Hi to everyone who has joined that I haven't said hi to yet! Welcome to the boards and may you find many many smooth roads ahead :)
Mel
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Hi to everyone who has joined that I haven't said hi to yet! Welcome to the boards and may you find many many smooth roads ahead :)
Mel
Real name: Kirsty
Where do you live? Durham, UK
Explanation of your handle: i'm not sure i can remember where it came from.
Explanation of your avatar: it's from Tolkein...tolkein and a computer joke :D
Age (general or specific) 24
Occupation: Full time mother part time student
Favorite bike: i dunno...my bike :D
What's in your stable? Carrera Subway 1
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? erm...16mph
Another picture of yourself or your ride?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...s/83abd2b2.jpg
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: don't lie, haven't since i was about 12
Most memorable moment on my bike: riding about in the hills near my hometown in scotland...so pretty.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Yesterday, i was on my bike with my son and we were having races...he's 3 and he was winning :D
[QUOTE=limmtones] we decided to make a few more people of color using tools we had at home. [QUOTE=limmtones]
Okay, limmtones, that made me laugh! And welcome to the board! So many great women, and great advice!
Tamara
Real Name: Barb
Where do you live: Salem, OR the beautiful Willamette Valley
Explanation of your handle: I am a Gemini (sign of the twins) and for years, I would receive duplicate mailings... one addressed to Barb, the other to Brenda. I decided that Brenda must be my evil twin, and boy, does she have fun!!!!
Explanation of your avatar: huh???
Age(general or specific): turning a glorious 50 this June!!!
Occupation: RNFA... registered nurse first assistant in the operating room
Favorite Bike: my one and only newly purchased Giant OCR 1
What's in your stable: see above
Fastest speed on a road bike? when? where?: 41.5mph... a month after getting my bike my BF and I were coming down Valley View Rd.. just outside of Marion, OR
Another picture of yourself:uh.. camera and computer challenged here
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: ah, shucks, I sure don't know you gals well enough to tell you things I've never even told my mother...
Most memorable moment on a bike: Squirrel dodging.... I've nearly hit two in the last 3 weeks... my BF has been riding for years and never even come close... they just cross right in front of me for some reason.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Just started riding again after almost 30 years of slugdom. My first ride was 25 miles, and then just for fun, I went out the next day and did 20 more!!!
Welcome to TE! This is a great place where you'll make some wonderful friends! Enjoy!
EvilTwin - sometime you'll have to tell us some the things "Brenda" has done ;)
starfish - nice parable - I like that!
Whew * wipes sweat from brow* - I went riding this weekend and the board Exploded!!
so: HOWDY YA"LL!! Welcome to the board, it is truly a most wonderful place! Even tho the # of unread posts keeps getting longer and longer, there isn't any other place I'd rather be and I keep telling ppl about us. It is Exactly where we are meant to be!!
If I miss anyone - please chalk it up to meno-brain and know your post wasn't missed, I just lost track of who went where!
To the person with the 20 yr old Peugeot: which one? My winter commute bike a 1987 Peugeot Avoraiz. It was also the first bike I rode the memorables on: my first 1/2 century, my first metric century and my first imperial century.
To the person getting the prebuilt Luna: Oh yeah?? can you say "envious" boys and girls?.....I Knew you could! Margos' shop is 55 miles away from me in Santa Fe! Enjoy your Luna and know that someone very close to Luna cycles is drooling on her keyboard for you! :D
To the person from the UK: welcome welcome welcome - there are quite a few UK ladies here! Hopefully between the UK and the US we'll take over from the Ozzies/Kiwis! ;)
To the person fromn Maine: LOVE the coastline there, HATE the winters!
To the squirrel dodger: ROFL...I'd forgotten about them after living out here in the southwest. The worse I had to worry about are roadrunners and they just kinda hop/fly out of the way!!!
again welcome all!!
EvilTwin! You must explain the "guy in a chick suit" bidness when you tell us about Brenda! :p
Oh! And I used to live in Albany, OR, and work in Monmouth. I just remember the very tall and deadly devil's club that grows in the forest there. Eeeek!
The guy in a chick suit saying comes from a surgeon I work with a lot. We have similar personalities, in that, I don't always think in the "traditional" girl way. I'm very blunt, not particularly emotional (at least, not at work), I have a warped guylike sense of humor... etc... That's not to say Im' not feminine, I just don't know how to act it all the time. I guess that's a long way of saying I'm a grownup tomboy.
Real name: Cindy (Cynthia if we're signing contracts)
Where do you live? Anchorage, Alaska aka Paradise
Explanation of your handle: Ready for a long story? OK.
Back in high school, I was on Yearbook staff. And the Copy Editor and I did NOT get along. (As Editor in Chief I was his 'boss'.) Anyway, we would taunt one another with various derivations of our first names. He became Sethbian, I became CinderBlock. Cinderly evolved from there.
Explanation of your avatar: I love my cats. No, you don't understand. I LOVE my cats. They are the most spoiled cats west of the Mississippi, if not in the entire Western Hemisphere.
Age (general or specific) I'm turning 30 this November! Woo hoo!
Occupation: Executive Babysitter and Language Geek (more commonly known as Administrative Assistant and Technical Editor)
Favorite bike: Eventually, maybe, something custom. For now, my Rockhopper rocks.
What's in your stable? 2005 Specialized Rockhopper. 15" silver.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Honey, I'm doing good to be moving at all.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nothing yet.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I told my SO that I was completely out of debt when I still owed almost $10,000 to credit card companies. Somehow, we managed to weather that storm.
Most memorable moment on my bike: It's a tie -- the time I rode 20+ miles without realizing I had done so (I was 14) or the night I got my RH home and was instantly hooked. I look forward to replacing these as I ride more.
Most fun ever had on a bike? I'm still in the very early stages, so just about every moment on a bike is some combination of "This-is-so-cool-OUCH!"
Welcome to the board Cinderly! Anchorage?? and here I whine when the temps drop below 50! so just what Is the riding season in Alaska??......2 weeks in July?? oh I'm sorry - was that wishful thinking?? (Cmac Hates the cold - can you tell!) Oh - and I recognized the Executive Babysitter as soon as I saw it! Good thing we love our jobs eh?!
WElcome!!
Dang, you're fast, lady! :D
The riding season in Anchorage varies with the rider's tolerance for cold. MY riding season is about the same as my hiking season -- mid-April through mid-October. I know several people who commute by bike year-round.
Despite being a life-long Alaskan, I'm still incredibly cold intolerant, so I picked up a trainer from Craigslist this week. Hopefully, that'll get me through the winter. :)
Thanks for the welcome. I've been lurking here for a few days and have been amazed and heartened by the camraderie and enthusiasm I've seen. TE rocks!
Thanks for the welcome!
In answer to CorsairMac, I´m the Peugeot owner. I´m trying to date it and find out what it was using old catalogues, so I don´t know what model it is yet. Originally an egg-yolk yellow road bike with 10 speeds and alloy wheels; any ideas? I bought it in a pretty battered condition and have ridden it for the last 13 years, so I think it may deserve some restoration while I ride something a bit younger (like the Bianchi I tested this evening......)
Bron
Does it have the original components on it? Also, mine has the "name" stamped on one side of the top tube but depending on the year yours may not. You could try looking at the hubs - if they're original, Peugeot used to stamp the month and the year the bike was produced on the hubs. Mine is an 87. I replaced all the cables and housings when I got it, plus new handlebar tape and I switched out the pedals for clipless but I kept the old ones as they were original to the bike. The rest of it is pretty much original and it's a great bike.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bron
There are several vintage riders and vintage bike riders on the board - welcome to the club!!
Welcome to the board everyone! :)
Cinderly, BTW, it's kind of funny and has become a joke now but people mistake me for being Aleutian or some other form of Native American fairly often and I'm Korean. I have one friend who wants me to go with him (he's part cherokee) to a pow-wow and see how long we can fool people. Then there was not only a police officer who grew up in Alaska but also the owner of a local restaurant who have both mistaken me for an Aleutian.
It's quite odd really. :p I'm also told I'd fit in in Hawaii too. :D
Mel
Hey, Melody. If it makes you feel any better, a lot of people thought my parents had adopted my younger sister when we brought her home. She can pass for Aleut quite easily if she wants, although the last First Nations blood in our family was many generations ago.
I, on the other hand, am so pale I'm nearly transparent. Aside from skintone, we look very much alike. :D
Apparently, it's pretty common for people to mix up Thai, Korean, and Alaska Native. Go figure.
Welcome to everyone! I've become really addicted to reading this thread :p. Thanks for making it something to look forward to reading
greenmtngirl, I went to high school in Vt (we moved there when I was 14y/o). we lived in in a tiny town south of St. Johnsbury. beautiful state!
which part are you from?
Hello,
I've been lurking and learning a lot so now it's time for me to finally join all of you great TE gals.
Real name: J.J. Syverson
Explanation of your handle: I have embraced my silver tresses
Explanation of your avatar: What's that? Do I need it and how do I get one?
Age: Pushing 60 but age doesn't matter unless you're a cheese
Occupation: Husband and I are small business owners
Where do you live? Sparta,Wisconsin on the Elroy-Sparta Trail, the first Rails To Trails bike path in the nation-it's great! That's what got me back to biking after 30+ years.
Favorite bike: Has to be my first new bike- a 1971 Elvish I saved for ..to big for me but that was before they fitted any chick on a guy's bike..if you could ride it without crashing they said it was perfect for you-I loved that bike!
What's in your stable? A Trek 7.5 FX with disc brakes and my brand new Bianchi Milano for riding to work and around town-it was lust at first sight! Had to have it.
Fastest speed on a road bike? I'm an oldie not a roadie- I do the bike trails but you never know...never say never..but I'm still getting skills honed
Another picture of yourself or ride? I flunked audio-visual skills
What is the biggest lie youv'e ever told? Lie? Moi? I'd never tell.
Most memorable moment on my bike: I can think of something memorable about all of them and they're all fun for me
Real Name: Vicky
Where do you live: Kansas
Explanation of your handle: Kansas Jayhawk fan
Explanation of your avatar: Our welcome sign is always out :D
Age: 45
Occupation: Office Manager
Favorite bike: My next one
What's in your stable: Walmart special
Fastest speed on a road bike: No idea, but not very fast!
Another picture of yourself or bike: Maybe when I have I bike worthy of a pic
I need a new bike!
What's the biggest lie you've every told: That's a looong story!
Most memorable moment on your bike: This morning when the handlebar on my Walmart piece of crap bike starting spinning like that girls head in the exorcist! Boy, that'll wake you up! Have I mentioned that I really need a new bike!
Most fun ever had on a bike: Last week there was a beautiful sunrise and all the birds were singing. Before I started riding I would have been in bed and missed the whole thing!
Welcome JJ! Do you still have your very first bike?? I wish I still had the very first road bike my dad and I built out. I think that's where I learned my love of speed!!! Hope to hear more from you!!!
Hi. I’ve lurked here for a while, occasionally posting, but have never formally introduced myself. I am what I call a ‘lifestyle’ cyclist, been riding bikes all my life (I am 48). My real name is Eileen Lafer. I commute daily on an old terry classic (recently redone with ultegra/XT parts and drop bars), enjoy fast club rides on the weekend on my 2005 terry titanium Isis, and love to tour on vacation. Pix of my bikes can be found on bike journal (http://www.bikejournal.com/profiles....Triskeliongirl). I used to ride a bike friday pocket rocket pro until it was stolen last year :( , and am still friends with many in that community. I toured with Lynette Chiang in Chiapis a few years back (http://www.bikefriday.com/main.cfm?f...&Category=News), and she recently stayed with me on her Texas Tour and followed me to work one day where she made this great movie that tells you about my professional life and also explains my handle (cycling scientist link- http://www.galfromdownunder.com/movi...leen-lafer.mov). My bikes have weird custom cranksets with dropped pedals to compensate for a 3 cm LLD I was left with after an SUV made an illegal right turn into my hip, but that’s another story for another day. The good news is that with my cool custom cranksets made by Tom Slocum of High Sierra Cycling (http://www.hscycle.com/), I can finally ride again pain free!
Real name: Danielle
Where do you live? Tucson, Arizona
Explaination of Handle? My mom is also a cyclist,she finds her comfty zone in cycling in the small ring. One day the going got tough and we had a few miles to go until we got home bound. My mom was ready to throw in the towel and quit. I shifted to the big ring and told her to stop her whining, get on my wheel and ride. As we proceeded pedaling, in the background I heard her yell out "You big ring *****!" My mom and I are good like that, we can joke around. Well, it's one that has stuck!
Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??
Age currently 34, 35 July 27th
Occupation: Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach
Favorite bike: Calnago C40
What's in your stable? Calnago C40 & a Gary Fisher, Sugar III
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 40, riding road, down Mt. Lemmon.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding my bike with my mom and dad up Gates Pass, in my altered wedding dress (with white cycling shorts underneath) to get married. My husband on his bike, lead the wedding party that opted to cycle to the ceremony site. Unforgetable
Most memorable ride: "The shootout" in Tucson, Arizona and making it all the way around! It's a fast, hard ride that alot of pros come out to. They jokingly call it "the world championships". It's a rush!
Triskelion - sorry to hear about the pocket rocket :( ! What a bummer...
BigRing - loved the most memorable bike moment. I think that's the most unique wedding I've heard of yet!
Hello and thanks LL Super D! Look forward to chatting with ya:) !Quote:
Originally Posted by LL_Super_D
CMac-I sold the Elvish to my husband's nephew long ago when I wasn't biking so we'd have more room in the garage as it was to big for me..always regretted not keeping it..after all I did just fine with it when I rode it!
Welcome to the board everyone!
Trisk: Wow what adventures you've had! Sorry to hear about your Pocket Rocket tho! :( If you haven't met Denise Goldberg yet - you should. She's a big touring person also!
BRB: so you got pixs of your wedding day?? I would Love to see the altered wedding dress! And I loved the story behind your ID! Sounds like you have a cyling family! How fun!
Hello CorsaiMac,
Yes, I do have some pics I would like to share. One problem...I am not very computer savvy:rolleyes:. I will have to wait for my hubby to get home to help download them. I'll try to schmooze him and see if he will do it tonight:p.
I have to say that I am very lucky. My mom, dad and husband all compete in cycling. I trained my mom last year and she took second in nationals:D! I really do cherish this moment in time. Life is good:)!
I hadn't been by this board for awhile, and whew! There's a small village of new people! Welcome, all!
Cinderly--I have cousins that look nearly Asian , petite, with straight, dark hair, and almond-shaped eyes. Myself, I'm as tall, blonde & blue eyed as they come, and yet...some kids in jr. high called me "Chink". :confused: One summer we were at a family reunion in Nova Scotia, where the revered ancestor landed when he left Scotland back in the late 1700s. I showed one of the cousins a picture of a MicMac child in a tourist magazine. The kid's eyes looked just like my cousins'. We got all excited and went to the aunts and uncles, and said, "Look! This is why Laurie and Jeff and Megan and Heather (etc) look like they do! We must have some MicMac in the family!"
No.
We were assured by the next generation up that there were not any Indians in our family. Reeeealllly? Have you looked at your kids lately? Well, we of the cousins generation know the truth! ;) Someone told me recently that being Scottish/Indian would make us McMicMac! By the time that blood got to me, it was well mixed with German, Swedish, Danish, and Welsh.
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! And Big Ring, I *LOVE* your wedding pix!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Getting to Know You!
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: Zoe
Where do you live? Southampton..... U.K
Explanation of your handle: Ummmm I am not very adventurous when It comes to thinkin of names so bikerbabe was the first thing that came into my head sorry folks:cool:
Explanation of your avatar: ummmm avavtar?...... Can you have one then?
Age (general or specific) 33 on december the 13th
Occupation: Stay at home mum of 4
Favorite bike: Carrera LR3
What's in your stable? Specialized sport 03
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Ummmmm have no idea !!!
Another picture of yourself or your ride? - yep here dont have any of me on my bike yet tho!!!!
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Ummmm decisions!!! Ahhhh "No hun my thighs dont ache at all..... I could do that again"....;)
Most memorable moment on my bike: Oh Ok well here goes and dont laugh..... Last year I was out cycling with boy friend .... this was before I took up cycling seriously It was getting late and dark too..... and we were at Ocean Village its like a quay where posh boats are docked so of course lots of rich people drink at the local bars and restaurants well I was showing off and took a left into what I thought was a way out and crashed right into a swing arm exit barrier out of a car park that wasnt there the last time..... the bike carried on and left me hanging over the barrier..... have to tell ya its the most memorable moment for me ever..... boyfriend said watch the pole hun..... "uhhhh..... what pole?....... Uggghhhhhh Bang!!!!...... Ahhhhhh .... Ha ha ha ha ha ha...... It was so funny!!!!!!
Most fun ever had on a bike? I have fun every time we go out on the bikes.... but a couple of weeks ago I went to the local common with boy friend and son because my son wanted to show me this amazing hill where he could do jumps and stuff on his stunt bike..... we cycled for an hour looking for something that resembled a hill and finally found a mound which I am sure was left by an anorexic mole..... with no feet..... but he got to show me his little jump and I have to say was great fun just cycling around and him showing off in front of his mum..... :)
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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: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"
Real name: Jena
Where do you live? Birmingham, Alabama
Explanation of your handle: That's my user name on almost all forums ect... easy for me to remember and not common. Oh yea it's my last name and I'm proud of my German ancestry.
Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??
Age 36 feel 26.
Occupation: LPN (currently in school for RN)
Favorite bike: the one I have
What's in your stable? Specialized Dolce
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I have no idea. I try not to think about how fast :eek:
Another picture of yourself or your ride? No pics yet.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't do (fill in the blank) because I'm too (fill in the blank)
Most memorable moment on my bike: Second ride on my bike. With my son and having him encourage me with a huge smile on his face like he was really proud of me.
Most fun ever had on a bike? see above
Real name: Donna
Where do you live? Portland, OR
Explanation of your handle: Nothing exciting. First name, middle initial, first 2 letters of last name.
Explanation of your avatar: It's going to take me some time to think of one.
Age (general or specific): 33 in 2 weeks
Occupation: Office Manager of a community mental health/A&D treatment clinic. This relates to my interest in bikes in that I have received lots of useful advice from our criminal justice clients on how not to get my bike stolen. ;)
Favorite bike: My baby blue, 1979 Ross Polo, girl's frame, with sissy handlebars and banana seat. I rode it from ages 6 to almost 13. Nothing will ever compare to that bike and how I felt riding it.
What's in your stable? My month-old Breezer Uptown 8, U frame
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Not sure, but I think I managed like 20-25 mph on a friend's road bike when I was in college in Ann Arbor, MI (the flat part!). I've not owned a road bike.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: After moving to Oregon and about riding: "I'm just going to take the worst of the rainy season off." 7 years later I am finally getting back on a bike.
Most memorable moment on my bike: I'd have to say the day I learned how to ride without training wheels. It took me 2 years to finally get it, even with my mom and dad trying everything they knew. It was so humiliating to not be able to ride a bike at 7 when I could read at 4. It felt like the weight of the world was taken off my shoulders the day I was able to ride with the other kids.
Most fun ever had on a bike? The 10 mile ride from Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan to the nearest town. I was 17 and camping with my childhood best friend who was super athletic. She thought it would be a snap. She was huffing, puffing and swearing all the way there and back, while I found the first physical activity I was actually good at.
Hey, another newbie too:D! Thanks and welcome!Quote:
Originally Posted by Triskeliongirl
Hello to Bikerbabe, Donnamber and Faust:)!
Real name: Alina
Where do you live? Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Explanation of your handle: green is my favourite color, and I'd like to think of myself as a lady (even though I'm not)
Explanation of your avatar: no avatar yet...
Age: 24
Occupation: graduate student
Favorite bike: whatever I'm riding at the moment...
What's in your stable? my city bike (Urban Alpha), my road bike (Airborne Wasp), BFs bikes, landlord's bike...
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I don't know; I'm still kind of slow...
Another picture of yourself or your ride? none yet
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I am very busy now... come see me later.
Most memorable moment on my bike: the first fall in the mud :)
Most fun ever had on a bike: passing buff-looking guys
Welcome one and all!! It's soo cool seeing all these new faces!!!
Biker: we've got several UK members here - nice to see another! and I didn't laugh (really loud) about your most memorable - honest I didn't! :D Ohhhh and happy birthday - our birthdays are just days apart!!
Faust: not only can you have an avatar - but it's just the cutest one! Good Luck on your schooling!
Donna: I loved your fav bike description! I was just talking to someone the other day about the banana seats and the sissy bars! Man we thought we were something back then eh?
Green: I was chuckling about your most fun had on a bike! Loved it!!
Real name: Brandy
Where do you live? Huntington Beach, California
Explanation of your handle: I'm one of the unoriginal ones that uses my first name ;)
Explanation of your avatar: I don't have one yet...need to search for one.
Age (general or specific) Will be 30 on May 19th!
Occupation: Stay at home mom who is venturing into the fitness industry. I just went to my orientation and I am in the process of becoming a Spinning instructor through Mad Dogg Athletics. Next goal will be a personal trainer certification and then I'd like to work with pre/postnatal moms and do some youth fitness as well.
Favorite bike: My new Trek 1000 WSD!
What's in your stable? see above
Fastest speed on a road bike? Today on the bike path in Huntington Beach I got up to 21.2. I might have had a little help from the tailwind though. :D
Another picture of yourself or your ride?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...dyMama/bj2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ama/sunset.jpg
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmm...I don't know!
Most memorable moment on my bike: So far, it was my first fall with clipless pedals...lol!
Most fun ever had on a bike? I'm a total newbie, so the fun is just beginning. I can't wait!!
Real name: Katie
Where do you live? State College, PA
Age (general or specific) 29
Occupation: grad student
Favorite bike: my beautiful yellow road bike
What's in your stable? Lemond Buenos Aires 2000 & Gary Fisher Tassajara GS 2004
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I should get the bike computer that has been sitting on my shelf onto the bike, but a bit hesitant that the bike computer will compromise my spiritual connection with the bike and the ride.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Me after a great mtn ride up a valley on the northeast shore of Oahu this Feb - it was muddy! Attachment 836
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Too painful to think about!
Most memorable moment on my bike: Waiting at the top of a steep descent on my mountain bike for several minutes, fear-factor-esque, until I convinced myself either I would be fine, or else I would die but it would be worth it.
Most fun ever had on a bike? A long weekend bike/camping trip with my friends in the Fingerlakes - biked up one lake and back down another, and stopped to taste wine every few hours. And any summer road ride on rural Pennsylvanian byways featuring huge hills and a lengthy, greasy lunch stop.
Welcome to the board one N all!!
Brandy: good luck on your certifications! I love your goal - I think it's an awesome idea! and another Trek rider - we really ARE taking over the world! lol
Katie: Love the picture!! and I was chuckling over your most memorable, I've had several of those only mine were riding on the city streets! But yeah - do I go, do I stay?......do I wanna live forever?? ;) what a feeling when you finally be like Nike and Just Do It!
stella - sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you!
i grew up in central vermont (east barre), so only about 40 miles or so from st. j. then i went to college at uvm. it's a gorgeous state and i love going back to visit (all of my family is still there).