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Originally Posted by Biciclista
I do not feel like I am riding up to my potential. I actually felt pretty good after my last 16 mile ride. If it had not been getting dark I probably would have went another round or two!
Tina
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Originally Posted by Biciclista
I do not feel like I am riding up to my potential. I actually felt pretty good after my last 16 mile ride. If it had not been getting dark I probably would have went another round or two!
Tina
Nope, except maybe a frase or two from the section at the back of the guidebook...:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Biciclista
like "La Svezia?"Quote:
Originally Posted by Teeny
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Yeah, and pizza and francobolli and buon giorno.... etc...:pQuote:
Originally Posted by Biciclista
Speaking of Italian, a couple of friends of mine went on a road trip to Italy last summer. One of the girls is a reasonably fluent Italian speaker as she's worked and lived in Milan for a while. However, the fluency apparently did not extend to traffic signs as they came to realise. They were driving on some small mountain roads going towards Carrara (?) regularly passing signs reading 'Rallantare'. My 'fluent' friend somehow interpreted this as meaning 'honk', so thus, they went honking down the mountain. Obviosuly, other drivers stared at them clearly thinking they were nuts. As they got back to the hotel, my friend got her dictionary out and eventually realised it meant nothing along the lines of 'honk if you can read this sign'... (Am I right in recalling that it means 'slow down'?)
Real name: Sandra
Where do you live? Livermore, Ca, U.S.A.
Explanation of your handle: I'm British, power, explains itself
Explanation of your avatar:
Age 41
Occupation: Horse trainer and instructor
Favorite bike: Colnago cx-1
What's in your stable? 2 Colnagos's, one Trek and 1 Kona Major Jake
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 46.5, Patterson Pass 2008 Cinderella Challenge ride
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Can't remember
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Hi Sandra, I recognize your name from bikejournal. Welcome! :)
Real name: Suzanne
Where do you live: Massachusetts, in the boondocks
Explanation of your handle: I'm not very creative with forum nick names!
Explanation of your avatar: My husband's favorite photo of me
Age: 54 on Ground Hog Day
Occupation: Retired early and loving it
Favorite bike: Each time I get a new one it's my favorite
What's in your stable? Cannondale road bike, Specialized MTB
Fastest speed on a road bike: 53 mph, off Rabbit Ears Pass in Colorado
Another picture of yourself or your ride: I'll see if I can dig one up
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm too old to remember it and too embarassed to bring it up anyway!
Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding with my brother and my Dad (before he passed away) and pretending we were in the Tour de France
Most fun ever had on a bike: Riding the Bicycle Tour of Colorado
Hi Suzie. Are you the same Suzie Green from bikeforums? Anyway, welcome to TE!
Hi Claudia! Yes that's me. Someone on BF recommended this to me...I hadn't even known it existed. I'm always the last one to find out about fun stuff. Even my own kids call me Mrs Clueless. :rolleyes:
Welcome Suzie. You share a birthday with my grandmother.
Real name: Alison
Where do you live: Michigan
Explanation of your handle: I'm quite a prolific (or obsessive, to put it negatively) birder, and attempt to combine it with all my other hobbies/obsessions. I don't have a road bike YET, but that should be changing in the next week or so.
Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet. :p
Age: Sixteen
Occupation: Student!
Favorite bike: I don't really have one yet, as I'm new to this!
What's in your stable? Gary Fisher MTB, soon (likely) a Specialized Allez.
Fastest speed on a road bike: Can't answer that one.
Another picture of yourself or your ride: ...Or this one!
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't have to lie that often. :o
Most memorable moment on my bike: Definitely running over a fox squirrel that almost sent me flying...tried to miss it, but it changed directions at the last minute.
Most fun ever had on a bike: Riding the Kal-Haven trail near my house, when there's no one else on it.
Have fun with your Specialized Allez, it's a really cool bike!
I hate those kamikaze squirrels!
I love my 2005 Allez. Fast and fun!
Real name: Tamara
Where do you live? Albany, NY
Explanation of your handle: Rebelmama group - zine-book stuff
Explanation of your avatar: that I have not put one up yet!
Age (general or specific): 34
Occupation: Holistic Health Counselor, Author, Fundraiser, Mom, Domestic goddess.
Favorite bike: In search of.
What's in your stable? Our red tandem, my cannondale hybrid, a zebra roadie, and soon to be my trick roadie.
Fastest speed on a road bike? Probably around 30-35? I get scared so maybe not...
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll get to that.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Yeah, that was good for me too ;)"
Most memorable moment on my bike: The kick off for a 400 mile ride with an awesome pack of riders.
Most fun ever had on a bike? This one day when I was in college, I had poison ivy and had been given steroids to calm it down (never again!) and I couldn't sleep or eat and I got on my bike in the morning and road around the mountains until the sun went down that night. All through beautiful farms, waterfalls, hasidic village... loved it. Never got tired.
Real name: Shaula
Where do you live? Folkston, Georgia
Explanation of your handle: My name
Explanation of your avatar: I just love this picture of Albert Einstein riding a bike
Age (general or specific) 48 in June
Occupation: Parapro in Media Center
Favorite bike: Well, the one I ride now - OCR Giant 3 - I know there are better bikes but I tend to get sentimental....
What's in your stable? Giant OCR 3
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 29 - going down a steep hill
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 told my kids at school that I was in a rock and roll band. I was playing a CD on my computer of Jerry Lee Lewis and I told them I was the piano player. They believed me!!
Most memorable moment on my bike: I live near the Okefenokee Swamp - I was riding around the loop in the swamp and looked down my leg and there was a cottonmouth lying as I was pedalling my right foot down. Its mouth was wide opened. I about died, literally and figuratively
Most fun ever had on a bike? I did a Mardis Gras ride in St. Marys, Georgia. It was rainy and extremely windy. I always call it the best worst ride ever. I was soaked and boy was it cold. However, after I got finished, I got a deep tissue massage which made it all worth it!
Real name: Mary
Where do you live? San Diego, California
Explanation of your handle: The bike I own
Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one
Age (general or specific) 57
Occupation: Retired
Favorite bike: Litespeed, Blueridge
What's in your stable? Litespeed Blueridge, Comotion Speedster tandem
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 37, Tour de Palm Springs on the back of our tandem
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Tandem
My friends and I I'm on the left
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Can't remember, I try not to lie.
Most memorable moment on my bike: After I sold my horse and made my husband take me down to the local little bike shop to buy my first real bike since I was a kid. Couldn't keep me off the bike once I got my bike balance back.
Most fun ever had on a bike? That's a tough one, I've had so many. Probably that first bike ride down the street after I got my little mountain bike home and did my first mile -- I was thrilled!
Real name: Christina
Where do you live? Sacramento, California
Explanation of your handle: I'm a future lawyer and tree hugging dirt worshiper.
Explanation of your avatar: N/A
Age (general or specific): nearly a quarter century
Occupation: Currently a Medical Transcriptionist while I wait for classes to start.
Favorite bike: Love Terry and Bianchi.
What's in your stable? entry-level Diamondback MTB.
Fastest speed on a road bike? N/A
Another picture of yourself or your ride? None yet!
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Yeah, I made it from scratch!" as someone complimented me on my homemade bread.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Helping my mom get back to riding after a knee/hand accident. She hadn't ridden in over 10 years!
Most fun ever had on a bike? Anything long-distance on my MTB, but recently I had a blast trying new tricks on a trail near my house.
Real name: Lesa
Where do you live? N. Illinois, almost in Wisconsin
Explanation of your handle: Long story. The heif refers to a joke between me and a friend of mine, and the zilla is because I tend to go crazy researching, and getting into a topic I'm interested in.
Explanation of your avatar: That would be my bike :)
Age (general or specific): 38
Occupation: Vet tech
Favorite bike: I love my Raleigh, but I don't have experience with any others to compare
What's in your stable? 1998(99?) Raleigh SC-200
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Never been on a "road" bike. I also tend to pootle, so really fast for me is about 17 mph.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Biggest? Not sure. I try not to tell huge lies. White lies, sure, they're part of life.
Most memorable moment on my bike: After my first 10+ mile ride. I was riding on the stock saddle and it wasn't good for me (I didn't realize it then but my sit bones were straddling the sides of it). Combined with the fact that I hadn't been on a bike in years...I literally couldn't walk. The fact that I ever go back on my bike says a lot.
Most fun ever had on a bike? I enjoy pretty much everytime I get on my bike, especially when I am riding with my husband. I don't have a "most fun" moment that I can remember, though.
oo i never did this. i'll do it now!
Real name: Ashley
Where do you live? Northshore, MA
Explanation of your handle: My nickname is Red, since I have red hair, and my company's name is Redd-Design.
Explanation of your avatar: bike + car
Age (general or specific): 22
Occupation: student for another semester, freelance design/photography
Favorite bike: I <3 my Trek because it's fast, but I also love my Raleigh since it was my first real road bike, and is beautiful, and I love my Columbia since it was my grandmother's bike.
What's in your stable? Gitane, Raleigh, Columbia, Trek
Fastest speed on a road bike? 45
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: This is a bit personal, but I told my parents I was still in band...and I wasn't...(played alto sax).
Most memorable moment on my bike: Getting lost with my bf at the time on a Tour de Cure Ride. Went an extra 8 miles but enjoyed all of it.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Everytime I ride, and seeing the results of the riding, and seeing new places I normally drive by, and clicking into the big ring on descents...and...and...
This is one funny story, and yes, you recall correctly - it does mean slow down :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Teeny
Welcome to TE!
This is a very interesting observation.Quote:
Originally Posted by Biciclista
It depends on the region maybe?
I actually grew up in Italy, in Tuscany - where a whole lot of people ride their bikes. When we were young with my sister we used to go out with big groups of cyclists, most of them were on amateur racing teams, and about half of them were women. Some of those people have turned pro over the years.
Of course there was no 'women-specific' anything in the bike shops at that time, just the team mechanic that would fit you on a bike according to your measurements and riding goals, regardless whether you were a man or a woman. Maybe this is in part due to the roads - some regions have more bike-friendly roads than others. Tuscany, Lazio, Emilia-Romagna, Liguria and others have great bike routes, to name a few. And drivers are more used to see bicycles everywhere, so they tend to be a tad bit more friendly.
But I too have noticed that in some other regions of Italy you don't see many women cyclists - for example traveling in the southern regions I remember seeing women commuters but very few women training or racing. I recall thinking that it seemed weird, especially considering that soccer and cyclism are a national sport in Italy. I mean it's a Country where people close their business to drive somewhere and see a stage of the Giro, public places turn on their TV's for everyone to gather and watch the race, it's like being in France during the Tour. A whole lot of fun, really :)
But that was of course years and years ago, so I'm not sure if it's the same now...
Real name: Elizabeth
Where do you live? Spokane,WA
Explanation of your handle: I ride a Serotta
Explanation of your avatar: I love my Serotta
Age (general or specific): 44
Occupation: I'm in radio
Favorite bike: My Serotta
What's in your stable? Serotta Fierte, Specialized Stump Jumper,
Redline Conquest Team
Fastest speed on a road bike? +/- 37mph
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'm working on it
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "That was the best, ever!"
Most memorable moment on my bike: staying in the saddle all the way up Arbor Crest hill when I was 25 pounds heavier than I am now.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Any time on my bike is fun
Real name: Katie
Where do you live? Fayetteville, AR
Explanation of your handle: It's a rather uncreative mixture of my first name (Katie) and my middle name (Elizabeth)
Age (general or specific) late 20s
Occupation: PhD student - molecular biology
Favorite bike: mine! (2008 Specialized Dolce Elite) Though I rode a high-end Ruby at a demo several months ago...wouldn't say no to the 8 grand I need to add it to my family.
What's in your stable? 2008 Specialized Dolce Elite, 2009 Myka Expert FSR
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 44.5 going down Tower Hill (a locally well-known climb for weekend jaunts), December? Jan? -- all the cold months run together.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not many exist--I'm usually behind the camera when I remember to bring it.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't own up to any humdingers--I've tried to make them all sound true!
Most memorable moment on my bike: My first week with clipless pedals, while stopped at a stop sign, I fell over in slow motion with 10 cars and 5 or 6 riders watching.
Most fun ever had on a bike? the day I made it up a hill without stopping when no one thought I'd be able to do it. real supportive, huh? Felt good to prove them all wrong, though I've found some better folks to ride with.
Real name: Jessica
Where do you live? Columbus and Madison, Indiana
Explanation of your handle: I had to get an email address when I was leaving for the army, so I picked my first name and my zipcode for where I was living at that time. Not very original!!!
Explanation of your avatar: I was having a really bad day at work, and just stumbled across this picture. And it make me smile and laugh. The gorilla looked so happy and the picture just warmed my heart. I later researched the picture and found out that the his name was snowflake. He died of skin cancer on November 24, 2003. In his lifetime he fathered 21 children and had 10 grandchildren. To this day if I'm having a bad day I just look at Snowflake and it makes me happy!!
Age: Just turned 30!
Occupation: Military
Favorite bike: My new 2009 Cannondale Cyclocross 5
What's in your stable? 2009 Cannondale Cyclocross 5, and I just sold my 2008 Trek 4500 WSD.
Fastest speed on a road bike? I was riding down a hill at Clifty Falls State Park and when I looked down at my computer I saw 31 miles an hour!!! I was pretty excited.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have any at this time.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I didn't do it!"
Most memorable moment on my bike: When I was like 11 I was riding my bike without using my hands, while rounding a curve, when german shepard came out fo nowhere and ran in front of me. I ran right in him!! Once I got back on my bike I rode the rest of the way home, bleeding everywhere. As soon as I got into the driveway, there were my new neighbors, talking to my parents and there I was crying and bleeding!!
Most fun ever had on a bike? Well I'm pretty new at this, so just getting on my bike is fun right now. But in June I'll be participating in my first group/benefit ride!!!
Real Name: Sue
Where do you live: Conifer, Colorado
Explanation of your handle: My official title is The Rev. Canon, but I have fun with using Canon Sue on forums. Nobody gets it, I have been called cannon sue and even canyon sue.
No avatar yet.
Age: 49
Occupation: IT Director, Network Systems Engineer
Favorite bike: My new 2009 Surly Long Haul Trucker
What is in your stable: LHT and Trek mountain bike
Fastest speed? Hmm...give me time.
Picture: Coming soon
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That is also coming soon.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Many years ago when I lived in Taiwan, I used to commute with a Giant road bike. One time a motorscooter passed me with a dangling bungee cord. It hooked on to my front fork and I was being pulled along. As my concern started to rise, all of a sudden it came off and sprung back to the scooter with a loud "BANG". The guy on the scooter slowed down and was looking all around as I just cycled by as if nothing happened.
Most fun on a bike: Slick Rock Trail. I loved going down those huge rocks. I was not very good at going up.:(
Well, I pedaled my Bacchetta to St Mark's Episcopal Parish today, so I know "Canon" Sue means!:)
FHS,
Fredwina, DOK
Real name: Marie-Therese
Where do you live? Oakland, CA
Explanation of your handle: My first bike was a Moser and I loved it.
Age (general or specific) 35
Occupation: Professor of French and Arabic
Favorite bike: the one I have (Look 585)
What's in your stable? above mentioned Look and an Alite mountain bike that is heavy as the dickens
Fastest speed on a road bike? 59 mph
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Haven't figured out how to upload photos yet
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmm, don't want to divulge
Most memorable moment on my bike: Believe it or not it was getting squeezed off the road by a truck driver in Morocco, getting horribly scraped up, getting picked up by a man and his son on a buggy pulled by a donkey, and having him kindly drive me back into town and wish me lots of children. Getting treated by the doctor afterwards was even more fun, and it involved wine as anaesthetic
Most fun ever had on a bike? Falling in love with my soon to be husband while lugging up Mount Diablo.
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Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"
Welcome Moserpower!
That Morocco story sounds priceless. :)
Real name: Ana
Where do you live? Roswell, GA
Explanation of your handle: It's just my name... I have to come up with something appropriate that really describes who I am
Explanation of your avatar: I'm working on it...
Age (general or specific): 44
Occupation: Project Manager, Commercial Real Estate Development
Favorite bike: I would say my favorite is my '08 Trek Madone 5.1 WSD. I just got it yesterday. It's absolutely beautiful! My MTB is pretty sweet too :D
What's in your stable? above mentioned Madone and Fuel EX8 WSD
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I live in an area with a lot of hills so I can hit a good 30 mph. I'm hoping to surpass that real soon.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll have to get to that sometime.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Can't think of anything... I try not to lie
Most memorable moment on my bike: Actually that was just this week. I went out for a 26 mile ride with my husband. I have recently lost about 35 lbs and have been riding a lot of hills and riding on my stationary bike since the weather has been so nasty. I realized that I have gotten into great shape. A ride that used to be so difficult was a lot of fun. It was a beautiful ride along the river. The weather was just stunning. It felt so good to get be able to enjoy the scenery. In the past I was just trying to survive.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Trying out my new MTB. It was sweet!
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:confused:MPH? or KPH?:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by moserpower
Cheers! :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by moserpower
That's excellent. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by anablanco
I'm guessing it is MPH (because she's from the US). Not unheard of - I will hit 55 - 60 coming down Carson pass, depending on wind, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zen
So do you want to be cremated or buried? ;)
Buried because SK and I planned out what our tombstones would say during a ride once... :p I suppose you could print it on an urn, though,
I've been on the back of a tandem at 62 mph airborne across a steel-decked bridge. Next time it happens, hubby will be cremated -- on the spot. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Zen
Real name: Ana
Where do you live? GA
Explanation of your handle: childhood nickname
Explanation of your avatar: I love pink!
Age (general or specific): 44
Occupation: Project Manager, Commercial Real Estate Development
Favorite bike: I would say my favorite is my '08 Trek Madone 5.1 WSD. I just got it. It's absolutely beautiful! My MTB is pretty sweet too
What's in your stable? above mentioned Madone and Fuel EX8 WSD
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I live in an area with a lot of hills so I can hit a good 30 mph. I'm hoping to surpass that real soon.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll have to get to that sometime.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Can't think of anything... I try not to lie
Most memorable moment on my bike: Actually that was just this week. I went out for a 26 mile ride with my husband. I have recently lost about 35 lbs and have been riding a lot of hills and riding on my stationary bike since the weather has been so nasty. I realized that I have gotten into great shape. A ride that used to be so difficult was a lot of fun. It was a beautiful ride along the river. The weather was just stunning. It felt so good to get be able to enjoy the scenery. In the past I was just trying to survive.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Trying out my new MTB. It was sweet!
Welcome Ana! I love your quote.
That's great, congrats! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by anabanana
Thanks! I feel great...:D