welcome to the board ana - and congrats on the new bike!......ain't new bikes awesome!!!!! hope to see more of ya and GL on your first tri!
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welcome to the board ana - and congrats on the new bike!......ain't new bikes awesome!!!!! hope to see more of ya and GL on your first tri!
(Taking my cue from Annalisa ...)
Real name: Elizabeth
Where do you live? Ann Arbor, MI
Explanation of your handle: I'm one of the major organizers of my Club's annual big invitational. Hence, I have a *reputation* ... (and besides, I'm a Tolkien fan)
Age (general or specific) 45
Occupation: Library dweeb
Favorite bike: My trusty hyperactive Trek 7500fx Hybrid
What's in your stable? Upstairs: the aforementioned rig. Downstairs: my warhorse 12-speed Centurion road bike, on a Cycleops trainer
Most memorable moment on my bike: Outracing a Michigan thunderstorm that came up suddenly one afternoon in the summer. For a fleeting moment, I and the bike were ONE and we had the same idea: GETthehellouttahere! A true moment of the machine transcending the merely human.
Most fun ever had on a bike? When I was 16 I rode a Diabetes Association bike-a-thon near my hometown of Flint, MI. This was the mid-70s and everyone *else* had a 10-speed, while I had a Raleigh Sports 3-speed. I rode two 20-mile laps that day, climbed hills where other riders were walking their road bikes, and slept the best sleep of my life afterwards.
I was put onto TE by someone in another bike forum. I'm delighted to be here!
and Welcome!! We need to find you a balrog for your avatar! :D Love the story of the old 3 sp beating the fancy 10 sps!....don't ya love it! Hope to hear more from ya!!
Real name: Kristi Kim
Where do you live? Sweetwater, TX
Explanation of your handle: "They call me Kim" Actually, I go by Kris or Kik as often as I go by Kim...I do what the voices in my head tell me
Explanation of your avatar: I want one!
Age: I am proud to say that I will FINALLY be 40 on May 16th. Me and my mother had doubts I'd survive this long.
Occupation: When I finish all the testing I can be employed as a nurse
Favorite bike: Had to be that pretty red Schwinn Santa brought me in 1972
What's in your stable? Specialized Allez Sport
Fastest speed on a road bike? 28 or 28.5, going downhill
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Oh yeah, we shamelessly brag about the HHH 100 on my webshots sight.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: It's okay that you pucked on me, really.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Not this bike, but years ago on a 50 mile Steaming Wheels ride, when a cow, that was in a fenced area, started running alongside us, and me, although I grew up on a cattle ranch, was terrified and rode like crazy to get away from the cow. Hmmm....I think I might have topped that 28.5 mph I mentioned on the downhill. Hubby still gives me heck when we pass fenced cows on the rode. I make a point of saying, "moo" to them.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Ya know, everytime I am on the bike I think it is the best time ever. To ride with my husband is heaven for me, because for years I rode horses and did endurance riding and he hates horses, and I missed having him there. To have finally found something we are both crazy about is just the icing on this so far 21 year cake!
Real name: Brigitte
Where do you live? Alaska
Explanation of your handle: none, really
Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??
Age (general or specific) 41
Occupation: Supervisor of Business and HIS
Favorite bike: Trek 2100 WSD
Trek Navigator 200 20What's in your stable? ok, don't laugh. Kona Nunu
Fastest speed on a road bike?
Another picture of yourself or your ride?
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! (I'll let ya'll pick!)
Most memorable moment on my bike: Crossing paths with a black bear sow and her baby. I backed off, she carried on.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Crossing Johnson Pass on my mtn bike. 5+hours. It's so beautiful and rugged and the downhill is great.
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welcome to the board Brigitte!! I read your thread about your LBS finding your TREK 2100wsd....yeeeehaaaa!! Hope you have a blast on the bike and hope to hear more from you up there in the Alaska frontier!!! :D
Real name: Kerry
Where do you live? Bayville, New Jersey
Explanation of your handle: My first & middle names.
Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....Don't have one yet, I'd love to get one of my dog Casey. I just love him to death. Just looking at him makes me smile.
Age (general or specific) 36
Occupation: Orthodontic Assistant
Favorite bike: My new 2005 Rocky Mountain Element 70. It's awesome!
What's in your stable? see above, hubby has Rocky Mountain ETSX 70, Rocky Mountain Switch SL and we have a Specialized Endro Comp (which is for sale)
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? no rode bike
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 can't remember.
Most memorable moment on my bike: I've only been riding a year now. So, far my most memorable moment would be riding in the 1st Wissahickon Poker Run. I'd never ridden there before and the intermediate trail was quite challenging for me. Lots of rick gardens, hills and such. I made it through the 10 mile loop and had a great time.
Most fun ever had on a bike? I love log overs. Although, I let my mind get the best of me sometimes and it takes me a few times to get over some of the really big ones. I like downhills, too.
Nice to meet ya kerry, and welcome to the board. I just learned MTB'ng, I don't know if I've done log-overs yet or not, but I LOVE riding my MTB and I have a Great teacher! Hope to hear more from ya!
Real name: Rebecca
Where do you live? Ols San Juan, Puerto Rico
Explanation of your handle: My teenage nephew told me to make up a new name using your own. I don't remember exactly but take some letters from youre last name then first name there's Blare then from your mother;s maiden name etc. I kept it for my user name.
Explanation of your avatar: I found it on an avatar web page. I liked it cause I have red straight hair.
Age (general or specific) 36
Occupation: Architect and part time professor
Favorite bike: Mine! Would like a Ti like a Terry Isis.
What's in your stable? 2003 Trek 1500 with Ultegra components, DH has one too. There's a Univega mb and an old trek road frame someone dumped here. I'd love my DH to get rid off both. (Small Apartment)
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Bout 25 downhill at my favorite ride -Parque Lineal de Bayamon. A park for bikes and walkers/runners along a river side. It has a paved two lane road for biles and a separate road for bipeds.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't think I have any on my bike. will fix my website to be more personal. Haven't kept working with it.
http://www.geocities.com/rebeccablan...?1079044459265
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I keep them small. I'm lousy at it.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding with DH and friends, his cousin drove by recognized us and was in shock to find me at front pulling everyone. He used to ride so he knows it's harder in the front of the line. :rolleyes:
Most fun ever had on a bike? When I finally learned how to use the gears and ride free like a kid again. :)
Real name: Jenny
Where do you live? Folsom, California
Explanation of your handle: Petunia became my handle while using walkie-talkies on a mountain biking to Bend, OR with SadieKate. It just stuck.
Explanation of your avatar: I don't even know what an avatar is....
Age (general or specific): 31
Occupation: Registered Nurse
Favorite bike: I don't discriminate, I like all bikes.
What's in your stable? LeMond road bike and Trek mountain bike.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 43 mph near Placerville, CA on a ride with Yellow and SadieKate. :eek:
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll find one later. :p
Most memorable moment on my bike: Mountain biking the Mackenzie River Trail in Central Oregon. It was beautiful.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Catching air on the whoops in Sisters, OR
Petunia! I just walked in the door and checked the forum. Oh my gosh! Check your email. I remember the agreement and your avatar has been shipped.
I remember that first air you caught in Sisters and the shriek of surprise. Ah, I remember it well. :D We'll go hit the canal bank in a few weeks and go for more.
Welcome to the board Blare and Petunia! Fun stories both of you!!
Real name: Sarah
Where do you live? Portland, OR
Explanation of your handle: mercury is the roman messenger god
Explanation of your avatar: just signed up-- haven't gotten that far
Age (general or specific) 28
Occupation: Visual Artist
Favorite bike: the one I ride, and my only form of transportation
What's in your stable? trusty steed: Mercian road bike (it's an old one and I don't know how to figure out which one it is- I got it used. any Mercian experts out there?); stationwagon: ladies Schwinn le tour; a few rusty critical mass bikes too
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 37, coming down the coastal range
Another picture of yourself or your ride? my bf took a good one of me in a super short skirt (I don't have it though)
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: they're all white, right? ;)
Most memorable moment on my bike: sailing up to the front door after 200 miles in three days. there was a huge hamburger ready for me that minute!
Most fun ever had on a bike? ummm.... 12 women ride to the coast, multnomah county bike fair, bike to climb (biking and rock climbing trip), blackberries along the bike paths in August, commuting everyday-- Can't decide.
and thank YOU, CorsairMac, for the welcome. Hi all new posters!
I *tried* to get an itty-bitty Balrog for an avatar, but it was still too big! The search continues ...
--B
Hey Balrog!
Another person with a LOTR-inspired username. Yay!
Leila
Welcome Mercury/Sarah from SadieKate/Sarah, another Mercian owner. I have a 1981 Mercian King of Mercia given to me by my hubby for Xmas years and years ago.
Email the nice folks at Mercian and give them the serial number. Voila! You will have your info and you can ask for a nice pretty new color catalogue.
I'm lusting after a Miss Mercia for a townbike, not that I NEED one. But then there is Rivendell Glorius too. Maybe I need them all! :D
Mae govannon, mellon!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ered_Lithui
(oops, I tried for a "horned smiley", but it didn't work)
This one is 100 x 100, I forget the size limit for this site
http://www.cet.com/~pennys/misc/balrog.jpg
Oooh, thank you, Irulan!
Very nice avatar Balrog!....and how cool Irulan for finding that!.....ain't it amazing the odd things we come up with here!! ;)
and welcome Mercury - Love the handle! and LOVE vintage bikes!...I ride a 1987 Peugeot road bike and am anxiously waiting for a friend to finish a vintage Trek road bike for me! Vintage bikes ROCK!!!!
Real name: Michelle
Where do you live? Vancouver, Canada
Explanation of your handle: I've never had a nickname, I'm just one of those people that doesn't really suit one I guess so I would give myself "chelle"
Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??
Age (general or specific) 34
Occupation: Professional mountainbike racer
Favorite bike: Honda RN01
What's in your stable? Well I ride for Santa cruz so, a SC 2006 V10 dh, a SC VPFree, a SC Blur 4cross, a SC Roadster, that's it for SC but I also have a specialized BMX for the skatepark and a xc bike. Is that enough?
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I've never clocked my road bike but at the world championships last year they had a radar gun at the top of a jump, 69 km's, that's about 45 to 50 mph
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't know how to do that here
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I told others that I was a boy for 18 yrs
Most memorable moment on my bike: We could be here for days. Any time that I have two wheels under me. Other than that my first year at the world championships, wearing my country's colours and walking in the opening ceremonies, unforgettable.
Most fun ever had on a bike? You should see me ride, I have fun every time that I ride
Real name: Barbara
Where do you live? North Adams, Ma/Berkshires/Western part of the State
Explanation of your handle: Just me and the road
Age (general or specific) 57 on March 3
Occupation: Travel Agent
Favorite bike: Anything Italian!
What's in your stable? IronHorse Maverick/mtb
Windsor Willow/road
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? 21mph and I was petrified!!
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Sure, these are road shoes"
Most memorable moment on my bike:After having a hip replaced 5 years ago and getting on the bike for the first time and knowing that I could finally enjoy life again. Brought tears to my eyes.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Proving to DH that I really can keep up with him!
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[QUOTE=Asphaltgirl]Most memorable moment on my bike:After having a hip replaced 5 years ago and getting on the bike for the first time and knowing that I could finally enjoy life again. Brought tears to my eyes.[QUOTE]
I did the same thing on my first ride after 4 knees ops! I know exactly what you mean. :) :) :)
SadieKate:
It IS a great feeling. 4 ops on your knees? You've got to be some tough lady!! I hear that those are the toughest surgeries to experience.
Barb
chelle writes "Most fun ever had on a bike? You should see me ride, I have fun every time that I ride"
welcome to TE, chelle. What rides are you doing? Any out here like Sea Otter?
Chelle- To be able to do what you love as a profession- that is fabulous! :D We will support you in all of your endeavors, just keep us posted!
It's been awhile since I cruised through here- Welcome to all of you. Please join the gang on the other threads! :D :D :D
Fortunately only one was really complicated. A bone graft and realignment called a tibial tubercle elevation. I had a 55mm screw in my knee for a year and could feel the head of the screw through the skin. That was the weirdest feeling. I don't know that knee surgery is any harder than others. I would think that if bone is involved it's painful no matter what bone it is. I used to play tennis and 6-man volleyball with a vengeance, but no more. Cycling all the way! It's a great experience, isn't it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Asphaltgirl
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Well I'm fully into pre season training right now and the race season starts at the beginning of June. Sadly the race at Big Bear has been cancelled and now the first race is in Utah. I was really looking forward to BB as I never go to sea otter and BB is kinda the kick off to the season. This year I will be doing most of the western Norba's as well as the world cup in New Mexico. I will also be trying to defend my national title for the third year in Canada.
If any of you are coming to any of the races please come up and introduce yourself, I'm always happy to meet new people.
Chelle -Quote:
Originally Posted by chelle
Welcome to the forum! Please let us know if you're ever racing on the eastern side of the continent - I'd love to see one of your races, but it's a bit far to travel...
--- Denise
chelle,
will your races be on OLN?
chelle, Asphaltgirl, WELCOME! *\o/* (more cheers ;) )
Mel
Hi, everybody!
Real name: Paula (no imagination, apparently!)
Where do you live? Larchmont, NY
Age (general or specific) 52
Occupation: Editor/Publisher of online community newspaper
Favorite bike: Loved my old Raleigh 10-speed back in college, but it was stolen years ago.
What's in your stable? Now I have a Trek 2100, to replace a Gary Fisher hybrid that's just too heavy and slow for the kind of riding I want to do now.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I have no idea.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I just started riding again, seriously, and haven't been taking the camera along yet.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Is this a bike-lie or just lies in general? I'll have to think on it.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Last summer, I was riding along a salt marsh on Martha's Vineyard. The osprey nest I had passed every day for weeks suddenly had occupants, after being empty for months. I stopped and watched in fascination as the mother and father ospreys swooped in, bringing a nice seafood lunch to the four or five babies in the nest. If I'd been going by in the car, I wouldn't have noticed this lovely scene.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Every day, as I get stronger.
NORBA @ Schweitzer? I usually do something there to help out, first aid or marshalling.
irulan
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Originally Posted by KSH
Yeah KSH, its just beautiful
Its the start of winter here now and today is sunny - no wind - its mild at 13', but I am guessing it'll reach 18' before too long
So much bush, so many curving hilly or flat country roads - it is fabulous...
And welcome to a whole heap more people since my last sporadic weekend visit...
anaphase, Balrog, Kim, AK Roadie, kerrybelle, Blare Apsan, Petunia, mercury, chelle, Asphaltgirl and PaulaE
Sure you'll find it as useful and interesting and friendly as I have
Biking into the Blue
;)
RR
:D
New Mexcio??....Where/when in my home state??...gosh - we NEVER do anything exciting here! LOL and yuppers, if it's close and I can work it in, I'd be there in a heartbeat!Quote:
Originally Posted by chelle
Corsair "off to check the NMCycling.org website to see if I can find it" Mac
Sorry I've missed some of the new people, this darn forum updates all the new threads every time you've visited, even if you haven't read them all yet so I lost about 2 days worth of threads! :rolleyes:
To everyone that posted somewhere around the 10/11 of May, Welcome to the board, nice to meet ya and hear from everyone!!!!
CM - The world cup mtb. race is in Angel Fire on July 10. It's always fun to watch the downhill, mt. x, and dual slalom. Not sure if all those events are going to be at Angel Fire.
Real name: Carmen
Where do you live? Olathe, KS
Explanation of your handle: It’s what everyone calls me.
Explanation of your avatar: Need to find one.
Age (general or specific) 48 and never felt better.
Occupation: IT Project Manager, mother and aspiring quilt artist.
Favorite bike: Trek Pilot
What's in your stable? Trek Pilot 2.1 (Speedy) and Cannondale C500 (Pokey).
Fastest speed on a road bike? 35 MPH, going down a very steep hill during a group ride. The guy behind me said he could smell my brakes the entire time. I don’t feel comfortable going that fast.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Don't have any yet!
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: My weight on my driver’s license – it’s what I weighed before I got pregnant with my son. The woman at DMV rolled her eyes when I told her my weight and she said “are you sure?”. I use it as a goal to strive for.
Most memorable moment on my bike: I tried out a new bike trail that I can only describe as an enchanted forest. The trees were sky high, the path was so cool because of the deep shade and it was ever so quiet. I was the only one there riding on this wonderful path. It took my breath away.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Flying down Nicollet Street on my CoasterKing bike with playing cards in my spokes.
Hi Carmen
Enjoy the board, I do
BTW, where's KS?
Kansas? :)
Oops, sorry. Gotta edit.
Kansas?, USA. :)