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! ;)
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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! ;)
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!
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!
Hey stranger, nice to hear from you! :D
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.
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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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!
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
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!
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... :)
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. :)
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! :)
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.
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.
I spent 11 weeks in Lincoln a couple of years ago...and took my bike. You have the MOST WONDERFUL BIKE TRAIL SYSTEM!!!
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....
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
: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.
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...
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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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.
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!
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.
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.
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).
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
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.
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.
Hey Carrie- leet us know when you make it to the street so we can join you! :D :D :D :D
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.
Welcome Sandy and congrats on the sweet new bike!
Corsair *jealous now!* Mac ;)
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
Hey Emily,Quote:
Originally Posted by Tar-Cat
Welcome! I ride a specialized Allez Sport 56cm too. How tall are you?
I'm 5'10"...how tall are you?
I love my bike :)
ditto: 5'10 :)
Have fun riding!
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.