Welcome one and all!! Gosh this site just gets bigger and better every day!! Waves to all my new friends across the pond!!!
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Welcome one and all!! Gosh this site just gets bigger and better every day!! Waves to all my new friends across the pond!!!
Real name: Paige
Where do you live? St. Louis
Explanation of your handle: my favorite dog
Explanation of your avatar: my favorite dog
Age (general or specific): 45
Occupation: lawyer; law professor
Favorite bike: downtube folding bike
What's in your stable? folder, heavy but reliable raleigh hybrid; scott contessa
Fastest speed on a road bike? 27 going down a hill in S. Ill.- scared the snot out of me - then elation
What is the biggest lie you've ever told:
Most memorable moment on my bike: smashing into a parked orange truck when I was six and had just removed my training wheels
Most fun ever had on a bike?
Real name: Amy
Where do you live? Lincoln/Omaha, NE
Explanation of your handle: I want to help free lives. In anyway possible! Freedom, freedom, freedom...
Explanation of your avatar: I haven't got that far yet?
Age (general or specific) 26 on Aug 17th
Occupation: Wireless consultant
Favorite bike: would Love a Bianci or WSD
What's in your stable? a schwinn and someother brand; i'm in the market for a good solid bike this week. looking at Trek 1200 or some Ralieghs
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? still in progress
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have any pixs, maybe soon
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: pretty honest gal. because I can't remember anything enough to lie
Most memorable moment on my bike: as a little girl, my first pink bike with streamers and a work site helment. Those will always stick.....
Most fun ever had on a bike? riding through a thunderstorm, I know it wasn't safe but I had to get home?
Wow, there seem to be a LOT of new TE members in their 20's these days- so great to see so many young women joining up! Welcome, ladies, jump right in!! :)
Real name: Liz
Where do you live? New Paltz, NY
Explanation of your handle: self-explanatory:)
Explanation of your avatar: I am a lot like that mouse. Plus it makes me laugh everytime I see it. A mouse with a helmet going into the mousetrap for cheese:p
Age (general or specific) 43 in April 07
Occupation: Director at an AIDS Service Organization (clincial social worker by education)
Favorite bike: I'm not sure. Maybe the one I'm riding.
What's in your stable? Giant FCR cross and Giant TCRw (both WSB)
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? about 28mph so far - by completely my own power on the flats/slightly rolling, about 25-26
Another picture of yourself or your ride? attached is my ride
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: biggest by who's standard?
Real name: Sara
Where do you live? Camino, CA (between Tahoe & Sacramento)
Explanation of your handle: Easy to remember! :)
Age (general or specific): 32
Occupation: I do accounting work for County Government
Favorite bike: My new blue Trek!
What's in your stable? Trek 1000 WSD...just the basics, but she's been great so far!
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: 23.5 mph, but I've only been riding for one month, so it scared me. On the local bike path.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet...hopefully coming soon.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: It concerns me that I'm having to think through past lies to decide which one is the biggest! That's not a good sign! Am I a big Liar Liar Pants On Fire?
Most memorable moment on my bike: I almost crashed into two really big wild turkeys walking across the bike trail. Luckily they decided to take flight...otherwise I would've hit them for sure!
Most fun ever had on a bike?: Maybe not the most fun, but the most gratifying...I got a flat on my second ride and changed it all by myself...even patched the tube! I was pretty proud of myself. (Knew how to do it from a video I had watched on YouTube!)
Real name: You can call me Kat :)
Where do you live? Chicago, IL
Explanation of your handle: I love the name Kat, and the only time I can use it, is on the internet as a username, LOL!!
Age (general or specific): 44
Occupation: Computer Programmer
Favorite bike: Tough one... love my mountain bike that I've had for years, but love my new rodie Giant too :)
What's in your stable? Giant OCR Composite 3 :) Brand spanking new :)
Fastest speed on a road bike? not sure... haven't had this one long enough to go too fast :)
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet...hopefully coming soon (ditto)
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: When I was young, I told someone I worked at McDonalds... and I have no idea why I made up that lie... to this day I can't remember, I just remember the lie, LOL!
Most memorable moment on my bike: Being stuck in the mud on a 10 mile trail in Wisconsin with wild dogs barking in the distance. We had to walk our bikes through the mud on and off for 10 miles... and we weren't making much progress... it was horrifying, I was scared of the dogs the entire way!!! :(
Most fun ever had on a bike?: Riding in the sun on a beautiful Chicago day :)
I've been posting here for awhiel and thought it's about time I introduced myself properly. But hey, that's my style, always crashing the party.
Real name: Cassie
Where do you live? White Salmon, WA
Explanation of your handle: I'm a windsurfer at heart and Wahine is the nickname my surfing buddies gave me years ago. It stuck. Wahine is the Hawaiian word for woman and is used as slang to refer to women who enjoy board sports.
Explanation of your avatar: It's picture of me doing the tree pose in a watch tower on the Great Wall of China between Jingshaoling and Simitai. My good friend Pika (also on this board) took it.
Age (general or specific): 35
Occupation: Physical Therapist, or Dominatrix, depending on your point of view.
Favorite bike: My Specialized Allez Pro. She's taken me through lotsa races
What's in your stable? See above and a specialized stumpjumper M4 circa 1999. I love her too.
Fastest speed on a road bike? About 62 kph, that's about 38 mph, downhill of course.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? All my ride photos look the same. You don't need any ride photos.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Honestly honey, it was on sale for half price."
Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding home from Paia to Kahului on Maui as the sun was starting to go down and watching a humpback breaching off-shore.
Most fun ever had on a bike: Riding with DH.
welcome everyone new.
wahine welcome to you too.... and its about time. ;)
Real name: Jen
Where do you live? A small town in Chle.
Explanation of your handle: I live in Chile, and I'm a foodie.
Explanation of your avatar: ...
Age (general or specific): 42
Occupation: Freelance editor and translator.
Favorite bike: I rather like the one I'm riding (for now anyway).
What's in your stable? 1991 Miyata 914. I bought it new and then only used it a couple of seasons before moving somewhere that really wasn't good for cycling. I just started up again in January, so I still think of it as my new bike. Oh--I also have a Trek MB of some sort.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? That would be screaming down Oakville Grade back in the day. No idea what my speed was.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Sorry--don't do pictures.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: ...
Most memorable moment on my bike: Being sideswiped by a bus. I was descending and he was passing on a curve coming up. That's when I decided cycling in Chile probably wasn't a good idea (at least back then).
Most fun ever had on a bike? Too many to count.
Bienvenido a Jen!!! :p
Real name: Molly
Where do you live? Minneapolis, MN
Explanation of your handle: I'm from Minnesota, the Star of the North.
Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??
Age (general or specific) 27.
Occupation: Middle School Teacher
Favorite bike: Well, I'm saving for my first road bike. I'm lusting after the beautiful Bianchis! I would love a DB Elle!
What's in your stable? Right now - a Giant Hybrid good for tooling around town. It got me hooked! Now I want to go farther, faster!
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? No road bike yet. Give me a month.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nothing yet. But when I get one, I will post it!
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Gosh...probably back when I started teaching and had to pretend I knew what I was doing. What a long year that was! What is it they say? Fake it until you make it?
Most memorable moment on my bike: When I made it around the Minneapolis Grand Rounds by myself. It was about 45 miles, and it was totally exhiliarating!
Most fun ever had on a bike? Probably racing to catch up to a deer prancing along the Root River Trail near Lanesboro, Minnesota.
I'm thrilled to be finally posting here. I've been lurking for quite a while and coming here just gets me so energized!
"Here it is ladies!"
OK, I'm not a lady, though I been called worse!
Real name: Mark
Where do you live? Lowell MI
Explanation of your handle: Some what obvious, name's mark & I love to pedal
Explanation of your avatar: love highwheelers
Age (general or specific) Let's just say I have a couple of gray hairs.
Occupation: Advocate
Favorite bike: Slingshot. borrowed one of the cable frame types a number of times, and talk about a bike that sucks up the bumps in the road.
What's in your stable? Giant Kronos and Trek 930
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 50.4, on hill in northern MI
Another picture of yourself or your ride? http://www.geocities.com/markpedal.geo/calvinsdad.JPG
Ok that's not exactly me, but you get the picture. :cool:
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Not gonna go there. :D
Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding about 10 miles out of Jackson Hole WY, along/near the Snake River, I spooked a couple of BIG mule deer, and we just all stopped and "admired" each other for about 5 minutes as the sun set in the mountains.
Most fun ever had on a bike? So many, 1st century, hitting 50 mph (& the scariest!), riding in the Rockies, riding on Prudence Island.
Most fun ever had not a bike? (OK, I just added this) My involvement with the Ride of Silence, remembering cyclists that can not longer ride with, honoring cyclists who've been injured by motorist, and helping to make the road safer for cyclists. http://www.rideofsilence.org Getting Share the Road signs placed in Grand Rapids MI and a number of surrounding cities.
http://www.geocities.com/markpedal.geo/Share.jpg
Hi Mark! Good job getting those road signs up!
Real name: Susan
Where do you live? Tulsa, Oklahoma
Explanation of your handle: Bike color/City... Real creative, aren't I??
Age (general or specific): 37
Occupation: Tax Accountant (really, I am fun!!) :p
Favorite bike: My current love
What's in your stable? 2006 Giant OCR-C recently updated with PowerTap SL and new Mavic Open Pro wheels (even got the matching front hub!)
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: 44 on my old Cannondale R500, flying down a straight downhill - scared the p-wad outta me!!!
Another picture of yourself or your ride? this is my first post here..how do I do that?
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: ??
Most memorable moment on my bike: Just YESTERDAY! I nearly pulled a Molleta on a downhill curve...went off road...thought I was going to bite it big-time (trees on each side..downhill embankments, you name it..I thought i was going to hit it). Luckily the road curved back my way and I was able to get back on the road.. I didn't even flat out... Unbelievable. This will be my "Jesus really must love me" story for quite some time. The ground was so bumpy, I couldn't see...I just knew I was gonna hit a hole in that grass and flip..I was preparing for PAIN. <pant pant> I still cant believe I made it outta that.
Most fun ever had on a bike?: Oh gosh.. I don't know... After finally recovering from an auto accident, 8yrs off the bike, back (fusion) surgery and recovery... just about any ride is wonderful. Don't you love it when you're out and all the sudden just realize how great it is to be out in the middle of "no where", but surrounded by so much beauty...and feel the wind on your skin.. ahhhhhhhh
I've been a TE gal since stumbling upon it when desperately searching for COOL women's gear last year. Thank goodness for TE!!!! I finally decided to join in on the fun here at the forums!
Welcome to the forums BabyBlueinTulsa.
BTW - I really like your handle. It has a very John Lee Hooker sorta feel to it.
I'm glad you made it through your "Molleta" incident OK. I had a similar experience once, on a mountain bike involving a tree, a spectacular dismount and me somehow landing on both feet and running out of the way of my hurtling bike. Phew. Feels good to know someone's watching out for you.
Real name: Alyson
Where do you live? Tucson, AZ
Explanation of your handle: Its based on my club's name (Aggress). I'm the only woman on the team right now.
Age (general or specific) 31
Occupation: Grad student
Favorite bike: My Seven
What's in your stable? Seven Alaris, 1980s Bianchi
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 41.5 mph coming down Mt. Lemmon
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Will get one up at some point
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't remember--not a good sign!
Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding through the field in Ohio on my first century. It was a beautiful day and I couldn't believe I was still upright after 80 miles in the saddle!
Most fun ever had on a bike? That 42 mph descent on Mt. Lemmon. :)
I love those 2 answers.Quote:
Originally Posted by agrsgrl
Welcome to TE, Alyson!! :)
Real name: Jen
Where do you live? Fresno, CA
Explanation of your handle: I drive a MINI Cooper, and I generally run races in a Triks Marathon Girl mini skirt. :D
Explanation of your avatar: I ride a 2007 Specialized Dolce
Age (general or specific): 24
Occupation: Civil Engineer
Favorite bike: Not sure, I'm new to this whole cycling thing!
What's in your stable? 2005 K2:T-nine Trailhead named Clover & 2007 Specialized Dolce. She hasn't been named yet.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Umm, not very fast. My first ever ride on a road bike was today on our way home from LBS!
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I took some pictures tonight, but only so I could crop one and use it for an avatar.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't have a clue! :confused:
Most memorable moment on my bike: I almost crashed into a tree tonight. :o
Most fun ever had on a bike? Not sure! Like I said, I'm a newbie...
Real name: Michele
Where do you live? Folsom, CA
Explanation of your handle: First name and first letter of last name.
Explanation of your avatar: n/a
Age (general or specific): Almost 40! :eek:
Occupation: Paralegal
Favorite bike: Not mine! Going road bike test riding this weekend.
What's in your stable? 1995 Novara M-1000 (a low-end, fat-tire mountain bike) - it's HEAVY!
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? n/a I've not yet ridden a road bike.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: The first (and only) time I got drunk I told my mother that I must have gotten food poisoning and that's why I threw up all over myself! She believed me. :rolleyes:
Most memorable moment on my bike: Getting my shoelaces stuck in the chain and falling over in public! I'm working on going clipless now. :p
Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding with the Sacramento Bike Hikers EZ Riders. Unfortunately, the EZ Rider lead is moving away at the end of the month, so I don't know that we'll have any more of those rides and I'm not yet good enough to ride with the core group. :(
Hello!
Real Name: Rachele
Where do you live? Southern California, in the South Bay
Explanation of your handle: Well, I can go off in different directions all day long. Just give me the opportunity.
Explanation of your avatar: Something deeply philosophical, I'm sure.
Age: Mid-30s
Occupation: Project Monkey, er, Manager.
Favorite Bike: My Cannondale R500, cause it's mine.
What's in your stable: My good yellow Cannondale R500.
Fastest speed on a road bike? When/where? This is bad - I remember hitting about 35 at some point on the AIDS Ride (yep, dating myself here, pre-LifeCycle days). I tend to grip the brakes on the downhills.
Biggest lie I've ever told: I'm going to have to come back to this one. There are a few out there.
Most memorable moment on a bike: Once upon a time, I was heading up the Angeles Crest Highway on my old mountain bike. The Angeles Crest Highway is just one long steep road into the mountains; since I was slow, and on a mountain bike, the folks I was with had left me behind long ago. About midway, I pulled into a lookout to stop and drink some water and get a bite. After a minute or two, two big - really big - biker guys on Harleys pulled into the same lookout point. Long hair, long beards, leather vests, bandanas - these guys were the real deal. Gulp, I said to myself. I tried to be nonchalant as they approached me.
"Did you ride that - " pointing to my bike, "- all the way up here?" one of them asked. He even talked like a biker, growly voice and all.
"Yep," I told them.
"Man," said the big biker guy, "you're tough!"
Heh. The big scary biker guys said I was tough. Sweet.
Most fun ever had on a bike: No one episode sticks out. I just know that I'm super-happy most of the time I'm riding.
Rachele,
I used to live in LA and know that road well...thats great about the bikers and funny! Welcome!
Real name: Rebecca
Where do you live? Huron, SD
Explanation of your handle: memories from my Tower Record days. . . .
Explanation of your avatar: nothing to explain. . . just a beautiful flower.
Age (general or specific): 31(but i prefer 29ish) :-)
Occupation: slave to my city
Favorite bike: my trek. . .but I have terrible bike envy and my list of future hopefuls is quite long.
What's in your stable? 2006 trek pilot named blackbeauty and a bianchi mtn bike with trailer that my daughter calls Maddy's bike.
Fastest speed on a road bike?
Another picture of yourself or your ride? will post as soon as wether permits
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I didn't send that much. . . husband always falls for it.
Most memorable moment on my bike: My first ride on my new bike and each time I take my daughter out for rides she absolutely loves it.
Most fun ever had on a bike? so far its all been fun (minus a few scary moments trying to get out of my pedals)
Real Name: Barbara
Where do you live? Southern California, in the South Bay
Explanation of your handle: I just thought of it
Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet, Not sure how to do it
Age: 48
Occupation: Electrical Estimator
Favorite Bike: Trek Pilot 2.1
What's in your stable: My Car, 3 bikes and junk
Fastest speed on a road bike? When/where? 35mph Palos Verdes last Saturday
Biggest lie I've ever told: I'm going to have to come back to this one.
Most memorable moment on a bike: Everywhere I ride is memorable
Most fun ever had on a bike: Always.
Getting to Know You!
Real name: Mitra
Explanation of your handle: Chakra is Sanskrit for "wheel"
Explanation of your avatar: Hmm, I'll let you know when I get one!
Age (general or specific) 40
Occupation: Grad Student doing MA in Counselling Psychology, mother of three kids, ages 7, 4.5 and 2 years
Favorite bike: Um, I'll be posting forthwith to get some help with this one!!
What's in your stable?
Zilch!! I need help!
Fastest speed on a road bike? No idea, cos I'm just getting back into riding after 10 year hiatus.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Oh yeah, I can make it up that hill!" Well, I haven't told a lot of BIKE related lies!
Most memorable moment on my bike: I didn't learn to ride a bike till I was 25. . . so I remeber falling off a LOT as an adult!
Most fun ever had on a bike? Learning to stay ON! And then getting confident and having fun. I can't wait to get back into it.
I look forward to getting to know you all.
Chakra
Welcome new members! We all look forward to your participation in the forums....happy biking!!! :D
Welcome, to a bike forum with lots of collective wisdom and fun-inspirational beings. Rebran, I'm excited there is another SD bicyclist!!!! I'm way past the days of toting kids on my bike but remember what great fun it was for both of us. One of my most memorable bike trips was Ragbrai, because we participated with the whole family. Our 11 year old twins rode their own bike and my husband pulled the bike-a-boose with our other 3 kid aboard.
Real name: Jan
Where do you live? Temecula, CA (So. Cal wine country)
Explanation of your handle: Real creative-first name & last initial
Explanation of your avatar: avatar??...what's an avatar??
Age (general or specific) 48 on May 1st
Occupation: Real Estate Sales
Favorite bike: Whichever one I'm on
What's in your stable? Specialized Ruby Expert, Specialized FS Epic Comp, Trek 4500 HT
Fastest speed on a road bike? About 36 mph on a downhill I know well
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Want to learn how to do that
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Never a good sign when you can't remember
Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding the century from Irvine to San Diego
I'm thrilled to be finally posting here. I've been lurking & finally posted a few times recently. Everyone is so motivating and inspiring me to get out and ride.
Real name: Rachel
Where do you live? Brooklyn, NY
Explanation of your handle: My initials and birth year!
Explanation of your avatar: My beloved dog Hudson.
Age (general or specific) 33
Occupation: Pianist / Piano Teacher
Favorite bike: Don't have one yet, since I'm pretty new to this. But, I'm quite partial to my DH's new Specialized Roubaix Elite
What's in your stable? 2007 Ibex Corrida CT
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 23.3 today going down the hill in Prospect Park.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m...bex_Rachel.jpg
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'll just keep that to myself!
Most memorable moment on my bike: I've only had a bike for about 3 weeks so every day has been memorable so far!
Most fun ever had on a bike? Every day has been fun so far!
Real name: Angel
Where do you live? VA suburbs of DC
Explanation of your handle: Screen name I've used forever online. It means "faith always and forever" as in have faith. 637 is also a nickname of my nickname, Gel.
Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet. Still trying to find one that fits the specs.
Age (general or specific) 27
Occupation: Computer nerd
Favorite bike: Don't have one yet. Still learning!
What's in your stable? 2007 GT Nomad LTD Hybrid, 1999 Diamondback Outlook
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Never timed myself.
Another picture of yourself or your ride?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...tysDay2007.jpg
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'll just keep that to myself!
Most memorable moment on my bike: Getting up that big hill near Virginia Lane and not having to walk it!
Most fun ever had on a bike? Passing people walking their bikes up that hill near Virginia Lane
Real name: Paige
Where do you live? Central Texas
Explanation of your handle: Mom's Mexican, Dad's Czech.....I'm a Czexican
from Texas
Explanation of your avatar: Need to get one
Age (general or specific) 26
Occupation: Communications for a non-profit
Favorite bike: 2005 Giant OCR
What's in your stable? Giant OCR & Boulder SE
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don't know
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Sadly, I don't own a digital camera.....I just get my SO to take pictures of me....
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmm...can't really think of one
Most memorable moment on my bike: First group ride.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding along the beach in South Texas
Wow, I haven't caught up with this thread in a long time.
WELCOME EVERYONE!! Come in, sit down and enjoy the company - and learn lots in the process. This is a great place to be!
Real name: Catherine ("Katie") Schutz
Where do you live? Newbury, Massachusetts
Explanation of your handle: It's really pretty unoriginal, but self-explanatory... (I hope)
Explanation of your avatar: I don't have one yet, but I can almost guarantee you that it will be Fairuza, my little grey Arab mare
Age (general or specific): 23 - DOB 9/14/1983
Occupation: Medical Assistant (and aspiring pre-med student)
Favorite bike: Mine! Sparkly purple Specialized Dolce... but I have been drooling over the Ruby, and the Orbea Diva since becoming a (more) avid cyclist!
What's in your stable? Specialized Dolce, Trek 4500 WSD HT MTB... and literally in the stable is Fairuza, a 14.2 Arabian mare :)
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I wish I had an exact number... so let's just say fast enough to find bugs imbedded in my forehead upon returning home.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not at the moment, but hopefully soon!
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I've never lied... not even a little bit! :rolleyes:
Most memorable moment on my bike: Well, I bought my Trek MTB in early 2005, to replace a 10+ year old Diamondback Sorrento that I had been riding around the surrounding towns for the past couple of years. My distances increased - as did my physical discomfort, and desire to ride on trails a bit more (which, despite being a MTB, this bike was not suited for) then I discovered that they made bikes with suspension (gasp!)... so, of course I wanted one. I checked out the 2005 Trek 4500 WSD online, instantly fell in love with the *color* (which is turquoise - coincidentally it was the bike that ended up being just right for me), and went down to my bike shop to inquire within. They had one that fit me like a glove, but it was on hold. It would be a few weeks before they had another one in and built, and I started to second guess my decision to buy a new bike. They took my name, and within an hour of leaving the shop, they called and said the person who had it on hold called to let them know they changed their mind - so, I walked back to the shop and rode home on my lovely new turquoise bike :)
Most fun ever had on a bike? Hmmm... I feel like my answer will always be "the last time I went out!" (which is usually 'yesterday', or 'an hour ago'). Though, the first time I went out with a large (35+) group of cyclists from my LBS - less than 2 weeks ago - was definitely a new and very fun experience for me. This is my first year road biking, and I am completely absorbed in the wonderful sense of community when I'm with the other local cyclists!
I have been visiting the TE forums for a few weeks now, and find it to be the single most reliable and informative place that I have found so far. I'm so glad to found the site, and joined the forums... can't wait to get to know everyone!
Katie
A warm hello and a re-introduction!
Handle: Deja Vu. Why? I had been somewhat active here approximately 2 years ago. I then was not able to bike for a full year. I can bike now again and have wanted to return. :)
I was lurking some and trying to recall my handle used then. (I have participated in lots of different forums and have had different names.) I'd realized that if I could recall my name here on this forum, I no longer have the old email address, either. So..any password retrieval would not work through the email address on file here. I'd finally decided to just re-register.
Hence: Deja Vu, as it feel like I had done this before.(I am still looking for the notebook that has my ID in it for this board! If I discover it, I will give my real identity! lol)
I live in New England, USA.
I am in my mid-40s! (ouch!):eek:
What is in stable? Well, my side of the stable has a K2 comfort bike, a Giant Iguana (HT) and a Trek 1200 (road). Hubby has a Cannondale Prophet, a Trek 1200 and...I forget what the other one is.
Biggest Lie: Lie? Would I tell a lie?
Most memorable: To this day, my best times riding were when I was a teenager, riding my Schwinn Continental (road bike, 12 spd). This was a very hot bike in my town at the time. I had worked many "odd jobs" to earn this bike! (That was back when Schwinn could only be found in bike shops. It later went on to big box stores and is now back making some higher end bikes! Go Schwinn! Glad to see it make a comeback. Nostalgia.)
I'd loved to take off on a ride. So peaceful, relaxing and exhilarating, all at the same time. Looking back, I can see it was a healthy escape from a very big family and a very hectic household! It was my zen!;)
One of the most fun was: My husband was into mountain bike riding. I was not. I took him to a bike shop and had him try out a road bike! (He had never been on one!) He found it quite fun! I bought him the bike. The following day, after the bike-fitting session, etc. We went riding together. I love to see people discover an aspect of cycling they may not be familair with...especially if they are thrilled with it! It's so much fun to watch other discover joy in cycling!
I may have missed something? I think I have covered the basics anyway.
It's good to be back at TeamE!:D
Julie
Hello!
Real Name: Carol
Where do you live? Marin County, NoCal
Explanation of your handle: just an abbreviation of my name
Explanation of your avatar:huh?
Age: 54
Occupation: news director at a hospital
Favorite Bike: my new bianchi and my old tandem
What's in your stable: see above
Fastest speed on a road bike? I think 35 or 40 going downhill on our tandem.
Biggest lie I've ever told: I love my job.
Most memorable moment on a bike: The first time my husband and I climbed White's Hill outside Fairfax without stopping. I'm a new rider about to do ALC Lifecycle, so I'm sure I'll have some very memorable moments soon.
Most fun ever had on a bike: The second day of the Jon Pon Memorial ride, riding down Route 1, the sun shining and the ocean on our right.
Real name: Natira
Where do you live? San Francisco, CA
Explanation of your handle: Natira got shortened to Nat which then earned it's silent G sometime when I was 12 years old. The bug theme has since followed me all this time. My handlebar tape even has flies printed all over it.
Explanation of your avatar: Bring Your Own Big Wheel Race down the steep switchbacks of Lombard Street in San Francisco. This was before I covered my body in bruises.
Age (general or specific): 30 and lovin' it!
Occupation: Biotech scientist nerd
Favorite bike: Saving up for something new and spiffy. Probably a Specialized Ruby Expert that I toyed around with one day and made me fly up the hills. I've already named her, so I'm doomed.
What's in your stable? An aluminum Trek 1100 from the good ol' days. "Cheddar".
Fastest speed on a road bike? 42mph just yesterday! *vroom*
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Me and Greg!
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne...7395709&size=m
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I've never told one.
Most memorable moment on my bike: When I was about 13 years old, I rode with my dad for a few days on one of those multi-day camping trips through Wisconsin. It was hot and hilly and my purple girl's ten speed didn't make it up one of the bigger slopes. The next year, I had a new bike (a REAL one), had several hundred miles of training and funny tan lines, and I made it up that darn hill without stopping. Took me forever, and I think I squirted all the contents of my waterbottles onto my head, but by golly, I MADE IT.
Most fun ever had on a bike?
Real name: Madeline
Where do you live? St. Paul, MN
Explanation of your handle: Madscot is a play on Madeline and everyone calle me Mads (I don't know if that is a play on my temperament?). the Scot comes from our school masccot- the Scot. And the 13 is my lucky number.
Explanation of your avatar: that picture? I used to get really bored at the chemistry stockroom where I worked. Let's just say it became an exercise in finding ways to entertain myself for multiple hours on end. So one day, I found that box and made an angry face by punching holes for eyes, making angry eyebrows, and a squiggly snarl. I became the Box Monster! So I ran around the science building growling and running through labs and lurking outside bathrooms trying to give professors heart attacks. I even showed up at the Halloween and Christmas party as the Box Monster. ps in the senior class picture it is very easy to find me...
the one thing I never did was put dryer vent trunk-like tubing on for arms.
Age (general or specific) 22 on May 13!
Occupation: Unemployed but trying to find a science/health related job I will love
Favorite bike: own a trek 520 so near and dear to this corrugated heart. I don't know much about bikes but I know that my lugged steel has stolen my heart.
What's in your stable? see above
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 36 mph down the Grand Ave hill(some think it is the Summit Ave hill)
Another picture of yourself or your ride? This is a picture of me after I took an awkward tumble in the snow while snowshoeing. I thrashed quite a bit while I was trying to stand up. My roommate thought I was in writhing agony. I wasn't. I was in sheer joy!
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I am a compulsive liar and a blatant exaggerist, so they are all big lies!
Most memorable moment on my bike: I am not really sure- I think I will have to get back to you all on that one. Although I really enjoy it when bikers wave at me as they pass, it makes me feel like I am in the cool crowd.
Most fun ever had on a bike? I think waking up for National Bike to Work Day at 6:00 when I am unemployed and following everyone else to their jobs was pretty great. I just got my roommate to go biking with me so I am sure there will be more fun to come!
Deja Vu, Carolp, welcome to TE (again, in one case)
Madscot, it's about time you told us about yourself!
I enjoy your posts and hope to 'see' more of you. I'm a Madelaine myself :eek:
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Real name: Jessica
Where do you live? Shiocton, WI (near Green BAy)
Explanation of your handle: I loved the saying!
Explanation of your avatar: Not sure how to do that
Age (general or specific) 41
Occupation: Economic Support Specialist
Favorite bike: only know the ones I have and depends on what I am doing, for comfort my giant hybrid is sooo comfy - still tweeking the road bike, just got it a couple weeks ago, so just started riding.
What's in your stable? I have a tri colored paint and a buckskin...... oh you mean my bikes :D I have a trek mountain, new giant hybrid, and a used but looks new raliegh sport road bike.
Fastest speed on a road bike? not sure yet, need to get the computer. Been up to 20 on my hybrid on flat road with the wind to my back ;)
Another picture of yourself or your ride? No pictures yet :( Will have to try to take some soon.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Telling my children there were things like the Easter Bunny, Santa Clause and the Tooth Fairy.
Most memorable moment on my bike: I just really started to ride, I had the mountain bike for a few years but never enjoyed riding because the saddle really irritated my bottom. I didn't know all about the different saddles and such until I purchased by Hybrid last fall. I then took a cycling class at the Y over winter and loved it so wanted to get into road riding. Asked the lady at the cycling shop if they ever got used road bikes and she said no but the guy standing behind me said his wife was selling hers and she hardly ever road it. He was selling if the exact amount I had to spend ( was just meant to be) The bike was perfect size for me - his wife was 5'4" and I am 5'10" - I know why she hardly road it!! I am not sure how she staddled the bar.
So my most memorable moment so far would be today when I went for a ride with my daughter. She road my hybrid and I road my road bike.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding down the big hill by my house. The ride up is torture but I look forward to the ride down. Love the feel of speed :D weeeeeeeee!!!!
Real name: Jennifer
Where do you live? Rancho Cucamonga, California (Southern Ca.)
Explanation of your handle: A nickname version of my real name
Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet
Age (general or specific) 37 and 11/12ths! (38 next month)
Occupation: Homemaker / Homeschool Mom
Favorite bike: Cannondale Caad 9 with Dura Ace components
What's in your stable? A bay Thoroughbred and the cutest grey pony you ever saw! Oh, you mean my GARAGE?! A Cannondale Cadd 9 with Dura Ace components! (AS SOON AS MY FRAME EVER COMES IN!!! :mad: )
Also, a Burely Rivazza tandem.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Over 40 down "killer hill" between La Jolla and Carlsbad on a tandem. (Had to go up that hill first though!) Tandems go faster down hill because they have more weight pushing ... but UP hill is another story!
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I have one somewhere of DH and I with the tandem, but I can't find it on the new photo program? :(
Most memorable moment on my bike: Which one, which one?!! I guess the coastal ride from Carlsbad to La Jolla and back, including "killer hill". 52 miles. My longest so far. Those last 10 miles were KILLER!!!
Most fun ever had on a bike? The group ride we went on yesterday (Memorial Day) down the bike trail to the beach and back (48 miles). There were 7 of us including our Pastor. We go to a very big church and it's the first time DH and I have ever done anything "social" with him, so it was pretty cool. We got to tease him mercilessly about is ancient bike that literally had cobwebs on it! Three of us are worship leaders, including myself, so we sang a couple worship songs in three part harmony. It was sweet. ;)