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Real name: Emily
Where do you live? Central Texas, but about to move 500 miles west in 9 weeks (yes, I'll still be in Texas).
Explanation of your handle: I've chosen to call West Texas my home and as the place the begin my career, so it seemed apt.
Explanation of your avatar: It's my kitty, Theo. He's a good boy.
Age (general or specific) I'll be 25 shortly.
Occupation: Veterinarian
Favorite bike: I like mine, even if it's uncomfortable for the time being.
What's in your stable? Specialized Dolce Elite
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don't know, but I there are some wicked hills near my house and I can at least keep up with cars on the same road just coasting.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Don't have any current ones at the moment and no pics of me on my bike either :(
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I told my mother I spent my birthday money on new clothing, but I spent it on a plane ticket to visit my friend in Utah... however, due to guilty conscience, I caved and told her where I was after I arrived.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Not on the bike I have now, but on the bike I had in college (a $75 Walmart special) I crashed into a fountain at school and scraped myself up pretty badly. Instead of stopping to check things over because people were watching with horror on their faces, I shouted, "I'm alright!!" and ran off.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Everyday is fun and it gets better and better as I improve. Hopefully I can get my bike fit correctly and then it won't hurt as much either to ride!
THANKS! I'm still trying to get the hanging of forum posting, too! :DQuote:
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Real name: Destiny
Where do you live? The high desert of southwest Arizona, otherwise known as Tucson.
Explanation of your handle: Usoda is actually Slovenian for Destiny. I have no Slovenian connections, just simply liked the translation.
Explanation of your avatar: No avatar yet :cool:
Age: 31
Occupation: Web Project Lead
Favorite bike: I'm still figuring this part out.
What's in your stable? I'm still figuring this part out too. I'm in the market for a bike to ride on the road for conditioning. Right now I'm looking at a Jamis Quest Femme or an Orbea Aqua Dama or a Rivendell Roadeo. My long-term goals are to do road trips and adventure cycling.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? No records yet.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Sure. When I lose the chub.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: My husband locked us out of our car once while shopping a few years back; I was the spare key holder, but I had recently swapped purses and thought it was still on my desk. Took a taxi back home only to find it was actually in the back secret zipped pocket of my current purse the whole time. I never told him the truth and let him believe the key was actually at home to prevent him from exploding ;)
Most memorable moment on my bike: I'm new to the bicycling world. I'm right now doing indoor cycling (Spinning) to condition myself.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Still to come.
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Real name: Laurie
Where do you live? Quaker Hill, CT
Explanation of your handle: easy to remember
Explanation of your avatar: n/a
Age (general or specific) 45
Occupation: Project Manager
Favorite bike: my Felt
What's in your stable? My Felt Z85 and my 28 years young TB horse
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 28, downhill
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have any available
Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding this past New Years Day!
Most fun I've ever had on my bike: The first ride on my Felt and feeling the freedom like it used to feel when I rode my horse cross country. I have not been bike riding very long.
Real name: Ema
Where do you live? Williston, VT
Explanation of your handle: lack of creativity
Explanation of your avatar: Looking for cool one
Age (general or specific) 19 years of age
Occupation: N/A (student)
Favorite bike: my Bianchi
What's in your stable? the blue color of my Bianchi
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 20km, on our road, everyday..
Another picture of yourself or your ride? shy in front of camera.
Most memorable moment on my bike: when I visited my grandma using my bike in Idaho.
Most fun I've ever had on my bike: everytime I using it
Real name: Jordan
Where do you live? San Francisco, Californi
Explanation of your handle: it's my punk name (combine your real first name with the second half of your band's name - my band is now defunct, but the internet handle has stuck).
Explanation of your avatar: I can't figure out how to post one!
Age (general or specific) 30
Occupation: Legal researcher/future lawyer
Favorite bike: my only bike; a Trek 620 from (I think) 1984.
What's in your stable? Just the Trek!
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I have no idea... yet.
Another picture of yourself or your ride?
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Most memorable moment on my bike: Getting my first real, road-capable bike when I was 14. It felt like I'd been given car keys.
Most fun I've ever had on my bike: Most every time I ride.
Real name: Kathy
Where do you live? NE Utah
Explanation of your handle: getting in a groove on a bike feels like moving meditation
Explanation of your avatar: was riding around town taking pics of "landmarks" for a colleague's going away party, and snapped one of the shadow of my front wheel.... thought it was kinda artsy...
Age (general or specific) 52
Occupation: Natural Resource Management
Favorite bike: my Dolce Comp - but I'm starting to covet a Ruby
What's in your stable? Specialized Dolce Comp, Diamondback Transporter (commuter bike)
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? got into the low 30s when I was young. Nowadays I top out at 25.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? none yet
Most memorable moment on my bike: first week of using clipless pedals, was concentrating on clipping in as I rolled out my driveway, looked up to see a car coming. Executed a hard right and slo mo tip over, like the guy on a trike on Laugh In (only forum members my age will know who that was!). The driver of the car thought it was hilarious!
Most fun I've ever had on my bike: hmmm - maybe the event ride I did in Colorado last fall, because it was the first time I rode with a bunch of other people and the ride was followed by wine tasting. :D
Real name: Meg
Where do you live? Seattle
Explanation of your handle: self-explanatory :)
Explanation of your avatar: n/a
Age (general or specific) 35
Occupation: Nurse
Favorite bike: Novara Carema 2010
What's in your stable? only the Carema
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? working on it ;)
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have any available
Most memorable moment on my bike: first time climbing a hill without stopping/standing
Most fun I've ever had on my bike: biking overseas to and from work
Real name: Suz
Where do you live? Hawaii
Explanation of your handle: just liked the way it sounded
Explanation of your avatar: me...on my bike
Age (general or specific) 28
Occupation: dental assistant
Favorite bike: my Ruby
What's in your stable? Specialized Ruby Elite, Specialized Ariel step-thru
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? working on it
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll see if I can attach it
Most memorable moment on my bike: first fall with clipless pedals
Most fun I've ever had on my bike: so far just whenever I get to ride it
Real name: Jane
Where do you live? Charlotte, NC
Explanation of your handle: It's the handle I use for just about everything. Been using it since the early 1990's when I registered for aol.
Explanation of your avatar: From a sprint tri called "Dash for Diva's" at White Lake, NC. I'm wearing my team "Tri it for Life" tri suit plus a tutu. I only wore the tutu during the run part. Tri it for Life is a local organization for women with the mission of "Inspiring women of all ages, sizes, backgrounds and abilities to develop healthy lifestyles through multi-sport training, mentorship and commitment". Check out our web page at www.triitforlife.com. I'm in my third year with this group - the first year as an overweight ,middle aged+, couch potato, and the last two years as a mentor. I like to mentor the bike rides ;)
Age (general or specific) 57 this month
Occupation: Business Manager (i.e. accounting) for Network Integration Co.
Favorite bike: Current Bike - 2011 Giant Avail Advanced 1 (thanks TE - I picked this bike out of a short list of 3 from reading comments here)
What's in your stable? 2011 Giant Avail Adv 1 and 2008 Giant Cypress Comfort Bike
Fastest speed on a road bike? Yesterday, 37.7 mph riding down what looked to be the steepest downgrade I've ever seen. Kinda Scary actually
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Sorry, I need to do better in the picture posting category.
Most fun ever had on a bike? A bike and barge trip to Belgium and Amsterdam in 2009. Riding a big comfort touring bike (I felt like the Queen of England sitting up on that bike.) Actually every time I ride and can smile at the end is a lot of fun :)
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Real name: Lee
Where do you live? Canberra, Australia
Explanation of your handle: A character in an anime called Cowboy Bebop -we share a rather glaring physical characteristic (Red Hair) its an old handle that I've had for years, it was the default option :)
Explanation of your avatar: See above - the image is from an advertisement of the series which shows Ed
Age: 23rd June
Occupation: IT Training ad Development Coordinator
Favorite bike: I have NO IDEA... uhm, mine? Rode a couple before buying this one - but was quite budget restricted, and fell in love with the comfort and the colour
What's in your stable? Felt ZW25 and a refurbished 'antique' Repco 10 speed
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? no idea, it all feels fast
Another picture of yourself or your ride?
Most memorable moment on my bike: This seasons first frost (-1 Celsius morning) which happens to have been last Thursday
Most fun ever had on a bike?: Every day is a new level of fun :)
~Have just become a 3wk old "serious" cyclist, but I am oh so hooked
And just in case clarification is needed, I mean that I now own a serious bike, and not that I am now a serious person, because really... I'm not
All frivolity and juvenile happiness here
Seriously
Real name: Sheri
Where do you live? Dover, PA
Explanation of your handle: A long, long time ago that was the suggested email address based on my initials and it has just stuck with me throughout just about every forum I've been a part of!
Explanation of your avatar: My sis and me at her first 5k last Thanksgiving, supporting my niece through the Girls on the Run program. It was a great memory.
Age (general or specific) last year in the 30's but I'm okay with that.
Occupation: Child Care Provider
Favorite bike: Specialized anything pretty much. My husband jokes that I should go work at our LBS because they specialize in Specialized, lol and that is always what I'm drawn to!
What's in your stable? Just my bikes??? Okay, Jamis Durango, Trek 7100, Specialized Dolce. We actually moved a few years ago because we no longer had room for bikes. How sad is that? Hubby has 4 or 5 plus our son's bikes.
Fastest speed on a road bike? I don't want to know yet. I'm still a newbie here!
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I have some around, but first I'll have to find out which file they're in on the computer. That could take some time!!
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I typically don't lie so ?
Most memorable moment on my bike: Yesterday just ENJOYING my first ride on my new road bike. That was unimaginable to me before because I was always so scared when I got out on the road on any of my other bikes. Instead, I felt like I was just gliding along. I loved it!
Most fun ever had on a bike? Last year, dh and I took our bikes to a bike path out in Western MD that's paved for 25 miles or so....we went on a weekday and had the whole path to ourselves mostly. We stopped for lunch, enjoyed the scenery and had a great time.
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Real name: Nikki
Where do you live? Knoxville, TN
Explanation of your handle: Combo of my last name to say (bikin')
Explanation of your avatar: I dunno if I even have one of those
Age (general or specific) 30
Occupation: Molder of future presidents, doctors, nurses, lawyers, teachers, and any other career.
Favorite bike: I guess the only one I have Giant Avail Advanced 2
What's in your stable? see above
Fastest speed on a road bike? prob about 38 mph on a nice descent in the Great Smoky Mountains
Another picture of yourself or your ride?
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What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm single?
Most memorable moment on my bike: The first time I got on and tried to ride UP my steep driveway. yeeeah.
Most fun ever had on a bike? any rides me and our Knox Rev Bike Group does.
Real name:
Rachel
Where do you live?
Chicago suburbs, but I go to school in Washington, DC
Explanation of your handle:
It's my name! :)
Explanation of your avatar:
Me sitting in front of the Capitol - I just love this picture!
Age (general or specific):
19, 20 in January.
Occupation: Student
Favorite bike:
Hopefully it will be my road bike after I finally purchase it!
What's in your stable?
Giant Cypress from 2004ish... however, I am planning on buying a Specialized Dolce.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?
I don't know yet!
Another picture of yourself or your ride?
click for picture - This is a terrible picture of me, but this is the "ride" I usually show off - my harp!
What is the biggest lie you've ever told:
I don't tell lies much - I suppose I'm more guilty of hyperbole.
Most memorable moment on my bike:
Just learning how to ride a bike! It required a lot of bruises, but I finally learned in first grade (I've always been a late bloomer!)
Most fun ever had on a bike?
Riding 20 miles at the age of 13 - I was so proud of myself then!
Real name: Kristen
Where do you live? San Francisco CA
Age (general or specific): 25
Occupation: waitress, bike tour guide, artists. Waiting tables pays the bills.
Favorite bike: for style, my 1988 bianchi with orange tires, for riding far into the lush green hilltops, my cannondale Caad 9.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 48mph down boony doon in Santa Cruz.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? dont have that many right now
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: what does this have to do with riding? that I have a sister. I tell that to everyone :) In my imagination I really do!
Most memorable moment on my bike: Bike touring New Zealand.
Most fun ever had on a bike? riding stoned around the city at night (with lights of course) and bike touring with friends!
Real name: Scooby...for real, that's what most folks have called me for over 20yrs
Where do you live? Blackpool, Lancashire, UK
Explanation of your handle: I'm Scooby, I like to play doctors and nurses ;)
Explanation of your avatar: She's my bike
Age (general or specific) 47...jeepers! when did I get so old?
Occupation: Student...old slacker!
Your favourite bike: My only rideable one
Favorite bike: Roger Haydock built 19.5 tourer - she's called Lady Haydock...do other folks name their bikes?
What's in your stable? Lady H, 1960's Moulton Deluxe and a Moulton mini which are both restoration projects from someone who's 'handy' and that ain't me.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Not a clue
Another picture of yourself or your ride?
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What's the biggest lie you've ever told?: That is was <This> big!
Most memorable moment on my bike:An almighty crash on a Cresswell Rapide prototype recumbent. I still bear the scars of ending upside down in a ditch of thorny brambles.
Most fun I've ever had on my bike: Far too many times to count.
Real name: Isabel (But my friends call me Isa)
Where do you live?: just outside Granada, Spain
Explanation of your handle: The kind of trails I like to ride!
Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet
Age (general or specific): I'm a '69 baby
Occupation: Independent Scholar (yes, I left academia voluntarily); Law School Student (And I returned to academia voluntarily); Small-business Owner (to finance all that "volunteering")
Favorite bike: Whichever one I'm riding.
What's in your stable?: Automatic watering hole, horse feed, hay, muck bucket, alas, no horse, 'cause the stupid City Hall has denied the permit... But I AM fighting City Hall :mad:...
In my garage I have: 1998 Trek 950 MTB; 2005 BH-A85K (Carbon Stays) MTB; 2007 BH-650 (Carbon fork and stays) Roadie.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 65 KPH (~40MPH) descending from one of the smaller mountains in my area.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I hate having my picture taken.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Yes, mom, of course I like boys...
Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing the Ronda 101 km MTB race (in Ronda, Malaga), I still can't believe I made it up the "tajo" in Ronda. After going 99 km through the local sierra, the last 1.5 km are an ascent folks here call "La Cuesta del Cachondeo" (Loosely translated: the "Yagottabekidding me ramp"), in less than 2 km you climb almost 200 meters up what looks like a vertical wall...
Most fun ever had on a bike?: When I was living in Santa Cruz, CA (ca. 1998) a friend lent me her Trek 830. I was wearing, I kid you not, white sneakers, white socks, white shorts, white t-shirt. I rode all over Wilder Ranch, up to Empire Grade, across the UCSC campus and down the other side and back to town. When I came home, I had mud inside my ears and a grin the size of Texas. The next day I bought the 950!
The clothes I had to soak for a week to get the mud out :p
Least fun in a ride: Almost three years ago I had a monumental crash on a trail in the Sierra. I cracked the head of the shoulder bone, and they spent two hours picking little stones outta my leg and butt in the ER. This was a month before I opened my business, so rehab was delayed (by me), and it has taken me two years to recover full mobility and strength. In the meantime, 20 Kg. have found their way onto my hips and belly (don't know how:D). But I am now fully recovered, going to the gym for core and spinning exercises, and the roadie is on the trainer. And I'm doing Ronda next May if it kills me:) I'll keep y'all posted.
Real name: Whitney
Where do you live? Northeast Houston
Explanation of your handle: zoompastmykids - self explanatory but speaks to the frustration I feel when going out for a family spin and I have to constantly reign it in to keep the kiddos happy
Explanation of your avatar: don't have one
Age (general or specific) 42
Occupation: Chef, Secretary, Personal Assistant, Maid, Handy Man, Psychologist, Nurse, Chauffeur, Personal Banker, Personal Shopper, etc., etc., depends on the moment
Favorite bike: the one I ride
What's in your stable? Chipmunk Granny Special, Specialized Aerial Sport, Specialized Ruby Elite
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 24 going down a small, short incline in one of the neighborhoods here in my cookie cutter community
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Don't have any yet
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Oh I'm sure I can think of another one later but the first that jumped to mind was when I told the 21 year old I was 18. Actually I was 17. He freaked out.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding through a rain storm and smelling the honeysuckle on the trail. Or crashing and skidding across the pavement into oncoming traffic.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Maybe all the times I pass the professional cyclist in my town and they give me a respectful nod. Or when my friend said, "I saw you in my neighborhood the other day and said to my husband, "Damn she looks good on her bike."
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Real name: Nicole
Where do you live?: Northern VA
Explanation of your avatar: rubysoho after a song by the band Rancid.
Age (general or specific): 1984 model
Occupation: Park Authority
Favorite bike: My Ruby Elite (and my only bike)
What's in your stable? See above
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 25mph couple weekends ago
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: that is a secret :)
Most memorable moment on my bike: Still relatively new to biking but I'd have to say the huge snapping turtle I had to pass on the W&OD trail.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Every ride is a joy!! But I loved getting caught in an unexpected rain shower and had a full rainbow overhead.
Real name: Mako (ok it's not but it'll do)
Where do you live?: UK
Explanation of your avatar: Avatar free thus far :confused:
Age (general or specific): Late twenties (don't want to wish them away)
Occupation: Ughh...don't ask....
Favorite bike: My New shiny bike - Cervelo S1
What's in your stable? See above or if they were handing them out a Cervelo S3?!
Fastest speed on a road bike? Somewhere over 30ish MPH (downhill).
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I am soooo well behaved I almost never lie...
Most memorable moment on my bike: Trying to un clip in a 'cul de sac' whilst having a panic attack - not a good idea.....
Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding my new bike for the first time.....WOW!
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Real name: Megan.
Where do you live?: Midcoast Maine
Explanation of your avatar: n/a
Age (general or specific): 31
Occupation: Retail Manager
Favorite bike: My only bike (for now) my Felt F90. Which is on the DL. (see: most memorable moment)
What's in your stable? My Felt, Concept2 model D erg and my baby my 26' Alden rowing shell.
Fastest speed on a road bike? I am pretty sure it was 36 mph...I only remember that because I whizzed past a sign stating the speed limit was 35mph. :p
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: tbd
Most memorable moment on my bike: A month ago I was hit from behind on a training ride. Fractured scapula. Bike munged. Starting the process of going through the insurance companies...joy.
Most fun ever had on a bike? My first group ride in Orinda, riding around Lake Briones. Gorgeous area and some killer hills that were AWESOME.
Real name: That's something I'm disinclined to hand out on a public forum, sorry y'all...this is the 'net. On the Internet, no one knows you're a total creep until you give them enough information to non-consensually make your acquaintance. Seen it happen—not going there.
Where do you live?: USA
Explanation of your avatar: n/a
Age (general or specific): Under 90 (How's that for general? ;-))
Occupation: Other
Favorite bike: I have only one. So far.
What's in your stable? Cannondale Trail. Because it fits, is nice and stable, and isn't a hideous color. Better toys to come, I'm sure.
Fastest speed on a road bike? I'll let you know if/after I get a road bike, and if I decide that speed matters. ;-)
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Being nice to a friend who revealed themselves to be a sociopath, while quietly backing away. When the hair stands up on the back of your neck, don't worry about telling them off—run. Without making it look that way.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Too soon to tell.
Most fun ever had on a bike? We'll see.
Real name: Marsha
Where do you live? Louisville, KY
Explanation of your handle: Complicated
Explanation of your avatar: n/a
Age (general or specific) 37
Occupation: Training Manager at a credit card processing company for a large bank
Favorite bike: my one and only, Trek 7.2 FX WSD in blue
What's in your stable? see above
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? about 24, downhill
Another picture of yourself or your ride? not yet
Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding it for the first time to work! Only 4.4 miles! LOL!
Most fun I've ever had on my bike: see above :D
Hi everyone. I commute a short route to work (4.4 miles). I like to ride on the weekends. I just started training for my first 35 miler. I'm slow, still learning, like to ride alone for now (intimidated :o ) and only have one bike which I love. I've been lurking but decided to join! Good to meet to you all! :)
Real name: Ashley
Where do you live? Shelton, CT
Explanation of your handle: My exlover and best friend calls me Chinchilla. We were together for a year and a half, and he still calls me Chilla. Also, I am involved in the BDSM community, and I was "his Chilla" After a while, people started calling me either Chilla or Chinci. The top part is that I'm a switch, and both top & bottom.
Explanation of your avatar: that there's my face. >>;
Age (general or specific) 21.
Occupation: Pharmacy Technician
Favorite bike: I really like the old vintage style cruisers, but my baby and I do real well.
What's in your stable? 2001 Motiv Mountain Bike. She's blue. She is known as The Little Blue Monster or Cookie Monster
Fastest speed on a road bike? I have no idea, never tracked my speeds before. Though I think my fastest, in Theory, has got to have been on the hottest day of the year coasting down a hill lol.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? *points at avatar due to laziness*
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Probably something about the mood I was in at the time lol
Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding my heart out after a breakup.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Probably riding a trail with my siblings when I was 12
Real name: Katie
Where do you live? Kansas
Explanation of your handle: It's the first initial of my first name, and first four letters of my last name. Was a nickname.
Explanation of your avatar: I don't have one yet!
Age (general or specific) 25
Occupation: Ph.D. student
Favorite bike: I love them both equally!
What's in your stable? Very old (circa 95) Cannondale M300 that I took from my brother who wasn't using it anymore. 2011 Giant Avail 3.0 that I just bought.
Fastest speed on a road bike? I just bought it, to be determined.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Wipe outs.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Bike paths with friends
Real name: Darah
Where do you live? Springfield, Mo
Explanation of your handle: Love that movie, and the user name wasn't taken.
Explanation of your avatar: It was the only picture I could get to load. I do love sweets, and Honeydukes would be heaven!
Age (general or specific) 28...still.
Occupation: SAHM
Favorite bike: Not enough experience to tell yet, let me go ride a few more and I'll let you know.
What's in your stable? Schwinn Riverside, and hoping to pick up a Trek7.3 - it went through a tornado recently and needs a lot of TLC.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Downhill with the wind.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? My DH seems to only get pics of me from the back, I'm not posting those.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I suck at lying.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Hopefully this Labor Day weekend when I ride the Katy Trail. At least it better be with as much as I'm training for it.
Most fun ever had on a bike? When I finally found the "right saddle"!!!!!!
Real name: Can't say :D
Where do you live? Central Florida, Seminole County
Explanation of your handle: Live very near Florida's only Scenic & Wild River.
Explanation of your avatar: Love pups
Age (general or specific) 50s
Occupation: Interactive Consultant & Strategist
Favorite bike: The one I'm in the process of building
What's in your stable? Felt ZW100 2008.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 28 over the Wekiva River bridge.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? None
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I try not to lie - I have too bad of a memory to remember anything but the truth!
Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing the bike leg of my first team sprint triathlon.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding through Seminole State Forest on my trail bike on a cool Fall day.
Real name: Ann
Where do you live? Rochester, Minnesota
Explanation of your handle: My name, plus the mysterious addition of the letter B.
Explanation of your avatar: Me and my new bike, taken in May 2011.
Age (general or specific) 42
Occupation: Accounts Specialist
Favorite bike: Specialized Vita Elite
What's in your stable? see above
Fastest speed on a road bike? 22mph or so, but I slow down fearing crashes.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I only have the one, but hopefully I'll take an "after" photo in the fall.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Yes, singing Christmas carols would be fun"
Most memorable moment on my bike: Every day I get up that hill better & faster is a more memorable moment than the last time.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding a rented side by side bike with my SO. It was really an awful bike to ride and the two of us had such a hard time "cycling" I swear the buzzards were circling. But we laughed and had fun.
Real name: Monica
Where do you live?: Calgary, Alberta (Canada)
Explanation of your avatar: I am still working on it.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I am pretty and love photography but if you try to take my picture I will run over you and your bike with my car.
Age (general or specific): I don't want to lie.
Occupation: IT Consultant
Favorite bike: Marin Rocky Ridge (2001) with smooth Continental tires, great for commuting and errands.
What's in your stable? OPUS Allegro (2005)
Fastest speed on a road bike? 79 kph (~49 mph) downhill, scary.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't lie unless you count BS.
Most memorable moment on my bike: My head hitting the pavement; you have no idea how much I love my helmet.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Most rides are a joy, until we get snow.
Real name: Megan
Where do you live?: Lancaster, CA
Explanation of your avatar: I tried shrinking down a picture of my dogs (2 corgis), but the file was still too big. Eventually I'll make it work. :)
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Haven't been riding long enough to have any pictures yet.
Age (general or specific): Late 20s
Occupation: Engineer
Favorite bike: The only one I've got, 2011 Fuji Newest 3.0
What's in your stable? See above. :)
Fastest speed on a road bike? 29.7 mph according to Mr. Garmin. Downhill, obviously.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: There've been lots of little lies, none stick out as special.
Most memorable moment on my bike: My most memorable moment was actually spent next to my bike, being miserable, walking up a super steep hill on a family MTB ride when I was a kid. My mom and I were both complaining up a storm to my dad.
Most fun ever had on a bike? On the same family MTB ride, once we got to the nice, flat, paved trail that followed the river.
Real name: Nicola (pronounced Nick-ala and not Ni-cola like the soda).
Where do you live? Upstate NY.
Explanation of your handle: Nick is my nickname, short for Nicola.
Explanation of your avatar: My new Santa Cruz Juliana.
Age (general or specific) 40s
Occupation: college professor, media artist
Favorite bike: Santa Cruz Juliana, of course!
What's in your stable? The Juliana and a vintage Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I mountain bike. Not sure on speed. I was going downhill, very fast! Earlier this season.
Most memorable moment on a bike: Mountain biking in Southern Germany after being off a bike for years. Feeling the thrill of biking forest paths and trails, and feeling breathless from the insanely steep incline.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Besides all the fun I had as a kid? Biking Berlin in Germany, and doing the East Berlin/Cold War tour with Fat Tire Bike Tours. That was such a blast.
Real name: Kate
Where do you live? Madison County, Tx
Explanation of your handle: Ummm, i'm Kate and I live in Texas
Explanation of your avatar: I haven't got one...yet
Age (general or specific) 31
Occupation: Caregiver
Favorite bike: The one I had as a girl...10 speed, blue, with ape hangers and a Banana seat. Gawd, I loved that one...sooooo comfy.
What's in your stable? 1996ish Diamondback Wildwood, 11 year old Paint Gelding (LOL..had to say it)
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? When I was like 15, I got the aforementioned 10 speed up to 45 mph...and immediately wrecked :D
Most memorable moment on a bike: Unfortunately...the wreck, the gravel in my knee and shoulder is kinda a permanant reminder...although riding all the way around Mackinac Island, Mi at 11 rates a close second
Most fun ever had on a bike? Probably the ride around Mackinac Island...after the first mile and a half, it all felt downhill and fun
Real name: anne
Where do you live? louisville, ky
Age (general or specific) 3o's
Occupation: psychologist
What's in your stable? 1990's era Specialized
Real name: Linda
Where do you live?: CT
Explanation of your avatar: Posing before the Angel Ride
Age (general or specific): 41
Occupation: Photographer
Favorite bike: Giant TCR1
What's in your stable? Giant TCR1, Giant Transend
Fastest speed on a road bike? 29 (downhill).
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm straight
Most memorable moment on my bike: Making it to the top of a killer hill in Ashford CT while participating in a charity ride.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Too many, can't pick just one!
Real name: Shawnna
Where do you live? Covington, Washington (near Seattle)
Explanation of your handle: It's my name :-)
Explanation of your avatar: hmmmm... I've used this one on the internets for as long as I can remember. :-)
Age (general or specific) 57 this past May (2011)
Occupation: Marketing Manager
Favorite bike: My 2009 Bianchi Milano Cafe Racer
Real name: Helen
Where do you live? Bonny Scotland
Explanation of your handle: Hmmm It's my usual login for forums.
Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one as yet..... let me open google!
Age (general or specific) 34
Occupation: Taxi Driver
Favorite bike: Raleigh Chopper back '86
What's in your stable? A horse named "Jack" (joking) or Diamondback Response Sport 2011 (all I could afford on a budget)
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? About 30mph on a downhill and scared myself so brakes went on!
Another picture of yourself or your ride?
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/r.../LennoxRow.jpg
my bike
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/r..._6099357_n.jpg
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: None I'm a good lass :)
Most memorable moment on my bike: Doing my first ride (13 miles) after not being on a bike for 20 years!
Most fun ever had on a bike? None as yet but ask me again on the 12th Sept after the 50 mile challenge
Helen x
Hey y'all!
Recently moved from NoCal to Texas (south of Dallas). The economy ate my job in CA but my parents invited me to come home so (thankfully) I have a roof over my head AND I'm back in my old home state.
Anybody in the Waxahachie-Midlothian-Ellis area? If yes, let me know. Once the heat abates I may be ready to try peddling again after a long absence.
Later!
Spazzdog
Glad to see you back here, Spazzdog.