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Originally Posted by Zuhal Yekeler
Only an hour's flight away!
And you're one of our "friendly neighbours"!
Marhaba!
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Originally Posted by Zuhal Yekeler
Only an hour's flight away!
And you're one of our "friendly neighbours"!
Marhaba!
Thank you mimitabby; I'm racing in Istanbul for the present. But I want to be able to race abroad in the future - when I decide I'm professional enough-. But we've women racers in different teams such as in Brisa, Sakarya, Ankara etc. Also we have got a national team too. I am in Istanbulspor now. I'm trying to improve myself to be the best. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by mimitabby
Hi margo49! Yeah, you're one of our friendly neighbours too. Nice to meet you. Sana da merhaba! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by margo49
Zuhal - welcome! I hope you do well in all your races. Please keep us posted on your progress - those of us who do not race can experience it through you! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Zuhal Yekeler
yeah, I think they must be lurking too! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bad JuJu
Real name: Amy
Where do you live? Near the Smoky Mountains, East Tennessee
Explanation of your handle: Cha Cha is my bike's name. It's a fun name, lots of spirit and hard to say it without smiling!
Explanation of your avatar: if I can ever get it to upload... I'll come back and explain it!
Age (general or specific) 42
Occupation: Corporate Banker
What's in your stable? Schwinn Fastback Comp 2006 (the lovely aforementioned Cha Cha); Trek Navigator 200 2001
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? downhill in a hurricane someday? ;) ... just kidding... still riding indoors w/o speedometer so not sure yet
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Just need to get the file size small enough and she'll be posted!
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: when I told my former boss "Of course I trust you!" He was such a psycho.....
Most memorable moment on my bike: I just started riding in December (06) with my dear boyfriend, who rides competitively and is quite accomplished - and yet a very patient teacher. The first day I fell off - twice - and skinned both knees. Not only was he very kind in helping soothe my wounded pride, he very gently cleaned and bandaged my injuries. What a sweetie!
Most fun ever had on a bike? Having my 6 YO daughter see me riding on my trainer and say "Mommy, I've never seen you that sweaty!"
My goal is to finish the MS 150 in October and feel good about how I did it.
Hi IFJane; oh don't worry about it. I'll tell you all of them. Already we have a race in Alanya this sunday and this is the first race of the season. And we are going to get there tomorrow. After the race I'll tell the details to you. Thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by IFjane
Hiya Cha Cha, welcome to TE!
Cha Cha...for many years I was with a bank in Nashville and Memphis. Many good banking friends in Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Tri-Cities...
You live in God's Country; Silver and I used to hike in the Smokey's at least once a season.
As one of the 'token' male members, I welcome you.
Real name: Beth
Where do you live? Metairie, Louisiana
Explanation of your handle: not very original here
Explanation of your avatar: wearing team jersey - Essayons, Army Corps of Engineers - end of day one of the MS Tour for the Cure.
Age (general or specific): 47, June 23
Occupation: Biologist
Favorite bike: my Breezer
What's in your stable? Specialized Allez Sport, purchased post Katrina from a shop that drowned, but the bike didn't;
Breezer 3 speed, purchased while I was evacuated during Hurricane Katrina;
Ironhorse (with a cracked frame, haven't gotten around to parting it out yet).
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 33mph, downhill; hills of Mississippi on the MS Tour for the Cure last October.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? my other hobby is the Society for Creative Anachronism, where bicycles haven't been invented yet.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: we won't go there...
Most memorable moment on my bike: hoping I wouldn't crash while I was going 33, 'cause I knew that would really hurt.
Most fun ever had on a bike? riding on the levee, in the spring, after work. The weather is perfect, and I've just escaped the office. Felt like a kid going out for recess :D .
Real name: Siera Jo Talbott
Where do you live? Morgantown, West Virginia
Explanation of your handle: it was the first handle I used when I started emailing eons ago. I had just started college, was impressionable and thought it would be really cool to be an astronomer. Io = Jupiter's coolest moon. But then I realized the amount of math you have to know to study the stars. And Gato is spanish for cat. I loved my cat. Real deep and crafty for a teenager.
Explanation of your avatar: working on that
Age (general or specific): 31
Occupation: Biomedical grad student
Favorite bike: Giant OCR1
What's in your stable? Giant OCR1, Giant NRS3 (which doesn't get nearly enough attention) OOOOhhhhh and today, new Zipp 303s. I am really excited, even though it's 30 degress outside!!!
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? ummmm... i haven't fully mastered letting it all go on the downhills yet. I live in really hilly country and am a bit of scardy cat. the memory of my fastest moment was probably lost to the sweating and panting trying to catch the person in front of me in a time trial.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? gotta work on that too
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I could rollerblade
Most memorable moment on my bike: Finding out that climbing a hill I previously hated wasn't so bad, and the scenery was gorgeous. It really put a lot of faith in me to train.
Most fun ever had on a bike? hee hee hee. i don't know if this counts but, riding downhill on the handlebars of my husbands commuter bike, down a cobblestone street in the dark, after we met. what can I say, i married the guy. otherwise it would be a long desert ride with my sister.
Cheers! I am happy to be here. I love all your posts!!!
siera
Real name: Elizabeth
Where do you live? Los Angeles/South Bay area
Explanation of your handle: A friend nicknamed me Ebet many years ago and it stuck
Explanation of your avatar:
Age (general or specific) 43
Occupation: Teacher
What's in your stable? HP Velotechnik Street Machine (short wheelbase touring/utility recumbent), Breezer i-7 folder
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Not sure of exact mph but the Street Machine is way fast down hills. The bike has even been accused of harboring a concealed motor despite its fairly poky pilot!
Another picture of yourself or your ride?
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...eetmachine.jpg
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'll have to give that one some thought!
Most memorable moment on my bike: 2006 Santa Barbara MS 150 - inspired me to get more serious about riding and have more fun with it too
Most fun ever had on a bike? Amazing onlookers with the sheer volume of groceries that will fit in my Cobbworks panniers (recycled oyster buckets)
Gee, 3 newbys in a row!
Siera, Ebet and Beth!
Ebet, your recumbent looks very comfy, and not as low to the ground as others. Thanks for letting us see you, it helps with the imagination..
Siera, Iogato is an interesting name, in Italian io gatto would mean I , cat.
and then there's my own screen name, mimitabby, which is kind of the same thing, I, cat.. :D
and Beth, i have similar thoughts while going down hill.
welcome you all, to TE and settle in and get to know us.
Real name: Edna
Where do you live? Portland, Oregon
Explanation of your handle: first initial-last name
Explanation of your avatar: once I post enough to see it, me and my GRR on Cycle Oregon weekend, in Sisters, 2005 - oh, 105degree day.
Age (general or specific) will be 50 in July 2007
Occupation: Accts Payables and Office Clerk - wholesale electrical distributor
Favorite bike: Lusting after the Merlin Cielo - if they only made a recumbent
What's in your stable? main ride - 2006 Easy Racer Ti-Rush (titanium) and 2001 ER Gold Rush (aluminum - not being ridden)
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 51mph down backside of Mt Scott, on my GRR summer 2 yrs ago - 48 on my Ti somewhere on the Oregon Coast last Sept.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll have to find a link to someones photos - don't have mine up anywhere.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: still don't want to say it out loud ;)
Most memorable moment on my bike: On Summit to Surf, first year on my Tour Easy, a friend (on his upright) tought me how to draft properly, and we took turns pulling, from top of Mt Hood, down to Parkdale, passing everything on the road. Felt so different and good.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Last Sept, week long, self-supported bike tour with 9 other bents - Oregon Coast from Canon Beach to Brookings. Husband, good friends, good weather, great views, led to the best vacation I have ever had.
Real name: Katharina
Where do you live? Pennsylvania
Explanation of your handle: initials and my other sport
Explanation of your avatar: dont have one because my computer wouldn't let me upload the one i liked
Age (general or specific): 16 in may
Occupation: high school student
Favorite bike: hmm...i'm not sure
What's in your stable? Diamondback ...something not sure what but its a hybrid/mountain bike and i got a trek 1000 wsd for xmas but i haven't riden it far yet
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? well on the diamondback 31.5 right outside my neighborhood, every time i come home that way.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? dont have any good ones
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: hmmm...i can't think of any
Most memorable moment on my bike: getting second place in my first race ever.
Most fun ever had on a bike? riding down this old torn up country road screaming and cockadoodledoing at the rooster, barking at the dogs and mooing with the cows with my friend
Oh my gosh there are so many new members here since I visited last week. It's hard to keep up!
WELCOME EVERYONE!
Yeah, I know this one.Quote:
Originally Posted by jktgymnast
It's sometimes called "the zone", sometimes called "being at one with the Universe" (or similar spiritual-sounding term) and sometimes called stark raving mad
Any way, once you have felt it there is no going back...
uh oh... i'm in trouble :eek: :eek: every time i ride to uni i pass within feet of some cows and i always "moo" good morning to them :pQuote:
Originally Posted by margo49
i also talk to the rabbits, roos and the "birdie num nums"....
i'm a worse case than i thought! am i the only person who talks to animals?? :o please tell me there are other nutters out there :p
nooooo, I love to greet animals and birds I see along my ride or walk. I break for wildlife!!! and give them pleasantries along the way:pQuote:
Originally Posted by Thistle
Absolutely! I love passing the time of day with the wildlife I meet along the way...BTW goats are the most interested in conversation. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by sbctwin
Also...Hello to the newbies and welcome to TE!
Yeah, me and my DH too...we ride down the back farm roads, calling to the horses and cows ("Hi babies!"), calling out the kitties, barking back at dogs, etc.
One delapidated farm often has its animals wandering all over the road- bulls, horses, giant pigs, guinea hens and chickens... one time their huge turkey hen decided to trot along right alongside my bike for a 1/4 mile down the road. I wasn't sure what to make of it- was she trying to drive me away or in love with my bike?? :eek:
Umm..Nature is cool but how does one converse with a Kangaroo or Emu whilst mtn biking?
:confused: :eek:
I talk to cows, sheep, bobtail lizards but not the snakes! Moooo..Baaaaaaaa...
Oh the joy of the wild & wacky wildlife in Australia.
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Well, I am also a member of Team Bag Balm...... I think most of our group will moo at the cows we see - we definitely moo when we see each other :)
I usually talk nice to the barking dogs. It surprises them, and they sometimes stop barking to hear what I am saying..... "well aren't you a pretty dog? why are you barking so loud? are you having fun or are all these bikes scaring you? etc, etc,
Edna
I appreciate the warm welcome!
Amy
:)
Real name: Kirsten
Where do you live? Providence, RI
Explanation of your handle: Always wanted a nickname--Kitty--and it works out in a kind of CycloKitty/PsychoKiller (Talking Heads song) way
Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet
Age (general or specific):40, turning 41 in June
Occupation: I say deputy circus master, but I'm the Deputy Director for Collections at a historical society & museum
Favorite bike: Mmmmm, bikes...Today, I wish I had a Van Dessel Gin & Trombones; tomorrow, it could be a Pashley Princess Sovereign
What's in your stable? Pale Horse: mid 1990s Gary Fisher Aquila that I commute on year-round; Mrs. Slocum, a 1969 Raleigh Superbe step-thru 3 speed for summer skirt-wearing commuting; and the Sea Snail, a CDale Optimo 3 Cross racer
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? No computer on the Sea Snail yet, but 22.5 mph on the Aquila commuting down Power Street today
Another picture of yourself or your ride? There are some on my blog & I need to take more....
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Blessedly, I have forgotten whatever it was!
Most memorable moment on my bike: Crashing on the bike path near Belmont Harbor in Chicago, riding with my Dad as a kid and scraping up my legs, so that a sun bather had to help me clean up. And the time that my coaster brake failed in Lincoln Park & I had to ride across the road w/o stopping....not long after that I got my first "real" bike with a 3-speed hub and hand brakes.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Every single ride! Well, almost. So far, the day I trimmed 2 minutes off the commute home. After that, test riding the CDale was pretty awesome all around.
I don't know, what do Kangaroos say?? Emus? YOU have to tell us!Quote:
Originally Posted by crazycanuck
and welcome all you guys! we heehaw at Donkeys, Baaaaaaaaaaa at sheep and goats, MOOOOOOOOO at cows. :rolleyes: :D
feel better now that i know lots of you are as crazy as me :DQuote:
Originally Posted by mimitabby
roos... make a click click sound... i dont know how to type it! ever seen skippy? "click click, what's up skip?"
riding home from uni one arvo i came up over a hill and as i crested the hill (on the bike path, about 500 metres from houses) i came face to face with an adolescent male roo cresting the hill from the other side. We both screeched to a stop (he was on the bike path too) and just looked at each other. it was so funny, shame it wasnt on video :D
i'm a bit scared of big roos (they can rip you open with their back legs) so i just kind of stood there not moving and after about 30 secs he turned around and hopped away back down the bike path. i started up and followed him at a distance...very funny. the shock on both our faces when we both came over the hill at the same time and came face to face must have looked funny.
totally agreee re snakes cc.... ugh :( luckily havent come across one.. probably cos i'm always on the bike path :o
Real name: Theresa
Where do you live? Monmouth Cty, NJ
Explanation of your handle: Totally random collection of ideas. I don't even own a white dress.
Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet
Age (general or specific):41, turning 42 day after tomorrow!
Occupation: p/t IT instructor, independent tech integration consultant and prof development instructor in grades k-12
Favorite bike: Although I just adore all the gorgeous whiz bang high tech bikes out there, I have a tender spot for my own steed because she is what got me turned on to road cycling.
What's in your stable? 2006 Trek 1000 WSD, gave away my Trek mtb to my mom.
Fastest speed on a road bike? hmmm.. good question. Don't really know, I haven't been outside off the trainer for a couple of months now.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? umm.. they know better than to take pics of me in spandex!
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Sure, I'd love to.
Most memorable moment on my bike: At the moment its a toss up between the day a rider new to my area stopped suddenly at a non stop intersection (no cross traffic option passing in front of our path) and I ended up crashing because I know the area and knew ASSUMED no stop was coming. I'm still in PT getting my knee worked on after blowing it out 4 mos ago.
Second most memorable moment was hauling up a hill and cresting at the top, coasting to a stop next to DH. I was PUMPED. What a thrill!
Most fun ever had on a bike? Getting up early, before the summer heat kicks in, before the commuter traffic builds up, taking her east, to the coastline, and just opening up, long flat ride along the ocean.
:)
Welcome, Lady! This is a great place to hang out - enjoy!
Real name: Suzanne
Where do you live? Lynchburg, VA
Explanation of your handle: I ride an obscure Italian carbon frame: Battaglin. Being Italian, it is a difficult name to pronounce correctly, so I just started calling it "The Bat". Hey it is black, red, and white -- good *Bat* colors, so the name fits in more ways than one! :)
Explanation of your avatar: I liked it -- pretty and a bike theme.
Age (general or specific): 43, as of this month (January)
Occupation: full-time mom; part-time sales rep for food broker
Favorite bike: Italian heritage, European geometry, and just my size!
What's in your stable? Battaglin Compact Carbon with full Campy Carbon drivetrain and Topolino wheels; traditional '98 Bianchi steel frame (haven't decided what to do with it yet); and, an old Giant hardtail mountain bike I use for both easy trail riding and quick runs to the grocery store (when I take the time to change the tires to slicks)
Fastest speed on a road bike? almost 50 on a downhill (I think) -- wouldn't that be super if it was an uphill?! what is life without dreams? :eek:
Another picture of yourself or your ride? go to 811velo.com and look for my name under the photos
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: no need to go there ... life is too short! :D
Most memorable moment on my bike: every bike ride is a memory ... I love to ride!! The best times are with friends when we are casually talking, jumping into a chase, pedaling hard in a pace line, and laughing because it was so exhausting and OH SO MUCH FUN! :cool:
Most fun ever had on a bike? see above answer
Happy (late) Birthday, Bat!
So....why are there no photos of you at Mountains of Misery???:D
OH IFjane -- I am an *old* woman (note your bday greeting ... thanks, by the way) and that is an awfully BIG mountain!! :eek: Actually, if I ever invest in a compact crank and a very low gear cassette combo, I may attempt it one day ... MAY is the big big word in sentence! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by IFjane
The Wilderness Ride is LOTS of fun (day before Mountains of Misery) ... my kind of ride!! Beautiful and enough hills to let you know you did something!
hey Bat, you have to be a member to see those pictures. You must show us a picture of your bike and you!! I want to see. I love obscure italian stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by Batbike
Sono un'italiana!
yes, obscure Italian is a good thing!
as for photos, those of my bike did not turn out well -- fuzzy/bad reflection/sun glare ... need to reshoot.
with the bike being relatively new, i only have one photo of me on bike and i don't like it -- my butt looks big -- so will wait for a better photo to share! :eek:
if you go to www.811velo.com (not the yahoo group site) and click on *Photos* and look for my name, Suzanne, you can see a few photos of me when I was riding the Bianchi.
but to give you an idea of Battaglin, here is photo of frame/fork prior to being built:
Real name: Kristen
Where do you live? Wolverine, Michigan, Saranac, Michigan*both houses are mine* Lake Butler, Florida*winter home @ my brothers when we actually go*
Explanation of your handle: It's always been something I used. Dark because I am a dark person in sense of my poetry and my style. Eros someone told me to use it so I did. and 07 because 7 is my favorite number I was born on the 7th and so was my hubby.
Explanation of your avatar: Tried but it didnt work.
Age (general or specific) 20, I will be 21 Sept 7th, oddly enough I am going to the bar the NEXT night so that I can sing Kareoke and not drink. lol
Occupation: I am going to be going back to work in March to redo my Certified Nursing Assistant Training after losing it because I haven't worked since 2003
Favorite bike: I don't have one really.
What's in your stable? NOTHING! Yeap thats right Not a single bike. They were all stolen.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? That was 50 going down a big hill coming home from my friends house. Almost crashed. Pedaling it would have to be 30 going threw the Ionia State Park in Ionia Michigan this was all a few years back.
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: "I don't love you anymore"
Most memorable moment on my bike: I guess riding with my dad.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding with my dad on the trails at the Ionia State Park in Ionia Michigan
My father passed away July 7th 2005. Which was my husbands 20th birthday. He is greatly missed and I ride for him. He started me riding when I was 3 and I rode for the first time without training wheels at the age of 4 and havent stoped yet. Anyways thats bout all. Oh and all my stuff was stolen from my dads house so I no longer have a bike, tools, or anything.
-Kristen-
Welcome to the forum! Hoping you get a bike and begin riding again -- if only to create new memories about bike riding! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by DarkEros07
thanks! I am putting an add in the paper for old used bikes that people dont want and imma fix them up! Maybe make a small buisness outta it...hehe tourists love that sort of stuff! lol.
-Kristen-:D
Real name: Nikki
Where do you live? Chicago (Edgewater/Rogers Park)
Explanation of your handle: I'm short. I like to read. Used to wear red baggy cotten pants.
Explanation of your avatar: uh huh
Age (general or specific) almost 41
Occupation: Senior Paralegal
Favorite bike: The one that's on order -- custom Waterford :D
What's in your stable? Giant Cypress
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Let me get back to you on that one
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Um. Ditto
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: It's in the mail.
Most memorable moment on my bike: So far... Riding Bike the Drive (http://www.bikethedrive.org/) last year. Lake Shore Drive is completely closed down for three hours just for bikes. Watching the sun come up over Lake Michigan while biking LSD was just gosh darn so neat!
Most fun ever had on a bike? It hasn't happened yet but the above was pretty cool. Oh, and having a professional bike fitting this past weekend was also pretty nifty.
Well, Kristen, you need to get yourself a bike! you can start by fixing one up for you to ride!Quote:
Originally Posted by DarkEros07
good luck and welcome to TE
Just wondering what's a "Senior" Paralegal - Does that mean you are over 40? IF so, I'm one too!Quote:
Originally Posted by BookGnome