Welcome, indiana_jane (and others I have missed welcoming).
i_j, If you like gravel, covet touring bikes, test the Salsa Vaja. We have two in our stable and love them. My review here:
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=53071
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Welcome, indiana_jane (and others I have missed welcoming).
i_j, If you like gravel, covet touring bikes, test the Salsa Vaja. We have two in our stable and love them. My review here:
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=53071
Real name: Joanie
Where do you live? Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Explanation of your handle: love our north woods. Why live anywhere else?
Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??
Age (general or specific) 67 on June 5
Occupation: retired
Favorite bike: too many to choose from
What's in your stable? Trek, Kona, Salsa, Access
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 41 mph in upstate NY, going down hill. Nearly lost it. Stupidest bike mistake of my life. Never, again.
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: not in my nature .. well, there was this one guy who thought I was much younger than I really was. :)
Most memorable moment on my bike: late December 2008 when I logged in my last mile on the bike and met my goal of 10,000 miles in one year.
Most fun ever had on a bike? have made a bicycle my only means of transportation several times in my life. Those are my fondest memories.
Real name: Jan
Where do you live: Calumet, Michigan
Explanation of your handle: I've been a cross-country skier since I was 9. My first love. The "2" is because I had to create a new account. I'm an old forum member, but had been away for a long time - forgot my password, and have a different email address now so I couldn't reset it. Tried contacting the forum admin a few weeks ago, but never got a response.
Explanation of your avatar: Pic of a bear that has been coming around this spring. Taken from my upstairs bathroom window.
Age (general or specific): 50
Occupation: Mechanical engineer
Favorite bike: hmmmmmm
What's in your stable? Jamis Xenith Pro, Trek Pilot 5.0, Trek 520, Trek Fuel EX 9
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 45 mph, Lake Linden hill, maybe 10 years ago. Haven't gone over 40-42 in a while.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'd say I never lie, but you'd think I was lying!
Most memorable moment on my bike: So many! Although, the most memorable would have to be the moment I broke my ankle on my mountain bike ;). Whacked my handlebar on a bent-over small tree, flew over the handlebars, cleats didn't release, so my fibula had to. Had to ride out - glad I was with a friend!
Most fun ever had on a bike? First solo century, when I was in college. A great feeling of accomplishment!
Hey Skierchickie, welcome back, who did you used to be on TE??
Thanks Pax! I was Skierchickie. Just added the 2 on the end - figured that would be least confusing :)
LOL, I probably should have guessed that, I'm not the brightest bulb sometimes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skierchickie2
I'm not really new, but life kept me off my bike for the past couple years. Glad to be back.
Real name: Victoria
Where do you live: Saskatoon, Canada
Explanation of your handle: I'm usually covered in ink from my insistence on using refillable pens.
Explanation of your avatar: What I'm pretty sure my face looks like when I'm dogging the crazy drivers in my city.
Age (general or specific): 37
Occupation: Neuroscientist
Favorite bike: Specialized Tri-Cross Sport
What's in your stable? Specialized Tri-Cross Sport
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 65 kph flying down Burnaby Mountain in the rain after my brakes gave out. I don't have any depth perception, so I usually keep speeds way below that!
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I guessed the correct answer on my driver's eye exam then conveniently left out my lack of depth perception in my medical history.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Rode my first century as part of a charity ride. I was alone in a sea of strangers, convinced I wouldn't make it. But I did manage to haul my exhausted plus-size carcass across the line ahead of half the pack.
Most fun ever had on a bike? My first real mountain trail descent. It was crazy scary and a huge rush. I was coached down by one of my dearest friends.
Hello,
My name is Marlon. belongs to California
Owner of iFoldBikes.com
Age 48
Favorite bike is "X-Front 26 inch carbon steel damping folding bike"
Welcome all!
Real name: Kristin
Where do you live? Seminole, FL
Explanation of your handle: My last name and what my bff calls me
Explanation of your avatar: haven't decided on one yet
Age (general or specific) 40 in October!
Occupation: Interior Designer
Favorite bike: Not sure, I like what I have now but hadn't rode for 25 years until last month
What's in your stable? Specialized Crossroads Sport Step-thru
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? No road bike, but probably about 18 going down overpass ramps on the Pinellas Trail. I'm a big chicken and tend to use my brakes a good bit
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nah
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Probably something when I was a kid - can't remember
Most memorable moment on my bike: I just got back into riding in March of this year and had forgotten how much I enjoyed it. Haven't done anything super exciting yet
Most fun ever had on a bike? Just riding around with my hubby, trying to get into shape and have fun
Real name: Moe
Where do you live? San Juan Island area, WA
Explanation of your handle: I studied entomology for three years and I love fly fishing.
Explanation of your avatar: "avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??" Good grief, I have to look for an avatar.......
Age (general or specific) 57 and loving it!
Occupation: Retired, thank the goddess.
Favorite bike: I would love to find an 1980's De Rosa or a 1970's Eddy.
What's in your stable? REI AVD 2.1 touring/gravel bike, Gary Fischer mountain/bikepacking, Fuji road bike, Faraday electric assist, and last but not least 1985 Eddy. I have a slight issue....I'm addicted to collecting bicycles!
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 47.6 MPH. I was riding down the backside of Mount Tam (Marin County, CA) towards Stensin Beach, 2011.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? "I don't have very many pixs of myself - I hate having my pix taken" I feel the same way!
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't like to lie and I don't like being lied to. Honesty is the best policy.
Most memorable moment on my bike: I was six years old, my parents bought me my first bike. It was a Schwinn (unknow model), baby blue in color and it was a boy's bike. I remember placing my left foot on the pedal, both hands on the handlebars and pushing off. I was filled with the feeling of freedom and adventure. I remember it like it was yesterday and when I begin each bike ride I have the same feeling.
Most fun ever had on a bike? Every time I get on my bike is a memorable and exciting.
Welcome all!
Real name: I'm not telling. Dirk is good enough.
Where do you live? California
Explanation of your handle: Got sick of people oohing and aaahing over my given name, so I brainstormed a new name
Explanation of your avatar: it's a weather indicator I stole from aerisweather.com
Age: 37
Occupation: editor, though nowadays I don't do it enough to really say that it occupies me
Favorite bike: No preference. Don't have enough experience with bikes and probably wouldn't have a preference even if I did.
What's in your stable? GT Fashion
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? No idea.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: In junior high I got caught with a bunch of pennies I was planning to throw at other students. I somehow came up with a detailed and convincing lie about them being for a science project.
Welcome all!