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Hey Spazz! Good to see you back :D
Hi everyone. I just found this group today! I've only been biking 2 weeks so I'm really a newbie. Biking mostly for exercise and as a way to cope with losing my son. I really let myself go after he was killed and this year finally decided it's not what he would want. So far Ive lost 40 lbs and hoping biking will help take the rest off. Really enjoying it and so thankful my friend talked me into trying it again!
Real name: Pam
Where do you live? Minnesota
Explanation of your handle: Ryan is my son who was killed when his car was hit by a semi 3 years ago. He was an amazing young man.
Explanation of your avatar: I don't have one
Age (general or specific) 48
Occupation: Non practicing artist, full-time mom
Favorite bike: I'm just getting into riding so it would have to be my Trek
What's in your stable? Trek Neko S 2012
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? No clue, just got my bike computer but I'm sure it isn't fast.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I prefer to be behind the camera! No pics of my bike.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I'm ok" Standard response when someone asks me how I'm doing in regards to my son.
Most memorable moment on my bike: I've only been riding a couple of weeks but would have to say it was when I crashed into a sign first time out while turning. I swear it reached out and grabbed me. Thankfully only my son witnessed that ever so embarrassing moment, but refuses to let me forget it.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Honestly I have to say is was back in the days I had one of my kids on the back.
I've filled this out before... but a lot has changed in 5 years, so it seemed like time for an update.
Real name: Allison
Where do you live? Summit County, CO
Explanation of your handle: It is a nickname I've had for a very long time and relates to my affinity for records.
Explanation of your avatar: That would be my goofball sidekick & me.
Age (general or specific): 29. Again. :)
Occupation: Biomedical Enginerd turned Attorney
Favorite bike: A Bruni custom steel touring bike.
What's in your stable? The Bruni, Titus Motolite, Bianchi San Jose, Specialized Ruby, and a "townie" with a generator hub
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 39 MPH - riding down Loveland Pass
Most memorable moment on my bike: Making it up my first mountain pass without using my granny gear!
Most fun ever had on a bike? Mountain biking with my dogs.
Real name: Nichole
Where do you live? Shirley, MA
Explanation of your handle: Titania is the name of the Fairy Queen in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream"...always liked that play
Explanation of your avatar: Ummm...need to work on that
Age (general or specific) 38
Occupation: Senior Manager and paper-pusher extraordinaire!
Favorite bike: At the moment, I'm super in love with the Specialized Ruby Apex (in pink!)
What's in your stable? Trek 4300 MTB
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don't currently have a road bike, but the fastest I've gone on my MTB is 35 mph.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Will have to work on this one, too
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I think I'll plead the 5th. The biggest lie I ever told was around a deeply personal experience.
Most memorable moment on my bike: The first time I tried to ride up this big hill near my house. I wasn't in any shape to be trying a hill like that to begin with, and it was the first time riding with my then BF (now DH). I had an exercise-induced asthma attack and was absolutely mortified. It was a horrible experience.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Getting up that hill that was my "Most memorable moment" a couple of weekends ago without issue. DH was with me then, too.
Real name: Jackie
Where do you live? Canton, IL (small town near Peoria)
Explanation of your handle: I teach Turbokick
Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one
Age (general or specific) 48 (yikes!)
Occupation: Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer/Beachbody Coach
VP Sales & Marketing for HVAC company
Favorite bike: I have a new Cannondale Quik and I love it
What's in your stable? Trek Navigator 200
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don't currently have a road bike
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Will have to work on this one, too
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: ????
Most memorable moment on my bike: Coming across a black lab having a heatstroke. He was running with a 15 year old girl who was on a bike. They had been out for several hours with no water for the dog and it was over 90 degress and humid. I gave him my water, got more water by sending the girl home to get some, gave him a Hammer Gel pak (this probably saved his life) and helped her get him into a wagon to get him home and to the vets.
Most fun ever had on a bike? AFTER my longest ride so far, 55 miles.
Real name: Ginger
Where do you live? The Colony, TX
Explanation of your handle: Its my name!
Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one
Age (general or specific) 37 in a week (yippee!):p
Occupation: Pricing Analyst and Support for an international freight company
Favorite bike: 2011 Trek 7.2 FX WSD :cool:
What's in your stable? Trek 7.2 FX WSD for me and Trek 7.2 FX for the hubbs - though mines is considerably smaller and of course WSD. Also have a wally world special for my youngun' :rolleyes:
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don't currently have a road bike
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Will have to work on this one, too
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: ??? :eek:
Most memorable moment on my bike: Realizing that after never really riding a bike in my life (not a bike rider when I was a kid - knew how, but had no interest) that my favorite exercise of all is riding my bike. A year ago I was in a hospital and awaiting meds to make me OK enough to have surgery that would save my life. In June I bought my first bike and fell in LOVE with the ride... but my bike sucked... so i traded up for the Trek that I am currently riding and I love it!!! I have a bike rally I have signed up for in October with the hubs... :D
Most fun ever had on a bike? doing weekend errands with our bikes and backpacks - leaving the cars in the garage!!
Real name: Peggy, aka Pegster
Where do you live? CS, Ohio
Explanation of your handle: I have very short hair, kind of spikey, nickname has stuck
Explanation of your avatar: My beloved angel furbaby, Tiffany, 12-20-1997 / 12-23-2011 (miss her terribly)
Age (general or specific): I feel 20, but the calendar says 53 :p
Occupation: Mediator
Favorite bike: Trek 7.5 FX WSD
What's in your stable? Trek 7.5 FX WSD & Specialized WSD Dolce Comp
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? ~36 MPH, wet roads going downhill (probably could have gone faster, but the road was too slick)
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Will have to have one taken
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: None, not a big fan of telling lies
Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding through a terrible T-storm this past summer -- I was soaked. T-storm kicked up out of nowhere - surrounded by big a$$ trees & had to peddle my arse off to get home. It was hot & humid (98+) & my poor phone was fried. :eek:
Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding as a crew member for the Susan G. Komen 60 mile walk
Real name: Barbara
Where do you live? Delaware
Explanation of your handle: Female Goldwing rider
Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet
Age (general or specific): 48
Occupation: Chemist
Favorite bike: DaVinci Joint Venture (tandem)
What's in your stable? Right now, just the DaVinci, looking for a campground bike.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? ~38 MPH, downhill's a blast on a tandem
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Will have to have one taken
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: No, I don't mind...
Most memorable moment on my bike: The first ride I took on my new Team Fuji road bike. Never again will I try and make a bike fit me. I will fit the bike!
Most fun ever had on a bike? Last year's MS Bike to the Bay. First time on the tandem. Good food, great friends! DH and I have done it on singles, but he's losing his vision, so we bought the tandem. You've got to give him a lot of credit for riding stoker!
Real name: Kari
Where do you live? Oregon
Explanation of your handle: Bluekat - A tribute to my favorite book as a child - Blue Cat of Castle Town.
Explanation of your avatar: Have to get back to you, I don't have one yet
Age 51
Occupation: Graphic designer
Favorite bike: I love classic old road bikes with beautiful lug work
What's in your stable?
03 Specialized Allez Vita; Miyata Triplecross; 95 Specialized Rockhopper Ultra; Santana Tandem; 09 Ninja 650R. :D Okay, maybe that last one doesn't count!
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?
40 mph on the Allez. Can't remember when or where, but I guarantee a hill was involved! 49.9 on the Tandem...again a hill somewhere & why oh why didn't we let her go just a bit more for 50!
Another picture of yourself or your ride?
I'll try to post something up sometime. Too tired to bother tonight.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told:
- That works for me!Quote:
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:
I've had so many great moments, but oddly the day I demoed my little Rockhopper was the most memorable. Just a short little ride on a bike path, but I fell in love with that bike. I didn't buy it that day, but Dh bought it and gave it to me for my birthday/Christmas.
Most fun ever had on a bike?
Most fun ever was a couple weekends ago. Dh and I have started mtn. biking again, we spent 3 days in Bend Oregon riding trails. Rented a couple of FS bikes and had a blast rolling over rocks and roots. Who knew you could have so much fun going over the rough stuff. (Not that it was all that rough-they we're still easy trails). All bike rides are fun, but that weekend we took it to a new level!
Just wanted to post up and say Hi. I've lurked here off and on for a couple years actually as a guest, and thought it was time to sign up.
Ok, let's see if this works -- here's a picture of my Trek 7.5FX WSD all decked out for the Komen 60 mile walk.Quote:
Originally Posted by new2ride
Real name: Britney
Where do you live? Tennessee
Explanation of your handle: I have a knack for finding four leaf clovers, and I'm a mama to a sweet, beautiful toddler boy
Explanation of your avatar: That's my son sitting on my bike (and not too happy about it, kind of like how he is on his balance bike!)
Age (general or specific): 29
Occupation: RN
Favorite bike: my road bike
What's in your stable? Specialized Dolce 2011, Cannondale Adventura
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Going downhill, 35. Just pedaling, probably 23 trying to keep up with DH when he sprints
Another picture of yourself or your ride? None yet...
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm not much of a liar (I'm terrible at it).
Most memorable moment on a bike: Finishing my first metric century, and barely being able to walk!
Most fun ever had on a bike? I usually enjoy riding through Amish country, where it's beautiful, and flat!
Real name: Laura
Where do you live? New Bedford, MA
Explanation of your handle: I love my TREK.
Explanation of your avatar: avatar?? I could have an avatar??
Age (general or specific): Over 40 ...
Occupation: Taking time off to get an Engineering Degree.
Favorite bike: Too many to choose from, but wouldn't mind having two or three, Specialized and maybe also Cervelo.
What's in your stable?
Road: TREK
Fastest speed on a road bike? 30mph
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Don't have any yet, but have a video on YouTube ...
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm not telling ...
Most memorable moment on my bike: My recent bike crash in Lincoln, Rhode Island.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Simply just riding on a good day!
Hi Biciclista, How long should it take for my post to show up on the 'Getting to know you' page? I posted something yesterday or day before yesterday and don't see it anywhere here. Does it take that long?Quote:
Originally Posted by Biciclista
TREKSTRONG
Real name: Laura
Where do you live? Massachusetts
Explanation of your handle: I ride TREK
Explanation of your avatar: My hand in a cast ... :(
Age (general or specific): Over 40
Occupation: Computer Engineering
Favorite bike: Cervelo S5
What's in your stable? TREK (A very fast one!)
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 30mph going downhill on Lake Rd a couple of months ago.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? None yet...
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm not telling ...
Most memorable moment on a bike: My accident on Sept., 3rd a little over a month ago.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding through the big city of San Antonio (my hometown) when I was 17 years old. I used to ride all over the city, I was young and in the best shape of my life, maybe I can beat that record in my 40's. :D
Real name: Katie
Where do you live? Brooklyn, New York
Explanation of your handle: I have two rescue dogs that I adore.
Age (general or specific) 30s
Occupation: Legal Assistant
Favorite bike: maybe someday a custom Rivendell...
What's in your stable? 2006 Trek 520 and a 2009 Jamis Quest Femme. About to purchase a Karate Monkey!
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I can't remember exactly, but I think the low 30s going downhill on my loaded 520 up in Nova Scotia. I'm a wimp so I tend to ride the brakes!
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I have no idea how to post pictures.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing a century on my Jamis.
Most fun ever had on a bike? it's hard to beat riding downhill on my pink Huffy that I had as a kid.
Real name: Jaimee
Where do you live? Riverside, Ca
Explanation of your handle: My name is Jaimee and my old basketball # was 24
Explanation of your avatar: My avatar is my bike on our first ride with my camelbak and a flower my buddy picked for me on the ride.. yes awww.
Age (general or specific) 25
Occupation: EMT
Favorite bike: I love my bike but there are so many Beautiful bikes out there to admire.
What's in your stable? so far a 2011 Specialized Camber Elite 29er
Fastest speed on a road bike? ?? don't have one.... yet..
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I am pretty new.. I dont really have any yet.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: ?
Most memorable moment on my bike: look down. I guess I need to ride more for some more bike stories ;)
Most fun ever had on a bike? My first time riding a mountainbike (on real trails) was when I rented a hardtail @ Big Bear. after eating it x3 :eek: i decided to take a fire road while my guy buddies went down a fast singletrack. I finished before them and started down a very long hill before I realized I was lost. so i start walking up the hill until I see my buddy who came to find me.. lol poor guy had to walk up that STEEEEP hill with me.. :D
Real name: Latosha McCoy
Where do you live? Enterprise, Alabama
Explanation of your handle: A combo of first and last name
Explanation of your avatar: Saying a little prayer
Age (general or specific) 33
Occupation: Procuring Contracting Officer
Favorite bike: Do not have one yet, but I would love something custom.
What's in your stable? GMC Denali (the bike, NOT the truck) Amazon special for beginners
Fastest speed on a road bike? I do not have a need for speed….most of the time I’m putting my hand on the brake to slow down especially going down a hill!
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I couldn't figure out how inbed a pix
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: “I didn’t do it”
Most memorable moment on my bike: still waiting…..
Most fun ever had on a bike? My first group ride with a bunch of ladies that Rock!
Real name: Katie
Where do you live? Lafayette, IN
Explanation of your handle: I tend to be a ring-leader... ;)
Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one up yet
Age (general or specific) 30
Occupation: Scientist
Favorite bike:
What's in your stable? 2003 Giant OCR2, 2011 Specialized Myka (both XS, I'm 5'0"))
Fastest speed on a road bike? 42 mph
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I should work on that...
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: This is a recurring one: I'm only going into lab for 5 minutes!
Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing my first century (Spin around Spiceland MS charity ride, August 2004)
Most fun ever had on a bike? Single track riding with my husband, hands down. :)
Okay, so here I am.
New lurker, new road cyclist, new everything.
I've known about Team Estrogen for quite a while, but I finally got a REAL road bike (mountain bike'd a bit back around 2004-2006; rode a vintage 1960s Western Flyer around a bit the last couple of years)
Anyway, I FREAKING LOVE MY BIKE! Did I mention that I love my bike?
It's winter in Minnesota. I've been out Saturday, Sunday, and today. (Got the bike about two weeks ago, snow on the roads till Saturday). I'm so stoked! And so bummed that winter is COMING!
I'm riding a Scott Contessa Speedster 15 with eggbeaters (nothing else mod'ed yet) and I'm loving it! First ride was a 20 miler, and I thought I was going to be dying the next day, but I wasn't, so I took it out for a ride Sunday, around 16 miles, and today I dashed out of work for half hour and did 8 miles, including stop lights!
Okay. I'm done being stoked.
I keep trying to upload a pic of my bike, and the forum keeps saying "upload failed". I'll figure it out eventually. :)
In the meantime, I'm too excited to not share!
Real name: Rebecca
Where do you live? Saint Paul, Minnesota
Explanation of your handle: I used to do a lot of rock climbing, and it's part of my gmail username. Didn't seem UN-fitting for a bike forum, but I'm NOT a hill climber on the bike yet!
Explanation of your avatar: Tried to put up a pick of my bike. We shall see if it works?
Age (general or specific): 36
Occupation: Editor
Favorite bike: Favorite bike that I own? My beautiful new Scott Contessa Speedster 15 that I just got a couple of weeks ago.
What's in your stable? Above-mentioned Scott, and a vintage (1960s I think) Western Flyer 5-speed with twist grip shifters that weighs about 45 pounds and is slow and clunky and falling apart but still awesome!
Fastest speed on a road bike? No real idea, as I have not yet acquired a bike computer, but I went down a big hill really fast and was scared. A little.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? At some point here....
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't have THAT much wool!
Most memorable moment on my bike: Just started road biking, so it's all memorable. But I do remember being a kid, and riding a kids bike that had the handlebars off center, and I tried to make the handlebars go "straight", which of course made the wheel turn significantly, and landed me face first on an asphalt path and took all the skin off my nose, forehead and chin!
Most fun ever had on a bike? My first road ride ever, last Saturday, was AWESOME! About 18 miles, in 36 deg weather, and it was just AWESOME! I LOVED it!
Real name: Ann
Where do you live? Portland, OR
Explanation of your handle: It's just my name.
Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet.
Age (general or specific) 50
Occupation: Admitting clerk
Favorite bike: Don't know enough about bikes to have a favorite yet.
What's in your stable? As of 8 hours ago - Woman's 2012 Trek Allant
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Oh I dunno. Maybe 2.5 mph during my test ride? :D
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have any on this laptop.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: " That (dress, pair of jeans, shirt) looks great on you!"
Most memorable moment on my bike: So far, just buying one.
Most fun ever had on a bike? When I was a kid, it was just riding as fast as I could - zig zagging- through some ditches.
Real name: Maita
Where do you live? Baltimore, MD
Explanation of your avatar: avatar?? I will attach one!
Age (general or specific) 44 on May 16
Occupation: Environmental Engineer
Favorite bike: any bike that would fit me: I'm 4'11"
What's in your stable? Felt ZW100
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 25 years ago, I didn't own a polar at the time, but I was riding by Jones Beach...
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 didn't steal a pack of gum when I was 7 but I really did.
Most memorable moment on my bike: I was 6 months pregnant and rode around Golden Gate Park. I felt so great afterwards!
Most fun ever had on a bike? I usually have a great time! However, I don't like being killed on a long steep hill.
Hello all! I'm SO glad I found this forum. I'm excited about learning more about bikes and getting to know all of you :)
Real name: Destiny Washington
Where do you live? Brooklyn, NY
Explanation of your handle: 1) I'm a small person 2) the sandlot
Explanation of your avatar: N/A
Age (general or specific): 20
Occupation: Unemployed
Favorite bike: I don't have one at the moment, although I did love riding my SE draft before it was stolen.
What's in your stable? It was stolen, so nothing :( in the market for a new bike soon.
Fastest speed on a road bike? I don't know yet!
Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have any!
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: “I'm fine"
Most memorable moment on my bike: learning to ride in the street haha, I was terrified.
Most fun ever had on a bike? I love riding and freeing my mind.
Welcome new gals!! TE is a fantastic place, loads of knowledge, skills, and just plain great women here.
Real name: Jean
Where do you live? Nashua NH
Explanation of your handle: Well, my name is Jean, and had brain freeze, thus the unimaginative handle
Explanation of your avatar: I just like it. It’s me, on a borrowed Yeti, at the 2006 (?) 24Hours At Great Glen race.
Age: 51
Occupation: Jewelry designer, part time bike shop worker & window treatment consultant
Favorite bike: would love a Yeti SB66
What's in your stable? Mtb: 2004 Klein Palomino; road: 2009 Trek 5000; Touring: my old Fuji League
Fastest speed on a road bike? 45ish unconfirmed – I didn’t have a bike computer at the time, but I was a little behind a friend, and he said he hit 48 down the hill. Where? Don’t remember, a weekend friends ride. When? Summer 2010
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Oh, dear, adding a photo is beyond my skill level.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Wow. I love you too. But, after a good while, I did.
Most memorable moment on my bike: I had to think about this one. I going to say the first day of the Great Divide tour I did w/my friend Beth. (I only did 8 days, she did the whole thing.) We started climbing the first pass in the mountains in Montana, and the weather changed from sunny & warm at the bottom, to rain & thunder, to sleet, to a light snow; and as we were climbing, I did a stupid thing, I got all three pairs of gloves wet. So, riding down the other side of the pass, wet gloves + speed = frozen hands. I had to take off the gloves and wrap bandannas around my hands. We also had to navigate around a pick-up truck w/a flat tire on a narrow road, & past fallen rocks, to the totally deserted camp ground, where all the wood was too wet to make a fire.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Ha, ha, ha! See above!! :D
Welcome to TE, missjean. Next time you get your gloves all wet, put a pair in your back pocket, where they will warm up and start to dry!
Hi! I figured it was time to stop thinking about posting sporadically without introducing myself...
Real name: Alicia
Where do you live? northwestern CT
Explanation of your handle: I rock climb too, and if you look out, the horizon is sideways! Plus there's this song I like.
Explanation of your avatar: N/A
Age (general or specific): 25
Occupation: Enginerd
Favorite bike: whatever's working for the season! Currently my mtb, since it's equipped to handle the slush and cold temps of New England. I was riding my commuter until it got below 10deg and the headset locked up. :-P
What's in your stable? 2009 Jamis Ventura Race (rd), 2009 Jamis Durango Femme (mtb), 1982 Huffy Kensington (commuter, with baskets and fenders, compliant in all directions), Walmart tandem, shared with my FH
Fastest speed on a road bike? 44mph, going downhill
Another picture of yourself or your ride? maybe later!
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I didn't do it!"
Most memorable moment on my bike: on the tandem, we were going down a hill and my feet got kicked off the pedals, so I yelled "I LOST THE PEDALS!!!" He heard "LET'S GO FASTER!!!"
Most fun ever had on a bike? every time I don't fail in an epic way while trying to ride singletrack.
Real name: Anne
Where do you live? Missouri
Explanation of your handle: Reference to Lucille Ball
Explanation of your avatar: N/A
Age (general or specific): 41
Occupation: Lawyer
Favorite bike: Specialized Ariel
What's in your stable? The above and a Giant Cypress on a trainer at the moment.
Fastest speed on a road bike? Never been on a road bike.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nope.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Biggest is relative.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Going up a very steep gravel hill in 40-degree weather, pouring rain and being so unable to keep enough speed that I flopped over into the gravel and mud. It sucked, but I felt like bona fide cyclist after that.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Probably my very first 10-mile gravel ride in the country. Haven't stopped riding gravel since, and every time I pass by a new gravel road, I look down it to see whether it looks fun.
Real name: You really want that one?
Where do you live? Toronto
Explanation of your handle: My first road bike was called Cea, which was short for Boudiccea, which is another name for Boudicca, who was an Iceni warrior queen who razed London and St Albans in Roman times. (Too much information)
Explanation of your avatar: I'll get one one day
Age (general or specific): 54 (Eeek. already?)
Occupation: Journalist
Favorite bike: Merlin road bike
What's in your stable? The Merlin, that first road bike (Aquila) and a Friday.
Fastest speed on a road bike? I can't quite remember, but it was something scarily close to 50 mph on a glorious straight downhill coming off the Niagara Escarpment. For a microsecond I wondered what my body would look like if I crashed at those speeds. Then I just kept going.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nope.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Lies? White or otherwise?
Most memorable moment on my bike: The Going to the Sun highway in Glacier National Park, two days after they opened the pass after the winter. It was snowing gently, and I rode between walls of ice that felt like biking into a refrigerator. And I made it. The downhill was probably the coldest ride in my life. I didn't know whether to stop to let my fingers thaw, or keep going because I the lower I got, the warmer the weather.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Death Valley, heading back from some huge mountain pass. Downhill, sun getting low in the sky, amazing colors, easy ride. True serendipity.
Real name: Katherine
Where do you live? Ottawa, Ontario
Explanation of your handle: I'm a Gorbachev fan, glasnost and all that.
Explanation of your avatar: N/A, but it will likely involve cats in the future
Age (general or specific): 30-something
Occupation: Government egghead
Favorite bike: The one I just brought home.
What's in your stable? 2012 Cannondale Women's Carbon Synapse 5, 2003 Trek 7200
Fastest speed on a road bike? Just got the computer on the Cannondale today, did 23 mph on flat asphalt this evening to test the computer out. Strongly suspect I could go faster: see below.
Fastest speed on a hybrid? 53 mph descent on 700x35C wheels
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Hopefully soon!
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "You look beautiful." Wait, that's the second biggest lie I've ever told.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Trying to keep up with a seasoned mountain biker friend on a downhill rainforest trail on an old X-mart bike. Also see hybrid descent described above.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Being able to complete a BMX course on same X-mart bike, 10 years earlier
Oops, that max speed should read 43 mph. The cycling computer said 72 km/h and my math isn't the greatest sometimes. : )
Hello:
I am breast cancer survivor. I have been an athlete since elementary school. I was wondering. If I could start wih a new sport like this one. I am not supposed o use excessively my right arm. Can someone help me with this.
Welcome to TE Ednita!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ednita1977
Perhaps you may want to post your question in a new thread in the "Open topic" section. There are very experienced women in this forum that might hve good suggestions. What comes to mind is that, perhaps, a recumbent bike might be better to avoid pressure on your arms.
Real name: Susan
Where do you live? Willamette Valley in the Pacific Northwest
Explanation of your handle: it's never 2 LATE to be who or what you wanna B!
Explanation of your avatar: my Schwinn Varsity, whose birthday is Sept '72
Age: 50 something
Occupation: which decade???
Favorite bike: Sweetpea...a custom one
What's in your stable? the Schwinn
Fastest speed on a road bike? 26mph on one of my recent rides
Another picture of yourself or your ride? gotta have my new biking friend
snap one soon
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: pass
Most memorable moment on my bike: it yet to be. For now, it's the 34 miles
I road on Sunday, my longest so far...
Most fun ever had on a bike? It's every time I am out on a bike and I acknowledge that by my own power I am moving, gaining strength, and places. Even through our PNW liquid sunshine, wind, hail, snow, and occasionally sun.
I am so happy to have found this forum, I've learned so very much since January. Thank you for the warm welcome, encouragement, and advice.
I have a brand new blog if you'd like to read more about my adventures in cycling.
Real name: Suzy
Where do you live? The big easy! :cool: New Orleans, LA
Explanation of your handle: I like pirates and kittens? haha
Explanation of your avatar: Jurassic Park joke
Age : 25
Occupation: accounting
Favorite bike: too many to name, lately its a bianchi
What's in your stable? Trek 2200 WSD, Giant Yukon
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 26mph on flat road, thats all we have here in NOLA :(
Another picture of yourself or your ride? ehhh maybe later
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I'm not lying"
Most memorable moment on my bike: learning how to ride a bike (age 6)
Most fun ever had on a bike? bike tours... nothing like riding along side 1500+ cyclists :)
Welcome new gals!! Glad you decided to join in.
Real name: Heather
Where do you live? Eastern Shore of Maryland
Explanation of your handle: It comes from my video game playing. I'm somewhat of a wild child and I enjoy pinups and burlesque, so it's "LovelyGamer". ;)
Explanation of your avatar: It's my real name made all pretty!
Age: 38
Occupation: Program officer at a Community Foundation
Favorite bike: I don't know enough about bikes yet to pick one but Trek's seem nice.
What's in your stable? I have a hybrid Raleigh that I bought used. I don't know a lot about it. It has seven gears. I put a basket, bell, and bigger saddle on it.
Fastest speed on a road bike? I don't ride for speed. I commute.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Check my photo album, there are pictures of my bike and some I took while out riding. My real picture is in my profile, currently I have purple hair.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: HMM?
Most memorable moment on my bike: I'm going with a ride I did to a friends house last summer, in mega heat. 8 miles each way. I did really well and was entirely new to cycling, maybe one month in?
Most fun ever had on a bike? This hasn't happened yet but I imagine it will this summer!
Welcome, lovelygamer! Love your hair :D (And tell your boyfriend all will be well.)
Real name: Mariela
Where do you live? East Orlando, FL. Waterford Lakes area. I'm a mom of a 2.5 year old girl, called Amanda Isabelle.
Explanation of your handle: That's my nickname. I couldn't pronounce my name when I was little and used to say it like this: Mayela instead of Mariela. So hence the shortened version of my name, Maye.
Explanation of your avatar: That's my dear Rio de Janeiro, one of my persian cats. I have another one called Umo (Smoked persian).
Age: 38
Occupation: IT Consultant and travel for work to wherever they send me but usually is on the east coast. I work implementing financial accounting software for the government and or health care institutions. I spent the last 3 years of my life working in NY. Loved it. I'm back to Orlando, waiting for my next assignment. And, no, I'm not a federal agent ;-)
Favorite bike: I like my Trek Lexa but would like to buy a Pinarello once I get better in cycling, in the futue. Well, if I can't buy a Ferrari a Pinarello sounds good to me. Or maybe a Madone...Hmm. I'll decide it later.
What's in your stable? I have a Diamondback and also a Giant Yukon MTB's.
Fastest speed on a road bike? Hmm... I don't know :o
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Yes, I have lots of pics in my TE album.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't remember ;)
Most memorable moment on my bike: I used to ride a BMX in the late 80's, barefoot! That was awesome!
Most fun ever had on a bike? So many memories...
Real name: Becca
Where do you live? in the Texas panhandle
Explanation of your handle: just a username I have used since college at TTU
Explanation of your avatar:
Age (general or specific): mid-30s
Occupation: System Analyst
Favorite bike: I love all of my bikes and it is hard to pick a favorite... but it would be a tie between my SuperSix road bike and my Vita hybrid
What's in your stable? Cannondale SuperSix, Specialized Vita Comp, Schwinn Mesa, and DeBernardi Columbus
Fastest speed on a road bike? maybe 20mph?
Another picture of yourself or your ride? don't have any pics on this computer
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I will never ride that stupid mountain bike again! (after a super-slow-speed crash where I became tangled up and the BF had to help me get my bike off my legs)
Most memorable moment on my bike: went on a second date with my boyfriend where we toured the city on our bikes
Most fun ever had on a bike? learning how to bike the trails out at Palo Duro canyon... I am terrible but it is tons of fun :)