Laura, I just viewed your blog photos - WOW! You really are the runbikergirl! I'd love to hear more about your training regimen and races. Welcome to TE. :)Quote:
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Laura, I just viewed your blog photos - WOW! You really are the runbikergirl! I'd love to hear more about your training regimen and races. Welcome to TE. :)Quote:
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Real name: Abbey
Where do you live? Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Explanation of your handle: I tell my students that I chose chemistry because I like to blow things up (partially true).
Explanation of your avatar: The penguins from Madagascar are continuously saying "Kaboom" as they go about their master plan.
Age: 28
Occupation: Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Marian College
Favorite bike: favorite? hmm... I'm on my first road bike after years of a hybrid, so I'll say my current bike: 2007 Trek 5000 WSD.
What's in your stable? 2002 Trek 7300 Hybrid and 2007 Trek 5000 WSD
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 34 mph, going downhill on the backroads of Eden, Wisconsin; this past Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007
Another picture of yourself or your ride? http://mariancollege.facebook.com/ph...9&id=507375559
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Most common lie: "Yes, Mom, I am fine." -- No matter how sick, hurt, or sad I am.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Well, it's not a happy memory but not one that I will ever forget. On June 1, 2007, I was biking north, and I saw a brown sedan coming south on the same road. It then took a left turn into me and my bike. I was Superwoman as I flew into her windshield and hit the pavement. Thankfully, nothing is broken but the 2007 Trek Pilot 5.0 that I had bought in April. My joints are all suffering from deep bruising, but that will eventually subside.
Most fun ever had on a bike? I look for the fun in every ride - beautiful views, amazing sunsets/sunrises, funny-looking clouds.
Real name: Steph
Where do you live? Tampa Florida
Explanation of your handle: CWO because dh is in the military, diva, well, we won't get into that :D
Explanation of your avatar: Me doing my favorite cycling sport: cyclocross
Age (general or specific) 35
Occupation: Speech Language Pathologist
Favorite bike: Colnago c50 cross: I dream about that bike
What's in your stable? Elan Carbon cross bike (durace), Bianchi 1885 (ultegra) for road. I'm wanting to get a mountain bike this year.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 48mph, six gap century going down Hogpen gap.
Another picture of yourself or your ride?
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What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't think of one right now.
Most memorable moment on my bike: 150 mile endurance ride with 10000 feet of climbing, I won!
Most fun ever had on a bike? too numerous to count, but a big one was when I did the Georgia cyclocross series one year with my close friend (before I moved to Florida). We would drive to the races together, laugh like crazy, race really hard, then put really good beer in our waterbottles and watch the pro guys race and walk the course and pretend we were in Belgium, a little hard when it's 75 degrees and your racing cyclocross in the Southeast!
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My husband is also in the military and calls me OIC homebase.:D
Happy riding.
PS I love your favourite bike.:)
Real name: Meira
Where do you live? SE PA
Explanation of your handle: It's kind-of random -- long ago Yahoo gave me a cat related password, which I took as my screen name, but it sounds a little, um, porn-star-ish and I didn't want to use it anymore. So the next cat-related thing that popped into my head was 'tabby' . . .
Explanation of your avatar: me making faces
Age (general or specific) 34
Occupation: Mom to a homeschooling 9 yr old, and toddler b/g twins
Favorite bike: I don't think I know enough to have a 'favorite', but I must admit that the Electra Amsterdams are screaming for a test ride
What's in your stable? Schwinn ATB from a big box store via CraigsList
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 13.5 mph, down hill on the trail near my house, last week. (I found it pretty funny to be going so slow, yet feel SO fast & frankly, quite scared!)
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I hate having my picture taken, but I'll work on it.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: When we were dating, I routinely convinced DH that he'd promised to buy me lunch . . .
Most memorable moment on my bike: Haven't had a REALLY memorable moment yet, so I have to go back 20-some years to my childhood bike adventures: riding my 10-speed through the woods, and pedalling fast to make it through this giant dip (like a modern day skate ramp) in the path. Also, I broke my leg on my bike at age 9. I forgot that until just now, actually.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Everytime I decide, "Oh, what the heck, how about another mile or so?"
Real name: Sandra
Where do you live? Leyland, Near Preston in the UK
Explanation of your handle: I'm a big fan of the colour RED..... or do I love Gone with the Wind? You decide....................
Explanation of your avatar: avatar??.... Hey they are my dogs ...Yoda and Windu, Lab cross is Yoda and Little Windu is an English Field Trial Cocker! she love catching anything that moves.
Age 46 on Nov 4th this year OMG
Occupation: Midwife
Favorite bike: Would love a Ruby but love my Dolce
What's in your stable? Trek hybrid and Dolce (only!!)
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 35 MPH but will love to make it faster
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: OOH i did not buy that cycling apparell!!!! It just jumped in my bag!!!!
Most memorable moment on my bike: 270 miles in 5 days (78 miles the longest days cycle)
in Egypt with kids trying to put stick in my spokes and pee on me and a hot wind blowing towards me and the crap roads and the donkeys everywhere and the dead cow at the side of the road with the dogs feasting on it and the whole Egypt "the other world" trip!!!
Most fun ever had on a bike? in my youth I think!
Real name: Lindsay
Where do you live? Seattle
Explanation of your handle: trying to be cute I guess
Explanation of your avatar: is that the picture? I can't find one small enough..
Age: 25
Occupation: Marketing Assistant
Favorite bike: mine
What's in your stable? Klein Reve
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 36 is the fastest I've ever seen on my computer - but I'm usually to scared to look!! :eek: I was riding down from Crater Lake in OR.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: ??can't think of one
Most memorable moment on my bike: the crash I took 2 weeks before my first tri last summer :(
Most fun ever had on a bike? during my 2 sprint triathlons
Real name: Kathleen
Where do you live? Georgia
Explanation of your handle: Pretty obvious, I believe
Explanation of your avatar: kids & I on the beach @ sunset in Destin, Florida June 2007.
Age (general or specific) 42
Occupation: School Nurse
Favorite bike: Lemond Reno
What's in your stable? Gary Fisher Marlin & my Lemond Reno
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? 37.7 mph (I've only been riding for about 6 weeks.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have very many pixs of myself. I'm usually the picture taker.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't remember, which means I've either told too many, or I don't lie!
Most memorable moment on my bike: I just got into biking a few weeks ago and as of now, my most memorable moment is of me finishing my 1st metric and joyful that my body wasn't trashed.
Most fun ever had on a bike? I'd say riding with my marathon buddies and simply the newness of it all. Everyday that I can get out on my bike is fun.
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Real name: Katie
Where do you live? Marlborough, Massachusetts (but Seattle, Washington is my home at heart!)
Explanation of your handle: Just a combo of my first and last name that I use often.
Explanation of your avatar: My bike, of course!
Age (general or specific): 23
Occupation: Technical Writer
Favorite bike: LeMond Poprad 2007
What's in your stable? LeMond Poprad 2007, Specialized Hardrock ~2000
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 41 mph, going down a long hill in Holden, MA, a couple months ago; daily get up to 30 - 32 mph
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have ANY of me riding!
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I don't want that cookie."
Most memorable moment on my bike: Several "almost got hit" moments come to mind... But probably the best moment was riding at sunrise across a reservoir, with mist rising off the water, colored clouds reflected in the still water, and no traffic on the roads.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Getting lost with a friend who was training for a tri - turns out that there are TWO streets named the same thing in adjacent towns, and we turned down the wrong one...
Real name: Julie
Where do you live? Southeast Georgia
Explanation of your handle: I quit smoking and being the creative person I am came up with that user name for everything! The 3 means nothing except 1 and 2 were already taken.
Explanation of your avatar: I just like it
Age (general or specific): 40's
Occupation: Transportation Officer
Favorite bike: Windsor Willow
What's in your stable? Windsor Willow, Trek 4300, Trek 7100 multitrack
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I think it was 31mph, and I was scared to death. I am a speed sissie.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I will try to load it.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: No honey, your belly isn't that big....
Most memorable moment on my bike: My first day using clipless pedals I was so scared and nervous that I couldn't stop at a stop sign because I couldn't 'find' my brakes. Nearly got creamed. Luckily the person driving was aware that I was a newbie (probably was pretty obvious) and didn't hit me and smiled and waved when I apologized profusely.
Most fun ever had on a bike? I just love riding. Each time out is fun.
Hi - I'm a complete newbie to cycling (haven't bought my bike yet, but I'm looking), so with that disclaimer, here goes:
Real name: Melissa
Where do you live? New York City, New York
Explanation of your handle: 1st syllable of my first and last name.
Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??
Age (general or specific) 26
Occupation: Law school graduate awaiting admission to the bar.
Favorite bike: Unsure, still researching.
What's in your stable? Nothing yet, test riding this weekend.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I'll get back to you on this when I have something to report :cool:
Another picture of yourself or your ride? None yet.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Really, I'm fine."
Most memorable moment on my bike: I rented a bike while on vacation this summer to make sure that I enjoyed it before spending money and buying one. I was biking along in the bike lane when a guy in an Escalade pulled over and stopped in the bike lane (not on the shoulder) ahead of me and put his flashers on. I slowed down and kept an eye on him, his windows were down, car still stopped, flashers still on, just to be safe I called out "on your left" as I passed him, he didn't look, put his car into gear and pulled back onto the highway and into me. Thankfully he stopped when he heard me yelling and realized what he did. He didn't apologize or ask if I was ok, just waited for me to get up and pick up the bike, then pulled away. I was fine, although I had some lovely bruises to show off at the beach the next day and a few choice words for the driver.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Still to come.
Welcome Everyone! :D
Thank you :)
I'm sorry it has taken me a month to get around to this. I've mostly been trying to read as many of your posts as I can fit in and every last one of them has been so amazingly helpful to someone who is totally new to cycling that I can't thank you enough!!!!
Real name: Susan
Where do you live? Charlotte, North Carolina
Explanation of your handle: Not at all original - it's just my bike
Explanation of your avatar: Same as above
Age (general or specific) 50+
Occupation: Technical Writer / Business Analyst
Favorite bike: It had better be the one I just spent a fortune on for a long, long time to come
What's in your stable? 2007 Trek Pilot 5.2 WSD
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Just 26 mph pedaling downhill so far, but there's so much more to come!! I'm the one holding her back.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: My biggest bike lie was one I told myself: I'll start right off with clipless pedals and cleats. That won't be a problem for me at all! (yeah....right....you probably read about the LBS crotch grab incident)
Most memorable moment on my bike: It was that feeling of pure freedom and exhilaration the very first time you pedal off on a bike, wobbly or not. It's a sense that's hard to describe and you had no idea it would feel that good.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Looking at my Garmin Edge 305 after my first (and only so far) 27 mile nonstop ride and seeing that it estimated that I burned 1622 calories! I had no idea this was such a perfect form of exercise. I just wanted to learn to ride!
Hi everyone! I've been lurking on here reading threads for a long time and figured it's about time I registered & introduced myself. :)
Real name: Mandy
Where do you live? Everett, WA (north of Seattle)
Explanation of your handle: I'm addicted to my malamutes! They're my "kids" and I absolutely adore them.
Explanation of your avatar: It's a photo of the aforementioned malamutes.
Age (general or specific) 29
Occupation: software engineer
Favorite bike: I'm pretty happy with my Ruby, though I haven't ridden enough yet to know if I'd like something else better.
What's in your stable? a 2006 Specialized Ruby Comp, and an 2005 Trek Fuel EX8
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 39 mph on a nice long downhill near Snohomish, WA. I'll have to go ride there again sometime to see if I can break 40!
Another picture of yourself or your ride? None yet.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I better not post that here...you never know who'll find it! :p
Most memorable moment on my bike: The first time I conquered one particular hill near my home that I used to have to walk up.
Most fun ever had on a bike? I always have fun on my bike!
Real name: mishel
Where do you live? philly
Explanation of your handle: it's my roller derby alias (violet temper)
Explanation of your avatar: i need to load one!
Age (general or specific): 31
Occupation: production engineer
Favorite bike: cervelo soloist carbon (i wish!)
What's in your stable? fuji finest 1.0, specialized allez
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? i've hit about 40 mph going on an amazing downhill, but generally i ride between 18-20 mph
Another picture of yourself or your ride? none
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: this is boring, but i try to never lie
Most memorable moment on my bike: i was riding to work one morning and this guy came up next to me on his expensive bike and gestured for me to draft his wheel up a hill....but i smoked up it on my own. ha!
Most fun ever had on a bike? to date, it's always been fun
Real name: Mandy
Where do you live? Derby, UK
Explanation of your handle: Albion is the ancient name for Britain, and Lass 'cos, I'm a lass.:)
Explanation of your avatar: Need to sort one out.
Age (general or specific): 35
Occupation: Layabout.
Favorite bike: My new Mercian (currently being built for me).
What's in your stable? Gary Fisher Alfresco, Mercian (soon).
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 36 mph downhill coming down from Ticknall
Another picture of yourself or your ride? None yet.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Too many, could be anything.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Ask me in 12 months.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Always fun, even when it hurts, sometimes I just don't realize it 'till afterwards.
Hello! Hello! hello! Hello!
Welcome!
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I've lurked for a few days, thought I should de-cloak.
Real name: Ali
Where do you live? Seattle
Explanation of your handle: childhood nickname
Explanation of your avatar: none, yet (still looking for a cycling related photo)
Age: 30
Occupation: Lawyer
Favorite bike: Lemond Alp D'Huez (the only one I have!)
What's in your stable?: see above
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: 37mph down a long curving road near Trout Lake (Mt. Adams)
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Yes, Mom, I loved the drapes."
Most memorable moment on my bike: beating my husband in a little 2-lap criterium around a parking lot (I handle better :D )
Most fun ever had on a bike? Trout Lake riding - mountains, sun, friends, aaaaah.
I'm thinking of joining a bike team around here, so I'm looking forward to learning from everyone!
Hi everyone :D
It's so great reading about you all.
For the Northwest people, we sometimes meet up to ride so check out the NW section!
Real name: Teddie (actually my middle name, but what I have always been called)
Where do you live? Argyle (Dallas)
Explanation of your handle: my horse's name
Explanation of your avatar: my horse
Age: 39
Occupation: consultant for health care software (used to be a RN)
Favorite bike: Specialized Dolce
What's in your stable?: Keeper (:o ), Specialized Dolce, Trek 7200
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: ~34 mph down a hill (riding the breaks, I'm still a bit of a chicken)
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: It involves a friend and I telling very elaborate, far-fetched stories to a bunch of gullible guys at a craps table in Vegas (what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas ;))
Most memorable moment on my bike: hopefully it hasn't happened yet, because to date, it would be my first fall on my first clipless ride
Most fun ever had on a bike? Despite being a chicken, going fast down hills
Real name: Diane
Where do you live? Hancock, MI, Keweenaw Peninsula
Explanation of your handle: My first name is Diane - "Di" - and my last name means "bear"
Explanation of your avatar: lol - I just got here....I need to find one...
Age (general or specific) 30
Occupation: I just quit my job as a sonographer (ultrasound tech) to enter into Michigan Tech's pre-med program. I'll do ultrasound part time. :)
Favorite bike: My Trek Fuel EX-7 WSD. I will never sell it. However, it will get a friend pretty soon: the 2008 Trek Fuel EX-8 WSD. I also have a Kona Jake the Snake cyclocross. I love all my bikes. :)
What's in your stable? See previous. I'm also strongly considering adding a Trek 2.3 series WSD road bike into the mix.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 38 mph, Laminga Rd, outside of Houghton, MI, last week.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? You'll see one eventually.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Wow. I try not to lie.
Most memorable moment on my bike: I keep making memories. Isn't that what it's all about?
Most fun ever had on a bike? Going down the Red Trail in Copper Harbor. It reminds me of why I love mountain biking. It's easy to forget why you do something when you're trying so hard to be good at it. :( I also have a blast at the Pontiac Lake trail in Wateford, MI. :)
Real name: Kathy
Where do you live? Phoenix, AZ
Explanation of your handle: It's an old nickname
Explanation of your avatar: I haven't gotten around to that yet
Age: 47
Occupation: looking for a new career. My old one was a stay at home mom but the kids grew up.
Favorite bike: Novara Safari
What's in your stable?: 2006 Novara Safari, 2003 Trek Navigator 200, 1996 Terry Symmetry
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: um, 25mph? on an underpass. I've got no hills nearby.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: It is my general policy not to lie but the few I do tell I won't be sharing with the internet ;)
Most memorable moment on my bike: A guy on a bike came around a corner too fast, saw me too late, panicked, flew by me going over the handlebars. He was laughing when he got up. I guess he was alright. He was embarrassed and hurried off.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Sunday rides with my husband.
Real name: Cathy
Where do you live? Glendale, CA
Explanation of your handle: I use it on another board, and I didn't want to remember YET ANOTHER moniker.
Explanation of your avatar: None right now, but I'll probably eventually take a pic of my granny bike
Age: 41
Occupation: Writer.
Favorite bike: Well, I've only got the one!
What's in your stable?: 2008 Diamondback Wildwood Citi
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: No idea -- I have to get one of those odometer/speedometers dohickeys, huh?
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Wouldn't you like to know?
Most memorable moment on my bike: Getting back on one for the first time in about a decade and realizing that yes -- it's STILL FUN!
Most fun ever had on a bike? See above!
Hi Thalia, I work in Glendale. Maybe when the weather cools down, we could get together for a ride and I can help you with your gears. Sometimes, after work I go to the Rose Bowl and do loops and some of the hills. With this weather though, I haven't been there in several weeks.
Nina, I would LOVE that! I have been dismayed to realize that Glendale has not one inch of bike path, bike lane, or even bike route to ride. And everyone seems to drive a ginormous SUV while talking on a cel phone, so it's been a little intimidating.
The weather has been absolutely horrible, hasn't it? I wanted to go out after work yesterday, and it was still around 95F at 6 p.m.
You're absolutly right about no place to ride in Glendale. That's why the Rose Bowl is a good place for getting used to your bike. Zoo drive around Griffith Park is Okay too, but the cars do like to speed along that route. Right now with this weather, unless you go out at 6:00 A.M., riding is just about impossible!!
Real name: Jennifer
Where do you live? Silver City, NM (SW region of the state)
Explanation of your handle: I thought it sounded like a neat name, thought I was making it up, then googled it up one day and found a similar spelling "zongdian" for a village in Nepal: Shangri-La
Explanation of your avatar: My husband and I moved to NM from Seattle a few years ago, and we miss the water, but now we say we live beneath "cielo del mar" : ocean in the sky, and this is why! And I am in love with the sky in NewMexico, it is always stunning. One of my sky pics that turned out.
Age: 36 in November
Occupation: dental hygienist
Favorite bike: don't know that one yet
What's in your stable? Trek 5500, not mine, keeping it for a friend who is away for a year or two, and I modified it for my own use.
Fastest speed on a road bike? Well, I started cycling less than a month ago and I am afraid of going too fast down the many hills here, probably not more than 30mph coming down EmoryPass a couple weeks ago. I was last coming down the hill, it was scary seeing people a mile ahead of me, how fast they were.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? haven't figured out how to do that, I'm doing really well just cutting and pasting and rewriting this page, I'm very proud of myself for this!:o
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: not one I'll repeat
Most memorable moment on my bike: I haven't been riding long enough to have an extraordinary memory, but I am pretty happy whenver I am out there. If (WHEN!) I complete the EnchantedCircle Century ride this Saturday in RedRiver, that will be very memorable I'm sure. I am very excited and very nervous about this ride!:(
Most fun ever had on a bike? see above! Always having fun so far!
Real name: Karen (i'm soooo creative)
Where do you live? Atlanta, GA
Explanation of your handle: I really didn't expect "Karen" to be available, but it was, so here I am!
Explanation of your avatar: My favorite way to ride: Downhill. I also reversed the colors in the image - it was street sign yellow. The blue nearly matches my bike color!
Age: 25
Occupation: IT Consultant
Favorite bike: My only bike: Schwinn Super Sport. I started out with a Schwinn Voyaguer hybrid, but swapped it out after I realized I'd stick with biking and needed a less squishy frame.
What's in your stable?: See above.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: Approximately 28 miles per hour, I'd guess. Going down a large bridge-hill on the Silver Comet Trail.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Can't remember...
Most memorable moment on my bike: I'm going to have to copy Thalia here... Getting back on one for the first time in several years and realizing that yes -- it's STILL FUN! I feel like a kid again, even though I would never had pushed my body like this when I was younger!
Most fun ever had on a bike? See above!
:) Howdeeeeeeeeeee
C
Real name: Erin
Where do you live? San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Explanation of your handle: Isn't it obvious? :D
Explanation of your avatar: Working on it.
Age: 24
Occupation: law student
Favorite bike: um, the one I have now? (my first road bike!)
What's in your stable?: The afformentioned bike, 2007 Trek 1000 WSD
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: Little early for that one, no?
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: wow, I don't know, its mostly just a bunch of little white lies (I think maybe I've conveniently blocked the bigger ones out)
Most memorable moment on my bike: Not on the road bike, but a head over bars downhill tumble I took biking offroad when I was sixteen in Israel. I was lucky that my worst injury was embarassment and a very colorful assortment of bruises and scrapes.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Each time is more fun than the last.
Real name: Jenny
Where do you live? Atlanta, GA
Explanation of your handle: College cheer
Explanation of your avatar: My bike
Age: 34
Occupation: Tech Writer
Favorite bike: mine
What's in your stable?: EPX 303
Fastest speed on a road bike? 35ish?
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I've never lied. (okay, that's probably the biggest lie I've told)
Most memorable moment on my bike: Not on a road, but first time mtn. biking and making it through a stream intact!
Most fun ever had on a bike? First time mtn. biking, trailing my son and getting him into riding...each time is fun!
Real name: Kat
Where do you live? Chicago
Explanation of your handle: I live in Chicago, and love to bike :)
Explanation of your avatar: It's my bike!!, and I love it!!
Age: 45
Occupation: computer programmer
Favorite bike: my own... Giant OCR C3 composite
What's in your stable? Just my own bike :)
Fastest speed on a road bike? Well going down hill on the Horrible Hilly Hundred, I got up to 30mph!!!, and then started breaking. Going flat, I've got up to about 24mph :)
Another picture of yourself or your ride? soon...
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: if I could remember, then it wouldn't have been a lie... ;)
Most memorable moment on my bike: Probably doing the Horrible Hilly Hundred... it was a blast!
Most fun ever had on a bike? probably on the tours... just finished a 130mile tour in one day, took 9hrs!!, ugggh!
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Oh... and here was me thinking you meant something about energy flows...
*waves at zondian*
Hello from Albuquerque!!!! Haven't made it to Silver City yet - want to get there one day on the Harley and ride the loop!! Love the pix!!!
Real name: Emily
Where do you live? Atlanta, GA
Explanation of your handle: My name!
Explanation of your avatar: My bike :)
Age: 23 (in Nov)
Occupation: student
Favorite bike: Felt F75...my first road bike!
What's in your stable?: Many, many mountain bikes and 2 roadies.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: 25 mph as far as I know...on the Silver Comet Trail :)
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Huh...couldn't say...I'm not a good liar.
Most memorable moment on my bike: My first 50 mile ride on a bike that wasn't mine..lol!
Most fun ever had on a bike? It's always fun :)
no, no special energy flows here ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by margo49
... chi is slang for "chicago" around here. it's kind of a new slang... so I thought I'd be hip and tri it out:D
Real name: Helen
Where do you live? The Heartland of America
Explanation of your handle: Hate Those Freakin' Uphills
Explanation of your avatar: What's an avatar?!
Age: I'd rather not say
Occupation: Part-time teacher's aide
Favorite bike: Don't have one. yet
What's in your stable?: Blue Christmas present bike
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: I don't have a computer, so I can't answer this.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm not a good liar
Most memorable moment on my bike: Breaking the 10 mile barrier!
Most fun ever had on a bike? Yet to come!
My husband gave me a brand new blue bike for Christmas, and I've been riding on the bike path this year. I really enjoy it. It helps me to lose weight, but I have some questions that I might post soon.
I love reading all your posts.
Welcome HTFU! I think Most of us here hate those freaking uphills - I just keep telling myself they're deformed flats! It doesn't help much...but I keep telling myself that anyway!
Hi everyone :D
htfu, LOVE your name! And this site is wonderful with questions.
chibiker, I thought yours was an energy thing too...kinda like ChiRunning. Good name though!
'lo to everyone else! Am reading all the rest now starting from the end.