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Thanks mimitabby! This is a good place to be. (There's noplace else I can gripe about pedestrians with a death wish without somebody secretly thinking "I'll bet she's one of these insane cyclists that never stops at lights"...;) )Quote:
Originally Posted by mimitabby
Brand new to TE... Well, lurked a bit, but just recently got a new bike after not having ridden in YEARS (maybe about 20 or so... yikes!), so here we go...
Real name: Jen
Where do you live? Salem, NH
Explanation of your handle: Kurt Vonnegut fan and also two kids in the house... it's DEFINITELY a monkey house here.
Explanation of your avatar: I love Curious George... the bike seemed fitting.
Age (general or specific) 35
Occupation: Software Engineer
Favorite bike: My only -- a Raleigh Tess
What's in your stable? See above. :-)
Fastest speed on a road bike? Hah! Haven't ridden since high school (or junior high), so I have NO idea. Just trying to get used to riding the mountain bike around, getting used to the clips, and not worrying so much about speed right now. :D
Another picture of yourself or your ride? There's a picture of my bike on my myspace page (http://www.myspace.com/m0nkeyh0use)
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Told a few to the parents back in the day... don't really remember. :p
Most memorable moment on my bike: When I was a kid, we didn't have much in the way of money, so two of my bikes were a bit... special. :rolleyes: One had no left pedal (and it was so old, we couldn't find a pedal for it anymore), and my next one had handlebars so loose, they'd flip around, but it had a sweet gold, metal-fleck banana seat. :D
Most fun ever had on a bike? Just riding around as a kid... Lots of fun. :)
Nice to "meet" all of you!! Not sure how often I'll post, but it should be fun here. :D
I've been an astronaut since age 11.Quote:
Originally Posted by jenjustjen
Just haven't told many people. Tho' I did have a woman play Cmdr Spock to my Capt Kirk for 15 years and the job I just left I was Spock to his Captain. Now he is "Jim" as we are in contact tho' not working together anymore.
That is how I know so much about the fabric of the Space/Time Continuum.
Real name: Philippa
Where do you live? Stirling, Scotland
Explanation of your handle: Philippa is too long to type and 72 - well, let's just say that I'm 33 at the moment..
Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??
Age (general or specific) 33 - until Dec 21
Occupation: Project manager for a sustainable transport charity
Favorite bike: the one I'm on
What's in your stable? Roberts Compact Touring Bike, Trek WSD Mountain Bike, Battaglin Road Bike, Bike for cycling round town and half a tandem.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 60mph on the back of a tandem
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Too many to count.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm not very good at lying
Most memorable moment on my bike: Flying downhill on Sunday 19th Nov having managed two weeks in a row of getting out on my own.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Can't remember where it was, but mountain biking when I first had the confidence to go fast downhill through the streams
Hi everyone !Just a short introduction ;
Real name: ML
Where do you live? SouthEast, Sunny Island
Explanation of your handle: what handle ? bike or anatomical ?
Explanation of your avatar: avatar?? show me how to get one ?
Age (general or specific) : 36 going 37
Occupation: *** Kicker !
Favorite bike: None at this moment... currently owns a carbon road bike.
What's in your stable? Road & MTB wheels ???
Fastest speed on a road bike? 49kmh on downhill free-wheeling
Another picture of yourself or your ride? i am camera shy !
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I am confident!
Most memorable moment on my bike: first ride with pal
Hi all,
I'm embarrassed to say that I've been in and out of lurkdom here for several years. I'm generally a quiet sort who listens (and reads) more than she talks, but lately I've felt like chiming into some of the threads. I didn't want to do that without saying hello and introducing myself first.
Real name: Virginia
Where do you live? Morgan Hill, CA
Explanation of your handle: My height - 5' 1"
Explanation of your avatar: None yet. I may need some instruction how to insert one at some point.
Age (general or specific) 54 :eek:
Occupation: Accounting. I was a Home Ec major (way back when there was such a thing), but took a wrong turn somewhere...
Favorite bike: Not sure, but I'm always looking.
What's in your stable? 1999 Bianchi Eros in celeste.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 39.9 mph on Pentz Rd. coming out of Paradise on the 2003 Chico Wildflower.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I try to steer clear of cameras.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Can't really come up with one.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Good memorable - finishing my first century - Tahoe, 2003 for Team in Training. Bad memorable - feeling myself being sucked into the draft of a passing semi in southwestern PA while on a multi-day tour in 2004. It was a two lane highway with no shoulder. He couldn't pass because of oncoming traffic. When he did pass, it was *real* close and he blew his airhorn at me. Scared the crap out of me and as soon as I could pull off the road, I had a complete meltdown and bagged it for the day. I did ride the next day and completed the tour though. Philadelphia to Pittsburgh in 6.5 days.
Most fun ever had on a bike? My first Cinderella in 2003, which was also my first organized ride. Great way to start.
Hi, 5'1"
glad you're on board! you sound like you'll fit in great. Don't be afraid to post..
We'd love to hear about all your bike experiences!
Mimi
Now that I've taken the first step, you might not be able to shut me up :D
I do love reading this forum. I've learned so much from so many of you. It's a nice comfy place to hang out. And there seems to be quite a few Bianchi sisters out there.
Cheers,
five one
yeah, we have a "club" click on my signature and see for yourself. You are welcome to participate.
Real name: Judi
Where do you live? Portland, OR
Explanation of your handle: I am one with my Bianchi...
Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet, I will have to work on that
Age (general or specific) 45 on Dec. 16
Occupation: Developmental Analyst (sounds good, huh)
Favorite bike: Love my Bianchi, would like to upgrade to another Bianchi
What's in your stable? Motobacabe Mountain Bike
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I think it was about 38mph, but I was too scared to look at the speedometer, on a very steep down hill, this summer.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I have some, but I look fat in all of them.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: About riding or just in general?
too many to count...
Most memorable moment on my bike: After owning my first road bike for less than a month, I rode my first Century ride, my husband and my dog were at every pit stop to greet me...nothing can beat that!
Most fun ever had on a bike? Can't pin point the MOST fun, as most of the time on the bike is fun!!!!__________________
Real name: Pam
Where do you live? Douglasville, GA
Explanation of your handle: The sound my foot makes when it clips into my pedal (I just went clipless 2 months ago)
Explanation of your avatar: Working on this one!
Age (general or specific) 36
Occupation: Director of Finance
Favorite bike: Orbea Dama Race
What's in your stable? Trek 1000 WSD, Trek 3700 Mountain Bike
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 30 mph
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Working on this one as well!
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: If I tell then the secret will be out!
Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing my first Century this November. It inspired me to write the following ditty, based on the song "Country Club" by Travis Tritt (are there any country fans out there?)
Well I'm a member of the Century Club
Century riding is what I love
I ride a Trek 1000, nicknamed "Ice"
the ride is sweet and oh so nice
Yea I'm a bona-fide pedaling fool
I pray my tires don't flat which require a tool
Along the 100 mile route with an extra mile or two
I'm a member of the Century Club
Most fun ever had on a bike? The day I realized I could actually ride 100 miles in one day!!!. It meant more to me than anything I have accomplished in a long time....
Hi everyone! I have a couple posts under my belt here but thought I'd do this to make it official!
Real name: Sharon
Where do you live? Lancaster County, PA
Explanation of your handle: From Springsteen's Spirit In The Night...
Crazy Janey and her mission man were back in the alley tradin' hands
'long came Wild Billy with his friend G-man all duded up for Saturday night
Well Billy slammed on his coaster brakes and said anybody wanna go on up to Greasy Lake
It's about a mile down on the dark side of route eighty-eight
I got a bottle of rose so let's try it
We'll pick up Hazy Davy and Killer Joe and I'll take you all out to where the gypsy angels go
They're built like light
and they dance like spirits in the night (all night) in the night (all night)
Oh, you don't know what they can do to you
Explanation of your avatar: Mile 75 of the SeaGull Century in October in MD. My first (and only) century so far.
Age (general or specific): 36
Occupation: RN
Favorite bike: Tough question... I'll get back to you...
What's in your stable? MTB... 1998 Raleigh M50, and Road...2005 Cannondale R700
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 36 mph down a hill on a country road in Lancaster County. This summer.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? To be continued...
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't lie. :D
Most memorable moment on my bike: Crossing the finish line after 100 wet, cold, windy miles at my first century (as I mentioned above) with Team In Training.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Group rides over the summer... lots of laughs!
Hola, TE board! I've been lookin', lurkin' and learnin' from you guys for a while, am finally getting around to the introduction.
Real name: Katharine
Where do you live? Eastern VA swamps
Explanation of your handle: Couple of initials in my name
Explanation of your avatar: Haven't put one up yet
Age (general or specific): 54
Occupation: University (academic health center) administrator
Favorite bike: The one I'm on at the moment (but I love my new IndyFab)
What's in your stable? '98 Litespeed Obed mtb; '06 IF Crown Jewel SE, '90 Merckx Corsa Extra, '02 Fondriest Carb Level and '97 Moser Evo Pro road bikes (and a '99 Litespeed Classic I'm selling); rear end of an '01 Santana Team Al road tandem.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 49.5 on the tandem in Hanover Co., VA, last year
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Maybe of the ride later...I'm not much for pictures of moi, especially in tight sweaty spandex. Fortunately when I'm on the bike, I don't have to look at that.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Uh, no, I didn't finish up the Breyers."
Most memorable moment on my bike: Hard to choose. But one was a ride through bucolic hills on the north part of PEI a couple of years ago - DH and I with a couple of good friends. It was chilly and damp but the wildflowers and scenery were gorgeous, and we stopped for hot food and drinks at a wonderful restaurant-art gallery.
Most fun ever had on a bike? I have fun almost every time I'm on a bike - any good, hard ride with compatible friends, after which we go out and eat afterwards. Yep, ride to eat!
Welcome, KayTee! Though I figure we have already "met" I'll make this official, too! :D
Thanks, I'm happy to be here "officially" now!
Real name: Tina
Where do you live? Tacoma, wa
Explanation of your handle: I am an army logistics officer, and a very good one. But my femininity is also very important to me.I started using that handle when I was 32.
Explanation of your avatar: haven't got there yet..
Age (general or specific) 35
Occupation: Army Warrant Officer
Favorite bike: would Love either a Rivendell or a Luna.
What's in your stable? Some specialized I saw once.
Fastest speed on a road bike? dono
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have very many pixs of myself - I hate having my pix taken. Same here.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I maybe stupid, but I ain't crazy.
Most memorable moment on my bike: I just got back into riding in Aug of this year and had forgotten how much I enjoyed it. Have not had many rides, yet always working. Just weekend jaunts around the park.
Most fun ever had on a bike? When I was a teen we would ride bikes from our house to the rockies " Garden of the Gods" in Colorado about 20 miles, through the beautiful red rocks. We would spend all day there, talking and drinking beer. I hope to go back there, maybe this summer. Hope I can make it up the mountain like I used to.
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welcome logdiva, bianchgirl, click, gyspyangel! :)
uhm, now lindsa, for weightloss on this board we uhm ride and eat.
This is the "getting to know you" thread not the "creative way to spam the board" thread. Kindly post something about yourself here and we don't take well to posting links on your first visit to TE. OK? :cool:
Hello again everyone! I fell off the planet...
I did the NYCC training series in the spring, got turned down for a job with Backroads, worked 6 days a week in the summer then worked in Italy for 3 months without a bike (nor funds to get one.)
I'm back in NYC and althought I really like NY, I think the timing is right for me to move on back to San Francisco. I spend more time looking at webcams of SF than out in the hustle 'n' bustle of NYC.
I look forward to finding friends in the cycling community there!
If anyone in the city is looking for a roommate for Feb 1, please let me know! :-)
-Robbin
Trek... Thanks a lot for the welcome! I look forward to spending time here and learning a lot!Quote:
Originally Posted by Trek420
:D Gypsy
Getting to Know You!
Real name: Tami
Where do you live? White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico
Explanation of your handle: Orions.Star was the name of my Great dane.
Explanation of your avatar: Tennessee Walking Horses, my first passion, yes, cycling comes second to my girls. Cassie and Beauty.
Age (general or specific) 37! going on 30!
Occupation: Information Technology Specialist
Favorite bike: My "vintage' Trek
What's in your stable? Trek 460
Fastest speed on a road bike? 43 mph where? Northwest Indiana, between Valparaiso and Hebron when? 1988 (downhill of course, what a feeling!)
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I will post one when I get one! Which should be soon!
What is the biggest lie you've ever told:
Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding in AFBRAM something something, ride across America, I rode 500 miles in 6 days across Michigan. I trained with a group of guys, they were 10 years older than me, I was like there little sister! We even went canoeing on one of the days. It was great. I loved it. The people I met on that ride were so wonderful!
Most fun ever had on a bike? Every time I ride! It is the best feeling, next to horseback riding of course!
I can do anything through Christ, who gives me strengh.Quote:
Originally Posted by logdiva32
Welcome Orion,
We have a lot of the horsie sect on this site so you'll feel right at home. I'm partial to TBs myself, but those T-walkers are quite the ride! :D
Joy
Joy,
Thanks for the welcome! I have some friends that are die hard TB owners, all horses are wonderful, I grew up with QH's.
Tami
Well, I had horses when I was in my 20s, they were Arabian, I loved them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bluetree
To this day I doodle horses on everything. Welcome , feel free to share biking AND horsing stories here.
Hey ladies,
I'm a newcomer on here. I enjoy long walks on the beach, picnics, comfy keyboards, my teva flip flops, and good bread. lol...wanted to say hello and hopefully I have a lot to offer everyone on here. I'm a Cat 4 racer, this is my second year racing AND riding. I've done a lot of research in nutrition, training, weight lifting, and physiology. Let me know if you have any questions directly otherwise I'll try and add as much to these threads to "share the wealth". :p
Have a great day :D
Orion - I grew up riding. I rode for about 10 years until a stupid car accident that prevent(s) me from riding anymore. My 16th birthday present was a full lease on the sweetest TB in the world who was an ex-race horse. I leased Willie for about 4 months and then my accident. I was soooooo freaking pissed.
The experiences that I've had with QHs is that their such smart asses. They're extremely intelligent and have way too much personality for their own good. One had to have like 5 locks on his stall door because he could get out of anything...nicknamed Houdini.
Real name: Kris
Where do you live? Springfield, Oregon
Explanation of your handle: Two things I like to do.
Explanation of your avatar: Haven't found one yet.
Age (general or specific) 38
Occupation: Transportation company
Favorite bike: I drool over most of them.
What's in your stable? Road=Lemond Zurich wsd Mountain= Cannondale Jekyll wsd. The one I find myself riding the most= REI Transit it is just so easy and fun.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 30 something going down the hill by our house.
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: That didn't hurt.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding the Rockville Bench Trail outside of Zion National Park a few years ago. Husband and I had never ridden on slickrock before, beats the heck out of the soggy trails around here.
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Wwelcome Equus and hike and bike.
We hope you find friendship, comraderie and wisdom here!
Equus, I know what you mean about the houdini thing! My TWH's don't seem to do that. They are pretty gentle and nothing really bothers them. I rode my bike today, tomorrow I will be on the horses! It's been in the 60's here and wonderful riding weather (horse and bike!)
I am sure I have some questions for all about training , nutrition and other things, but to tired right now. Thanks for the offer to share info! Can always learn something new and helpful. ;)
Good, always open to help. If anything, PMing me might be easier since there are a thousand forums and threads on here! haha
Real name: Megan
Where do you live? Souteast.
Explanation of your handle: It's a name a friend came up with to name his future bar to be located in Chicago, supposedly.
Explanation of your avatar: Me after a Human Anatomy and Physiology II final.
Age (general or specific) 22
Occupation: Slacker. (I'm taking some time off from school.)
Favorite bike: My "slightly vintage" Bianchi.
What's in your stable? -My stable? I own a garage with some stuff in it...
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? like 20 miles? I don't know.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I have one. It's coming.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't remember, but I know it probably involved a guy and staying out later than I was supposed to when I was younger.
Most memorable moment on my bike: I haven't had enough exposure yet to have one.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding around with Susan, just talking.
Hi, I am new here, too! I am just getting into cycling as a way to liven up my fitness regime. I have been lifting weights and doing mostly indoor cardio for about 20 years, and really needed something new to do. My husband has been riding for a couple of years, so I have decided to join him on the road.
My husband bought me a Blue (that's the brand and the color!) RC.4 bike for Christmas. It's a great bike and probably like buying a Lippizan horse for a cowboy! It's light and fast and I like it a lot. I just need to get some miles under my belt, as I haven't ridden a bike on the road in about 10 years.
I have been reading the board and am impressed by the comaraderie, as well as the variety of riders here. I look forward to spending some time here as well.
Have a great day!
Southside Sally
Real name: Brenda
Where do you live? Ithaca, NY
Explanation of your handle: It rains here a lot, and hence, I get pretty muddy when I'm riding single track
Explanation of your avatar: I have to get one first.
Age (general or specific) 31
Occupation: administrative assistant
Favorite bike: Specialized RockHopper
What's in your stable? Specialized RockHopper and Trek 7100 Hybrid. I'm going to try to add a road bike later in the year. I used to have a Trek 1200WSD, but I sold it when I quit road riding.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 35mph, going down a hill somewhere on the northern and western shore of Seneca Lake in upstate NY. I have no idea where we were.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Um..... nope, not at this time.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I generally don't lie because I am horrible at it. Even if I do lie, I end up confessing to it the next day.
Most memorable moment on my bike: When I finished a 84 mile ride around Cayuga Lake. Not quite a century, but it was my goal for the summer!
Most fun ever had on a bike? Whenever I'm on it!!
Real name: Zuhal
Where do you live? Istanbul - TURKEY
Explanation of your handle: my name
Explanation of your avatar: It's me in a Race
Age (general or specific) 26
Occupation: tourism business
Favorite bike: Trek 2000
What's in your stable? Trek 1000 at the moment.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 62 mph when I was on a training.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? not at this time.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I dislike telling lies.
Most memorable moment on my bike: When I won my first race :)
Most fun ever had on a bike? Anytime I cycle :)
Wow! It's been a little while since I've had a chance to come by and welcome all the newbies!:eek: Welcome Welcome Welcome! :D
Welcome to TE! Don't be nervous about hopping in with your .02, just throw caution to the wind and wade right in.
Thank you! :) Greetings from Istanbul!Quote:
Originally Posted by jeannierides
Like Jeannierides, I haven't checked out this part of the forums for a while, but Big Welcome to all the newcomers. Isn't it cool how international we are?:) Now all we need is a cyclist or two from the stars and we'll be universal.:eek: :D
i think those cyclist are just lurking. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bad JuJu
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i2...comesmilie.gif everyone!
Zuhal, where do you race? Are there a lot of women cyclists near Istanbul?Quote:
Originally Posted by Zuhal Yekeler
Welcome to TE! Your english is great!