Getting to Know You!

Real name: Susan
Where do you live?Houston, TX
Explanation of your handle:it's old. It's my initials
Explanation of your avatar: no reason
Age (general or specific) 44
Occupation:Slacker mom
Favorite bike: my 1st stingray

What's in your stable? Trek 2200 and my new Lexus convertible!
Fastest speed on a road bike? 45 - downhill somewhere in upstate NY
Another picture of yourself or your ride? see attachment - me with my son on his first 25 mile ride this spring.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Size does not matter
Most memorable moment on my bike: meeting my husband
Most embarrassing moment on my bike: meeting my husband
Most fun ever had on a bike? meeting my husband

Well, a formal welcome to the board, Jan, though we have already dialogued in the forums ;)

And hi to Nycool Nicole, Jill and Sue
Hope these boards are as interesting and inspiring for you as they are for me

~ Raven ~

OK, swlsue, after that, you really do need to tell us the Meeting My Husband story. :)

I'm all ears (eyes?)

Okay, they may kick me off the member list for an inappropriate post, but I just can't resist ...

if you're ever interested in meeting a really nice, AND tall, AND good looking, 20 year old, Chicagoan, cyclist guy at Michigan, let me know. My nephew is on the cycling team (club? whatever) at UM. He'd kill me if he knew I'd posted this, but hey ... what good are we if we can't help our loved ones. ;)

No harm, no foul. :)

Happy riding!

newbiechick
aka Shelley

Welcome to the board Nikki, Jill, and Sue!

Nikki: Love the pix!! I have a Harley in my stable along with my "other" bikes but I was looking at crotch rockets - maybe I'll have one joining everything else some day! (ps, thnx for the explanation on your handle - I was reading it as Ny Cool ya know....like New York Cool?? ROFL {which is probably how I"ll always be seeing it)

Jill: Love the MTB pixs....the one with you in jeans, one leg rolled up??...too cute!!!

Sue: your son rode 25 miles??...Good on him, thanks for the pixs!


Hope to hear more from ya'll!!!

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OK, swlsue, after that, you really do need to tell us the Meeting My Husband story. :)

I'm all ears (eyes?)

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Um... so am I... tell us, do.... :D
If its a secret, just you whisper it, Mom and I won't tell anyone...

[QUOTE=CorsairMac]Welcome to the board Nikki, Jill, and Sue!

Nikki: Love the pix!! I have a Harley in my stable along with my "other" bikes but I was looking at crotch rockets - maybe I'll have one joining everything else some day! (ps, thnx for the explanation on your handle - I was reading it as Ny Cool ya know....like New York Cool?? ROFL {which is probably how I"ll always be seeing it)
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Yea I get that at work all the time so I just use Nikki instead. :p
I ride pretty much everything I can get my hands on. I really like the Vrod /drool but it is just way to much $$$$$ I can have my mini cooper or one awesome race bike for that money :D If you aren't big on the leaning over positioning (although a road bike is a hell of a lot worse on the wrist) you should check out the sport touring marking :) SV1000 etc great bikes.

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If you aren't big on the leaning over positioning (although a road bike is a hell of a lot worse on the wrist) you should check out the sport touring marking :) SV1000 etc great bikes.

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I ride road bikes - ain't nothing gonna lean one over like riding in the drops! LOL...but the one I was looking at was the Ducati Monster. My problem is: I'm short 5'2" tall........once I'm GOing on them I'm fine but standing them up or holding them up at a stoplight can be a slight issue! (can you say tippy tippy toes? LOL).......I sat on a Hyabusa (I KNOW that isn't how it's spelled but ya know the one?.....0-200 in like 60 secs??) and I couldn't even reach the ground with the bike standing on it's kickstand! ROFL The sales reps all thought it was just too cute! (yeah thanks guys!)

Real name: Kira

Where do you live? London, England

Explanation of your handle: I’m plugging my website! (cyclingtosydney.com)

Explanation of your avatar:

Age (general or specific) 23 –April 16th

Occupation: Professional Expedition cyclist! (for the next year)

Favorite bike: A UK manufacturer of long distance tourers –Thorn

What's in your stable? Thorn Raven Tour with Rohloff Hub! (so I can change gears without peddling….)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I don’t have a odometer but I guess around 35 mph? I used to be very brave on the hills until I fell off!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? See my website.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I was in Romania with a friend 2 years ago, we met some guys in a bar and thought it would be funny to pretend to be German lesbians. It turned out they were living in the same place as us and we had to keep the lie going for 6 weeks.

Most memorable moment on my bike: In France last year I was riding alone through some villages and there were absolutely no cars at all – It was such a sense of freedom and happiness that I decided to cycle around the world!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Trying to mountain bike on a really old tandem with my ex boyfriend.

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I ride road bikes - ain't nothing gonna lean one over like riding in the drops! LOL...but the one I was looking at was the Ducati Monster. My problem is: I'm short 5'2" tall........once I'm GOing on them I'm fine but standing them up or holding them up at a stoplight can be a slight issue! (can you say tippy tippy toes? LOL).......I sat on a Hyabusa (I KNOW that isn't how it's spelled but ya know the one?.....0-200 in like 60 secs??) and I couldn't even reach the ground with the bike standing on it's kickstand! ROFL The sales reps all thought it was just too cute! (yeah thanks guys!)

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It is all about the inseam ;) You want to meet some short women who ride come over to www.cycleangels.com (MC stuff)

Kira, I just browsed your site and signed up for your newsletter. Huge undertaking! You must be so excited. I'll be following along.

SK

WElcome to the board Kira! I was in tears reading about your biggest lie - too funny!!! Good luck on your trip - how exciting is that eh??

Hope to hear more from ya!


PS: I love your avatar btw!

After hanging around here for a few months, I finally figured out that I was supposed to introduce myself.

Real name: Dawn

Where do you live? Greenville, SC

Explanation of your handle: I teach French at a university (prof=professeur), and you can often find me on (Ã*) my bike (vélo).

Age (general or specific) 36 (DOB 13 Feb 69, specifically!)

Occupation: see handle explanation

Favorite bike: mine!

What's in your stable? 2004 Specialized Dolce Elite, plus a knock-around hybrid that gets taken to the beach once a year

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 40-ish, descending Caesar's Head, spring '05

Another picture of yourself or your ride? http://millie.furman.edu/strickland/...lery/index.htm

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: if I told you, I'd have to kill you

Most memorable moment on my bike: catching back up to my good friend and training partner just as we reached the summit of a six-mile climb after having been dropped much earlier

Most fun ever had on a bike? every time I get to ride with my girlfriends--we are five right now--and we work together and take turns pulling, whether it's the regular Tuesday night ride or a longer weekend ride

Real name: MJ

Where do you live? Holland MI

Explanation of your handle: THe name of my bike. THe color ( purple) and the maker ( JADE)

Age (general or specific) 41

Occupation: Team Leader Automotive Supplier Factory ( Facotry Rat)

Favorite bike: The Purple JADE!

What's in your stable? 2003 JADE AL-C

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 43 a couple of weeks ago in MI

Another picture of yourself or your ride? http://members.aol.com/mjsplanforlif.../personal.html

needs a update but the pics are there!


Most memorable moment on my bike: Probably doing my first Triathlon after having my bike for 2 weeks IT was a great day!

Most fun ever had on a bike? I love riding my bike. Last Wednesdays ride was fun even with issues! I broke a spoke going 37 down a hill. I am happy I am not one with the pavement!. Then 15 miles out pouring rain. But I had a blast issues and all. And I had a really good ride broken wheel and all!

welcome to the boadrd profÃ*vélo and PurpleJADE!!! :D I checked out both your websites, cool!

profÃ*vélo (hope you don't mind mind if we call you pro or prof so I don't have to figure out the Ã* & é thing) I see you've done the MS 150. Good!

Just for fun this year we're keeping tabs on how much the members here raise for charities. Feel free to post your total on:

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=2831

Real name: Wendy

Where do you live? White Plains, NY

Explanation of your handle: It's my name

Age (general or specific) 38

Occupation: Copy editor

Favorite bike: My 2005 Cannondale R700

What's in your stable? See above. I had two pretty new bikes earlier this year, but they never fit properly, so I sold both and got one better bike that actually fits me.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I don't really know. Probably in the low 30s.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll have to get one of those soon.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Being attacked by a crazed Canada goose and screaming at the top of my lungs.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Pretty much every minute except for that memorable moment listed above. I was recently on a club ride, and the leader, a man in his 60s, pedaled up next to me and told me I was "a good biker" (his words) and asked me if I liked it. I thought the question was silly (how could I not like it?), but the whole exchange made me happy because I've only started riding more in the past year or so.
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:)

Real name: Jo
Where do you live? Colorado Springs, CO.

Explanation of your handle: LOL just my "formal name".

Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....My first "out of town bicycle trail ride", 7 miles of downhill bliss and 7 miles of uphill pain back!

Age (general or specific) 50, Dec. 3rd. 2004

Occupation: Auto Dealership Service Dept. Cashier.

Favorite bike: My new Fuji Monterey Comfort Bicycle

What's in your stable? See above! ;)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 30 mph. riding the Centennial Bicycle Trail, out of Woodland Park, CO.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? See my profile!!


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Try not to tell "big" one, but will confess to a "little white lie" now and then to keep some people happy!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Just getting back on a bicycle in May 2005 after a "25 year absence", forgot how much FUN and WORK, they can be!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding with my husband BJ on the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail, it's the "first" time I've ever been "on gravel" with a bicycle! LOL, it was FUN!

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welcome to the boadrd profÃ*vélo and PurpleJADE!!! :D I checked out both your websites, cool!

profÃ*vélo (hope you don't mind mind if we call you pro or prof so I don't have to figure out the Ã* & é thing) I see you've done the MS 150. Good!

Just for fun this year we're keeping tabs on how much the members here raise for charities. Feel free to post your total on:

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=2831

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Yes, 'prof' will be just fine. Those accents are a pain, but as a prof, I have to do them correctly... ;)

I'm doing the MS 150 again this year...Break Away to the Beach from Columbia to North Myrtle Beach, SC. In fact, I am looking for more people to be on my team, so if anyone out there is interested, please let me know! It's Sept. 24 and 25, so you have plenty of time to train. The route goes from rolling to flat.

profÃ*vélo says "I am looking for more people to be on my team, so if anyone out there is interested, please let me know! It's Sept. 24 and 25, so you have plenty of time to train. The route goes from rolling to flat."

thanks for riding, that's a great cause. Consider posting an invitation here in the "geographic section" your neck o' the woods or in the "charity bike rides" threads. You might find some teammates right here.

Oh, also welcome Jolynnondo & Wendy :D :p

Real name: Sue
Where do you live? Urbana, IL

Explanation of your handle: Jones, but one that isn't already taken.


Age (general or specific) 45

Occupation: Glorified Tutor of Unique Learners

Favorite bike: Whichever one I'm riding, *usually.*

What's in your stable? Trek 7500FX, Giant Nutra, Schwinn Racer, Schwinn Spitfire, Schwinn Typhoon

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 39mph in the hills of South Carolina

Another picture of yourself or your ride? http://www.resourceroom.net/litmin3s.jpg


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Don't know.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Don't know that either - don't have a good memory :-) Maybe that 17 mph paceline spree on the green 1-speed cruiser (the one in the pic but without the lights)


Most fun ever had on a bike? Who can quantify fun? Live in the moment :)

gosh - so many new people so little time!

Welcome one and all - I love reading all about each and every one of you! Hope to hear more from all of you soon!

Hi you all. I am been reading your posts for some time. I'm pretty active already on another forum and it's taken me awhile to want to jump into a new Forum.

Some background on me, I live in Irvine, CA. That's Orange County, Southern California. I have been riding bicycles pert' near all my life but not seriously until 3 years ago. At that time I upgraded from a 20 year old classic touring bike (which I rode across the USA twice) to a Lemond Zurich. Not the most expensive bike out there, but I love it. Since I got the Zurich I started wanting to go fast(er) and began riding with a large road club in Orange County. For the last 3 years I have been the membership director of the Bicycle Club of Irvine (hence BCIpam) and love promoting cycling and cycling related activities for the Club and our community.

Most, if not all really, of my buddies are guys. I guess that's because I'm generally into sports and outdoor activities and well, just relate more to guys. Figure somehow, I need to cultivate some womanly advice and information. You know guys, always chasing after Ti when steel is as good.

The one thing I've learn from listening to all those guys if bike stuff. I do know about bikes, components, material and maintenance. I picked it up through osmosis. I'm trying to learn more about nutrition and have enjoyed reading the materials posted on this site because the viewpoint is from women and their nutritional needs.

Anyway, I hope you all don't mind me putting in more 2 cents here and there.

Oh also, I ride mountain bikes as well and am really trying to improve my skills. I am a strong rider but well, frankly some of the gnarly trails scare me. Doesn't help that last weekend I had a very bad fall. I was literally covered waist to toes in blood. I felt OK but it freaked out my poor riding partner (who has spent alot of time with in in various emergency rooms).

I'm also a docent for The Nature Conservancy and lead mountain bike ride s(and hikes) through the rvine Land Reserve areas. I really love volunteering for the TNC. As my reward, I'm allowed to ride and hike through some of California most beautiful, but private areas. Too cool!

Welcome to the board Pam and of Course we would love to hear more from you! One thing I love here is the different opinions, tips, advice, viewpoints, and all without any nastiness or crankiness!
I hear ya about the MTB'ng, I'm new to that side of biking also and there are times when I just get off the bike and walk it coz it just is a tad too scary for me. and ya know what, that's ok - the NEXT time I'll ride it....just watch! ;)
and yes ma'am...I have 2 steel bikes and 2 alum and let me tell ya - I'd take steel Anyday over anything else!!!

Real name: Heather
Where do you live? Spokane, WA

Explanation of your handle: Well, I'm Lisa's (aka bikerHen's) daughter, and apparently if I registered for this forum I had to keep with her chicken theme, so bikerHen'sChick it is!

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have on yet. My computer isn't letting me resize photots at the moment.

Age (general or specific) 20

Occupation: Quilting for the Hen

Favorite bike: Well, I've only ever ridden Giants so I guess that's my favorite brand. Not sure as far as favorite bike. I haven't tried that many.

What's in your stable? (Old) Giant Attraction mountain bike, Giant FCR 2

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 20, going down a large hill

Another picture of yourself or your ride?
I don't have a pic of the FCR 2, but I call this my "Biker Chick" moment (again with the chicken talk) I love this photo :)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y26...n/DSCF0063.jpg

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Sorry, that's a matter of national security

Most memorable moment on my bike: Getting to the top of the mountain after many a rigorous switchback (see bikerHen's 'We Climbed the Wall' post in adventure stories) and still having enough breath and energy to enjoy the view from the top.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Anytime I'm going downhill and not up :)

Real name: Pam

Where do you live?: Northern Indiana

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Real name: Pam

Where do you live? Northern Indiana

Explanation of your handle: I am a...

Age: 48

Occupation: physical therapist assistant

Favorite bike: Trek 1500

What's in your stable: Trek 1500; Trek 7200 WSD Hybrid (for sale if you're interested! Very low miles, I just couldn't make it be a road bike)

Fastest speed on a road bike: 28 or so thus far

No pictures, sorry

Biggest lie ever told? It's been awhile, I've probably repressed it...

Most memorable moment on the bike: Last week....passed a teenage farmboy walking slowly in his barnyard. Just up the road I rode over some car keys by a mail box. Sensing a connection, I turned around, grabbed the keys, called out, "Are you looking for keys by any chance?" He starts jogging up to me, looks me in the eye and says, "You are so awesome!" It's this bike, I'm telling you...awesome indeed!

Most fun ever had on the bike: hmmm...every day, throwing the leg over and feeling that big thrill about what lies ahead....

Real name: Ellen
Where do you live? Berkeley, CA

Explanation of your handle: Well....guess it's obvious.

Explanation of your avatar: just me

Age (general or specific) 48

Occupation: Journalism Professor/Filmmaker

Favorite bike: Specialized Stumpjumper FSR

What's in your stable? Specialized Stumpjumper FSR, Bianchi Axis, Burley Zydeco Tandem (for my daughter and me)

Fastest speed on a road bike? hmmmm, I actually prefer uphill to going fast downhill....call me crazy...I guess 30 something....

Most memorable moment on a bike? Well, last week I went down Eldridge Grade on Mt. Tam.....a bit daunting (gnarly) to say the least, but I survived. Of course I wiped out once I got through the hard part.... :-)

Real name: Alison
Where do you live? Port Coquitlam, British Columbia (Canada)

Explanation of your handle: my initials

Explanation of your avatar: I don't have one yet

Age (general or specific) 34

Occupation: self employed soon to be student

Favorite bike: whichever one I'm on
What's in your stable? road: older (15yrs?) steel Concorde Squadra; mountain: 2003 Giant AC1, 2004 Santa Cruz Chameleon, elderly Kona Cindercone

Fastest speed on a road bike? haven't the faintest idea, road riding is a new interest for me.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? sorry, don't have the technology for that!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: hmmm...

Most memorable moment on my bike: each ride is memorable in a different way. There are so many that are memorable for different reasons - friends, the dog, achievements, solitude...

Most fun ever had on a bike? Most recently during the Test of Metal, a 67 km race in BC. Not that I was fast or anything...it's just a great event. The initial start and climb goes through the town and suburbs before it hits the trails, and the residents come out to cheer you on, and if it's hot weather they play tunes and turn their sprinklers on so you can ride through them if you want. All the course marshals along the way are rooting for you as well. This year was incredibly mucky. I felt like I paced myself well, made it to the finish without cramping, bonking, or getting stopped at either of the cut offs, and had just enough energy pedal hard at the finish and then roll at a snails pace to the car for food at the end!

Real name: Darla (friends call me Dar)

Where do you live? Merrill, Wisconsin

Explanation of your handle: mountain bike and Darby is for me (Dar) and my son Bryce who I call B.

Explanation of your avatar: heck, I just figured out what that means!

Age (general or specific) 37

Occupation: operations manager for a packaging distributor

Favorite bike: I just bought a new one so I'm thinking it will be that one.

What's in your stable? Diamondback hybrid, and Specialized hardtail

Fastest speed on a road bike? haven't the faintest idea, I'm not a big fan of road riding and I'm new at mtb.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? dont' have one yet.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Of course I can ride this course!!

Most memorable moment on my bike: keeping up with the great people in my club, half of which are over 60 and in the best shape - I'm in awe and humbled to ride with this great group of people.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding the rocks on the Flower Trail at nine mile with my heavy hybrid bike that everyone keeps telling me I can't ride out there. Wait 'til I show up with an actual mountain bike this week!!

Welcome one and all! I get the biggest kick out of reading all the new "getting to know you" posts. It's so much fun meeting all of you and hope to hear more from ya'll!!

WELCOMEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Real name: Angela
Where do you live? Tigard, Oregon

Explanation of your handle: My nickname is Angel and I adore yoga - YogaAngel

Age (general or specific) 41

Occupation: IT Manager (Information Technology)

Favorite bike: I have an REI house brand hybrid bike - Novara.

What's in your stable? I only have one bike, but if you want to talk about gear and other add-on's...

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I came close to breaking that 30 mph barrier this past weekend (28.4). My goal is to catch Dianyla (my training partner) on a down hill.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Hmmm, Dianyla? Let's get together and decide on which pics from the ones we've taken on our training rides. I think we probably have the same number of unauthorized shots from both of our cameras. :rolleyes:

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Sure, Dianyla. I'm up for adding the extra 20-mile loop to our ride today. Not a problem."

Most memorable moment on my bike: A year ago on my birthday, I did a 26 mile event ride by myself and cried as I crossed the finish line. It was so exciting for me to have that accomplishment. This year I would say finishing my first 50-miler, first metric century, first 80-miler, on and on.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I would say my first group ride with strangers. It was on the San Juan Islands in Washington and I was scared to death!! When I slowed down or lagged behind, there was always encouragement from everyone. AND, as lame as I thought I was - I wasn't the last one back to the B&B. :p

Thanks to everyone on the forum for providing me with great insight, information, and support!

Real name: Ingrid
Where do you live? Boulder, Colorado

Explanation of your handle: Spent the past week chanting that phrase through the Rockies. The men really hated it. (I notice they do the same thing on bikes as they do in cars when a woman starts to pass them -- they speed up)

Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??

Age (general or specific) 38 on Aug 14!

Occupation: Journalist

Favorite bike: Orlando's Orbea. Orlando's a cycling friend who's trading up and won't cut me a deal on his baby. B***ard.

What's in your stable? Jamis Quest

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 50-plus coming off Grand Mesa last week, shaking from the cold and chanting, "hold together, baby..."

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Sorry. Trying to get this attachment thing to work, and it's not cooperating.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: About cycling? Told my mother I've never crashed.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Above-mentioned crash. Was going straight through an intersection, about 20 miles an hour, and an elderly man coming in the opposite direction decided, at the last minute, to turn in front of me instead of yielding the right of way. Crashed into him, flew off the bike and landed head-first in the middle of the intersection. My helmet was smashed and I left a good chunk of skin on the road. Plenty of witnesses, luckily. The paramedics asked to keep my helmet for their bicycle safety classes; I was bruised and scraped; my bike was repaired courtesy of the driver.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Probably when I was 12, riding trails with the boys. Had a bright orange Schwinn with a sparkly banana seat. I was hot.

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Most fun ever had on a bike? Most recently during the Test of Metal, a 67 km race in BC.

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Hey, Alison! Welcome! I was *at* the Test last weekend....my husband raced it...see my other posts about getting sick to find out why I backed out of the wait list when I was number 20!! What was your time? I plan to race it next year, as long as the training I'll be working on for the rest of the season doesn't put me back into the getting sick all the time cycle....

and, yes, I plan to register on Jan 1. We all expect it to sell out on the first day!!

Welcome to Team Estrogen! Otherwise known as the Mutual Admiration and Support Society....

this is the best group of riding women I've ever found! They're like riding buddies from everywhere!!

oh, and I"m about 5 hours north of you in Williams Lake! Maybe one day we'll get a chance to ride together, too!

Namaste,
~T~

Welcome Angel and Leftie!!

Loved the storys but Leftie I gotta tell ya - I LOVED the Orlandos Orbea line! There's a guy that races crits here and I"m lusting after his Orbea too!! and Tell me about the "on your left"....guys NEVER tell me they're there *shakes head*

Hope to hear more from you ladies and welcome welcome welcome!!

Real name: Carol/Gazelle
Where do you live? Santa Cruz, Ca!

Explanation of your handle: I hate the itch

Explanation of your avatar: Mt. Tamalpais, San Francisco

Age (general or specific) 21 (May 27)

Occupation: Freelance Web designer

Favorite bike: my new Turner Nitrous!! <3<3
What's in your stable? Turner Nitrous, Calfee Dragonfly Pro, junk town bike, currie electric bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 42 MPH going down Bonny Doon Road sometime. That was a lot of fun

Another picture of yourself or your ride? http://www.kindhemp.com/carolsign.jpg


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Yeah, I'm listening...

Most memorable moment on my bike: Hmmm...there's a new one about every two weeks. Any time I make a boy suffer is pretty memorable for me.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Dropping down a steep long road into an obscure winery, sitting around drinking wine for a while, and then racing my friends up this ridiculous road with a buzz. We made the old olympian carry a bottle of wine in his fanny pack for the rest of the day! Good times

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Hey, Alison! Welcome! I was *at* the Test last weekend....my husband raced it...see my other posts about getting sick to find out why I backed out of the wait list when I was number 20!! What was your time? I plan to race it next year, as long as the training I'll be working on for the rest of the season doesn't put me back into the getting sick all the time cycle....

and, yes, I plan to register on Jan 1. We all expect it to sell out on the first day!!

Welcome to Team Estrogen! Otherwise known as the Mutual Admiration and Support Society....

this is the best group of riding women I've ever found! They're like riding buddies from everywhere!!

oh, and I"m about 5 hours north of you in Williams Lake! Maybe one day we'll get a chance to ride together, too!

Namaste,
~T~

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Number 20 on the wait list, you were so close! A guy I know was close to 100 on the wait list and he got in. Next year I'm registering on new years day before I go to bed, I registered on January 4th this year if I remember correctly and it was already half full.

My time was super slow, 5:44:10. I blame the peanut-butter goo masquerading as mud in combination with prioritizing school over riding this winter (what was I thinking ;) ), but I felt so much better than last time that I consider it an improvement!

I've lurked on this site for a while - drawn by the search for a comfy seat (during which I learned much more than I expected!) - and I stuck around because I like the positive attitude. We should try to connect at the Test next year, I'm determined to go again.

Welcome to the board tumac. I've never heard of that but I Have heard of poison sumac - wonder if it's the same thing??.....anyway, Loved the sign in the pix!!
Hope to hear more from you!

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Absolutely! And I think we should talk Irulan into joining us there, too!! :p You were on your bike a long time, Alison! Well done!! I would have been aiming for around a 5 hour time....but I've never ridden there. I'm hoping to get our Vancouver friends to meet us there one weekend so we can casually ride it and get to know the course a bit.

Do you ever venture further north in your riding?

Namaste,
~T~

hi, just registered so here goes my attempt at the introduction (could not do the cut paste thing..sorry).
Name: shelly Location: Arkport, New York
Age: 38
Occupation Emergency room nurse
Favorite bike: Trek 1500 ( I think-depends on what the LBS has in stock)
What's in my stable? Fuji Finest Road bike and a cheap, barely functioning MTB
Fastest speed on my bike? Not sure, still ride the brakes going down hill
Most memorable moment: Being told by a fellow rider "honest I know a short cut"
Most fun on a bike? Enduring that "short cut"
Biggest lie I've ever told? vowing I would NEVER wear spandex, and the whole garb that "roadies" wear, but man, that clothing really makes a world of difference

Welcome to the board shelly!! ROFL about the spandex thing, I remember the first time I rode my bike to work (re: 9 guys all shop rats) and thinking I can't do this...I can't walk in the shop like this. Now: when they need me they don't even let me change, they hang out at the doors until I get there. Just goes to show what WE see isn't always what Other ppl see! LOL

Hope to hear more from ya!!