Getting to Know You!

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) :-)

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/brimag...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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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??

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!

[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.

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~

[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

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

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

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~

blue heeler thru & thru

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...

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.

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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

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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/addit...ibno=&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!!! :)

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!!!

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.

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!

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.

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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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...ries/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.

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

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!

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

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~

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! :)

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? 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!

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)

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

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