Norwegians all (and sorry TE for the hijack.) Is the T-O what my sister has refered to as "The Great Test of Strength" ride? Something about ride 1 day Trondheim to Oslo, no support ... :eek: :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by lph
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Norwegians all (and sorry TE for the hijack.) Is the T-O what my sister has refered to as "The Great Test of Strength" ride? Something about ride 1 day Trondheim to Oslo, no support ... :eek: :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by lph
Yep, it's The Thing To Do among road riders here. If you tell someone you ride a road bike they immediately ask if you've done Trondheim-Oslo. There are shorter versions like Lillehammer-Oslo, which is dubbed "Lille Styrkeprøven", or "The Little Test of Strength". Sounds a bit strange in English :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Trek420
There is support on T-O.
And my impression is that more non-cyclists ask about this, while real cyclists aren't that into it - you need a really big team to do well, and so the smaller clubs aren't that enthusiastic. It's very hyped though.
Hi everyone! I have been putting off doing this because it looked like it would take some time to fill out. It did, but now I am done:) Hope to meet and ride with some of you. I have been learning a lot from this site and would love to thank all of you who contribute. The search function is my best friend;)
Real name: Brenda
Where do you live: Clarkdale, AZ
Explanation of your handle: My surfer friends gave me the nickname (I used to live and surf in San Diego)
Explanation of your avatar: Me on my moto
Age (general or specific) 36
Occupation: Self employed/slacker
Favorite bike: My ti bike
What's in your stable? Mid nineties ti bike, road tandem, rockhopper (old)
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 56ish, on my hubbies "race bike" down Idaho St in Orange County, Ca in the late 80's.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? My ti bike
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What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Told my hubby that the guy from jury duty that gave me a ride home was someone I knew and surfed with. I had just met him that day during jury duty. It was easier than taking the bus home! Well, not the biggest but this is a public forum!
Most memorable moment on my bike: When my hubby and I were 13 yrs old we did our first organized bike ride. It was a bike-a-thon for McDonalds and we both rode our dads 12 speeds. Those bikes were so big for us!
Most fun ever had on a bike? Hubby and I rode from Santa Maria to Morro Bay and spent the night in tents. The next day the ride back was not so fun, but the ride up was a blast!
Brenda
Motochic: What a cute story... you've know your hubby since you were kids?! Too cool.
I've driven from Trondheim to Lillehamer (winter Olympics in a rent-a-wreck :p). It's narrow, it's hilly, it's beautiful. There were deep snow drifts right up to the edge of the road. I can imagine it's beautiful in Spring or Summer.Quote:
Originally Posted by lph
It gets a little cuter...we grew up next door to each other. We used to ride down to the supermarket during the tour to see the results in the newspaper, before America got on board!Quote:
Originally Posted by jesvetmed
Brenda
Hi Everybody.
Real name: Lisa
Where do you live? Erie, P A
Explanation of your handle: D'oh! Homer Simpson reference
Explanation of your avatar: Best movie of all time!
Age: 32
Occupation: In process of changing careers
Favorite bike: Both my bikes
What's in your stable? Specialized road bike, Cannondale MTB
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Fastest on MTB was 45 going down a mountain in Moab.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Just in the comics I draw about stupid things.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: that this is the best question to ask people out of all the possible questions... seriously.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Passing people on road bikes when I am riding my mountain bike.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Mountain bike trip to Moab, UT when I rode off a 5 ft drop without being scared or freaked out like I was for 80% of the time.
Where do I live? Oakland, CA
Explanation of your handle: tri (triathlon/try & nena - term of endearment in spanish)
Explanation of your avatar: our puppy at 5 months old
Age: 34
Occupation: Education
Favorite bike: Both my bikes
What's in your stable? Giant ocr2 road bike, waiting to heal to try out my pretty previously owned Bianchi axis cross (pic)
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? i'm a total beginner so going 30 down tunnel road was thrilling
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: sounds too much like a confessional for this once- Catholic.:rolleyes:
Most memorable moment on my bike: first time i went clipless i ended up with a mild concussion - in a parking lot! i kept riding - bloody mouth and all until things went a little dim and i got ... sick.
Most fun ever had on a bike? My first tri (all women) was a blast.
triena, sorry about the sickness but at least the bike looks nice.
Real name: Cindy, or Cyn (Take your pick
Where do you live? Issaquah, Washington (I'd love to meet and say hey to other gals who ride in this area)
Explanation of your handle: Well lets see... ummm, I am an avid guitarist/singer/songwriter ~ and love riding my bike!!
Explanation of your avatar: Its weird me, taken through a weird lens
Age (general or specific) oh, sorta pushing the big 50 OH Nooooo!!!
Occupation: Day job is information security engineer ~ singer/songwriter/musician
Favorite bike: Oh my....decisions decisions
What's in your stable? (Please no one laugh) my 1998 metallic green grip-shift Mongoose
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Mach 3+ coming down the Sammamish Trail!!!
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nope
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't remember, which means I've either told too many, or I don't lie! (I'll let ya'll pick!) .....I'll just stay with this ;-)
Most memorable moment on my bike: I know its just a little thing - but I just cruised on past a little family of ducks, and they looked at me, and I looked at them, and I realized that had I been in a stinky car-bubble, I would never have been able to say good morning to the little duck family. Silly huh?
Most fun ever had on a bike? Just cruising..... just cruising........
Cyn - so NOT silly! (about the ducks) That's the best thing for me about bike rides - saying hello to hawks, eagles, rabbits, once even dolphins by the gg bridge.
I love your phrase "stinky car bubble."
I've been off the boards, and (unfortunately) off my bike for a while, so time for an update.
Real name: Deanna
Where do you live? Santa Rosa, CA - in beautiful Sonoma County
Explanation of your handle: "love"
Explanation of your avatar: I don't think I have one
Age (general or specific): 39
Occupation: Sales Manager for a sensor technology co.
Favorite bike: My new Felt FW2
What's in your stable? Raleigh Competition (soon to be sold), Breezer Villager, Felt FW2, Stumpjumper from the mid-90s
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Honestly can't remember.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? See below.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Probably something to do with my weight.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing the Tour of the Unknown Coast
Most fun ever had on a bike? Touring the Big Island of Hawaii.
Welcome, Cindy/Cyn!Quote:
Originally Posted by GuitarRiderGrrl
There's a good group of us in the NW - and Seattle area too; in fact, we're getting together to ride (not tiptoe) through the tulips on the 19th (it's in the Northwest section)...and you'd be most welcome to join us.
Tailwinds!
Mary
Hi Mary,Quote:
Originally Posted by MM_QFC!
Cool cool! Wasn't yesterday (the 12th) to die for?
I went to Pacific Bike on NE 8th on the Sammamish plateau to get new brakes on my Mongoose, and came home with a Specialized Sirrus! :-) The good folks at Pac Bike are going to bring my Mongoose back to me, as riding two bikes at once is problematic LOL ~ I'm determined to let my 2000 Camaro sit in the garage, till it becomes a classic ~
I'll head over to the Northwest section and see about the ride on the 19th. ~ Now if we could just have more of yesterdays weather!!
Many Huggz, and the wind be at 'yer back! Aaaaaaarrrrr
Cyn