
Explanation of your avatar: somebody did a nice photoshop job on a photo of me.

Age: mid 40's

Occupation: custom manufacturer
Favorite bike: ???

What's in your stable? Kona King Kikapu, Giant Sedona ( before it became a comfort bike)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? N/A

Another picture of yourself or your ride?
lot on my website: http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/penny/biking/biking.asp

What is the biggest lie you've ever told:

Most memorable moment on my bike:

The most recent one is when I was out with my hubby and we were riding technical trails... he was hesistanting on a rock drop and I came up behind him, screaming, GET OUTTA MY WAY and he grabbed his bike and jumped out of the way and I rode it clean... woohooo....

Most fun ever had on a bike? At least every other ride.

~Irulan

[skibum]

Real name: Beth
Where do you live? Atlanta, GA

Explanation of your handle: I love to ski (those pictures of Tahoe on another thread have me longing for the slopes). Anytime I'm frustrated with my job, I joke that I'm going to quit and just become a skibum.

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

Age (general or specific) 40

Occupation: Microchip Designer

Favorite bike: I love my Colnago

What's in your stable? Colnago Chic Plus; Trek

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 53mph; I was doing a pretty steep descent in the N. Ga mountains. I didn't realize I was going so fast or I think I would have slowed down.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have anything posted right now that I could link to.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm not a very good liar so it probably wasn't a very big one.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding up Alpe d'Huez the day before the TdF time trial last summer. The crowds had already gathered and people were cheering you on (allez! allez!). It was quite an experience.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I think it was the downhill I mentioned above. When I got to the bottom, I was wishing for a ski lift to take me to the top (didn't want to suffer through the climb again) so I could do it another time. Now that I think about it, maybe I wouldn't have slowed down if I realized how fast I was going :D

[Bike2Work4Me]

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

Explanation of your handle: I try to ride my bike to work at least twice a week.

Explanation of your avatar: avatar?? I have no clue how to have an avatar!

Age (general or specific) 40

Occupation: Science Education Specialist

Favorite bike: Trek 5200 WSD Project One Fuji Floral

What's in your stable? Trek 5200, Trek 1000 (soon to be retires), Gary Fischer Tassajara, Cannondale Bad Boy Rigid, Schwinn cruiser project bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 38 or so, last year, on a training ride near Champoeg state park

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't know how to post a single picture but here's a link to my Cycle Oregon pictures: http://homepage.mac.com/gstahmer/PhotoAlbum4.html

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding through the streets of Key West in my wedding dress after getting married at sunset on a pirate ship during a Hurricane.

Most fun I've ever had on my bike: Cycle Oregon 2004. - my biggest accomplishment yet.:D

[MightyMitre]

Real name: Liz
Where do you live?Brighton, South Coast of England

Explanation of your handle: I belong to Brighton Mitre CC and one day I Might be a fast rider. :p

Explanation of your avatar: Taken in France on some quiet roads by my BF as we both rode along. Get anxious when he does this as I'm sure he'll end up in a ditch one day.


Age (general or specific) 30

Occupation: Currently unemployed but used to do Pensions Administration

Favorite bike: De Rosa Dual or Pinnarello Dogma

What's in your stable? This one ...http://www.londoncyclesport.com/bikes/liz_condor.html . I've also got a steel Paganini for the winter and a recently acquired a Scott Kokomo mtb - bargain off ebay.


Fastest speed on a road bike? Down Saddlescombe Hill off the South Downs, 39.5 mph. Still looking for that elusive 40.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Check out our club website on a trip to the velodrome at Calshott.http://www.brightonmitre.com/ Click on News, followed by Calshott Trip


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Honestly, that's not a problem."

Most memorable moment on my bike: When my BF got down on one knee on the legendary Paris -Roubaix cobbles in Northern France this April and proposed.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I'd only had my bike for 3 months but went on a weekend camping trip to see the Tour with some clubmates. I was totally out of my depth as I'd only just started riding and on one flat section I became part of a train. Gary was pushing Tris, who was pushing me. We were doing about 25 mph-fasted I'd been on a bike at that point. It was such a laugh!

[Steph_in_TX]

Real name: Stephanie

Where do you live? Plano, TX

Explanation of your handle: lack of creativity

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

Age (general or specific) 33 on Dec 26th

Occupation: mom,wife

Favorite bike: my Bianchi

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

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

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

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

Most fun I've ever had on my bike: any day with no wind!

[MomOnBike]

Real name: Wanda

Where do you live? Lincoln, Nebraska.

Explanation of your handle: At one time I was thinking of legally changing my name to Mom - what with all my kids friends calling me that, and all - and I spend as much time as I can on my bike.

Explanation of your avatar: I'm lazy and I haven't gotten around to finding/creating one yet

Age (general or specific): Late 40's.

Occupation: Indexer, Medical Secretary

Favorite bike: The one I'm on at the moment. (I can be fickle)

What's in your stable? Walter, the 1978 Raleigh 10-speed (he needs some repair work, poor baby)
William, the new Sun EZ Sport recumbent.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 34 or so coming down a nice hill by Nebraska City on Walter. We were coming home from a 2-day mini tour and I had full panniers on at the time. I probably should have been scared, as the cross wind was giving the ride some zest, but I have a pretty high guts/brains ratio.
I have hopes of finding a faster hill with William some day soon.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Some recent ones are at:
http://lincolndietrichs.org/mopac1.html

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That's classified.

Most memorable moment on my bike:
Is this a test?
OK, either it was the moment I realized that I could go 'most anywhere on a bike, so maybe I should.
OR it was the time I decided to combine bicycling and walking my doberman. (That guts/brains ratio, again. It worked for us, but don't try it yourself) After that we went many happy/exploratory miles together.
OR my Dad giving me freedom by showing my snotty pre-teen self how to fix a flat - the job needed a wrench or two back then.
OR the time DH & I were riding along talking, and I got a mouthful of used spider web. DH says he's never heard me make THAT combination of sounds before or since.
OR my wobbly first ride home on William. I really wanted to ride him home from the bike shop, so I did.
So many choices...

Most fun ever had on a bike?
Muliple choice again...
That glorious summer that my friends & I spent going to summer school & taking the long way home (from driver's ed.).
OR a certain fall ride just as the foiliage was at its explosive finest.
OR the afore-mentioned mini-tour with DH.
OR the ride I'm on at the moment (I said I could be fickle.) Actually I'm not riding at all for a while, not while there is a layer of ice on everything.

[DirtDiva]

Real name: Anna

Where do you live? New Zealand, although I'm off to the UK on a working holiday soon.

Explanation of your handle: Well, the kiwi part should make sense now that you know I'm from NZ. The tl stems, in a round about way, from an old nickname.

Explanation of your avatar: When I've posted enough to be able to choose my own avatar, I have a nice silver fern to put up. Or I might choose something different...

Age: 25

Occupation: Primary teacher (that's elementary school, for those of you that don't speak any language other than American).

Favorite bike: I'm only just getting into this whole biking other than just to get from A to B thing, so I really haven't ridden enough bikes to have formed an opinion.

What's in your stable? 2004 Mongoose Rockadile AL. An entry level bike, but it does what I need and I got a good deal.

Fastest speed on a road bike? Where? When? So far, I'm much more into biking where getting dirty is kinda the point...

Another picture of yourself or your ride? No pics of me, but you can see my bike here (http://www.bicycleshop.com.au/rockal.htm), although mine is smaller than that one; I'm only 160cm tall (5'3").

What is the biggest lie you've ever told? Do I have to pick just one? ;) Nah - I don't really go for flat out lying, but I'm a pro when it comes to leaving out parts of the truth I'd rather other folks didn't know.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Well, that very first time I rode without training wheels was pretty darned kewl...

Most fun ever had on a bike: Dunno that I have one particular moment, but I always really enjoy the small triumphs. You know, getting to the top of Hell Hill without having to dismount, not geting stranded in The Sandpit of Doom, forgetting which exact roots actually were The Treeroots of Death the first several times I went over them.

[SnappyPix]

Real name: Cath

Where do you live? UK, but shortly about to move to New Zealand!

Explanation of your handle: Second passion in life is photography - first passion is being on a bike with a camera in my backpack!

Explanation of your avatar: Thought it summed me up!

Age: 38

Occupation: Work at a university, doing administrative stuff, but only have 16 more weeks to go - wahay!!

Favorite bike: Made the fatal mistake of checking out the sale at the lbs - now have a brand new litespeed in the garage, which I haven't had chance to take out for a proper spin yet :(

What's in your stable? 7 bikes in all - 4 belong to me! Litespeed, Raleigh Ride 300 (hybrid), custom built road bike (local frame builder) and a Diamond Back M10 (won in a prize draw a month ago).

Fastest speed on a road bike? 64 mph when out on a pootle.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Better behind the camera than in front of it.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told? See above question regarding fastest speed!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding my Raleigh chopper at the age of 7, with the wind whistling past my ears, and feeling my heart & soul so full I thought they'd burst (also had the tune to ELO's "Mr Blue Sky" in my head, for some reason!). Halcyon days.

Most fun ever had on a bike: Cycling at top speed down the highway from the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausaulito.

[*Alice]

Real name:
--> Alice

Where do you live?:
--> Toronto, Ontario (Canada)

Explanation of your handle:

--> well, that's because my name is Alice.

Explanation of your avatar:
---> i don't have an avatar :P

Age (general or specific):
--> i'm 21

Occupation:
--> University (new media major), graphic/multimedia designer

Favorite bike:
--> my kona hahanna bike that my boyfriend custom made for me

What's in your stable?
--> my kona

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?:
--> never tried cycling on a road bike

Another picture of yourself or your ride?
--> i don't have any

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

Most memorable moment on my bike:
--> i guess when i first learned to ride a bike without training wheels...at the age of 16. i know, i'm a loser.

Most fun ever had on a bike?:
--> um. well, riding my bike around downtown toronto at night. I got to know the city much better that way. I enjoyed riding down to the harborfront, watching the boats and listening to the waters.

[emily_in_nc]

Real name: Emily

Where do you live? rural Orange County, North Carolina

Explanation of your handle: that's pretty obvious!

Explanation of your avatar: My beloved Aegis Swift
Age (general or specific) 43

Occupation: senior software engineer at a telecom company

Favorite bike: can't decide between my Aegis Swift and my Bike Friday. Love 'em both!

What's in your stable? carbon Aegis Swift (go-fast bike), Bike Friday Petite Pocket Crusoe (touring and tooling around bike), Terry Isis (trainer bike)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? ~50 mph on a tandem - years ago.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? There are plenty on my tour web site:
http://home.earthlink.net/~emilys7/bike_tour_2004_main.htm

Most memorable moment on my bike: Whizzing by other cyclists at the Seagull Century in 2003 on a fast tandem with my husband. We no longer own it, but it was a rush!

Most fun I've ever had on my bike: I've racked my brain and just can't come up with one specific ride or event that was the "most fun". Those special times riding along when the temperature is in the 70s to low 80s, the sun is shining, the road tilts gently downhill, there's no traffic, and the wind is at my back are the most fun I've ever had on a bike. Wheeeeeeeee!

[SadieKate]

Thanks for starting this thread, Corsair!

Real name: Sarah

Where do you live? Davis, CA (when I moved here in 19um-er, bikes outnumbered humanoids)

Explanation of your handle: My dad calls me Sadie Kate Leech for Sarah Catherine and because, as a newborn, my grip on shirts was unbreakable

Explanation of your avatar: Ditto the comment that “I'm lazy and I haven't gotten around to finding/creating one yet” See? Can’t even create my own answer.

Age (general or specific): Physically, 45. Mentally? I refuse to answer the last. I’d have to lie.

Occupation: Paying homage to the paycheck gods so that my biking/flyfishing/knitting habits can be supported. Rehab for this is too frightening to be considered, so I spend lots of time in prayer.

Favorite bike: Toss up . . . the one I’m on or the cleanest

What's in your stable? I’m embarrassed but . . . Tandem: Lippy, Dirt: Titus, Litespeed and Marin; Town: Bob Jackson and Kelly; Road: Mercian and Litespeed (We’re DINKs and all vacations are spent fishing or biking, what can I say?)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 48 on a single going down Howell Mountain into the Napa Valley. 60-god-knows-what on the tandem going down some hill into Napa, hit a steel-decked bridge and learned to fly. Thank goodness our balance is good on the thing and Bubba is an excellent captain.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? This is the last mtb trip we took in southern Utah. Some of them are a bit repetitive but we had a lot of thunderstorms which means you focus on riding and not picture taking. Proud to say that all the boys wanted my “Ride Like a Girl” socks at the end. See if you can guess which one is me. :)
Utah trip (http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/sadiekatel/album?.dir=aa4a&.src=ph)

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: Too numerous to pick one. After 4 knee operations in my early 20s and recent diagnosis of MS, every one can be special (I am such a sap – I cry over everything).

Most fun ever had on a bike? Anytime I am with my sweetie

[Adventure Girl]

Real name:
Lisa

Where do you live?
California

Explanation of your handle:
My husband says that I’m two different people on and off the bike. Off the bike I’m cautious and I am not much of a thrill seeker. But when I’m on my mountain bike, I’m adventurous and I don’t worry about getting muddy! He named the mountain biker personae “Adventure Girl”.

Explanation of your avatar:
Well… Life is good!! Especially when you’re on your bike!

Age (general or specific)
Generally… Old enough!

Occupation:
Estimator

Favorite bike:
It wouldn’t be nice to show favoritism!

What's in your stable?
1960’s Orange Cruiser
Specialized Rock Hopper (hard tail mountain bike)
Santa Cruz Superlight (dual suspension mountain bike)
Mongoose IBOC Comp (commuter)
Trek 5200WSD (road bike)
1973 Schwinn Fair Lady Stingray

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?
41.8 mph
Monterey, California.
Tightly tucked, with the wind, big ring, cranking hard!
And my odometer had just been recalibrated.

Another picture of yourself or your ride?
How’s this one?

What is the biggest lie you've ever told:
N/A

Most memorable moment on my bike:
My first 24-hour endurance race. I loved ever second of it—even racing alone at 2:00 in the morning!

Most fun ever had on a bike?
Commemorative Immigrant Trail out of Truckee, California. It’s like a roller coaster for miles! I rode it with my husband and my cousin and it was as close to a perfect ride as I have had! This is why I ride!

[nuthatch]

Real name: Susan

Where do you live? Downers Grove, IL

Explanation of your handle: My favorite visitor at the back porch feeder.

Explanation of your avatar: Haven't got one yet but I'm working on it!

Age (general or specific) 48

Occupation: Webmaster

Favorite bike: So many choices... I'd sure like to try a Giant OCR

What's in your stable? My trusty Giant Cypress DX.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 26 mph (I broke the speed limit!!!) down a long hill just off the municipal bike path this past summer on ol' trusty.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Me (in orange) at the Tour de Cure.

http://www.geocities.com/susan1221/susanbike.jpg

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I could speak French...HA!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Just about every time I go out, I am surprised again at what a wonderful, meditative, renewing experience it is to ride. It gives me such a sense of strength and freedom - something sorely missed as a parent with kids still at home!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Giving mountain biking a try and not falling off the mountain! I never knew biking could be so three-dimensional!

[Dogmama]

Real name:
Kim

Where do you live?
Tucson

Explanation of your handle:
No kids, only dogs. Used to show in competitive obedience.

Explanation of your avatar:
Isn't it pretty?

Age (general or specific)
Just celebrated the 21st anniversary of my 29th birthday.

Occupation:
Business manager

Favorite bike:
Anything with two wheels

What's in your stable?
Custom road bike - Gilmour
F/S Sugar 3 mtb

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?
45 mph on a steep downhill. Put any ride at Disneyland to shame.


Another picture of yourself or your ride?
Yup, one of these days I'll get me a fancy camera thing...

What is the biggest lie you've ever told:
"It's no problem at all"

Most memorable moment on my bike:
Too many to list here

Most fun ever had on a bike?
Chasing tandems.

[SnowMouse]

Real name: Brony
Where do you live? BC Canada, for the next 11 months, then back home to Melbourne, Australia

Explanation of your handle: My boyfriend reacons I squeek when I get a thrill from skiing and biking...

Explanation of your avatar: it's new! Me hiking Wilsons Promontory

Age (general or specific) 24

Occupation: Ski Bum

Favorite bike: Avanti Team Compeditor 05
http://www.freedommachine.com.au/i/avateacoml05.jpg

What's in your stable? Scott Yecora with about 30% of it's original specs.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Was on a mtb, last decent down to the car on a trail called "Hit the Wall". Fireroad that decends for about 10km, hit 60km/h.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I have no pics with my on my lap top....*looking onling*......http://www3.telus.net/public/gregski/brony-kona-course-nov-2004.jpg That's a better shot :)

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "No, there's no bike in that bag", and I avoided the $65 fee, hehehehehe

Most memorable moment on my bike: Conquering an 45degree off camber hairpin turn around a gum tree at the Dirt Crits!! Woohoo!!!!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding our weekly Kone Dirt Crits back home in Melbourne....I'm missing then right now :(

[slinkedog]

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

Explanation of your handle: S is my first initial and Linke (pronounces linkee) is my maiden name. Slinke was my nick for a long long time, and then when Toy Story came out, my husband (then finacee) started calling me Slinkedog.

Age: 37

Explanation of your avatar: none

Occupation: SAHM

Favorite bike: Like the Trek Madone, but I'm not all that well versed on bikes

What's in your stable? Specialized Roubaix Elite with all the stock stuff and a computer.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Not sure how fast, but pretty darn fast down a hill on a tandem with my husband driving and me stoking on our honeymoon in Port Townsend, Washington. Since I got a bike of my own with a computer... downhill by my house about 30 mph. I'm a wuss.


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

Biggest lie you ever told: I'm sure I've told some whoppers, but I try really hard not to lie anymore.

Most memorable moment on my bike: The above mentioned whilwind tour of Port Townsend on a rented tandem.

Most fun I've ever had on my bike: Any time riding with my husband... especially on our anniversary trip this summer to Napa.

[DeniseGoldberg]

Real name: Denise

Where do you live? North Andover, Massachusetts

Explanation of your handle: I guess I don't have a great imagination - my handle is my name!

Explanation of your avatar: Hey - that's me!

Age: 52

Occupation: QA & Product management, high tech industry. Can you believe that I get paid to break things? (Software, that is!)

Favorite bike: Of course I love all of my bikes - can't pick a favorite because they have different purposes.

What's in your stable? a Peter Mooney touring bike, a Bike Friday Pocket Rocket set up as a road bike, and a Bike Friday Air Glide set up as a touring bike.
http://denise.smugmug.com/photos/11594648-S-1.jpg
http://denise.smugmug.com/photos/11255182-S-1.jpg http://denise.smugmug.com/photos/11255339-S-1.jpg

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 42 mph, riding through the hills near my parents house, south of the Adirondacks in upstate New York

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Here's a favorite of me in Wyoming on my cross-country trip back in 2002.
http://denise.smugmug.com/photos/11255349-S-1.jpg

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Not a clue! Telling lies isn't something I do very well...

Most memorable moment on my bike: Wow, it's really hard to choose. But I think the most memorable moments for me were the doors that opened to me on my cross-country trip because I was traveling alone on my bike. I met all sorts of people on the road - my loaded bike was an introduction, and between the bike and my own smiles and willingness to talk with perfect strangers, it was a wonderful time! And not only were people there to talk to, they were also there to offer advice, invite me to pitch my tent in their yard, and - well, you get the picture... (If that whets your curiosity, you can read more about my cross-country trip (http://denise2002xc.crazyguyonabike.com).)

Most fun ever had on a bike? Again, impossible to choose. I love the freedom of wandering by bike.

[jobob]

Real name: Joanne, but you can call me Jo (please).
Where do you live? Union City CA

Explanation of your handle: My husband & I & a bunch of friends used to attend a kitemakers’ workshop in Middle-of-Nowhere Texas (Junction, to be exact) every year. To get into the spirt of things we gave each other texas-style nicknames – hubby was LeeBob, friends were EddieBob, BonnieBob and ScottieBob, and of course I was JoBob. It’s also a homage to Joe Bob Briggs, a movie reviewer known for the line “Joe Bob says check it out!”

Explanation of your avatar: I like the training wheels... I consider myself a perpetual newbie, there’s always something new to learn!

Age (general or specific) 45

Occupation: Patent Agent

Favorite bike(s): anything by Rivendell. And the gorgeous lugged steel creations by Columbine and Vanilla and their ilk.

What's in your stable? A Riv Romulus (Pokey) and a pre-owned Waterford era Riv Road (Dusty).

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I did 38 once going down a long straight smooth hill where there was no hint of a car for at least a mile.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Chrismas Day at the Pulgas Water Temple on Cañada Road in Woodside, with my trusty Dusty.
http://tinypic.com/1764n6

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: As in, near-death-experience memorable?? :D That would be the time I was on a club ride and we were going down a nice smooth grade and I was feelin’ good and picking up speed, and next thing I knew I was entering a bend which was much much sharper than I expected. Luckily it was banked well and I had room to maneuver because I negociated that bend at about 30 mph ! Darned if I know how I managed to keep control, it was such a rush when I realized I was going to survive, but I don’t plan to relive that experience anytime soon!

Most fun ever had on a bike? First time I descended from the top of Mt. Diablo. We were faster than the cars going down. Wheee!

[T-Duck60]

Real name: Sandy
Where do you live? Giebelstadt, Germany

Explanation of your handle: My husband is a helicopter pilot, UH-60 Blackhawk. Thunderduck is a Vietnam call sign. Thunderduck60 is our email address. When I signed up I just put down the first thing that came to mind.

Explanation of your avatar: avatar? I'll get one someday.

Age (general or specific): 29

Occupation: At-Home-Mom

Favorite bike: Right now it is anything that gets me on a trail.

What's in your stable? Specialized Stumpjumper FRS

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

Another picture of yourself or your ride? my ride

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Told my mom I was going shopping when I really went to an Army Recruiter. I don't regrete it since I loved every bit of my time in the service.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Jumping a ramp that my husband and his buddy built. They were so proud of me. It is only about 2 1/2 feet high but it felt like 10. It really raised my confindence for future riding.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding around the mountains of the Black Forest, Germany with my husband, our son, and some close friends of ours who also had their daughter. The weather was beautiful and our kids, 12 and 18 months, were on their best behaviors.[COLOR=skyblue][COLOR=skyblue][COLOR=skyblue]

[Roadrunner]

Real name:Margaret
Where do you live? Kinross near Perth in Scotland

Explanation of your handle: duh!
Explanation of your avatar: My eldest son chose, he said it was me!! ( I am not a Simpson fan. I cant stand them)
Age (general or specific) 47 on Dec 9th
Occupation: Housewife
Favorite bike: I would love a Trek madone 5.9 (dream on)
What's in your stable? Claude Butler, San Remo (Road bike) and Carrera, Kraken (mtb). Hubby also has two bikes
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 35.8, Going downhill on a local ride (it was a big hill)
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have any, but I got a digital camera for Christmas, so maybe soon. (how do you post photo's anyway? I don't have a website))

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm with corsairmac on this one

Most memorable moment on my bike: So far just getting up some of the horrible hills we have round here without getting off and walking.
Most fun ever had on a bike? That's a hard one! I just enjoy getting out on my bike especially on a warm sunny day. I do enjoy going downhill though.

[yellow]

Real name: Sue

Where do you live? Placerville, California

Explanation of your handle: I sense a bunch of dog lovers ‘round here. After my husband, the love of my life is my yellow lab.

Explanation of your avatar: I have one ready, when the time comes…

Age (general or specific): Hovering around 40.

Occupation: Land Use Planner

Favorite bike: ?? I have to STAY AWAY from new gear otherwise I will lose control. I need to save money for a home heating system…

What's in your stable? I fell so “light”! Specialized Allez Vita customized with my various components-of-the-month, Trek 4500

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? How’s this for precision: 46.3. May of 2004, on a newly paved section of a long hill near my home in Placerville. The stars must have been aligned that day…usual speed there is 39-41 mph.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Another one of my loves…skiing. Picture me in the spring, on the east side of the Sierra, searching for corn snow...


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: “I really don’t want a fast, cute car. Practical is fine.”

Most memorable moment on my bike: My hubby’s first ride on a road bike. It was kind of a nasty, rainy day, but he wanted to ride anyhow. So we rode State Route 49 through the State Park where gold was discovered in CA, up to Cool, CA, and back down again. We were so wet and cold but man did we have a great time!

Most fun ever had on a bike? All girls’ ride with all (well, most) decades represented (women in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s!), followed by a great lunch and a few bottles of wine.

[snowtulip]

Real name:
Steph

Where do you live?
New Mexico

Explanation of your handle:
Was snowboarding and saw a tulip in the snow and thought it was so pretty (someone must have dropped the tulip, only explanation for the tulip where I was)

Explanation of your avatar:
Not ready for one

Age (general or specific)
31

Occupation:
Biologist

Favorite bike:
My custom hardtail mtb

What's in your stable?
Custom hardtail mtb that my hubby designed for me
Titus Loco-moto
GT Tequesta (commuter bike)
KHS Mtb Tandem

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?
50 on the tandem, oh what fun!


Another picture of yourself or your ride?
Wish I could post pictures to the site.

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

Most memorable moment on my bike:
When I realized how much I enjoy downhilling when we were riding National Trail in Phoenix, AZ (south mountain), then proceeded to buy full suspension mtb.

Most fun ever had on a bike?
Grinning all the way down Porcupine in Moab, UT...even had the fellas' in my sights (even though they were on their freeride bikes and I was on my hardtail).

[aka_kim]

Real name: Kim

Where do you live? Concord, CA

Explanation of your handle: I'm also known as several not-so-nice names.

Explanation of your avatar: Too uncreative to make or find one.

Age (general or specific): 44

Occupation: Software Developer

Favorite bike: Who can pick? The gorgeous Merlin Cielo, a custom-painted Trek Project One, any nicely lugged steel bike, my Airborne Zeppelin,... I like all bikes.

What's in your stable? Airborne Zeppelin, Specialized Stumpjumper

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? The top speed I allow myself is 40, since over that and I'm just pushing my luck. I've hit 40 on many downhills...

Another picture of yourself or your ride? http://www.akaprogrammers.com/mdc/sierra2004_sm.jpg

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'll never tell.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Hmmm... at the Death Ride, somewhere on Monitor Pass looking down into Nevada and thinking how pretty it looked, wondering how far we would descend. Duh, all the way.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Hmmm, maybe my first ride as an adult after about 20 years off a bike. A paved bike path, my new Specialized Hardrock (I didn't even know how to use the shifters), and a huge grin on my face (quite a change from my usual grimace). I was hooked.

[jobob]

... for a brief public service announcement.

If you don't have a website to upload images, you could try http://tinypic.com/

It hosts your image and gives it a URL. And it's free.

Then you can post the image on this site by inserting the url between the "insert image" codes, which looks something like this:

{IMG}xxx{/IMG}

but instead of the {}'s you use []'s
(if I used square brackets in the example above you wouldn't see the end result in my post!) and where the xxx is the complete url (including the http:// ) for your image. Hope that all makes sense.

I'm really enjoying this thread, thanks for starting it, Kathie !
OK, who's next? :cool:

- Jo.

[trekin']

Real name: Carolyn

Where do you live? Swansea, MA

Explanation of your handle: I joined just about the time I bought my Trek.

Explanation of your avatar: Until now, I never considered developing one, but now have some ideas...

Age (general or specific): 49.99...(I'll be 50 on Feb. 15).

Occupation: Real Estate Services

Favorite bike: ?? My new 2005 Trek 1500 WSD

What's in your stable? 2001 Schwinn Sierra GS (Hybrid) and my Trek (Road bike)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? In September in Miles Standish State Park going down a hill...27.5 mph...I didn't know I had done it until I checked the computer when I got home. The speed limit is 25 mph...glad the cop cruising the park didn't catch me!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? There are no pictures of me in bike clothes...I've got pictures of me in a wet suit. That's humiliating enough!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: No, I don't mind if you take my picture while I'm wearing my wetsuit...

Most memorable moment on my bike: I haven't been riding long, so they have all been memorable!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every ride has been fun so far!

[Pedal Wench]

Real name: Leslie

Where do you live? Atlanta, GA

Explanation of your handle: That's how I answer the phone in my studio.

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

Age (general or specific) 40-something!

Occupation: Recording engineer and writer

Favorite bike: I'm lusting after a carbon Bianchi with Campy parts, but I ride Cannondale

What's in your stable? Cannondale R1000 Feminine (Actually have two of them!) a Cannondale Jekyll 400 WSD, and old Raleigh and Schwinn hybrids

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 28 on a short but steep decent (obviously!)

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


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

Most memorable moment on my bike: The first ride over a gorgeous causeway in Miami with a great view of the ocean.

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

[veekcee]

Real name: Vickie

Where do you live? Northridge, CA

Explanation of your handle: My initials

Explanation of your avatar: None yet.....

Age (general or specific): Just turned 47!

Occupation: SAHM

Favorite bike: ?? For now, the 2 that I ride.

What's in your stable? MTB - Kona Kikapu Deluxe; Road - Specialized Sirrus Pro Disc

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I'm still a newbie and getting the feel of this new found love, on the road 19 mph and on the trail 17 mph.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have any as I'm always taking the pictures!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: When I was 14 and told my mom I was going to see a movie but really went to my first concert; Elvin Bishop Band and the Doobie Brothers! Learned early on that honesty is the best policy!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Thanksgiving Day, hubby and I are out on the trail come around a bend and see a mountain lion just up ahead. Very surreal.....he didn't seem to care we were there, but we sure cared that he was there!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every ride has been fun so far!

[Deanna]

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

Explanation of your handle: It’s just my name, I can never come up with a creative and appropriate handle.

Explanation of your avatar: None, see above answer.

Age (general or specific) 36

Occupation: Sales Support Manager

Favorite bike: Columbines sure are beautiful, but I don't own one yet.

What's in your stable? A) Trek 2200; B) Some old road style Trek my husband and I built up as a commute bike, I have no idea what model it is as we had to paint over some AWFUL “pink granite” type paint job; C) a Specialized Stumpjumper, circa 1994-1995

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? On a tandem we hit 55 coming down the Marshall Wall in West Marin. On my single bike the highest I’ve seen is 34.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Don’t have them, nobody I know carries a camera when we ride.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: “I’m doing fine, that climb wasn’t too hard”

Most fun ever had on a bike? A weeklong self designed tour of the Big Island, the week after the last total solar eclipse in Hawaii.

[gilly]

Real name: Gillian

Where do you live? Cheshire, UK

Explanation of your handle: A friendly abbreviation of my name.

Explanation of your avatar: When I've done my 10 posts, it will show my road bike

Age (general or specific): 48

Occupation: Service Receptionist at local garage, although I'm a trained beauty therapist

Favorite bike: Giant 100 once and DeRosa King (drool)

What's in your stable? Giant OCR 2 (2001!) Road. Aluminium home built Mountain bike.

Fastest speed on a road bike? 24.5mph I don't do speed <wimp> :-(

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Pictures of me and mine here (http://www.gillianwalker.net)


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Please, just one little dog is all I want" (see my web site for what we got, both on the same day!)

Most memorable moment on my bike: Having cyclocross levers fitted to my road bike, until this I couldn't reach the brake levers and was terrified of the bike, it stayed in the garage for 2 whole years! Now I can't stay off it :-)

Most fun ever had on a bike? Cycling/camping holiday on the Isle of Wight. I agreed to it because it's just off the south coast, and the south coast is flat.. Hmmm Isle of Wight is a hilly island just off the south coast LOL Boosted my cycling fitness and technique no end :-D

[mtbnodak]

Real name: Amy

Where do you live? Mandan, North Dakota

Explanation of your handle: hmm... good question...

Explanation of your avatar: Don't know...

Age (general or specific) 21

Occupation: Student/Slacker

Favorite bike: Road....hmmm. 2005 Specialized S-Works Tarmac E5 with Dura-Ace
Mountain... I do like Moots... and the 2004 Specialized womens specific Epic...or the new 2005 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Pro... with CrossMax Rims...mmm... those are pretty sweet...

What's in your stable? 2003 Specialized Rockhopper...

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? hmm on a road bike .. i suppose 35 - 40... mountain bike.. about the same... i am not that much of a roadie...

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Will have to find one..

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Too many.. come on .. i am still a college student....

Most memorable moment on my bike: Summer times...spending time with the guys from the shop.... going on some singletrack along the river in Bismarck.. then taking a dip in the river with the guys.... ;-)

Most fun ever had on a bike? Maah Daah Hey with 8 other guys and myself... They were all good looking and good riders.... 30 miles of pure hell... but it was worth it in the end... sharing a water pump to wash up.... then seeing a few naked bodies of the guys.. hahaha..

[VickiK]

Real name: Vicki

Where do you live? Orange County, California

Explanation of your handle: Just my name and initial

Explanation of your avatar: Haven't done one yet!

Age (general or specific): 46.95

Occupation: Displaced Technology Worker ("my job went to India and all I got was this lousy pink slip")

Favorite bike: My current one (Carolina)

What's in your stable? DiamondBack Carolina with smooth tires

Fastest speed on a road bike? Probably around 38-42 on a very steep and carfree road...so scared I couldn't retain the exact number

Another picture of yourself or your ride? http://tinypic.com/18f4zt That's an 8500 year old grave marker in county Clare in west Ireland, and me.

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: Cycling holiday in Ireland in July 2004

Most fun ever had on a bike? Definitely the Ireland trip! Great company, great tour! Check out: http://www.cyclingsafaris.com/
(that's my plug for the tour company) :-)

[MM_QFC!]

Real name: Mary
Where do you live? Seattle area, Washington state

Explanation of your handle: a friend (also a LBS owner) tagged me with it a few years ago and the nickname: QFC! stuck to me instantly ...remember the ol' nursery rhyme? Mary, Mary...
Quite F*****g Contrary (insert your adverb of choice!)

Explanation of your avatar: none yet

Age (general or specific): been getting the AARP membership letters for over a year now ~ in other words, the nifty side of 50!

Occupation: wireless telecommunications

Favorite bike: I stopped drooling for it and got it last season:
a Seven Elium!

What's in your stable? Seven Elium, Campy Record, Rolf Elan - love having ti/carbon under me! Also, a Custom Rodriguez (Seattle frame-builder) steel, Shimano 105s and a Bianchi Volpe for commuting w/full fenders and rack.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? exceeded 50mph while on 2000 Alaska AIDS Vaccine Ride and bested it the next year on the 2001 Montana AIDS Vaccine Ride; about a 10 mile stretch of road after a long, hot, windy day; enjoyed the heck outta the whooping with joy downhill between Virginia City and Ennis, MT - 52.3 still is all-time max.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not on bike, but enjoying the final leg of a 1000 mile ride from Seattle to San Francisco; this was taken at Roche Winery on the Carneros Hwy in Sonoma, morning rest stop in tasting room! I'm the grinning rider in front as we were headed over the GG bridge and up to UCSF campus to finish that afternoon. Lovely estate wines there by the way!

http://www.rideforareason.org/brimages/day12/12-Roche%20stop%20c.jpg


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "oh, I'm sure you're OK; don't worry, you'll be fine" (told to a riding buddy while she was shivering, w/blue lips - hypothermic on Flesher Pass in freezing, sleeting Montana weather; trying to warm her with our bodies while waiting for sag vehicle to arrive). The doc kept her off the road and on IV for 2 days, then she really was fine again.

Most memorable moment on my bike: oh, too many to list; I've been very, very lucky to have enjoyed some amazing cycling adventures.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Whereever my last ride was and looking forward to the next one; in other words, it's a blast most every time!

[snowy]

Real name: April
Where do you live, Westminster, Colorado

Explanation of your handle: Snowy-Umh I had to think of a word at work besides Frosty so thats where snowy came from. Real original I know.

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

Age (general or specific) 30.

Occupation: Senior Paralegal, Lawfirm

Favorite bike: Specialized Dolice Elite.

What's in your stable? Trek 400 gosh, I think its ten years old but just got it out of the shop and she looks real pretty!!!

Fastest speed on a road bike? Nothing yet. Haven't started riding yet.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll have to get back to you on this one.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't stand to lie, I feel weird. I couldn't tell you when the last time it was.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I love this story cause most of my bike riding life I have always rode with boys. One day I went riding with an ex and his friend. Come to find out his friend was a pro-snow boarder and I kicked his butt all over the place. He was very interested in me after that.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I think for me thats everyday!!! I just love to ride.

[sarahfixit]

Real name: Sarah
Where do you live? Bethlehem,PA
Explanation of your handle: I have always been the most fixy of my family(yes oftem more than dad). I learned mostly from my electrical engineer and do it yourself dad, then it branched into bikes and now I am almost certified for aircraft mechanics, YAY.

Explanation of your avatar: Well, thas me :D
Age Turned 21 on xmas
Occupation: Mechanic/landscaper/XC Racer
Favorite bike: 1992 Giant Sedona
What's in your stable? Giant Sedona, Giant XTC se, Trek 400 and several odd low level ones.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? On the roadie I'm a little more cautious, so Id say 39mph on the local big hill.
On the Sedona(which I added hydraulic brakes) 47.7 on the big descent back on the island(I grew up on Guam)

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

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:
That's a hard one, since I avg several kmi a year and do quite a few events. There is no thrill like the first XC race.The first XC race after a season off was almost on par. Racing is just a part of me, I feel wierd without it.

Most fun ever had on a bike?
If not in a race, it would be anytime I am exploring. I love the long summer evenings when after dinner rides can be long and relaxing. The kind of rides when I come home and have dinner and keep going on and on because I need to find the way home! The best ones last until midnight or so, and involve periodical stops with local stores or gas stations for refuels. Mini journeys, to forget normal and just ride. Where mileage is not a concern because it will be near 35-40 miles just getting back home. Those are fun.

[IronHorse213]

Real name: Michala

Where do you live? Manhattan, NY

Explanation of your handle: I heard somewhere that missionaries in Africa (sometime ago) had the first bicycle in a certain area, and the locals didn't know what it was but called it the horse with round legs. I liked the idea of bike=horse as a mode of transport, but that name was too long. Then I found an Iron Horse mountain bike to fit me, and viola - IronHorse. 213 is the number of the house I grew up in. We always read it as 2, 13 not two hundred thirteen.


Explanation of your avatar: n/a

Age (general or specific) 47 going on 12!

Occupation: Archivist

Favorite bike: would love the 'Specialized Dolce, but a Bianchi recently caught my eye....

What's in your stable? An Iron Horse MTn bike and a VERY old Panasonic road bike (soon to be given away to under priveledged kid)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I'm not a speed demon, so 20mph down hill on the NYC Greenpath

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


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Ah, that I feel fine the day after my first workout of the year!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Anytime I'm just sailing along with out distraction!

Most fun ever had on a bike? the first time I sailed through the "rough spots" of my usual ride!

[admiral finch]

Real name: Casey
Where do you live? San Leandro, CA

Explanation of your handle: My boyfriend and I were dreaming of a tandem right before I signed up for the forum. I was to be the Admiral (or the stoker) and I was going to sing to him to get him through the long rides we would take. Therefore: Admiral Finch. Plus, I just like thinking of myself with a long beard and a stuffy captain's uniform. ha ha.

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

Age (general or specific) 25. 26 in march. ooooh yah.

Occupation: lead auditor, but I'm a writer. a poet, actually. i just have to work for money.

Favorite bike: mmm. Independent Fabrication. any of those. don't I wish.

What's in your stable? 2002 Lemond Buenos Aires. Red. Name is Hen. One unicycle. One Raleigh M80.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 45. out on a ride alone near lake chabot. must have been in... july last year.. i had my computer set on something other than speed and when i got home I checked the settings and BAM! There it was. I had never gone above 30 before that day.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't understand this question. I'm 5'3, blonde, and I ride a red bike... if I knew how to post pics, I would, but I don't cause I'm dorky.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I made 45mph. ha ha. no. not really. I can't remember right now. which should tell you something...

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding for the first time at night and being completely alone on a trail, without lights around me, and feeling like I was flying.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Oh man. I don't know. Everytime I'm on I feel great and I have a blast. It's those endorphins. They make every thing great. The Breast Cancer Fund's Ride for the Cure was awesome. It was pretty fun. Cinderella this year is going to be a blast.

[bikerchic]

Real name:
Kate

Where do you live?
Hillsboro, Oregon

Explanation of your handle:
My X and I had an old Harley and some time around the time I knew I was leaving him he gave me permission to buy a bike (he meant a new Harley so he could ride it too) so I bought a custom built road bike much to his surprise! I was also riding with a group of guys training to do the Aids ride and they thought it was so funny that I bought a bicycle instead of a Harley they called me a real bikerchic. The name stuck.

Explanation of your avatar:
It's a road bike what else?

Age
Soon to be 53

Occupation:
Domestic Goddest and ruler of my domain

Favorite bike:
Have it my,my,my,my Serotta

What's in your stable?
My Serotta "FlyGirl" I used to have a Trek 7000 which I gave to my daughter, it resides in Arizona now with her.

Fastest speed on a road bike?
Fourty-freakin'-two! Yeah it was downhill......sigh.

Another picture of yourself or your ride?
I have lots but no web host to put one up right now.


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

Most memorable moment on my bike:
Pace lining with two guys on the Palm Springs 50 miler, it was freakin awesome and I never felt so alive as I did then. Have you ever felt like one with your bike, when every thing just clicks and you are suspended in time? Well that was a time like that for me. It was so sureal something I'll never forget.

Most fun ever had on a bike?
*wiping tears from my eyes* Rides with my sister. She lives over a thousand miles away from me now. She and I started our road riding together training for El Tour de Tucson 50 miler in 1998. We were hooked early on and had so many wonderful "training" rides together. We did some pretty goofy things, the kind of things only sisters share. What fun we had and I miss her dearly. Oh and I miss riding with her too.

[BikeMomma]

Real name: Kim

Where do you live? Atwater, California

Explanation of your handle: I'm injecting cycling (i.e. my feel-good drug) back into my life after about 10-12 years of being out of it to get married (to a non-cyclist), create a home, have three kids (one of which WILL be a cyclist, so help me!), and go to night school to advance my career and self. All the while, I have identified myself by my parenthood and marital status, I realize now totally ignoring what really makes me tick - getting out on my bike and enjoying the health and euphoria that comes with it. That's the "bike" part. The "momma" half is the newer part of me that also makes me tick these days, and is what I answer to around the house.

Explanation of your avatar: an avatar... you mean I can have an avatar??? hehe Nope, not yet...not enough posts - still a newbie.

Age: 34
(before the injection of cycling bit mentioned above, I was probably more like croaking age, whatever that may be)

Occupation: City government, Land-use planning for a future college town....here come the cars. But there's hope...bike lanes are planned on most streets....

Favorite bike: any fast machine with a lovely paint job, shiny spokes, and that purring sound I love so much on the road..... Kestrel comes to mind. Saw one from across the grass at the Sea Otter Classic Expo and fell in love.... dropped everything! -- handed my daughter off to my hubby, said "I'll be over there" and I was, just like that. I haven't drooled like that since I was a wee-tiny baby in diapers. Oh my!

What's in your stable? A still-pretty (but dirty!), still purring Cannondale with a new Terry Butterfly saddle (love it! credit to the "Terry" threads for recommending!), but that is sadly showing it's age (I got it 17 years ago!). Keeping my eyes pealed for anything that fits the pocketbook, but that Kestrel is looking mighty yummy. Oh, and recently was given an older Bianchi that needs some tlc - not rideable at the moment, but couldn't beat the price.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Oh my, it's been a while and how I DO miss the speed! I think probably about 45/50 mph is what I experienced before, while going downhill in the old mining town of Hornitos (near Mariposa, CA) and up a little bit past there. There is a certain downhill, though, before you get into Hornitos that I used to gun for at the top of the hill. I'd be positively sprinting all out at the top, and I'd carry that speed over the crest and down the other side. I'd do 45 around the next corner if I had the wind to my back. Soooo much fun.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? None at the moment...I'll work on that.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: how does that one go?? ummm, oh yea -- "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: Every wednesday, I'd do the ride to Hornitos, about 65 miles from Merced, CA. I'd do another 10 mi loop - the long way home - if I didn't feel like going home yet (and it wasn't too hot). Those moments, all of them on those rides, were memorable. Especially in the spring, the landscape was gorgeously green, with wildflowers everywhere, and a view of the snow-capped Sierra range (aka Yosemite Nat'l Park locale) in the distance. Another memorable moment was beating a particular rider (a guy who was just SURE he'd always be faster than me) in a sprint on our tuesday sprint interval ride. Oh, life was sweet that day!

Most fun ever had on a bike? I agree with most here - every day, every ride is a joy, even when it hurts. But I had the most fun, I think, when I was able to keep up with the guys, the racers, every time I went out with them and finish a ride with the pack. One particular day, on a training race with another club in another city, I was riding in the middle of the pack, being sucked along by the draft, on a sweet, smooth road with the wind favorable, I looked down at my computer and we were going 35/36 easy. I was barely peddling, the wheels were humming all around me, the company was good, my legs were strong - oh, to go back in time! THAT was exhilaratingly fun. How I love this sport! Why did I ever wait so long to get back into this??

[PdxVeloGirl]

Real name:
Suzi

Where do you live?
Portland, Oregon

Explanation of your handle:
Well, I live in Portland, I'm a girl and I'm all about riding (road and mountain)!!

Explanation of your avatar:
??

Age
43

Occupation:
Part time advertising and full time mom to 5 year old twins

Favorite bike:
I too love love love my Serotta!

What's in your stable?
I have 3 bikes, a Trek 2120 (my commuter bike), my Serotta CSI, and my Gary Fisher Procaliber mountain bike (I love this bike too!)....my DH has 3 or 4 bikes, and my kids have a couple. So as you can see, our stable is full, lol.

Fastest speed on a road bike?
49 miles per hour in the beautiful Columbia Gorge

Another picture of yourself or your ride?
I'll work on getting some photos scanned

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: Cycle Oregon 2003 - day 3, Hells Canyon on the Idaho/Oregon border -- simply stunning!

Most fun ever had on a bike? I always have fun on my bike --- especially when mountain biking in a scenic location! A really fun time was when I won Shredtopia cross country mtn bike race in '96 and also won the series (beginner vet)...it was so much fun!

[mtnbikenmama]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by CorsairMac
[B]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: Donna
Where do you live? La Crescenta, CA

Explanation of your handle: I'm a mother of 5 that mountain bikes

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

Age (general or specific) 45 Nov 23

Occupation: Retired RN full time mom

Favorite bike: HPL Alchemy

What's in your stable? HPL Alchemy , Specialized Stump Jumper FxSR , Trek 4500 hardtail

Fastest speed on a mtn bike? where? when? 30mph riding down some black top that leads to the trail head at La Tuna

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Don't know how to post on this site

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: the usual as a kid, but now I really value the truth.

Most memorable moment on my bike:Riding in the rain for the first time in the Arroyo Seco (don't worry it was fire road type trail ;-)

Most fun ever had on a bike?The first Womens Only Weekend in Big Bear that I went to.

[LBTC]

Real name: Teresa

Where do you live? Williams Lake, BC, Canada (no we are not all Free-Riders here!!)

Explanation of your handle: Apparently I called myself the Little ***** That Could one night half asleep. There's a sticker on my bike that says that now. It works!

Explanation of your avatar: I've had avatars before. They've disappeared before. Too much work!

Age (general or specific) 37

Occupation: admin

Favorite bike: mine

What's in your stable? Santa Cruz Juliana Super Light; Giant OCR1 road bike; Norco Torrent

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 62kmh coming down Fox Mountain Road on a training ride. (the road biking is to make the mountain biking faster) yikes!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I take the pictures....I'm not usually IN them....well not pictures that are suitable for a family forum! heehee

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: it's all lies on some level!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Passing my husband at the top of the climb at the Merrit race last year, and staying ahead of him on the oh-so-amazing-flowing downhill, then pulling away from him on the climb out. Wahoo!!!!!!! The perfect ride! (There's even a picture to prove it...somewhere)

Most fun ever had on a bike? The first time I lead the Wednesday night ride. Those guys are FAST and the singletrack is tough, and I still lead 2/3 of the climbing! But there's so many other times when I've been one with the bike. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Zen.


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Bonus question:

If you weren't riding your bike, what would you be doing?
Taking pictures!
http://ca.f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/picsie_chick

Namaste,
~T~

[DeniseGoldberg]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by LBTC
Bonus question:
If you weren't riding your bike, what would you be doing?
Taking pictures!
http://ca.f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/picsie_chick

Teresa -
Thanks for posting the link to your photos. I haven't looked at all of them yet (it's on my list for at home tonight), but the few that I looked at are gorgeous.

--- Denise

[spazzdog]

LBTC - beautiful photo work. What an eye you have!

Love the dogs (and kitties)! Border Collies, yes?

[LBTC]

Thank you, Spazzdog and Denise for your nice comments! I really love to take photos and sharing them is half the fun!!

Yup, border collies all the way! And yours? blue healer or healer cross?

smart little fellers, aren't they?

namaste,
~T~

[spazzdog]

blue heeler thru & thru

[Twice Daily]

Real name: Melanie

Where do you live? Salt Lake City, UT

Explanation of your handle: it's a name I use when I don't use my real name, especially for subversive pieces of public art...

Explanation of your avatar: Hard to see...but it's me reflected in a window...

Age (general or specific) 29...but as crazy as it sounds I'm really excited to be 30 this year!

Occupation: Volunteer Services Coordinator/ Graphic Designer for a Volunteer Center

Favorite bike: oh boy...I love those pretty Rivendell bikes...but my favorite bike is the kind you can buy complete for the price of the frame...and then change out everything to make it so special and lovely...

What's in your stable? a Surly Cross Check, a really heavy old speck MTB and a 70's Peuget from the thrift store...and my boyfirend's Independent Fabrication MTB and his road bike, some Specialized thing...and 2 Trek children's bikes belonging to my sons...

Fastest speed on a bike? where? when?
I have no idea, but one time I was riding to work and a city utiltity truck came up next to me at a stop sign..the drivier said, "You were going about 30 miles an hour!"

What is the biggest lie you've ever told:
It's okay honey...I don't have to have an orgasm every time...

Most memorable moment on my bike:When I realized I could ride any where I wanted to...it was no longer can I get there...it was how long will it take me?

Most fun ever had on a bike?
Finishing my first cross race...I was so stoked!!...I guess that was the happiest time on my bike...
I always seem to be having fun on my bike...

[Dirt Girl]

Real name: Lisa

Where do you live? Spokane Valley, WA

Explanation of your handle: I like riding on the dirt. Singletrack beats pavement any day, for me.

Explanation of your avatar: A doctored-up version of my bike

Age (general or specific): 40

Occupation: Officially a part-time graphic designer. In reality, a graphics production person.

Favorite bike: That I own--my Juliana

What's in your stable? My FS mountain bike: Santa Cruz Juliana, hardtail: Specialized Rockhopper, a very old Sekai Ladysport road bike that someone gave me (I call her The Poodle 'cause she's pink), and if the LBS can tweak the fit tomorrow (cross your fingers) a 2003 model Trek 2000 road bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? The Poodle's brakes scare the pants off me, so I'm sure it's not very fast. That's one reason I want to buy a new road bike.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Attached: Mount Saint Helens last summer

Most memorable moment on my bike: Lots of things pop into mind. Many of them the first time I cleaned a certain obstacle. There was one time I fell, no, more like flew off the side of my bike after washing out in some gravel on a downhill. Smacked both knees so hard it brought tears. I rolled over to gather myself as several people stood over me, and I suddenly started to feel a wet trickle at my side. We all got a laugh out of that when I figured out it wasn't blood but the water pressing out of my hydration pack.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Anytime I get to experience "the zone" when everything is clicking and I'm focused on nothing but the moment. It doesn't happen very often, but it's sweet when it does.

[naama_seri1]

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Real name: naama

Where do you live? israel

Explanation of your handle: my second name is seri' means imy family is originaly from Yemmen.


Age (general or specific) : 40
Occupation: in the israeli Tv.
Favorite bike: MERIDA 904, ROAD
What's in your stable?
Fastest speed on a road bike? 90?? WHILE DECENDING

[CorsairMac]

welcome to the board naama. what a beautiful name! thanks for posting here - I hope you enjoy reading all about us as much as I do!

[doc]

Naama
I sure hope that 90 was kilometer/hr not miles per hour!! Welcome to the site. I've visited Israel 3 times although not for 15-20 years. Beautiful country rich in history.
doc

[naama_seri1]

Are you a jew? It is not a common thing to visit israel 3 times.
Jerusalem and its outskirt are great for riders. both road and mountain. Weather here is always good, and the view is nice.

90 kph downhill with good road bike is fast but regular.

where are you from, where do you ride?

naama

[naama_seri1]

thank you!
In fact Naama Is King Solomon"s wife' and mother of king Rehava'am.

Im am really glad to find a forum which is special for female riders.

naama

[Trek420]

naama_seri asks "Are you a jew? It is not a common thing to visit israel 3 times. Jerusalem and its outskirt are great for riders. both road and mountain. Weather here is always good, and the view is nice."

hello naama, not to go too far OT but i was wondering where are all the "nice jewish girls". My late father was raised in Jerusalem from about the age of 3 till he was about 14, the family stopped there on the way from Russia to New York where my grandfather was a cantor at one of the major temples in NYC. I've never been to the middle east, glad to know there is some good riding there. :p :cool: ;) :) :D

[Jo-n-NY]

Real name: JoAnn

Where do you live? N. Bellmore, NY (on Long Island)

Explanation of your handle: I guess easily figured out.

Explanation of your avatar: avatar?? I will get to that eventually

Age (general or specific) 49

Occupation: Administrative Assistant

Favorite bike: Specialized Dolce Comp

What's in your stable? 2005 Specialized Dolce Comp; Ralaigh Tara; hubby and the kids bikes

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? couldn't say how fast because we went to Vegas and road Red Rock Canyon. We decided to rent the bikes instead of shipping them for just one ride. Needless to say I did not have a computer, but I know going down some of those hills was pretty fast, sorry, but I wimped out and even used my breaks. This trip was just last month, January.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Haven't gotten that far either.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: The truth is written all over my face, so I don't bother.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I guess the ride at Red Rock Canyon.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I would have to say everytime we go out. More on road than off. We just ride off road as a change of pace, but really love road riding.

[bikerchick68]

Real name: Jennifer

Where do you live? San Diego, CA

Explanation of your handle: wore a "bikerchick" jersey when I completed my first goal after buying bike.... 53 mile Rosarito to Ensanada Ride! the "68" is for my birth year

Explanation of your avatar: avatar?? I WANT an avatar... I love the bike ones you guys have!

Age (general or specific) 36

Occupation: Director of HR (full time babysitter for 1000 adults :rolleyes: )

Favorite bike: My Litespeed

What's in your stable? Litespeed Tuscany with Ksyrium wheelset

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? My fastes speed ever was on my commute home one day... a nice downhill where I hit47mph... chanting "don't brake- don't hit a rock" the whole way down!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? http://www.photocrazy.com/perl/additem.pl?pid=797200&ev=600&sd=2005-02-05&st=10:22:38&lfn=P050205102238568a5.jpg&d=f&bibno=&nts=0301


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: It's probably a bad thing that I can't remember huh? :eek:

Most memorable moment on my bike: Just completed my first Century- The Tour de Palm Springs... a personal goal for me!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Last summer in July I got to cycle Ireland for 6 days... went thru the western region called Connemara... then off to Paris for the final day of the Tour de France... it just doesn't get much better than that!

I really enjoyed reading all your profiles and funny stories!!! :)

[fixedgeargirl]

Real name: Jennifer
Where do you live? Recently moved to Austin, TX

Explanation of your handle: I love, love, love my scorcher (fixed gear bike)

Explanation of your avatar: Gotta git me one of them!

Age (general or specific) 34

Occupation: Administrative Assistant

Favorite bike: depends on when you ask

What's in your stable? Scorcher: a frame rescued from a scrap pile, powder coated a shade I call Deep Purple, built up with some random used parts,a fixed gear rear hub, sweep cruiser bars mounted upside down, platform clipless pedals and a v-brake on the front. Road: custom Willits titanium. Mtn.: custom Willits steel in HOT PINK (I call the shade candy raspberry).

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I just got a computer and have seen 40 mph on some forgotten section of a long ride around here. I know I've gone faster than that on the back of the tandem and solo in the mountains, just don't have the digital proof.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have a digital camera. Need to remedy that.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Anytime I do something I didn't think I could.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I was in my second season of riding single track when I accepted an invitation to go on a 9-day mtb tour from SW Colorado to Moab. The whole tour was great...well, maybe except the first day which started with a long, cobbly climb during which I sat down and wept and which I finished last. Mid-way through the tour we had a half day's riding that was suitable for scorchers, wide and swoopy and we wingnuts had to pass the others on uphills just to make it to the top and my friend Geo giving me a little boost now and then at the crest of a hill, and I ran my front wheel right into a mud hole and supermanned over the bars and came up laughing and MAN was it great!!!

[Jennifer Gallow]

Just killed 45 minutes reading these! How fun is that?

Real name: Jennifer, Jen to my friends

Where do you live? Sunny California

Explanation of your handle: Err .... guess I'm not so creative, eh?

Explanation of your avatar: Avatar sounds like a bird. I don't like the birds so much.

Age (general or specific) 28

Occupation: Media Specialist

Favorite bike: I love those new Paul Frank beach cruisers

What's in your stable? Trek road bike, goofy hybird I got from my cousin

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? In the 40s, frequently ... it's hilly around here and I LOVE to go fast!! There's one downhill stretch that's about three miles, newly paved and curvy and seldom travelled ... my little slice of heaven!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not until I can drag-and-drop a picture into this window.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing a century side by side with my BF thinking I've never had so much fun! (and oh yeah how far to the hot tub?!)

Most fun ever had on a bike? Those beautiful warm mornings when the temp is perfect and the air is clear and you can ride through the hills and smell sage here, and lemongrass there ... and the further you go the further you THINK you can go. I love that.

[yogabear]

Real name: Lisa, nickname is Pooh (short for Winnie the Pooh)

Where do you live? suburban Detroit, Michigan

Explanation of your handle: another nickname my hubby calls me since I do yoga :)

Explanation of your avatar: To me, everyone should be his or her own avatar LOL

Age (general or specific): 33 in January

Occupation: Psychic/Intuitive...also working on being a writer

Favorite bike: My engagement bike, a beautiful Litespeed mtn. bike (don't worry, I have a ring too LOL)

What's in your stable? I don't have to count my hubby's bikes do I? LOL
I own a Guru Racelite road bike and a Litespeed mtn. bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I think it was at bike camp in Florida a few years ago, I hit 35 mph on a downhill, of course

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't know how to do much with computers or my digital camera...working on this!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't like the cause/effect (karma) of lying

Most memorable moment on my bike: There's been many, but my favorite is when I finally was comfortable on a road bike and got my new road bike last year after 7 years of suffering on one that was too big

Most fun ever had on a bike? When I learned how to bunny hop on my mtn. bike...yay!

[ironchick]

Real name: Dena
Where do you live? Scottsdale, Arizona

Explanation of your handle: I race Ironman Triathlons...(and I am a girl :)

Age (general or specific) 32

Occupation: Triathlon/cycling coach, adjunct faculty community college

Favorite bike: have a Serotta Ottrott road bike and a new Elite Razor tri bike
(couldn't wish for anything better)

What's in your stable? see above...

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 56.2 mph...downhill in upstate NY

Another picture of yourself or your ride? hope it posted..."gotta love my zipps"

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Calling my mom from Ironman W. Australia on Thankgiving '04 and telling her I was in Arizona...they just don't understand :)

Most memorable moment on my bike: (not recommended for anyone) i raced a Duathlon in Feb '04 after having stayed out until 4 am drinking with my running group... I won the race but the minute I stopped moving-wow!!!!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Far too many moments, but the ride in the downpour today had to be one of the funniest...My training partner and I laughed the whole ride.

[Surlygirl]

Real name: Jody
Where do you live? Grafton, Mass

Explanation of your handle: My bike, not my nature

Explanation of your avatar: I'm looking for my favorite pic I put away for safe keeping and now can't find.

Age (general or specific) 44

Occupation: SAHM, and wife

Favorite bike: My surly for now, Maybe a custom Luna or Peter Mooney later.

What's in your stable? Surly Cross Check, old Gary Fisher Tassahara

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Couldn't tell you, I close my eyes on the downhills.
:eek:

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not happening

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: I use to ride a nine mile loop every night after work and my boyfriend who is now my hubby decided to challenge me one night and even decided to give me a 5 minute head start. I kicked his butt and was sitting in the yard with a drink in my hand when he finally showed up.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding the Nashua River Rail trail for the first time in the spring after a very long winter. Also riding around Vermont with hubby on our anniversary last fall.
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[Biking Chick]

I had sooooo much fun reading these! Looks like I'm going to be very late getting on the trainer this morning! :p

Real name: Cindy

Where do you live? central Wisconsin

Explanation of your handle: I thought this was a lot friendlier than Biking B*tch <vbg>

Explanation of your avatar: Will get around to that as soon as the snow melts

Age (general or specific): 51 and way proud of it!

Occupation: Retired (in my previous life my job outside of the home was co-owner of an advertising agency)

Favorite bike: Trek 5200 WSD - a gift from my husband to celebrate my 50th birthday. What a guy!

What's in your stable? Above mentioned 5200 WSD, Trek 2200 WSD, Trek 4900 WSD, 7500 FX

Fastest speed on a road bike? Descending downhill from Grandfather Falls in northern WI at 32 mph - my guardian angel(s) were working overtime that day.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Another?? How about one? http://www.teamamericasdairyland.com/Club/stories/cindy.htm

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: If I have to choose just one I think it would be the very first charity ride Al & I participated in. We were contemplating the purchase of road bikes (I was the one on the fence thinking that I didn't really 'need' a road bike). As we were nearing the last five miles of a 32-mile route Al & I were humming along on our comfort bikes enjoying the gorgeous late summer weather. As we whizzed by a group of women on road and hybrid bikes, I overheard one of them say, "We've just been passed by two comfort bikes." It was at that moment I decided Al was right ... I COULD be a roadie!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Just about any time I am on my bike and the endorphins have kicked in is my favorite and/or fun moment. Two moments come to mind; the first at a biking event when Al & I maintained 27 mph for over 10 miles. The second came on another charity ride in northern Wisconsin in late September; the temperature at the start was 32 degrees but it was a beautiful route with Bald Eagles sitting in the towering pines next to the lakes, the aspen trees in brilliant gold foliage, geese gathering for migration, all viewed while we were clipping along at 17 mph.

[trigurl]

Real name: Anne

Where do you live? Roanoke Virginia

Explanation of your handle: My sister spelled her cowgirl cowgurl!

Explanation of your avatar: never can figure those things out

Age (general or specific) in the South we don't tell our age (I am from S.C.)

Occupation: Overworked Legal Secretary (and underpaid)

Favorite bike: Just bought my first "race" bike and I do like it Specialized Allez 05

What's in your stable? 2 quarter horses, 4 goats, 2 dogs, and a stray snake or two.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? about 18mph, on the parkway here in VA - I don't like going too fast. :)

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


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Win or lose, I just wanna finish. :eek:

Most memorable moment on my bike: flying over the handlebars of my mtn bike at a switchback I didn't slow down in time for, during my first Duathlon- that was FUN.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Recently? not when I was a kid? hmmmm, I do a lot of riding on the trainer b/c of the weather here, I do have fun tossing the ball across the room and the dog bringing it back to me :o

[Crankin]

Real name: duh...
Where do you live? Boxborough, MA (about 25 miles west of Boston)

Explanation of your handle: A handle?? Sounds like CB radios


Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....That was an alternative newspaper in Boston, in the late sixties

Age (general or specific) 51

Occupation: English teacher
Favorite bike: the one I have. It fits me

What's in your stable? Trek 5200 WSD, Norco dual suspension MTB

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 31.5, Hollis, NH, Sept. 2004

Another picture of yourself or your ride? You won't see them. The goal is to not look like a monster when the helmet comes off.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I hate liars, so generally, I tell the truth.

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I climbed Mt. Calvo in Tuscany, all because my husband and I misread a road sign to get back to Siena. The guy from the bike shop where we rented the bikes didn't believe that we had done the ride...it's part of the Giro. I have a nice video of me telling my husband I hate him at the summit.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I would have to say that the most fun I have on my bike is when i commute to school. I love to see the looks of envy from the teachers who are 25 years younger than me. It's a really short commute, but mostly uphill. Plus, I get to tell the 12 year old boys to keep their hands off of my bike, when it's in my classroom!

[photosRphun]

Real name: Angela
Where do you live? Wilmington, NC

Explanation of your handle: I really enjoy photography in my spare time.

Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....i am a newbie!

Age (general or specific) 40

Occupation: Accounting

Favorite bike: Still learning

What's in your stable? Giant Sedona LX 2005

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I know this is not what you mean but probably as a teenager when i accidently ran over a snake and i was kicking butt to get away from that thing! :-)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Just got the bike and have only been on it once; recovering from surgery; bike is parked in the corner begging to be ridden - just a few more weeks!


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Is this like truth or dare?

Most memorable moment on my bike: I am just getting back into biking from riding when i was MUCH younger so all my memories of those from childhood - normal childhood memories. i'll update as i make memories. deal?

Most fun ever had on a bike? updates to follow. looking forward to taking my camera on rides with me and getting some awesome pics that i normally would miss driving by in a car

[LBTC]

Hey, Angela

Do you have your photos online anywhere? I love taking pictures tooo!

http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/picsie_chick/my_photos

I'd love to see yours!

Welcome to the forum

Namaste,
~T~

[Melody]

Real name: Melody

Where do you live? Mountain View, CA, USA, Terra, Sol System :)

Explanation of your handle: duh :P

Explanation of your avatar: No avatar yet

Age (general or specific): Born Sept 1972. Actual age is an exercise left to the reader :rolleyes:

Occupation: Systems Engineer, Programmer & Architect

Favorite bike: Right now? My Bianchi Imola :D

What's in your stable? Hrm. Mine are a Bianchi Imola and a Specialized Rock Hopper. My hubby has a Cervelo Soloist 105, an SEI(mumble) 200(mumble) Kestrel frame that he's building and a single gear cruiser (forget the make/model)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 27.8 MPH. On a downhill today. :) I could have gone faster if the slow car didn't get in front of me :P

Another picture of yourself or your ride? No pic of me on the bike yet.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Uhm. I won't go into that, but it was on April's fool and it was meant as a joke played on my sisters. Let's just say it didn't go over well.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Not crashing and dying today while getting used to clipless peddles for the first time.... while riding over 11 miles. :P

Most fun ever had on a bike? Everytime I'm on the bike! It's great! :)

[Susan126]

Real name: Susan

Where do you live? Bonney Lake, WA

Explanation of your handle: Gee let's see . . . my name and some special numbers

Explanation of your avatar: I liked the wheels

Age (general or specific) 51

Occupation: Library Media Assistant and building computer tech in a wonderful middle school.

Favorite bike: Tie between my trek road bike and my trek XC full suspension mountain bike

What's in your stable? Trek 2200 WSD road bike and a Fuel EX7 WSD full suspension mountain bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 48 miles an hour, going down Stevens Pass during the third day of the Courage Classic, August 2003.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Lots of pictures of me on my road bike and my old hardtail mountain bike at my web site. No pictures yet of me on my new mountain bike. I just got the new full suspension bike this month as a birthday present from my husband. I've only ridden it four times!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Me lie? LOL never! And if you believe that well I have some nice land for sale with a gorgeous view of Mount Saint Helens

Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing the RAMROD last July at the ripe old age of 50! What's the RAMROD (http://www.redmondcyclingclub.org/RAMROD/)? It's an acroynm for Ride Around Mount Rainier In One Day. 157 miles in one day and over 10,000 feet of climbing.

Most fun ever had on a bike? My annual 4 day weekend camping trip to Devil's Gulch with my husband and a group of friends! We enjoy four days of great epic rides during the day and great stories at night around the campfire!

[cindysue]

Real name: Cindy

Where do you live? Walnut Creek (San Francisco Bay Area), CA

Explanation of your handle: not too original: it's my first and middle name

Explanation of your avatar: I need to get one!

Age (general or specific): 34

Occupation: student and research assistant

Favorite bike: ?

What's in your stable? I have two road bikes: GT (set up for commuting) and a Specialized Allez.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 38mph, down Bear Creek Road, last week. All I could envision was blood on the pavement.

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

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: telling people I was happily married when my husband was a $#*@! I'm single now!

Most memorable moment on my bike: falling over on top of another club rider when I couldn't clip out.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Cinderella ride 2002 (my first organized ride)

[cindysue]

What a great idea. I'd hate to see it get lost in the shuffle! Can we make it it's own forum category?

[administrator]

I've made this thread sticky so now it should stay stuck at the top of the Open Topic forum. Thanks for the suggestion!

[CorsairMac]

Thank you so much for "sticking" this on the top! no more copying and pasting!!! wheeeeeee :)

ps admin: I don't see YOU on this thread!! LOL......you can even use "admin" as your name if you wish! ;)

[mommelisa]

Real name: Melisa

Where do you live? Scottsdale, AZ

Explanation of your handle: It became my nickname when my son realized I had a name besides "Mom".

Explanation of your avatar: I need to get one, I think!

Age (general or specific): Just turned 36

Occupation: Wife, mom, oh, yea, and a Database Marketing Consultant for a hotel chain

Favorite bike: I have only one, its the first one I've ever bought myself and I really, really, really like it. Its a Trek Madone 5.2

What's in your stable? My trek, and a mountain bike my husband bought me a number of years back that my son is now riding.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 26.8, last Saturday. I haven't been riding long and it was an awesome feeling.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have any riding pictures, but I have a running one, wanna see that?

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: me, lie? ;)

Most memorable moment on my bike: Well, I haven't had many, but the first time I was able to complete an entire ride without landing on my butt because I forgot to unclip stands out right now.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every day is fun because its all new!

[melissam]

Haven't posted in a while. Heck, I haven't even ridden my bike in a while. :eek:

Real name: Melissa

Where do you live? San Jose, California

Explanation of your handle: When I joined this forum, I was in such a hurry to post that I couldn't come up with anything more original.

Explanation of your avatar: Doh! No avatar.

Age (general or specific): 40 and a half. Er, make that 40 and three quarters.

Occupation: Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Favorite bike: Trek 5200

What's in your stable? Trek 5200 WSD (road), Trek 6700 WSD (mountain), 20 year old Bianchi Limited with 12 speeds and friction shifting (sentimental favorite)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Dunno, but I reckon over 30 on some downhill.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nope, I'm camera shy.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: When I was a technical support engineer, I told a customer that my mom wrote the software manual that he had been berating for 5 minutes straight. That got him to be quiet, and I eventually 'fessed up that my mom didn't really write the manual. :D

Most memorable moment on my bike: 1st place: finishing my first century on my trusty Bianchi.
2nd place: breaking my femur while riding my trusty Bianchi :(

Most fun ever had on a bike? 1st place: My brother and I went on a weekend camping trip with a bicycle touring group. Each day we did a 50 mile ride thru some of the most beautiful scenery on earth, plus we got to talk about meaningful things and laugh like crazy over other not-so-meaningful things. (Again, on the trusty Bianchi.)
2nd place: Doing a couple of WOMBATS (mountain biking) clinics with Jacquie Phelan. (On the trusty Trek mtn. bike.)
3rd place: Doing the Cinderella Training Series last year. (On the trusty Trek road bike.)

Sheesh, now I just need to go out and RIDE!

[jobob]

Hey stranger, nice to hear from you! :D

[psychavoc]

Real name: Celia

Where do you live? Dunedin, New Zealand

Explanation of your handle: I made it up when I was joining another MTB forum: www.vorb.org.nz. "Psyc" because I study Psychology, and "havoc" just because that's what I tend to wreak!

Explanation of your avatar: My pet rabbit, Monty :)

Age (general or specific): 22 (yes, I believe I am a youngun..)

Occupation:PhD student - studying Psychology (more specifically, mathematical models of behaviour)

Favorite bike: Mmmmm.. my Heckler

What's in your stable? At the moment, the Santa Cruz Heckler, and a half built up and repainted Giant ATX890 frame. I am also in the process of selling my Avanti Sprint roadie because I bought it and it was too big for me.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Considering the road bike never made it off the windtrainer, I don't think I was going very fast at all :o

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Oooh. I'll see if I can attach some piccys below. One of my Heckler, and another of me riding my bike around the blue lake at St. Bathan's here in NZ.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: (Probably not the biggest lie, but one I am willing to share!..) An ex-boyfriend once asked me "Is this a rebound relationship?" when I started dating him 5 days after my previous boyfriend broke up with me. And I answered "no, of course not". And he believed me. Boys are strange.

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I was coming down the hill with no brakes on my flatmate's bike in the dark with no lights on (naughty girl!), and came around the corner, met a car coming round the other way with its headlights on, decided to move over a little bit more to the side of the road to give the car more room in case it didn't see me.. and ended up head over heels in the ditch in the side of the road. Luckily, the car stopped and the driver of the car took me to hospital, where I proceeded to wait for 2 hours before someone could see me. I was lucky though - only came out with a fat lip, a lot of grazes and a slight concussion.

Most fun ever had on a bike? When I finally learnt how to bunnyhop and master clipless pedals. :o Sad I know.

[AustinRider]

Real name: Ronnie

Where do you live? Austin, Texas

Explanation of your handle: lack of creativity

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

Age (general or specific) 45 in the summer of 2005

Occupation: Mom, wife, home schooler, special education volunteer advocate

Favorite bike: Don't know enough yet to have one. For now, it would be one with 2 good wheels, a comfy saddle, and working gears.

What's in your stable? an old, old old, Bianchi mountain bike, and a spanking new Fugi something or another.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Aboutn 28 mph with the breaks on slightly, going down a hill here in Austin. I don't care for too much speed going down hills...the idea of a wreck is most unappealing! My adrenaline loving husband calls me a weeny. SO be it.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? None yet.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmm - not sure I want to confess!

Most memorable moment on my bike: On my first long ride at about mile 18 I had one foot unclipped while standing in a turn lane on a busy road during a red light. I was waiting to turn left. As I stood there I just began to loose my balance and began falling on my clipped in side. I couldn't unclip and began to fall into on coming traffic. As I looked up about half way through my fall, I could see a city bus coming towards me. At this time my husband is frantically trying to grab me, but he too has one foot clipped in ( the one closest to me) and he can't quite get me. I fall, tangled in my bike, left foot still clipped in, and can see that as long as the bus stays it's course it will miss my head by about 18 ". I am calm. My husband is freaking out as he can't see this. The bus passes, I am fine, my husband picks me up. We cross the street. We stop. My husband leans over and punches me in the arm! "Don't you EVER do that to me again!" he yells with such a look of fear on his face. Hours later he still wasn't OK. Guess I better practice clipping in and out!

Most fun ever had on a bike? I just love getting out on the road - the wind and the sun....I feel such freedom. SOOOOOO much better than running.
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[nuthatch]

Hey, Austinrider, that is a totally scary story for us clipless novices! I haven't gotten out on the road with my new pedals yet. I'm going to be extra, extra cautious!!! Welcome to the forum!

[Tigger]

Hi Nuthatch

Just about to brave the clipless thing too... everyone keeps telling me how bruised I'm gonna get, but I've stocked up on Arnica! Most embarrassing this is, got my pedals but completely failed on fitting them myself, hate being defeated and having to ask someone with a bit more muscle to help!

Oops.. was intending to fill in my getting to know you thingamy bob... although all a bit new to me

Real name: Gael

Where do you live? UK

Explanation of your handle: My nickname

Explanation of your avatar: it fits

Age (general or specific): 33

Occupation: Journalist

Favorite bike: No idea really, but love my Marin

What's in your stable? That's it at the moment, but getting seducedd by the thought of a road bike to avoid the mud int he winter

Fastest speed on a road bike? No idea

Another picture of yourself or your ride? :eek:

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: My brother and I used to go walking across the mudflats on the river where we grew up and swore blind to my mum we knew the special paths the fishermen used so she needn't worry about us getting stuck int he mud!

Most memorable moment on my bike: cool ride in spain which involved a swim mid-ride

Most fun ever had on a bike? How boring am I, nothing sticks out... quite like getting muddy as long as the bike doesn't get clogged up
:D

[nuthatch]

Welcome, Tigger! Are you talking about taking old pedals off and putting the new ones on in regards to muscle? You should have seen me cursing the wrench, the bike, the pedals as I tried to power the pedal nut one direction and the pedals spun the other direction. I'm sure wiser heads would have said, well why didn't you just lay the bike down on it's side to get better leverage? but I was too lazy to take it off the trainer and too stubborn to ask for help. I'm going to have to take a training course in maintenance and repair!

[Tigger]

Sounds like me - yep getting the old pedals off proved beyond me, I hate having to ask for help... maintenance is definitely not my strong point, but I feel doubly embarrassed asking my boyfriend to help, especially as a) he expected I would need his help and offered to fit them for me b) I said oh I'm sure I can manage! Too much pride I guess... :)

[psychavoc]

My boyfriend spent a few years as a bike mechanic, and he doesn't let me work on my bike too much. The last time I tried, I rounded out one of the disc mount holes on my brand new set of suspension forks. Ooops :o

Oh. And for taking off pedals - for more leverage, try putting a larger pipe (e.g., set of old handlebars, long thin strong pipe) over the handle of the wrench or pedal spanner, and then swinging off that. :)

[Susan126]

My husband does all of the bike maintenance in this family. I have tried (doing things myself or helping hubby) but have always (unintentional I swear) injured myself. I'm a klutz when it comes to tools. I can however change my own tires on both my road and mountain bike. One for me! :)

[halfbit]

Real name: Cheryl Anne

Where do you live? Stillwater, OK

Explanation of your handle: PETITE (not short!)

Explanation of your avatar: what is it?...

Age (general or specific) 56

Occupation: engineer in search of job

Favorite bike: Terry Despatch, recently regeared Shimano Ultegra

What's in your stable? Only got one, but if I had the bucks I would add the new WS Litespeed. As it is, I am trying to get 2 kids thru college....

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 28, Houston, 2002

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding with no helmet, stopped short for kid running out in road...went over handlebars and landed on my head. I was in real PAIN - I couldn't even see - curled up in ball. Heard voice in distance say, I think she's dead....Opened my eyes and was completely encircled by little kids.....I can't remember anything after that, but the guy I was with, who thought it was hilarious, said I muttered, Kids, don't try this at home and weaved my way down the street....

Most fun I've ever had on my bike: When I got it regeared.

[steph40]

Real name:
--> Stephanie

Where do you live?:
--> Fort Lauderdale, FL

Explanation of your handle:

--> i'm steph and i'm 40

Explanation of your avatar:
---> it's hoops season!

Age (general or specific):
--> i'm 40

Occupation:
--> Investment Securities Compliance officer looking for work

Favorite bike:
--> my only bike, a Gary Fisher Utopia

What's in your stable?
--> see above

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?:
I hit 28mph on my trusty hybrid

Another picture of yourself or your ride?
--> i have a few but don't know how to post them

What is the biggest lie you've ever told:
--> "of COURSE I believe you"...it had to be said at that moment.

Most memorable moment on my bike:
Learning to ride my brand new green schwinn on my 5th birthday. my grandpa and my brother stayed outside with me until i could ride it. we don't do training wheels in my family. WOO HOO! what a rush when i did it alone!!! haven't stopped for more than a couple years at a time since. bike=freedom

Most fun ever had on a bike?:
riding on Mondays with my friend Robin around Groton and New London CT...or the Mayan riviera tour a few years ago in Mexico.

[steph40]

I spent 11 weeks in Lincoln a couple of years ago...and took my bike. You have the MOST WONDERFUL BIKE TRAIL SYSTEM!!!

[MomOnBike]

I know. We're spoiled. And it's only gotten better and better in the last several years. :D

I'm reduced to complaining about the angle that the trails cross the intersecting roads and those @#$%% polite drivers who stop and wave me across when what I really want is to catch my breath. Life is hard....

[Bike Goddess]

Real name:Nancy :cool:
Where do you live? Benicia

Explanation of your handle: Haven't got one yet


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

Age 64

Occupation: Sales Associate

Favorite bike: Litespeed, Cannondale

What's in your stable? 2003 Jamis Quest

Fastest speed on a road bike? 40+
Where? Crockett Blvd, Crockett, CA
When? Feb 2005- windless day

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Benicia Bicycle Club website- me a year ago! 30 lbs heavier!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Weight on past driver's licenses. Wouldn't want anyone to know that one!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Coming in to the finish line at the end of the Seattle to Portland ride last year- 208 miles in 2days (138 mi 1st day and 50 the 2nd).

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding down Franklin Canyon Road (about 5 miles downhill) with about 10 guys (all younger than me) on my tail! :D :D :D :D

[AutumnBreez]

Real name:Tammy
I am married, we have two boys, 13yrs and 10, also lets not leave out, we have a dog, Jasmine. She was one of the many strays here, we took her in 2years ago and she is so clever and sweet.

Where do you live? More like where haven't you lived-
Homeleave point: Utah Now: Europe/The Med. Before: Austria Next:??? Where ever work sends us.

Explanation of your handle: AutumnBreez -I love the Autumn/fall it is my favorite season, the air, the temp., the fun, and awe the colors!!
Full handle -AutumnBreezColordLeavz- But it would not let me enter all that. This is easier for others anyway.

Explanation of your avatar: My first road bike! Bianchi SL3

Age (general or specific) : 35

Favorite bike: Bianchi SL3

What's in your stable? My favorite bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I don't have a cyclocomputer, I would imagine being new. not so fast ...25 mph is what my husband says

Another picture of yourself or your ride? more pics of me at: http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/forum/member.php?u=698

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: ummmm...well, um I was a teenager and not alway doing what one should and covering up for oneself is common when you don't want to get caught. Nothing drastic, but I did the "don't call me, because I told my mom I was with you" story.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Younger years:
As a kid I used to ride my 10speed for long rides and fantasized about riding with a team as an adult.
Here I am as an adult training, getting ready for that future team. Don't have many stories yet, still new to cycling and clipless. I did a loop yesterday 3rd day of having bike (15miles) on my own, much of which was on a busy road. I was scared at first, but had to do it... It felt so good to accomplish it. I called my husband at work as soon as I got to the house!

Most fun ever had on a bike? see most memorable moment.

[cruziegirl]

Real name: Jean

Where do you live? Santa Cruz, CA

Explanation of your handle: Cruzie is an affectionate name for people living in Santa Cruz.

Explanation of your avatar: It just called to me although thankfully I don't look like this little guy! I think it's just that I'm neither fast nor fearsome on my bike, I just keep pedaling and eventually I get there.

Age (general or specific) 51

Occupation: Retired Human Resources manager

Favorite bike: My Trek 2300 WSD

What's in your stable? See above

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I think I hit 42mph one day flying down a hill on Hwy 1...scared the stuffin' out of me and so I decided I just wasn't made for those kinds of speeds

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I 'm a lousy liar

Most memorable moment on my bike: My very first biking tour in Provence. It was about 80 degrees, gorgeous sun. I rode around a corner and there in front of me was an enormous field of sunflowers and in the distance was Mt. Ventoux. Simply gorgeous.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Pedalling through little villages in France, stopping for a coffee and chatting with the locals. It just doesn't get any better than that.

[AutumnBreez]

So proud and focused on my new baby.
I really was not thinking when I read....
Whats in your stable? Total of 8 bikes actually, we have our own lil bike shop goin'. Front entry sometimes looks like one. We don't have a garage so they are in the house.
My new baby Bianchi, plus I also own a MTB, Ideal DS Full suspension. The kids also have MTB Ideal FS bikes.
My husband got a new road bike (last tax returns), Bianchi ML3, and three Cannondales, one road-Profile, and the other two are MTB. Craziness.

[Libre_Ame]

Real name: Sherry
Where do you live? Juniper Hills, CA

Explanation of your handle: French for Free Spirit.
Explanation of your avatar: http://www.avatara.org/essay.html
Following the former, I think mine would have to be the Universe

Age (general or specific) 49 - Nov 25th

Occupation: Trades Supervisor

Favorite bike: My pink Schwinn with the high handlebars and banana seat. Circa 1965.

What's in your stable? 1990something Raleigh M80 Mtn Bike
2005 Specialized Dolce Vita Multi-Sport

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 35.5 (so far)/ Fort Tejon Rd. Juniper Hills/3-10-05

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll look but no promises.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: See: "Another picture of yourself or your ride?"

Most memorable moment on my bike: Devils Punchbowl - To the Devil's Chair - 2001 - Alone, couldn't believe I made it especially after taking a spill about halfway there. When I got there, I took a long break. Breathed in the fresh air and the natural beauty all around. For the most part, it was quiet -no rumbling of the city - then I heard the sound of an eagle crowing and looked to find it soaring into the Devils' chair and back up again then down and up again as if it was dancing in the air for an audience.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Is this a family sight?

[lkrider]

:rolleyes:
Real name: LisaKaren
Where do you live? Beaverton, Oregon

Explanation of your handle: LisaKaren and I just ride... nothing special to say..no amazing talents.. I like to ride to work and errands in town. I've ridden group road rides and alone. Ride tandem with my husband now that the daughter has gotten older. I just like to ride. (haven't tried mtn...maybe this summer.)

Explanation of your avatar: when i make one I'll let you know

Age 45

Occupation: School Library Media Assistant

Favorite bike: My old-reliable-poorly-fitted-heavy-as-sin Univega Gran Rally circa 1976. My spouse finally got me off of it with a gift certificate last Christmas, and now I have a new 1500 trek wsd road. (I couldn't quite part with the Univega, however, and now my daughter who has grown a little taller that I am is riding it!)

What's in your stable? Too many bikes for a single car garage. The above mentioned as well as our Burley Duet Tandem and a "towner" hybrid bike for the errands and such. (Plus my hubby's two bikes and my son's bike and my daughter's other bike and a "project" vintage tandem. Yikes! guess we'll have to throw out the lawn mower.

Fastest speed on a road bike? downhill.

Picture of yourself digital pix i don't have.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I don't know much about riding...then I started counting the years and miles.....

Most memorable moment on my bike: Our first kinda "long" ride was the Monster Cookie Metric century out of Salem Oregon, and we didn't have very good gear. My husband was "pulling" our daughter (9 yrs old)on a tagalong bike and I was riding myself. It was a tail wind for the entire first half of the ride....then we turned around. Uh oh. The weather turned ugly...rain and wind. We got cold and bone tired but my daughter kept us going. She kept singing ....Zippety do dah, zippety ay...my oh my what a wonderful day... I remembered that it was all about having FUN. We made it to the end, got our monster cookie, and are still riding.

Most fun ever had on a bike? It's always more fun on a bike.

[alison_in_oh]

Real name: Alison
Where do you live? Cleveland Heights, OH

Explanation of your handle: On Usenet, there are often many Alisons in a given newsgroup and/or it's preferred that you post your location with every message, so I've gotten in the habit of signing my name and state: Alison (in OH)

Explanation of your avatar: That's the bride topper from my wedding cake. The groom was a little green worm in a tophat. ;)

Age (general or specific) Let's just say I'm in the throes of a quarter-life crisis. ;) OK, I'm 25.

Occupation: Chemistry department secretary

Favorite bike: I loves me my funky custom steel bike, but if I could get my hands on anything with modern components (ie DA 10-speed) I'd be a happy camper!

What's in your stable? My bike was custom-built by a master builder in the Waterford factory, I bought him used some 5 or 6 years ago. He's a 52 cm steel beauty, I posted his picture in the "do you name your bike" thread (I've called him Spartacus for years). DH has a slew of Cannondales (his current race bike is a Six13) plus his rain bike and single speed built on no-name frames...I can't keep up though, he's constantly buying and selling bikes on eBay!

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Last season I clocked speeds in the 30s every time I did a particular descent into the Chagrin River Valley (the local stomping grounds for road riding). On the flat, I seem to recall hitting 27 on the way out to the valley.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Just the one for now.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm not that much of a liar.

Most memorable moment on my bike: It's not a pleasant memory, but I'll never forget bonking about 10 miles from home last fall. *shudder* I was miserable, and could barely even stand -- I had to walk my bike up everything with the slightest incline, fortunately I was only one rise away from coasting all the way home.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Man, I have a blast every time I go out, but especially when I'm riding with a fast group and keeping up at 18+ mph on the climbs...

[trayc]

Real name: Tracey
Where do you live? Lake Charles, LA

Explanation of your handle: just used a different version of real name, I know not very imaginative

Explanation of your avatar:What the heck is an avatar??

Age (general or specific) 42
Occupation: teacher
Favorite bike: At this point in my riding career, any road bike will do.

What's in your stable? Trek 7100 hybrid

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Just started riding so anything feels fast right now.

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


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: The one I haven't told yet!!!

Most memorable moment on my bike: My first organized ride, where I went 35 miles, cryed when I got to the last sag and realized I couldn't get off my bike and then the feeling of elation when I finished the ride and actually made it!!! Nothing like the first time!!
Most fun ever had on a bike? Don't think I have had my most fun on my bike yet!
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[Raindrop]

Real Name: Beth
Where do you live: Washington State
Explanation of your handle: Reference state that I reside in.
Explanation of your Avatar: When I tried to add my avatar, I got a message that it wouldn't fit. (shrug)

Age: Old enough to know better, but doing it anyway....

Occupation: Personal Trainer

Favorite Bike: Would really, really like a road bike...given to me.

What's in your stable: Specialized Hardrock, circa 1996?

Fastest speed on a bike: Don't know...probably right before I crashed.

Picture of myself: Don't have any to post right now.

What's the biggest lie you've ever told? No, this isn't new, I've had it for ages. (about anything that my husband askes about).

Most memorable moment on a bike: Probably my spectacular crash when visiting Whistler B.C. Nothing was broken, but I still have scars.

Most fun I've ever had on a bike: Hopefully, that's still in my future.

[Ered_Lithui]

Real name: Leila
Where do you live? Atlanta, GA

Explanation of your handle: I like the Lord of the Rings series, so it seemed to fit. Plus it's the name of a mountain range, so it seemed sufficiently off-the-wall for my taste.

Explanation of your avatar: FedEx dinged up my bike frame, so I took pictures in case I wanted to report it. I realized when looking for an image that it was the only bike-related picture I could use.

Age (general or specific): 19

Occupation: college student

Favorite bike: I actually think unicycles look wicked cool.

What's in your stable? Raleigh M20. 8 years and counting with this bike, I think. Yep, it is time to get some new tires.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Probably during summer of 2003, riding down a hill near Veneta, Oregon. Speed: who knows?

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

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Lie? Me?... This evening after dessert with a (male) friend at a local cafe, I left a note on a napkin for our waiter implying that my friend thought he was quite the dandy. To be fair, the waiter was rather cute.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Crossing the last stream just before reaching the plateau of the 11,000-foot Shandur Pass, highest polo ground in the world.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Any time I ride it like a scooter. Wheeee!

[VenusdeVelo]

Real name: Renee

Where do you live? Netherlands, originally living in Wisconsin, here in Europe for 3 years

Explanation of your handle: It's a play on "venus de milo" -- the avatar is a painting of Venus de Milo by Salvador Dali.

Age: 43

Occupation: IT Director

Favorite bike: My Trek 5200 WSD

What's in your stable?
Trek 1220
Trek WSD 5200
Giant Cypress
Trek mtn Y-Bike
Santana tandem
Looking for a new hardtail mtn bike...
I kinda have a problem with bikes and shoes...

Fastest speed on a road bike? Where? When? 43 mph, on a downhill where I used to live in Wisconsin....vroom!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? See below, one of my faves!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told? I don't lie (oops, was that it?!! :p )

Most memorable moment on my bike: Coming in at the end of the MS150...the crowd made you feel like you just rode the Tour de France! And most memorable "bad"...riding in the pouring rain on our tandem in the Door County century - yuk!

Most fun ever had on a bike: Learning how to mountain bike in Chequamagon in Wisconsin...it was fun and funny all at once.

[susan_fordyce]

Real name: Susan
Where do you live? Mertztown, PA. 60 miles N.W. of Philadelphia.

Explanation of your handle: just one of the names my husband calls me.

Explanation of your avatar: photo from first real vacation in many years - Outer Banks. NC

Age (general or specific) Turned 50 on 2/22. Determined to make my 50's my best decade.

Occupation: Communications Specialist with the Schuylkill River Heritage Area.

Favorite bike: Trek Hybrid (entry level model.)

What's in your stable? 1980 (more or less) Schwinn Caliente 10 speed. Rust color, non-quick release tires, weighs a ton.

Fastest speed on a road bike? who knows. I ride for pleasure, not competition.

Most memorable moment on my bike: vacation in Outer Banks, NC. Hurricane Jeanne decided to go inland. Took bike for a ride up the bike path in Nags Head. Thought - boy, this really is easy riding at the shore. Turned around to go back to house and realized I had a very strong tailwind helping me along. It was now a very strong headwind, and it took me much longer to return.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Rails to Trails PA Bike Sojourn in 2004. NorthWestern PA sagged ride for 3 days. First time on bike for consistent 30-40 mile a day ride. Loved it. Want to do more.

[GenHawk]

Real name: Gen
Where do you live? Albuquerque, NM

Explanation of your handle: See avatar

Explanation of your avatar: See handle

Age (general or specific): about 30

Occupation: grad student

Favorite bike: The one I have, I guess...

What's in your stable? Raleigh M50.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Once when I was a kid I went down a big hill, hit a bump and flew off. It was probably pretty fast.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? None exist.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Not sure I've ever actually lied (except instinctively, as a child, to my parents). =)

Most memorable moment on my bike: Nothing memorable yet.

Most fun ever had on a bike? The neighborhood kids and I used to ride really close together in formation, pretending to be the Air Force Blue Eagles. (We wrecked a lot too).

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the boards ladies! Pleased to meet ya both and hope you have as much fun "lurking" as the rest of us do!

and congrats on your "first post to a message board Ever" susan.....pretty scary wasn't it? I know my first I must've read the thing a dozen times to make sure it sounded right and had no typos! Geez....the innocence of our first posting! :D

[joyrider]

Hi, been lurking for awhile, now I've decided to jump in!
Real name: Carrie
Where I live: Los Gatos,CA.
Inspiration for my handle? It just popped into my head!
Avatar? Not sure even what that is!
Age: 36
Occupation: SAHM
Favorite bike: I don't know yet. I need to ride a lot more.
What's in my stable: '92 Specialized Crossroads, soon to be forced into retirement, rusty old Schwinn racer, early sixties, the kind you have to back pedal to shift! It was fun when it worked! Now I don't have the heart to get rid of it.
My fastest speed on a road bike: I don't know, I go so slow now I should probably ride on the sidewalk.
Another picture of yourself and your ride: wait 'till I get my new ride!
What's the biggest lie I've ever told? I'm having a hard time with this one... so many lies to choose from... Must I choose?
Most memorable moment on a bike? Hmm... Trying to mountain bike on my mother's giant pink Schwinn cruiser? Accidentally running over my little friend when I was seven years old?
Most fun I've had on a bike-all the fun riding I used to do on that old Schwinn racer.

[dede5373]

Real name: Deanna

Where do you live? Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Explanation of your handle: have been called "DeDe", and b'day is 5-3-73

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet.

Age (general or specific) 32 on May 3

Occupation: Director of Education at a Junior College

Favorite bike: Would like to have a Trek WSD one day.

What's in your stable? Felt 90

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Sunday (March 20, 2005) On country back roads near our home; I think I made it up to 16 mph at one point. (I am still a little shaky after taking a bad fall going around a curve too fast! :o ) I will work my way back into it, though. This ride was only my 4th time on the bike and the longest distance I have made on it so far (18 miles.)

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


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I really can't remember! That doesn't mean I haven't told a "big one," though! :rolleyes:

Most memorable moment on my bike: This is my first experience with a real bike (I had a three-speed when I was 12, if that counts.) Anyway, my most memorable moment so far would probably be the ride through the country side with my DH. It was quiet and peaceful.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Probably the same trip as above.

[Bike Goddess]

Hey Carrie- leet us know when you make it to the street so we can join you! :D :D :D :D

[SandyLS]

Real name: Sandy
Where do you live? Bancroft, Michigan

Explanation of your handle: Just me.
Age (general or specific) 58 on the 16th of April

Occupation: Empty nester, working part time.

Favorite bike: I think (hope)I just bought it yesterday.

What's in your stable? After much research I finally decided on a Bianchi Veloce triple in the beautiful celeste color. I also have a Trek 650 Mountian bike.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I can't remember for sure, but I know I was going downhill on my Trek mountian bike at the time.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Maybe I'll post one later when I have my new bike home.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Me lie, never! Oh wait, that might just be it!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding across the Mackinaw Bridge at sunrise. Also getting my hubby interested enough in biking to join me on a regular basis on his recumbent, a Rans Rocket.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Lots and lots of them including riding the Hart to Montaque Rail Trail last summer with all four grandkids. their parents and my hubby.

[CorsairMac]

Welcome Sandy and congrats on the sweet new bike!

Corsair *jealous now!* Mac ;)

[Tar-Cat]

Real name: Emily (Em, Emmy)
Where do you live? Chapel Hill, NC

Explanation of your handle: Universities...I'm currently a Masters student at UNC - Chapel Hill (Tarheels), and formerly at Lafayette College (leopards) and Penn State (Nittany lions).
Age (general or specific) 24 on January 30th

Occupation: Student....almost done.

Favorite bike: Brand New Specialized Allez Sport, Black 56cm frame.

What's in your stable? The aforementioned Specialized, and a special edition Cannondale MTB

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? This is my first road bike, so for now 26.4mph last week on a relatively flat greenway, sprinting to beat my BF.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? lots at http://community.webshots.com/user/miniscraper but none of me and my bike, yet...

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: umm...I'm not telling ;)

Most memorable moment on my bike: nothing major yet...hopefully I'll have something soon

Most fun ever had on a bike? lots of rides with friends, all over the place

[cindysue]

Favorite bike: Brand New Specialized Allez Sport, Black 56cm frame.

Hey Emily,

Welcome! I ride a specialized Allez Sport 56cm too. How tall are you?

[Tar-Cat]

I'm 5'10"...how tall are you?

I love my bike :)

[cindysue]

ditto: 5'10 :)

Have fun riding!

[sulis]

I've been registered since Nov but realized I never introduced myself. So here goes..

Real name: Mindie

Where do you live? Salt Lake City, Utah

Explanation of your avatar: Have I loaded my avatar? I'll have to look. Its a viking ship-- I'm a proud Swede (well Swedish American) :p

Age (general or specific) quickly approaching 30

Occupation: Business Analyst

Favorite bike: I'm new to all this so my bike is my favorite.

What's in your stable? I have just one bike... a red specialized allez sport named Wolfgang

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Hmmm...I haven't clocked myself yet given the fact that I have only ridden it on a local bike trail once, then the weather got bad again so its been the trainer ever since.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't think of any right now (perhaps thats the lie) :D

Most memorable moment on my bike: Well, I haven't had too many moments but so far it would definitely be taking it out for my first ride on a local trail here. I had only ridden a really heavy discount store stock mountain bike before and was shocked at how fast I felt on the road bike.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Learning to clip in and out. (again, newbie :rolleyes: ). I'm taking a bike clinic this week and next week to teach me bike maintenance and then after that, well, who knows. The skies the limit.

[mikki]

I've been registered since Nov but realized I never introduced myself. So here goes..

Real name: Mikki (my mother says it's Michelle, but what does she know?)

Where do you live? Santa Rosa, Ca

Explanation of your avatar: Add it to my to-do list

Age (general or specific) 38

Occupation: Student nurse, masseuse, doula

Favorite bike: My new Trek 820 (my first brand new bike)

What's in your stable? My Trek 820 (the hubby's got an Ibis Mojo)
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Depends, are we counting the downhills with brakes burning?
Another picture of yourself or your ride? To-Do list - gotta lose 60 pounds first
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Of course it's big enough.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I got over Chanate and only walked 1/2 mile of it, altogether.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Coming down Fountaingrove, off Chanate, and learning to love the speed.

[CorsairMac]

nice to meet ya Mikki and loved the fastest speed line!!!

[fixedgeargirl]

Welcome Mikki! You're a doula, how wonderful! The world needs more doulas. (I will avoid the temptation to get up on my state-of-birth-in-America soapbox now.)

DH worked at Ibis for 10 years and lived in Santa Rosa during that time ('84-'95).

It's a small world, after all! Have fun here!

[Aramei]

Real name: Christine

Where do you live? Green Bay, WI

Explanation of your handle: A common ID I use in other groups. Didn't want to change it then forget my ID and password...LOL

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet.

Age (general or specific) 36, 37 in Oct.

Occupation: Title Clerk/Bookkeeper at a Car Dealership

Favorite bike: The one I own now..my very first "professional" bike. A 2004 Fisher Ziggurat.

What's in your stable? Same as above.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? No road rides yet.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? N/A

What is the biggest lie you've ever told:

Most memorable moment on my bike: As I have only ridden my bike two times so far. I am going to have to say that I amazed myself at how much easier it is to climb a hill then it was with my Target Store bike...LOL

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding with my boyfriend in some singletrack last fall. My first REAL taste of Mountain Biking.

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand - strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: WOO HOO- What a Ride!"

[Aspen]

Real name: Steph

Where do you live? Brisbane AUSTRALIA

Explanation of your handle: It goes with my beanie and thick sunglasses, I like to bike but I look like a freakin skiier!

Explanation of your avatar: What on earth is an avatar?

Age: 30

Occupation: Self employed in re-cycling and saving the earth...

Favorite bike: The fastest one. But I am in love with my bike (I had to say that it is looking at me with those handlebars cocked and ready)

What's in your stable? Scattante Road racer by Easton

Fastest speed on a road bike? 68.9k/hr
where? Going down Mt Samford with no brakes and a nice uphill (safe) turn at the base.
when? About 2 weeks ago
Can't wait to pip that elusive 70ks, guess I will have to give up braking for that.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Geez I gotta get more organised.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I wasn't scared stoopid when I first got on the rockin roadie bike.

[CorsairMac]

Aspen Welcome to the Board! Loved your answers - thanks for the smiles!

Corsair "I'm thinking I need to convert my speeds to KPH!" Mac

[SadieKate]

[QUOTE=sulis]I've been registered since Nov but realized I never introduced myself. So here goes..

Real name: Mindie

Where do you live? Salt Lake City, Utah
QUOTE]

Hi, there! You riding the Little Red Riding Hood in June? If so, perhaps we can say hi. Petunia and I are flying out there for it.

[CorsairMac]

welcome to the board wabi.....and what a neat most memorable!!

Corsair "darnit I want a Rivendell to" Mac

[nuthatch]

Corsair "darnit I want a Rivendell to" Mac

Whoa, nelly! Share the wealth, Corsair! If you get a Rivendell, can I have that Peugeot? What's his name again, Big Red? ;)

[CorsairMac]

His name is Allez Gran Rouge and No you may Not! :D

*mutters to self: take my peugeot...what IS she thinking :eek: *

[nuthatch]

Ha, Ha! Don't worry, your new baby is safe!

[CorsairMac]

<----wondering why lil Red Riding Peugeot and the Big Bad Nuthatch keep coming to mind!

[nuthatch]

I love your latest avatar! "Little" is the operative word here, Red! I think I'm about five inches taller than you are so it would be like those clown guys riding around on their tiny bikes if I rode Allez! ;)

[Bike Goddess]

Hey Wabisabi- Don't you have a century ride up there sometime next fall? You live in one of my favorite areas in California! We (Dave (my partner) and I have spent many weeks camping up there in the wonderful redwoods. We were the last people(I'm not kidding) to walk in the Headwaters before the restoration was to begin. We saw what Pacifc Lumber had done to that exquisite area and were apalled! :mad: :mad: We also have met Julia Butterfly Hill (she was here in our town supporting our efforts to keep some old oak trees from being cut down...we won, so far).

I would LOVE to ride up there! Maybe some of us can come and ride with you later in the summer. ;)

You are indeed a lucky woman :)

[singletrackmind]

Real name: Susan
Where do you live? Missouri

Explanation of your handle: Love singletrack and a bit knuckleheadedly stubborn

Explanation of your avatar: That's my boyo!!

Age (general or specific) 37
Occupation: stay at home ma

Favorite bike: currently my supercaliber

What's in your stable? my '91 Trek 850 Antelope, '93 Trek 930 Singletrack, '95ish Gary Fischer Supercaliber (easter egg green), '98 Raleigh R700, DH's steel Colnago, Ellsworth Truth, Canondale hardtail, 20 year old Trek roadbike, 3 kids' bikes and a partridge in a pear tree.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 55mph, last downhill on Ragbrai. 42mph on the 930 trek, Fred's Lunchbox, Vail mountain, Co.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? No way, dude. Ya gotta catch me 'fore you'll get a pic of me!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Few and far between-too hard to keep track of the truth as it is.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Getting Knocked out (I'm told it was about 5 minutes) and breaking my collarbone during a MTB race. Coming to, waving off help, getting back on the bike and finishing the last 2 1/2 laps of the 3 lap race as is, catching everyone who passed me while I was out and winning the race. See? Knuckleheaded.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Bike vacations to Colorado, Utah, North Carolina, Iowa, etc.
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[singletrackmind]

Loved it! We camped at Gunison and did the 401. We also did the ****, if I've got the trail name right. Gorgeous! There's so many excellent trails to ride all around you, it's so hard to choose. I loved the small town feel of Crested Butte though I bet you go a little nuts from the out-of-towners.
Do you have one you particularly enjoy?
Have you ever done Monarch Pass?? Hermosa Creek?

[singletrackmind]

Ok, they didn't like for me to use that word! Gosh, I'm not trying to be derogatory or anything, already. It was the dutch boy with his finger in the ____ trail, alright?

[snowtulip]

ooohhhh, yummmy...love both Monarch and Hermosa! Welcome to the boards!

[fixedgeargirl]

I never did ride Monarch or Hermosa. So much singletrack right out the door, it was hard to pack up the car to DRIVE (heaven forbid) to a ride. I did do that to ride the Raggeds my last season there. 401 is fabulous - that's the trail I talk about riding to 11,200 in profavelo's pregnancy thread. I first did that trail when I was about 16 weeks. It's different every week, as the foliage changes. I like it best in late summer when the cow parsnip and skunk cabbage whack you on the legs, and sometimes the face, as you whip by. Thinking about it now, I can see every single section of the ride! Don't know about the d@m trail. Where was it?

[singletrackmind]

The dutch boy with his finger in the d_ke trail starts
from the Lake Irwin campground. Heavy duty descents in places, I had my v-brakes full-on and was in no danger of coming to a halt-my husband's discs turned blue, they got so hot.
It was really beautiful-very technical in places, too. I thought it really weird to see where people had long ago carved names/dates into some of the aspens, not that I'd condone or ever do something like that.
We actually started from the bottom of the trail and rode the road up to the beginning, same as we did 401. I just found out there's another trail that makes it a loop if you want to stay off the road.

We did the 401 in early July-TONS of grasshoppers!
(crunch crunch crunch-ugh) It was beautiful despite.

I love both Monarch and Hermosa Creek. You can really get flying on the whoop-de-doos on Monarch on parts and the part where the mountains meet is beautiful (the keyhole). Take either a map or someone who's been, though. There were a couple of places where it gets a little confusing. Hermosa creek has a major gorgeous factor, too.

I can see how you'd never feel a need to bike anywhere beyond your back door, I sure wish MO was like that. I just keep telling myself that the tradeoff is a longer riding season (and nobody remind me about the southwestern part of CO, either!).

[CorsairMac]

Good Afternoon Admin:
Is there a way we can edit the posts on this thread?....so we can do things like update our stables (for those of us that just got new bikes!!!!!! :D ), or explain our avatars now that some of us learned from the TE ladies how to get one??
Your help is - as always - appreciated
Kathie

PS.....how ya feeling Jeff??

[fixedgeargirl]

Oh, the Dike Trail (misspelling intentional)! That's one of those rides, well, I ride it once every year .... and I still don't like it. Rocks and waterbars - not my favorite. Especially last year, I was rehabbing a knee, was in grave danger of reinjury and resurgery if I landed funny, so I was ultra-cautious, though I do remember ripping the downhill :D!!! Also another one I first rode when pregnant!

Snowtulip, are you talking about looping The Dike or 401?

[betagirl]

Real name: Tiffany
Where do you live? Chicago

Explanation of your handle: It's one I've been using for a while. I work in IT, if that means anything to anyone :)

Explanation of your avatar: Yeah I need to get me one of those don't I?

Age (general or specific) 29

Occupation: Programmer/Graduate Student (I prefer the 2nd one)

Favorite bike: I think it's my new Lemond Zurich

What's in your stable? Trek 1200 (2004), Lemond Zurich (2005), Trek 850 (1997)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 38, on a downhill during RAGBRAI 2004. I was freaking out.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Yeah I need to get me one of those too :)


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

Most memorable moment on my bike: Last year on RAGBRAI, I was able to hang with the faster riders on my team for a 30 mile stretch, averaging probably 20 mph. I about died when we reached the town, but I definitely earned some props that day.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Got caught riding in the rain, and ended up on a "dirt" road that had since turned to mud. Had no choice but to take it, and after riding in the cold rain most of the morning I just started laughing like a lunatic. It apparently was contagious because my fellow riders also just started giggling right with me. Made that mud road go by a bit faster, that's for sure.

[Grog]

Real name: Brigitte

Where do you live? Montreal, Quebec (Canada)

Explanation of your handle: A friend once mistyped "Brigitte" into "Grogotte" and it stuck somehow.

Explanation of your avatar: None so far.

Age (general or specific) 27

Occupation: Researcher (sociology of science mostly) / Beginning PhD in September at UBC in Vancouver, British Columbia (so I will be able to ride nearly all year long!!)

Favorite bike: Modified Miele Uno, but I just got it so does it count?

What's in your stable? A Miele Uno road bike (2005) with the components from a Rocky Mountain Solo 30 ; Trek 7200 cross (2004)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I'm working on this. Only 40 km/h (20 mph) so far, but I just started testing the new baby... Can't wait to bring it faster. Downhills don't count.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hum. I probably have the right to remain silent.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Actually I was off the bike. At 3 years old, I was riding in circles with my brother (who was about 7 at the time) in our house's driveway. Somehow, my brother fell into the small stream behind the house and I ran to my parents crying for help, kind of running while dragging the bike by the right handle. (Yeah, I remember it was the right handle.) Once in a while, my Dad still tells the story and laughs his head off. (My bro' was alright, by the way.)

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every ride is just great. Even greater with a tailwind. Feels like flying...

I'm glad to become part of this community. You gals are great, and a great source of inspiration (and tips too!)

[CorsairMac]

welcome Grog! and welcome to the TE club on bikejournal! It's always nice to see new faces!

[xeney]

I registered last fall but never did this, so I will do it now.

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

Explanation of your handle: I have been using it for so long that I no longer remember.

Explanation of your avatar: My lack of an avatar, you mean? I have never gotten around to taking a picture of my bike, and nobody wants to see my picture there.

Age (general or specific): 35

Occupation: Lawyer, just finished a master's degree in English

Favorite bike: My Bianchi Veloce. I love it more than I love several of my pets.

What's in your stable? '03 Bianchi Veloce, '02 Specialized Crossroads, '05 Specialized Rockhopper, '63 Schwinn Hollywood that I've probably still put more miles on than all the others combined.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Speed frightens me and I have to remember not to hit the brakes going downhill. Probably 27 mph on a downhill, and I might have been screaming at the time.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? See above, re: avatars. Here's me in Mexico last year (that is not my ugly van):

http://www.xeney.com/images/memexico.jpg

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I am a lawyer. I refuse to answer this question.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I think probably it was this weekend when I was dodging a post on the bike trail and my husband called back to warn me that I was about to run over a baby rattlesnake.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Actually I am pretty sure it was my first time ever on a road bike. My then-boyfriend (now husband) had been trying to get me to ride for years, and I'd been pedaling that tank of a Crossroads around on the bike trial for about a year, and he finally talked me into getting a road bike. The test rides were not too scary, and I really loved the Veloce as soon as I rode it, but I was still not sure I was ever going to love it until we went on our first ride the night I bought it, and I suddenly learned that road bikes go fast! I still love it but that first ride was such a revelation.

[CorsairMac]

Xeney: what a wonderful post!...welcome to the board and thanks for sharing!

and let's hear it for the road bikes and going fast!! yeeeehaaaa

[RoadRaven]

Where do you live?
Middle Earth (New Zealand)

Explanation of your handle:
I have always wanted to be called Raven - I first found it as a name in a book about Morgaine - sister to King Arthur of Camelot. Raven was one of the priestesses of Avalon. RoadRaven --- cause I love to cycle on the road... :p

Explanation of your avatar:
None needed - I'll be putting a Raven there... self-explanatory...

Age (general or specific):
Late 30s

Occupation:
Adult tutor/lecturer

Favorite bike:
My Scorpion - it's red with matching red tyres - red makes you go faster, don't you know? ;)

What's in your stable?
Well... the bikes in the stable attached to this house number ten.
Personally, I have an Avanti Black Thunder, which I rarely ride. And my Scorpio 2001 RA 200. I look forward to adding a TimeTrial bike in 6-8 months if I can develop enough endurance not to be ashamed to ride one...

Fastest speed on a road bike?
I'm afraid I'm not brave enough to do more than about 60km downhill, and the fastest I can cycle to so far on the flat is only 40km per hour (but I can't sustain that for long... yet!)

Most memorable moment on my bike:
Finishing my first road race. I actually did it, and in a respectable time despite a crash 10km from the finish line. That was pretty cool. (LOL... finishing, not crashing!!!)

Most fun ever had on a bike?
Riding with my family... with my daughter... my sons -thats always fun :) With my partner - thats the best.

[loni0908k]

Where do you live?
Carpentersville, Illinois

Age (general or specific):
23

Occupation:
Social Work

Favorite bike:
I love both my Cannondale bikes!

What's in your stable?
My Cannondale R700, my very first bike (since my 10 speed in gradeschool), just started riding last September, and it's quickly becoming an obsession of mine. Someday, I'll trade up for the R5000! Just got my Cannondale mountain bike this week, and can't wait to overcome some fears on the trails in Kettle Moraine, WI.

Fastest speed on a road bike?
Well, I'm going to be honest and say that I'm just starting to not break all the way down the hills (everybody needs to start somewhere), so only about 27 mph.

Most memorable moment on my bike:
The day that I got back on my bike (after a quick stop) to travel the 20 miles back home, and felt an overwhelming feeling of love for the sport of cycling (and my bike).

Most fun ever had on a bike?
Riding with boyfriend (who got me to buy my first bike) on this really hilly trail as fast as I could to keep up with him. It was, and always is a complete blast! The longest I've gone so far is 50 miles, and right now I'm concentrating on adding speed. I'm doing the American Lung Association Ride on June 3-5 (150 miles - 50 miles each day), and already signed up for my very first century (Apple Cider) in September, so I have plenty of time to train. My favorite thing about being on my bike is the feeling of freedom while I'm riding, and the feeling of pride when I've just pushed myself to the max!

[nuthatch]

Welcome, Loni! Great to have another Illinoian around! Good luck with the ALA ride - isn't this area great for all sorts of invitationals and charity rides? And SuperWeek is coming up!!! Woohoo!!!

[Biking Chick]

Just got my Cannondale mountain bike this week, and can't wait to overcome some fears on the trails in Kettle Moraine, WI.

All you need to do is just to do it :)

Welcome to the group ... if you are looking for a great road ride "Pedal the Kettle" is an outstanding ride. Not to mention terrific training for riding those 'rollers' - a beautiful part of the state!

[RoadRaven]

*waves madly*

Hi!!
I introduced myself too!!

[snowtulip]

Welcome Road Raven and Loni!

[shewhobikes]

Real name: Dale

Where do you live? Birmingham, Alabama

Explanation of your handle: She who bikes. Nuff said.

Explanation of your avatar: First image I found on google.

Age (general or specific) Just turned 49. Intend to stay there.

Occupation: Public relations exec in higher education.

Favorite bike: Shhhh, can't tell them there's a favorite.

What's in your stable? An '04 Gary Fisher Big Sur and an '04 Cannondale SR800.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 36.5 mph down a hill at a local state park. First time I did it I went 31.5 and didn't kill myself, so I'm working on feathering the brakes less and less to get to 40. I firmly believe that downhills count. ;) On the flats, I'd say about 26 mph, hauling heiny.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: No, I dont' mind at all. (Maybe not the biggest, but probably the most frequent. :)

Most memorable moment on my bike: Well, there's memorable both good and bad. Good? Probably just finishing my first group ride; it was a great start. Or maybe breaking my speed record on that hill with a big grin. Bad? Probably the day I was trying clipless for the 2nd day, couldn't clip out and fell over hard at a 3-way stop. Bounced the back of my head on the pavement (yay for strong helmets) and passengers of all 3 cars jumped out asking "Are you OK?" Yeah, only hurt my pride...

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every time I go out on my road bike I have more fun than the last ride.

Love this board. You ladies are the best!!!

[CorsairMac]

see how handy this thread is?.....I always thought your handle was Shew Hobikes! Thought it was some kind of AL thing! I'm not kidding either, in my mind I've always called you Shew! ROFL.......man ya learn sumpin new every day on this here board!!

[nuthatch]

I always thought your handle was Shew Hobikes! Thought it was some kind of AL thing!!

That's so funny!!!! I was doing the same thing for so long - reading "shew" like "show" and wondering what "hobikes" meant. Was she showing those "ho" bikes a thing or two? Then finally the penny dropped and I felt like a moron!!! HAAAHAA! It's a great handle - how could I have gotten it so wrong? Now I'm really worried about myself. :rolleyes:

[bouncybouncy]

Real name: Laurie

Where do you live? Pembroke Pines, Florida (just south of Ft Lauderdale)

Explanation of your handle: The trails can be a bit "rooty" down here in the Glades, I have a full suspension MTB & my fiance has a hardtail (a little rough on the bum) It is something I say while I glide over the bumps as he is grimacing.

Explanation of your avatar: Still working on that

Age (general or specific): too old to be asked, too young to care...just something I like to say in order to avoid the question...but really 34

Occupation: Digital Image Designer (fancy name for Photoshop guru)

Favorite bike: My first real MTBike...the obsession begins :D A birthday present from my fiance after just a month of dating.

What's in your stable? Santa Cruz SL Juliana & soon a road bike (still deciding...which is what brought me to this wonderful forum in the first place!)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don't have a road bike yet...but about 5 or 8 on my fiance's which is twice too big for me. 28 on a MTBike.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? working on that too...

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: I traded my pink Huffy for a beautiful blue 12 speed Schwinn (this was YEARS ago) and rode as fast as I could through the streets of my neighborhood, through the park, back to the fire roads over this jump I had done many, many times before on my trusty Huffy...Let's just say road wheels were not made for jumping. I guess I am a true trail rider at heart. Although, I am very excited to experience road riding!

Most fun ever had on a bike? When my fiance, then "just dating", realized I loved to ride...I knew that I had him hooked! Now if I could just do a wheelie! :p

[loni0908k]

Thanks everybody for the nice welcome! This website is an incredible find and I've learned a lot already!
Biking Chick - I definitely plan on "just doing it", and can't wait to start!
Nuthatch - I just recently moved to Illinois from Wisconsin, and although WI is a nice place to ride, I am LOVING Illinois and all of the rides are a fun way to keep pushing myself further! I think that I'm going to sign up for the Arlington 500 (although it's truly only 68 miles - not 500) next!

[CorsairMac]

WElcome to the board bouncy - Loved that handle! Tigger kept popping into my head! Sounds like ya'll got the biking bug hun - *sigh* the only known cure is to get out and ride!!.....hope to hear more from ya!!

and loni: I'm SOOOO glad you clarified the Arlington 500 wasn't really 500...I was already to start worrying about someone new to riding tackling a 500 mile ride!! :p

[DirtDiva]

Shew Hobikes?

:D Bwahahahahahahahahahaha :D

*runs away before Corsair or nuthatch give me a dead arm for laughing at 'em*

[JesTutripup]

Real name: Tu
Where do you live? Between Latrobe-Pittsburgh, PA

Explanation of your handle: What happens when I guess nervous on the road.
Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??

Age (general or specific): 35+

Favorite bike: my cousins pink Huffy

What's in your stable? Schwinn LL Bean Acadia Cruser

Fastest speed on a bike? where? when? 8.9, Eliza Furnace Trail, April16'05.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'm not in the camera..I'm behind it...A lil Bean (http://jessie.textamerica.com/?r=1844954)

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't..my memories bad enough keeping the truth. Why muddle with lies.

Most memorable moment on my bike: that five mile ride on the Eliza Furnace trail that took me an hour due to the steep hill I had to hike.

Most fun ever had on a bike? a) at 10 yrs young, teaching myself to ride on my sisters bike that collected dust for three years in the foyer b) my first day commuting 2.5 miles to work in 7 mins during morning rush hour; and passing my sister and brother-in-law w/family in their SUV c) completing the five miles on the Eliza Furnace trail. Did I tell you I FINISHED the ride? Thank goodness for Power Bars! Now if they can get on the 'cookie cutter' trail with Cliffs I'll be happy.

[SJCzar]

Hi all, another newbie here. Except for some recreational rides, and three short-range triathlons about ten years ago, I have been out of biking until just recently. It didn't take too many miles to remember what I always loved about it.

Real Name : Sue

Where do you live? West Milwaukee, WI

Explanation of your handle : Initials and beginning of last name

Explanation of your avatar : I'll get around to having one someday.

Age (general or specific) : Will be 45 this summer

Occupation : Office Manager

Favorite Bike : My new Trek 2100

What's in your stable : Trek 2100, Old Bianchi (Around 1990), Timberlin Hybrid (Passed that down to my husband...it was one of my excuses to get a new bike)

Fastest speed on a road bike : Can't remember from my old biking days. With the new bike probably not much over 30mph....too many spring potholes and loose gravel around here to trust going much faster.

Another picture of yourself or your ride ? I like taking pictures, not being in them

What is the biggest lie you've ever told : Well.... the latest wasn't really a lie... I just didn't bother to correct my husband when he assumed that I spend around $300 on my bike. He's pretty much learned that if he probably doesn't really want to know the answer, he won't ask a direct question.

Most memorable moment on a bike? Quite a few years ago, I was about 5 miles into the 2nd day of a 2-Day 150 mile bike club ride when I took a left turn at the bottom of a long steep downhill, of course I hit a patch of gravel and ended up skidding through the intersection on my thigh. I wrapped it up with a towel and kept riding. It took a long time for the scars to go away and I still have a few black dots that show through my leg from gravel that I failed to clean out.

Most fun ever on a bike? Everytime I go out now I feel like I never want to stop, so I'm sure my most fun is yet to come. I have plans to do some great rides this summer.

I'm so lucky that my daughter's boyfriend is a mechanic at my LBS. With my new biking obsession it's better than having a doctor in the family. Luckily, he still has at least another year of college, so he won't be moving off to another career too soon. We drive my daughter nuts when we get into long bike gear discussions.

[CorsairMac]

welcome to the board Jes and SJ. Nice to meet ya!....hope you have as much fun as we all obviously do and hope to see more of ya!

TL: I can't fault ya for laughing at me - can't ya just imagine my face when I read what Shews handle Really was?? I was laughing so hard I got the dogs all excited and the cats woke up!! *shaking head at self*

[bikerHen]

Real name: Lisa
Where do you live? Spokane, WA - Northside

Explanation of your handle: Like I said, "I aint a chick no more". But I'm a hen that's finally hitting her stride. Maybe life DOES begin at 50?!

Explanation of your avatar: When I find a pic to cover my passion for air cooled VW vans, quilting and now biking, I will be all over the avatar thing!

Age (general or specific) 49 and holding till Jan. 2006

Occupation: My own Longarm machine quilting biz, maker of quilts, quilting instructor, and retail slave two days a week at a local quilt store.

Favorite bike: I guess that would be my Giant Sedona, gasp!, Comfort Bike

What's in your stable? '66 VW Van, '72 VW Van, '73 VW Van, '70 VW Karman Ghia and '68 VW Bug. Oh! Did you mean bikes? Well, that would be my afore mentioned Giant Sedona Comfort Bike. OK, DH has a Diamondback Comfort Bike and the 20 something daughter an older Giant MTB?

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 30 MPH, downhill on my 5AM ride. Very few cars, and I can have a whole lane to myself.

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

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'll have to take the 5th on this one.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Just the other day, my 20 something daughter and I were on our daily ride. I passed her going up a hill, on the way home and I still had enough breath left to gloat!

Most fun ever had on a bike? DH and I spent just about every Sunday last summer on the local Centennial Trail or Trail of the Coeur d' Alene. We had a great time. We even hit a new low by getting a kids trailer and bringing our two little dogs along with us. We sure made alot of people smile! :)

[nuthatch]

Welcome Tu, Sue, and BikerHen!!

I believe we might have enough midwesterners to organize a ride like the Amici Veloce team! SJCzar, Biking Chick, Loni...I'm up for it!!

[doc]

BikerHen
I don't know if this was just a weird thing where I grew up (NJ) but let me see if you know what I mean:
zip zap zooey zip zap

Does that mean anything to you as a vw van fan?

[Biking Chick]

[QUOTE=bikerHen]Real name: Explanation of your handle: Like I said, "I aint a chick no more". But I'm a hen that's finally hitting her stride. Maybe life DOES begin at 50?!QUOTE]

I love the statement 50 is the *new* 30 ... and I couldn't agree more.

I took a cue from Oprah who said that she was looking forward to her 50th birthday and when she was finished turning 50 everyone was going to look forward to turning 50.

Biking has and continues to play an important part of helping me define who I am. I love the age that I am and will continue to be grateful for every age that I am blessed to experience.

Lisa - I hope you'll post a photo of your bike with your dogs in the carrier. DH and I have talked about getting a burley (as many of you have heard me mention in the past, we have four resident English cockers) and DH's dog, Lucy (aka The Queen of Everything) would look splendid in a burley as would any of the others :D

Cindy in WI

[Biking Chick]

Welcome Tu, Sue, and BikerHen!!

I believe we might have enough midwesterners to organize a ride like the Amici Veloce team! SJCzar, Biking Chick, Loni...I'm up for it!!

Let's get some discussion going on this ... would be nice to find a time when we could get together!

Cindy

[nuthatch]

Let's get some discussion going on this ... would be nice to find a time when we could get together!

Cindy

YES! You want to start a thread under "Places to Ride" North Central?

[loni0908k]

I believe we might have enough midwesterners to organize a ride like the Amici Veloce team! SJCzar, Biking Chick, Loni...I'm up for it!!

That sounds like a great idea! I've been looking for a group in the area to get out and ride with.

[SJCzar]

Count me in ..... as long as you're willing to stop and wait up for me once in awhile. Distance doesn't seem to be as much problem since I've come back to biking, but I haven't really got my speed up to what it should be yet....especially on the hills.

With our weather now heading back into a more winterish direction, I guess I won't get to go on the long ride I had planned for Saturday. I little cold isn't bad, but I don't want to take my baby out in rain, slush or whatever it is their calling for on Sat.

[shewhobikes]

Y'all can call me Shew. I think it's kind of fun. :D That's how nicknames get started! Ha! Thanks for the welcome. Love this board!

[bikerHen]

BikerHen
I don't know if this was just a weird thing where I grew up (NJ) but let me see if you know what I mean:
zip zap zooey zip zap

Does that mean anything to you as a vw van fan?

Sorry, we never talked like that. :) But my formative years were spent in So. California so maybe that has something to do with it! Although I do have a hard time relating any phrase that includes "zip" with a VW van. Hey! My biking style is just like my van. Slow, gasp, don't stop on the uphill because you will never get started again. Then . . . pedal like mad on the downhill :D So what does - zip zap zooey zip zap - mean? Inquiring minds what to know? bikerHen

[bikerHen]

Lisa - I hope you'll post a photo of your bike with your dogs in the carrier. DH and I have talked about getting a burley (as many of you have heard me mention in the past, we have four resident English cockers) and DH's dog, Lucy (aka The Queen of Everything) would look splendid in a burley as would any of the others :D

Cindy in WI
Well we did take some pic on a ride last summer but it may take a few days to figure out how to publish them to this site. I actually did some research into dog trailers, yes, they do make trailers just for dogs! I goolged bike trailers and found a company that specializes in dog trailers. The biggest difference being the axel is located more in the center of the trailer where a dogs center of gravity would be. My lovable but cheap DH firmly declined to spend that kind of money on "a couple of dogs". So, we got a cheap version at the local department store that he modified. Having said all that, it really is a kick taking the dogs. The dogs seem to have fun as long as were moving but want out as soon as we stop. Kinda like kids! bikerHen

[doc]

Biker Hen
Here is the glossary:
zip: a vw bug
zip zap: a red vw bug
zip zap zoey: a vw van
zip zap zoey zip zap: a red vw van

I guess we're just weird in NJ

[Irulan]

biker hen, you aren't the only quilter in this group. For all I know, I've bought fabric from you....

http://www.specialtyoutdoors.com/tips/quilts.asp

Irulan

[bikerHen]

[QUOTE=Irulan]biker hen, you aren't the only quilter in this group. For all I know, I've bought fabric from you....

Wow! I am impressed. Very nice quilts. I can be found Wed. - Sat. at The Cozy Quilt , at the "Y". I'm either longarming or doing the retail thing. If there's a bike tied up out front - I'm there. Stop by sometime. bikerHen

[DirtDiva]

Pimpin' my mum's quilts. (http://www.quiltgallery.co.nz/artists/artistworks.php?id=8)

By the way, nice stuff Irulan, and welcome bikerHen.

[DeniseGoldberg]

Pimpin' my mum's quilts. (http://www.quiltgallery.co.nz/artists/artistworks.php?id=8)

Wow - gorgeous! I think my favorite is S-Tripping through the Tropics.
And I second the "nice stuff" comment Irulan!

Thanks to both of you for sharing.
--- Denise

[nuthatch]

Tlkiwi, your mom is an artist! How beautiful - my favorite is "Oh to be in India" - I'm a sucker for those bright colors to cheer up long midwestern winters. Now, dang you guys! I used to quilt way back before kids, chores, etc. and now you're gonna wake up my sleeping (and expensive) fabric monster. Yes, I've got the bag in the basement with about three or four quilts' worth of fabric, etc. I never got to. Must..concentrate..on...new...bike!!!

Nut "hands are shaking" hatch

[spazzdog]

tlkiwi - Beautitful stuff!... I love S-Tripping and the Artic one.

Irulan, you NEVER cease to amaze me!

spazz

[Technotart]

Getting to Know You!

Real name: Michelle
Where do you live? Carrollton, TX
Explanation of your handle: Moniker from working in a web design shop when I took a year off from nursing
Explanation of your avatar: well it isn’t on here…..
Age (general or specific) 42
Occupation: RN, and NP student
Favorite bike: That Trek Lance Armstrong limited edition that is like 10k at the bike shop right now
What's in your stable?
Road: Trek 100 with the stock stuff
Fastest speed on a road bike? 27 – downhill – Im a chicken. 24 on the flat
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Heh – a picture of me in spandex….right
What is the biggest lie you've ever told:

Most memorable moment on my bike: Sitting at a stoplight and getting blown over by a 40 to 50 mph wind gust in heavy traffic – still clipped in….

Most fun ever had on a bike? I have only had my bike about 2 mos – so right now every moment is fun….The MS 150 is just 3 weeks away and I am WORRIED

[JesTutripup]

I guess we're just weird in NJ

Unless your below Neptune and on the western part of the state..I've never heard that referral about VW's either? No we're not weird...:D

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Techno - I'm with ya on the fav bike, I haven't seen a real live one yet - but it's probably a good thing coz I'd probably drool all over it!......Nice to meet ya and hope to hear more from ya!

[DirtDiva]

Denise, nuthatch and spazz: thank you all for the kind words about Mum's stuff.

Welcome to the board, technotart. :)

[Jones]

Real name: Linda
Where do you live? Palm Springs, Ca. I grew up in Concord, Ca. looked at Mt. Diablo everyday from my bedroom window and my DH is from Brighton England.

Explanation of your handle: I just like the way it sounds.
Explanation of your avatar: Fat chick on a bike-it just fit.

Age (general or specific) 40
Occupation: Dealer

Favorite bike: Right now I am lusting after all Mountain bikes
What's in your stable? Orbea Mitis Dama, Giant OCR 2 and a Novaro town and trail bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 38.9 downhill tail wind as soon as I looked at my speed I had to slow down.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Maybe when I am done with this round of weight watchers

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Good Luck! It might not be the biggest lie but it is certainly the most frequent.
Most memorable moment on my bike: The summer before first grade I was at the top of a very steep street. I asked my friend if I could ride his bike down the street, he of course said yes. I took off down the hill and half way down realized his bike had hand brakes and I only knew how to use coaster brakes. I hit a curb at the bottom of the hill, flipped over the handle bars and started first grade with stiches a black eye and fresh wounds on both knees and elbows. His bike was fine and I still love to ride.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every ride is fun but I love long road rides with a group of strong women.

[shewhobikes]

TL: I can't fault ya for laughing at me - can't ya just imagine my face when I read what Shews handle Really was?? I was laughing so hard I got the dogs all excited and the cats woke up!! *shaking head at self*

Ok, you CANNOT stop calling me Shew. It's our little joke and I think it's FUN! :D Everybody needs a nickname. ;)

[annie]

I've read all of this thread and just never took the time to sit down and write myown info. Cold and windy weather today - not much riding, so I guess I'll write about it instead. :rolleyes:

Real name: Annie

Where do you live? Dubuque, Iowa

Explanation of your handle: Its just me.......... part of my e-mail adddress, too.

Explanation of your avatar: It was easy to find. It looks fast and I LIKE fast.

Age (general or specific) . 50 and proud of it!!

Occupation: Manager of a wine shop/wine bar, "Grape Harbor."

Favorite bike: I love all my bikes! They all have their place in my heart.

What's in your stable? Trek Project One 5200 WSD- Metallic yellow paint and pinstripes. Trek 2100 - in the shop getting all new stuff. Trek WSD 6500 MTB. Hoping to add a touring bike to the group in the near future.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 55 mph riding down a CO mountain pass on Ride the Rockies. I don't remember which one it was. :confused:

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I keep talking about getting a digital camera but haven't done it yet, Someday........... then I can post pics.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I'm not going to ride fast today. Just sorta toodle along.............."

Most memorable moment on my bike: Impossible to choose just one. I've biked for over 20 years now..........

Most fun ever had on a bike? With friends on RAGBRAI, maybe. Actually, same answer as above question. So much fun, so many times, so many rides. Road bike, mountain bike. It's all so good!

annie

[KSH]

Real name: Karen

Where do you live? Texas

Explanation of your handle: My initials.

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

Age (general or specific) Eh... I hate to tell... but I am 32.

Occupation: Professional Corporate Trainer

Favorite bike: I don't really know or care.

What's in your stable? Road bike, entry level Trek 1000

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Maybe... 28 MPH on a downhill, but that scares me so I always break going down a hill.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Well... one time I told a job I had to get some cycts removed on my olvaries, so I could go to Cozumel with a boyfriend to go SCUBA diving. He was personal trainer at a gym, and had a client who was a doctor, and she wrote a note for me to get out of work! Very believeable... and we had a great 4-day weekend of diving!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Well, with only 300 miles logged on it thus far... nothing yet. But I am doing the MS150 in May... so maybe then?

Most fun ever had on a bike? So far, each time I have gone out has been fun! But nothing stands out... because I haven't ridden that long.

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[KSH]

Getting to Know You!

Real name: Michelle
Where do you live? Carrollton, TX

Road: Trek 100 with the stock stuff


Most fun ever had on a bike? I have only had my bike about 2 mos – so right now every moment is fun….The MS 150 is just 3 weeks away and I am WORRIED


HEY! I live in Carrollton too... and I am also doing the MS 150... maybe we know each other?

You aren't with the AMLI team are you? If you need a team... AMLI is still signing people up... AND you get a FREE jersey!

Anyhoo, I also have a TREK 1000... and I have only logged 300 miles on my bike.

We have a lot in common!

OH, check out the Plano Bicycle Association... they have a really good ride on Saturday's... and the Greater Dallas Bicyclists has a good ride on Sunday's!

[CorsairMac]

Ok, you CANNOT stop calling me Shew. It's our little joke and I think it's FUN! :D Everybody needs a nickname. ;)

No worries hun - you'll always be Shew Hobikes in my head! ;)

[nuthatch]

No worries hun - you'll always be Shew Hobikes in my head! ;)

Me, too, Shew!! But I probably won't be calling you by your surname, Hobikes... ;)



What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I'm not going to ride fast today. Just sorta toodle along.............."

I got my day started with a laugh over this. How many times have I jollied my tired, achy body onto the bike with this lie?? And I always end up going as fast as I possibly can! :D

[Cdalekat]

Real name: Michele
Where do you live? PA

Explanation of your handle: C-dale: Cannodale Cat:I love my kitty.

Age (general or specific): 27

Occupation: Architect & bike commuter!

Favorite bike: Actually, I really love the Specialized my brother just got.

What's in your stable? Cannondale Jekyll 800
(wish I had room for a road bike, but the kitchen doesn't have any more room!)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?
it's been a *long* time since I've last been on a road bike!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: nope, can't go there on a public forum.

Most memorable moment on my bike:
Being chased by a guard dog. (ok, so I was tresspassing!)

Most fun ever had on a bike?
Can I say every ride? :D Tonight was great!
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So, I thought I would fill this out as a way for re-introduction. I joined this board a long time ago but I haven't been around lately. Work locked down the internet access and I can't read these forums anymore. After being on a computer for 8+ hours at work, it looses its appeal to then be on a computer at home.

Tonight, I decided to log in, and I realize how much I miss reading here. I've gotten some great advice here, and I love how respectful and fun the posts can be. So, I think I'll try to pop in more often. :)

[nuthatch]

Tonight, I decided to log in, and I realize how much I miss reading here. I've gotten some great advice here, and I love how respectful and fun the posts can be. So, I think I'll try to pop in more often. :)

Welcome back, cdale! Be careful; addiction to the boards can disrupt sleep, etc.! We all know from sad experience! ;)

[CorsairMac]

welcome back hugs! I know what you mean about spending all day on the puter and then when you get home - but I don't see This as "sitting in front of my computer"! ;) This is my time to connect with my all-over-the-world friends, the cats know I'll be still for a while so they can sit on my lap, and it gives me a feel-good feeling after working with morons all day!!

[Technotart]

LETS GO RIDE!!!!! I sent you a private message!

Michelle

[RoadRaven]

Thanks for the welcome and for making me feel welcome here all...

Just wanna say hi to those who have joined and intro-ed themselves since I joined...

Welcome to Cdalekat, Technotart, Jones, anni, KSH, SJCzar, bikerHen, JesTutripup, bouncybouncy, shewhobikes (LOL... Shew Hobikes) loni0908k

Have funn - I am! Such a gold mine...

[KSH]

Thanks for the welcome and for making me feel welcome here all...

Just wanna say hi to those who have joined and intro-ed themselves since I joined...

Welcome to Cdalekat, Technotart, Jones, anni, KSH, SJCzar, bikerHen, JesTutripup, bouncybouncy, shewhobikes (LOL... Shew Hobikes) loni0908k

Have funn - I am! Such a gold mine...



Thanks for welcoming me!

Gosh, it must be simply fabulous to ride where you live!

[Cdalekat]

the cats know I'll be still for a while so they can sit on my lap

Aw, thanks!
(though my kitty is a little too large to reach around him to get to the keyboard. :eek: )

[anaphase]

Real name: Annalisa
Where do you live? Lowell, Mass.

Explanation of your handle: It's my domain name. I use it for everything.

Explanation of your avatar: Photo of my cat, Lenny. He passed away last year, but I wanted to use a picture of him because he used to ride in my old bike basket (I took him to work with me). He loved it!

Age (general or specific) 33

Occupation: Graphic Designer

Favorite bike: I just bought a Specialized Allez Elite

What's in your stable? An old Trek 8000 mtn bike. My college commuting bike.

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

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nope, but look for one after my first Tri, the Danskin in Webster, MA - July 31!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I have no idea what happened." :)

Most memorable moment on my bike: Getting hit by a car at 19. Hit & run. 2 black eyes, 3 broken ribs, sprained wrist, concussion. Oh, and road rash.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding the Cape Cod Rail Trail in the Summer on a friend's bike. It's beautiful down there.

[CorsairMac]

welcome to the board ana - and congrats on the new bike!......ain't new bikes awesome!!!!! hope to see more of ya and GL on your first tri!

[Balrog]

(Taking my cue from Annalisa ...)

Real name: Elizabeth

Where do you live? Ann Arbor, MI

Explanation of your handle: I'm one of the major organizers of my Club's annual big invitational. Hence, I have a *reputation* ... (and besides, I'm a Tolkien fan)

Age (general or specific) 45

Occupation: Library dweeb

Favorite bike: My trusty hyperactive Trek 7500fx Hybrid

What's in your stable? Upstairs: the aforementioned rig. Downstairs: my warhorse 12-speed Centurion road bike, on a Cycleops trainer

Most memorable moment on my bike: Outracing a Michigan thunderstorm that came up suddenly one afternoon in the summer. For a fleeting moment, I and the bike were ONE and we had the same idea: GETthehellouttahere! A true moment of the machine transcending the merely human.

Most fun ever had on a bike? When I was 16 I rode a Diabetes Association bike-a-thon near my hometown of Flint, MI. This was the mid-70s and everyone *else* had a 10-speed, while I had a Raleigh Sports 3-speed. I rode two 20-mile laps that day, climbed hills where other riders were walking their road bikes, and slept the best sleep of my life afterwards.

I was put onto TE by someone in another bike forum. I'm delighted to be here!

[CorsairMac]

and Welcome!! We need to find you a balrog for your avatar! :D Love the story of the old 3 sp beating the fancy 10 sps!....don't ya love it! Hope to hear more from ya!!

[KkAllez]

Real name: Kristi Kim
Where do you live? Sweetwater, TX

Explanation of your handle: "They call me Kim" Actually, I go by Kris or Kik as often as I go by Kim...I do what the voices in my head tell me

Explanation of your avatar: I want one!

Age: I am proud to say that I will FINALLY be 40 on May 16th. Me and my mother had doubts I'd survive this long.

Occupation: When I finish all the testing I can be employed as a nurse

Favorite bike: Had to be that pretty red Schwinn Santa brought me in 1972

What's in your stable? Specialized Allez Sport

Fastest speed on a road bike? 28 or 28.5, going downhill

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Oh yeah, we shamelessly brag about the HHH 100 on my webshots sight.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: It's okay that you pucked on me, really.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Not this bike, but years ago on a 50 mile Steaming Wheels ride, when a cow, that was in a fenced area, started running alongside us, and me, although I grew up on a cattle ranch, was terrified and rode like crazy to get away from the cow. Hmmm....I think I might have topped that 28.5 mph I mentioned on the downhill. Hubby still gives me heck when we pass fenced cows on the rode. I make a point of saying, "moo" to them.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Ya know, everytime I am on the bike I think it is the best time ever. To ride with my husband is heaven for me, because for years I rode horses and did endurance riding and he hates horses, and I missed having him there. To have finally found something we are both crazy about is just the icing on this so far 21 year cake!

[AKRoadie]

Real name: Brigitte
Where do you live? Alaska

Explanation of your handle: none, really

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

Age (general or specific) 41

Occupation: Supervisor of Business and HIS

Favorite bike: Trek 2100 WSD

Trek Navigator 200 20What's in your stable? ok, don't laugh. Kona Nunu

Fastest speed on a road bike?

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

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: Crossing paths with a black bear sow and her baby. I backed off, she carried on.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Crossing Johnson Pass on my mtn bike. 5+hours. It's so beautiful and rugged and the downhill is great.

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[CorsairMac]

welcome to the board Brigitte!! I read your thread about your LBS finding your TREK 2100wsd....yeeeehaaaa!! Hope you have a blast on the bike and hope to hear more from you up there in the Alaska frontier!!! :D

[kerrybelle]

Real name: Kerry
Where do you live? Bayville, New Jersey

Explanation of your handle: My first & middle names.

Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....Don't have one yet, I'd love to get one of my dog Casey. I just love him to death. Just looking at him makes me smile.

Age (general or specific) 36

Occupation: Orthodontic Assistant

Favorite bike: My new 2005 Rocky Mountain Element 70. It's awesome!

What's in your stable? see above, hubby has Rocky Mountain ETSX 70, Rocky Mountain Switch SL and we have a Specialized Endro Comp (which is for sale)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? no rode bike

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


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

Most memorable moment on my bike: I've only been riding a year now. So, far my most memorable moment would be riding in the 1st Wissahickon Poker Run. I'd never ridden there before and the intermediate trail was quite challenging for me. Lots of rick gardens, hills and such. I made it through the 10 mile loop and had a great time.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I love log overs. Although, I let my mind get the best of me sometimes and it takes me a few times to get over some of the really big ones. I like downhills, too.

[CorsairMac]

Nice to meet ya kerry, and welcome to the board. I just learned MTB'ng, I don't know if I've done log-overs yet or not, but I LOVE riding my MTB and I have a Great teacher! Hope to hear more from ya!

[BlareApsan]

Real name: Rebecca
Where do you live? Ols San Juan, Puerto Rico

Explanation of your handle: My teenage nephew told me to make up a new name using your own. I don't remember exactly but take some letters from youre last name then first name there's Blare then from your mother;s maiden name etc. I kept it for my user name.

Explanation of your avatar: I found it on an avatar web page. I liked it cause I have red straight hair.
Age (general or specific) 36
Occupation: Architect and part time professor

Favorite bike: Mine! Would like a Ti like a Terry Isis.

What's in your stable? 2003 Trek 1500 with Ultegra components, DH has one too. There's a Univega mb and an old trek road frame someone dumped here. I'd love my DH to get rid off both. (Small Apartment)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Bout 25 downhill at my favorite ride -Parque Lineal de Bayamon. A park for bikes and walkers/runners along a river side. It has a paved two lane road for biles and a separate road for bipeds.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't think I have any on my bike. will fix my website to be more personal. Haven't kept working with it.
http://www.geocities.com/rebeccablanco/index.html?1079044459265

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I keep them small. I'm lousy at it.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding with DH and friends, his cousin drove by recognized us and was in shock to find me at front pulling everyone. He used to ride so he knows it's harder in the front of the line. :rolleyes:

Most fun ever had on a bike? When I finally learned how to use the gears and ride free like a kid again. :)

[Petunia]

Real name: Jenny
Where do you live? Folsom, California

Explanation of your handle: Petunia became my handle while using walkie-talkies on a mountain biking to Bend, OR with SadieKate. It just stuck.

Explanation of your avatar: I don't even know what an avatar is....

Age (general or specific): 31

Occupation: Registered Nurse

Favorite bike: I don't discriminate, I like all bikes.

What's in your stable? LeMond road bike and Trek mountain bike.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 43 mph near Placerville, CA on a ride with Yellow and SadieKate. :eek:

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll find one later. :p

Most memorable moment on my bike: Mountain biking the Mackenzie River Trail in Central Oregon. It was beautiful.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Catching air on the whoops in Sisters, OR

[SadieKate]

Petunia! I just walked in the door and checked the forum. Oh my gosh! Check your email. I remember the agreement and your avatar has been shipped.

I remember that first air you caught in Sisters and the shriek of surprise. Ah, I remember it well. :D We'll go hit the canal bank in a few weeks and go for more.

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Blare and Petunia! Fun stories both of you!!

[mercury]

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

Explanation of your handle: mercury is the roman messenger god

Explanation of your avatar: just signed up-- haven't gotten that far

Age (general or specific) 28

Occupation: Visual Artist

Favorite bike: the one I ride, and my only form of transportation

What's in your stable? trusty steed: Mercian road bike (it's an old one and I don't know how to figure out which one it is- I got it used. any Mercian experts out there?); stationwagon: ladies Schwinn le tour; a few rusty critical mass bikes too

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 37, coming down the coastal range

Another picture of yourself or your ride? my bf took a good one of me in a super short skirt (I don't have it though)


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: they're all white, right? ;)

Most memorable moment on my bike: sailing up to the front door after 200 miles in three days. there was a huge hamburger ready for me that minute!

Most fun ever had on a bike? ummm.... 12 women ride to the coast, multnomah county bike fair, bike to climb (biking and rock climbing trip), blackberries along the bike paths in August, commuting everyday-- Can't decide.

[Balrog]

and thank YOU, CorsairMac, for the welcome. Hi all new posters!

I *tried* to get an itty-bitty Balrog for an avatar, but it was still too big! The search continues ...

--B

[Ered_Lithui]

Hey Balrog!
Another person with a LOTR-inspired username. Yay!
Leila

[SadieKate]

Welcome Mercury/Sarah from SadieKate/Sarah, another Mercian owner. I have a 1981 Mercian King of Mercia given to me by my hubby for Xmas years and years ago.

Email the nice folks at Mercian (http://www.merciancycles.co.uk/) and give them the serial number. Voila! You will have your info and you can ask for a nice pretty new color catalogue.

I'm lusting after a Miss Mercia for a townbike, not that I NEED one. But then there is Rivendell Glorius too. Maybe I need them all! :D

[Balrog]

Hey Balrog!
Another person with a LOTR-inspired username. Yay!
Leila

Mae govannon, mellon!

(oops, I tried for a "horned smiley", but it didn't work)

[Irulan]

This one is 100 x 100, I forget the size limit for this site

http://www.cet.com/~pennys/misc/balrog.jpg

[Balrog]

Oooh, thank you, Irulan!

[CorsairMac]

Very nice avatar Balrog!....and how cool Irulan for finding that!.....ain't it amazing the odd things we come up with here!! ;)

and welcome Mercury - Love the handle! and LOVE vintage bikes!...I ride a 1987 Peugeot road bike and am anxiously waiting for a friend to finish a vintage Trek road bike for me! Vintage bikes ROCK!!!!

[chelle]

Real name: Michelle

Where do you live? Vancouver, Canada

Explanation of your handle: I've never had a nickname, I'm just one of those people that doesn't really suit one I guess so I would give myself "chelle"

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

Age (general or specific) 34

Occupation: Professional mountainbike racer

Favorite bike: Honda RN01

What's in your stable? Well I ride for Santa cruz so, a SC 2006 V10 dh, a SC VPFree, a SC Blur 4cross, a SC Roadster, that's it for SC but I also have a specialized BMX for the skatepark and a xc bike. Is that enough?

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I've never clocked my road bike but at the world championships last year they had a radar gun at the top of a jump, 69 km's, that's about 45 to 50 mph

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't know how to do that here

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I told others that I was a boy for 18 yrs

Most memorable moment on my bike: We could be here for days. Any time that I have two wheels under me. Other than that my first year at the world championships, wearing my country's colours and walking in the opening ceremonies, unforgettable.

Most fun ever had on a bike? You should see me ride, I have fun every time that I ride

[Asphaltgirl]

Real name: Barbara
Where do you live? North Adams, Ma/Berkshires/Western part of the State

Explanation of your handle: Just me and the road


Age (general or specific) 57 on March 3

Occupation: Travel Agent

Favorite bike: Anything Italian!

What's in your stable? IronHorse Maverick/mtb
Windsor Willow/road


Fastest speed on a road bike? where? 21mph and I was petrified!!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Sure, these are road shoes"

Most memorable moment on my bike:After having a hip replaced 5 years ago and getting on the bike for the first time and knowing that I could finally enjoy life again. Brought tears to my eyes.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Proving to DH that I really can keep up with him!
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[SadieKate]

[QUOTE=Asphaltgirl]Most memorable moment on my bike:After having a hip replaced 5 years ago and getting on the bike for the first time and knowing that I could finally enjoy life again. Brought tears to my eyes.[QUOTE]

I did the same thing on my first ride after 4 knees ops! I know exactly what you mean. :) :) :)

[Asphaltgirl]

SadieKate:
It IS a great feeling. 4 ops on your knees? You've got to be some tough lady!! I hear that those are the toughest surgeries to experience.
Barb

[Trek420]

chelle writes "Most fun ever had on a bike? You should see me ride, I have fun every time that I ride"

welcome to TE, chelle. What rides are you doing? Any out here like Sea Otter?

[Bike Goddess]

Chelle- To be able to do what you love as a profession- that is fabulous! :D We will support you in all of your endeavors, just keep us posted!

It's been awhile since I cruised through here- Welcome to all of you. Please join the gang on the other threads! :D :D :D

[SadieKate]

SadieKate:
It IS a great feeling. 4 ops on your knees? You've got to be some tough lady!! I hear that those are the toughest surgeries to experience.
BarbFortunately only one was really complicated. A bone graft and realignment called a tibial tubercle elevation. I had a 55mm screw in my knee for a year and could feel the head of the screw through the skin. That was the weirdest feeling. I don't know that knee surgery is any harder than others. I would think that if bone is involved it's painful no matter what bone it is. I used to play tennis and 6-man volleyball with a vengeance, but no more. Cycling all the way! It's a great experience, isn't it?

[chelle]

chelle writes "Most fun ever had on a bike? You should see me ride, I have fun every time that I ride"

welcome to TE, chelle. What rides are you doing? Any out here like Sea Otter?


Well I'm fully into pre season training right now and the race season starts at the beginning of June. Sadly the race at Big Bear has been cancelled and now the first race is in Utah. I was really looking forward to BB as I never go to sea otter and BB is kinda the kick off to the season. This year I will be doing most of the western Norba's as well as the world cup in New Mexico. I will also be trying to defend my national title for the third year in Canada.

If any of you are coming to any of the races please come up and introduce yourself, I'm always happy to meet new people.

[DeniseGoldberg]

If any of you are coming to any of the races please come up and introduce yourself, I'm always happy to meet new people.

Chelle -
Welcome to the forum! Please let us know if you're ever racing on the eastern side of the continent - I'd love to see one of your races, but it's a bit far to travel...
--- Denise

[Trek420]

chelle,

will your races be on OLN?

[Melody]

chelle, Asphaltgirl, WELCOME! *\o/* (more cheers ;) )

Mel

[PaulaE]

Hi, everybody!

Real name: Paula (no imagination, apparently!)
Where do you live? Larchmont, NY


Age (general or specific) 52

Occupation: Editor/Publisher of online community newspaper

Favorite bike: Loved my old Raleigh 10-speed back in college, but it was stolen years ago.

What's in your stable? Now I have a Trek 2100, to replace a Gary Fisher hybrid that's just too heavy and slow for the kind of riding I want to do now.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I have no idea.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I just started riding again, seriously, and haven't been taking the camera along yet.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Is this a bike-lie or just lies in general? I'll have to think on it.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Last summer, I was riding along a salt marsh on Martha's Vineyard. The osprey nest I had passed every day for weeks suddenly had occupants, after being empty for months. I stopped and watched in fascination as the mother and father ospreys swooped in, bringing a nice seafood lunch to the four or five babies in the nest. If I'd been going by in the car, I wouldn't have noticed this lovely scene.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every day, as I get stronger.

[Irulan]

NORBA @ Schweitzer? I usually do something there to help out, first aid or marshalling.

irulan

[RoadRaven]

Thanks for welcoming me!

Gosh, it must be simply fabulous to ride where you live!


Yeah KSH, its just beautiful
Its the start of winter here now and today is sunny - no wind - its mild at 13', but I am guessing it'll reach 18' before too long
So much bush, so many curving hilly or flat country roads - it is fabulous...



And welcome to a whole heap more people since my last sporadic weekend visit...

anaphase, Balrog, Kim, AK Roadie, kerrybelle, Blare Apsan, Petunia, mercury, chelle, Asphaltgirl and PaulaE

Sure you'll find it as useful and interesting and friendly as I have



Biking into the Blue
;)
RR
:D

[CorsairMac]

This year I will be doing most of the western Norba's as well as the world cup in New Mexico.
If any of you are coming to any of the races please come up and introduce yourself, I'm always happy to meet new people.

New Mexcio??....Where/when in my home state??...gosh - we NEVER do anything exciting here! LOL and yuppers, if it's close and I can work it in, I'd be there in a heartbeat!

Corsair "off to check the NMCycling.org website to see if I can find it" Mac

[CorsairMac]

Sorry I've missed some of the new people, this darn forum updates all the new threads every time you've visited, even if you haven't read them all yet so I lost about 2 days worth of threads! :rolleyes:

To everyone that posted somewhere around the 10/11 of May, Welcome to the board, nice to meet ya and hear from everyone!!!!

[snowtulip]

CM - The world cup mtb. race is in Angel Fire on July 10. It's always fun to watch the downhill, mt. x, and dual slalom. Not sure if all those events are going to be at Angel Fire.

[Carm]

Real name: Carmen

Where do you live? Olathe, KS

Explanation of your handle: It’s what everyone calls me.

Explanation of your avatar: Need to find one.

Age (general or specific) 48 and never felt better.

Occupation: IT Project Manager, mother and aspiring quilt artist.

Favorite bike: Trek Pilot

What's in your stable? Trek Pilot 2.1 (Speedy) and Cannondale C500 (Pokey).

Fastest speed on a road bike? 35 MPH, going down a very steep hill during a group ride. The guy behind me said he could smell my brakes the entire time. I don’t feel comfortable going that fast.

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

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: My weight on my driver’s license – it’s what I weighed before I got pregnant with my son. The woman at DMV rolled her eyes when I told her my weight and she said “are you sure?”. I use it as a goal to strive for.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I tried out a new bike trail that I can only describe as an enchanted forest. The trees were sky high, the path was so cool because of the deep shade and it was ever so quiet. I was the only one there riding on this wonderful path. It took my breath away.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Flying down Nicollet Street on my CoasterKing bike with playing cards in my spokes.

[RoadRaven]

Hi Carmen
Enjoy the board, I do

BTW, where's KS?

[singletrackmind]

Kansas? :)

Oops, sorry. Gotta edit.
Kansas?, USA. :)

[Carm]

Hi Carmen
Enjoy the board, I do

BTW, where's KS?

Thanks RoadRaven. I have learned so much in the short time I have been visiting this board.

KS = Kansas, the state God made to block the headwinds from cyclists in Missouri. Some days the winds are just terrible. :)

[DeniseGoldberg]

KS = Kansas, the state God made to block the headwinds from cyclists in Missouri. Some days the winds are just terrible. :)

Carm -
Thanks for bringing back memories for me. I spent (a very hot) 8 days in your state during my 2002 cross-country tour (http://denise2002xc.crazyguyonabike.com), and I remember the wind. I was lucky though - most days it was coming from the side (sometimes combined with a headwind), and I even had a day of tailwinds! Dumb luck, I guess.

--- Denise

[Beth-Ro]

Real name: Beth
Where do you live? A teeny tiny town in Upstate South Carolina

Explanation of your handle: It’s what my hubby has called me since we dated. It’s like Jethro, from the Beverly Hillbillies, but more feminine.

Explanation of your avatar: it makes me laugh

Age (general or specific) 40

Occupation: Stay-at-home-mom (the ultimate oxymoron since I’m rarely home)

Favorite bike: My mountain bike. I think it's the prettiest bike in the garage. Plus, it is very faithful and hasn't collapsed under me yet.

What's in your stable? 2004 Trek 4300 (mine), various other Trek products belonging to my hubby, daughter, and son, a really fancy teal and pink huffy (5 year old’s) and two groovy vintage Schwinns from my youth (one even has a banana seat).

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 35 mph on my mountain bike on the road, every time I go down a certain hill near our home. (we live in the foothills of the blue ridge mountains and it’s hilly around here!)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I’m the photographer of the family, which means there are very few pictures of me, period. I don’t think I have one of me on my bike…may have to work on that!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Driver's License weight...haven't seen that weight in years. But when I renew the license they don't ask, so I don't tell. I can dream, can't I?

Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing my first 40+ mile road ride Mother’s Day weekend (on my mountain bike)

Most fun ever had on a bike? We took our kids to ride the Virginia Creeper trail last fall. It was 17 miles of downhill coasting through these little bike-friendly towns. It was beautiful and the kids just loved that trip! Our 5 year old sang “She’ll be comin’ round the mountain when she comes” for most of the 17 miles she rode in the bike trailer behind her dad.

[RoadRaven]

Hi Beth!
Welcome to the board


And thanks folks for clarifying Kansas... mostly I can work out which state is which - but for the life of me couldn't think of any "K" state yesterday apart from Kentucky... LOL, and me loving the Wizard of Oz when I was a kid... shame on me!

[singletrackmind]

KS = Kansas, the state God made to block the headwinds from cyclists in Missouri. Some days the winds are just terrible. :)
Thanks bunches and bunches, but I think you've missed a few of 'em! You can have them all but let us keep the tailwinds... :D

[Carm]

[QUOTE=DeniseGoldberg]Carm -
Thanks for bringing back memories for me. I spent (a very hot) 8 days in your state during my 2002

Hi Denise, I enjoyed reading about your travels through Kansas in the summer. Hot and windy pretty much describes it. I'm originally from Iowa so I'm not familiar with the area you went through. You've inspired me to think about a fun biking trip for my 50th birthday.

Hi SingleTrackMind, I'm not sure what part of MO you're from but we've got 15 - 30 mph winds predicted for Wednesday in the KCMO area. :p

[singletrackmind]

St. Louis county. I'll be pulling the trailer on the confluence trail (St. Louis to Alton, IL) tomorrow which tends to be terribly windy anyway, something about being on the Missippi I guess, so you just hang on tight to those headwinds for me. I'll take the tails, I was doing 22 mph with baby trailer on the return last I was there and feeling like I was hardly working. Ahhhhh.....

Oh, just realized tomorrow's tuesday! Well, block that wind for me too...

[Googlie Wooglie]

Hi everybody ... poking around in here and figured you all were a knowledgable and happy bunch! I'm new to the forum and thought I'd use this thread as a means of introduction ... I'm looking forward to sucking up all your smarts!


Real name: Jen

Where do you live? Southern California

Explanation of your handle: Short for The Great Googlie Wooglie, my alter ego

Explanation of your avatar: Pineapple is the symbol of hospitality!

Age (general or specific) eek! Almost 30

Occupation: you know, computers and stuff ...

Favorite bike: My old beach cruiser Beachy. You know, the blue one ... everybody had one ...

What's in your stable? a Trek road bike, a mountain bike, old Beachy, and a new Nirve

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? sheesh .. I guess around 40, but that would have been JUST before I spilled and gave myself concrete implants all down my left side.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? nah, I'm not that interesting

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: No lies, never. They're not worth the trouble.

Most memorable moment on my bike: The finish line of my first century.

Most fun ever had on a bike? When I was a kid I had a yellow bike with a huge banana seat and white streamers. The feeling of being on that bike zipping down the street ... wow, I've never felt like that since.

[DeniseGoldberg]

Real name: Jen

Explanation of your handle: Short for The Great Googlie Wooglie, my alter ego

Hey Jen -
Welcome to the forum, and thanks for making me smile with your catchy handle!

--- Denise

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Jen - I LOVED your ID!.....just gave me the giggles!....so remember how we used to sneak up behind the boys and put our foot on the back tire and Pop those bikes with the banana seats?? and cards in the spokes???