Getting to Know You!

[Bike Goddess]

Real name:Nancy
Where do you live? Benicia

Explanation of your handle: Haven't got one yet


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

Age 64

Occupation: Sales Associate

Favorite bike: Litespeed, Cannondale

What's in your stable? 2003 Jamis Quest

Fastest speed on a road bike? 40+
Where? Crockett Blvd, Crockett, CA
When? Feb 2005- windless day

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Benicia Bicycle Club website- me a year ago! 30 lbs heavier!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Weight on past driver's licenses. Wouldn't want anyone to know that one!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Coming in to the finish line at the end of the Seattle to Portland ride last year- 208 miles in 2days (138 mi 1st day and 50 the 2nd).

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding down Franklin Canyon Road (about 5 miles downhill) with about 10 guys (all younger than me) on my tail!

[AutumnBreez]

Real name:Tammy
I am married, we have two boys, 13yrs and 10, also lets not leave out, we have a dog, Jasmine. She was one of the many strays here, we took her in 2years ago and she is so clever and sweet.

Where do you live? More like where haven't you lived-
Homeleave point: Utah Now: Europe/The Med. Before: Austria Next:??? Where ever work sends us.

Explanation of your handle: AutumnBreez -I love the Autumn/fall it is my favorite season, the air, the temp., the fun, and awe the colors!!
Full handle -AutumnBreezColordLeavz- But it would not let me enter all that. This is easier for others anyway.

Explanation of your avatar: My first road bike! Bianchi SL3

Age (general or specific) : 35

Favorite bike: Bianchi SL3

What's in your stable? My favorite bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I don't have a cyclocomputer, I would imagine being new. not so fast ...25 mph is what my husband says

Another picture of yourself or your ride? more pics of me at: http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/forum/member.php?u=698

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: ummmm...well, um I was a teenager and not alway doing what one should and covering up for oneself is common when you don't want to get caught. Nothing drastic, but I did the "don't call me, because I told my mom I was with you" story.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Younger years:
As a kid I used to ride my 10speed for long rides and fantasized about riding with a team as an adult.
Here I am as an adult training, getting ready for that future team. Don't have many stories yet, still new to cycling and clipless. I did a loop yesterday 3rd day of having bike (15miles) on my own, much of which was on a busy road. I was scared at first, but had to do it... It felt so good to accomplish it. I called my husband at work as soon as I got to the house!

Most fun ever had on a bike? see most memorable moment.

[cruziegirl]

Real name: Jean

Where do you live? Santa Cruz, CA

Explanation of your handle: Cruzie is an affectionate name for people living in Santa Cruz.

Explanation of your avatar: It just called to me although thankfully I don't look like this little guy! I think it's just that I'm neither fast nor fearsome on my bike, I just keep pedaling and eventually I get there.

Age (general or specific) 51

Occupation: Retired Human Resources manager

Favorite bike: My Trek 2300 WSD

What's in your stable? See above

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I think I hit 42mph one day flying down a hill on Hwy 1...scared the stuffin' out of me and so I decided I just wasn't made for those kinds of speeds

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I 'm a lousy liar

Most memorable moment on my bike: My very first biking tour in Provence. It was about 80 degrees, gorgeous sun. I rode around a corner and there in front of me was an enormous field of sunflowers and in the distance was Mt. Ventoux. Simply gorgeous.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Pedalling through little villages in France, stopping for a coffee and chatting with the locals. It just doesn't get any better than that.

[AutumnBreez]

So proud and focused on my new baby.
I really was not thinking when I read....
Whats in your stable? Total of 8 bikes actually, we have our own lil bike shop goin'. Front entry sometimes looks like one. We don't have a garage so they are in the house.
My new baby Bianchi, plus I also own a MTB, Ideal DS Full suspension. The kids also have MTB Ideal FS bikes.
My husband got a new road bike (last tax returns), Bianchi ML3, and three Cannondales, one road-Profile, and the other two are MTB. Craziness.

[susan_fordyce]

Real name: Susan
Where do you live? Mertztown, PA. 60 miles N.W. of Philadelphia.

Explanation of your handle: just one of the names my husband calls me.

Explanation of your avatar: photo from first real vacation in many years - Outer Banks. NC

Age (general or specific) Turned 50 on 2/22. Determined to make my 50's my best decade.

Occupation: Communications Specialist with the Schuylkill River Heritage Area.

Favorite bike: Trek Hybrid (entry level model.)

What's in your stable? 1980 (more or less) Schwinn Caliente 10 speed. Rust color, non-quick release tires, weighs a ton.

Fastest speed on a road bike? who knows. I ride for pleasure, not competition.

Most memorable moment on my bike: vacation in Outer Banks, NC. Hurricane Jeanne decided to go inland. Took bike for a ride up the bike path in Nags Head. Thought - boy, this really is easy riding at the shore. Turned around to go back to house and realized I had a very strong tailwind helping me along. It was now a very strong headwind, and it took me much longer to return.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Rails to Trails PA Bike Sojourn in 2004. NorthWestern PA sagged ride for 3 days. First time on bike for consistent 30-40 mile a day ride. Loved it. Want to do more.

[GenHawk]

Real name: Gen
Where do you live? Albuquerque, NM

Explanation of your handle: See avatar

Explanation of your avatar: See handle

Age (general or specific): about 30

Occupation: grad student

Favorite bike: The one I have, I guess...

What's in your stable? Raleigh M50.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Once when I was a kid I went down a big hill, hit a bump and flew off. It was probably pretty fast.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? None exist.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Not sure I've ever actually lied (except instinctively, as a child, to my parents). =)

Most memorable moment on my bike: Nothing memorable yet.

Most fun ever had on a bike? The neighborhood kids and I used to ride really close together in formation, pretending to be the Air Force Blue Eagles. (We wrecked a lot too).

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the boards ladies! Pleased to meet ya both and hope you have as much fun "lurking" as the rest of us do!

and congrats on your "first post to a message board Ever" susan.....pretty scary wasn't it? I know my first I must've read the thing a dozen times to make sure it sounded right and had no typos! Geez....the innocence of our first posting!

[joyrider]

Hi, been lurking for awhile, now I've decided to jump in!
Real name: Carrie
Where I live: Los Gatos,CA.
Inspiration for my handle? It just popped into my head!
Avatar? Not sure even what that is!
Age: 36
Occupation: SAHM
Favorite bike: I don't know yet. I need to ride a lot more.
What's in my stable: '92 Specialized Crossroads, soon to be forced into retirement, rusty old Schwinn racer, early sixties, the kind you have to back pedal to shift! It was fun when it worked! Now I don't have the heart to get rid of it.
My fastest speed on a road bike: I don't know, I go so slow now I should probably ride on the sidewalk.
Another picture of yourself and your ride: wait 'till I get my new ride!
What's the biggest lie I've ever told? I'm having a hard time with this one... so many lies to choose from... Must I choose?
Most memorable moment on a bike? Hmm... Trying to mountain bike on my mother's giant pink Schwinn cruiser? Accidentally running over my little friend when I was seven years old?
Most fun I've had on a bike-all the fun riding I used to do on that old Schwinn racer.

[Bike Goddess]

Hey Carrie- leet us know when you make it to the street so we can join you!

[dede5373]

Real name: Deanna

Where do you live? Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Explanation of your handle: have been called "DeDe", and b'day is 5-3-73

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet.

Age (general or specific) 32 on May 3

Occupation: Director of Education at a Junior College

Favorite bike: Would like to have a Trek WSD one day.

What's in your stable? Felt 90

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Sunday (March 20, 2005) On country back roads near our home; I think I made it up to 16 mph at one point. (I am still a little shaky after taking a bad fall going around a curve too fast! ) I will work my way back into it, though. This ride was only my 4th time on the bike and the longest distance I have made on it so far (18 miles.)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have very many pictures of myself - I hate having my picture taken


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I really can't remember! That doesn't mean I haven't told a "big one," though!

Most memorable moment on my bike: This is my first experience with a real bike (I had a three-speed when I was 12, if that counts.) Anyway, my most memorable moment so far would probably be the ride through the country side with my DH. It was quiet and peaceful.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Probably the same trip as above.

[SandyLS]

Real name: Sandy
Where do you live? Bancroft, Michigan

Explanation of your handle: Just me.
Age (general or specific) 58 on the 16th of April

Occupation: Empty nester, working part time.

Favorite bike: I think (hope)I just bought it yesterday.

What's in your stable? After much research I finally decided on a Bianchi Veloce triple in the beautiful celeste color. I also have a Trek 650 Mountian bike.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I can't remember for sure, but I know I was going downhill on my Trek mountian bike at the time.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Maybe I'll post one later when I have my new bike home.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Me lie, never! Oh wait, that might just be it!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding across the Mackinaw Bridge at sunrise. Also getting my hubby interested enough in biking to join me on a regular basis on his recumbent, a Rans Rocket.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Lots and lots of them including riding the Hart to Montaque Rail Trail last summer with all four grandkids. their parents and my hubby.

[CorsairMac]

Welcome Sandy and congrats on the sweet new bike!

Corsair *jealous now!* Mac

[Tar-Cat]

Real name: Emily (Em, Emmy)
Where do you live? Chapel Hill, NC

Explanation of your handle: Universities...I'm currently a Masters student at UNC - Chapel Hill (Tarheels), and formerly at Lafayette College (leopards) and Penn State (Nittany lions).
Age (general or specific) 24 on January 30th

Occupation: Student....almost done.

Favorite bike: Brand New Specialized Allez Sport, Black 56cm frame.

What's in your stable? The aforementioned Specialized, and a special edition Cannondale MTB

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? This is my first road bike, so for now 26.4mph last week on a relatively flat greenway, sprinting to beat my BF.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? lots at http://community.webshots.com/user/miniscraper but none of me and my bike, yet...

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: umm...I'm not telling

Most memorable moment on my bike: nothing major yet...hopefully I'll have something soon

Most fun ever had on a bike? lots of rides with friends, all over the place

[cindysue]

Favorite bike: Brand New Specialized Allez Sport, Black 56cm frame.

Hey Emily,

Welcome! I ride a specialized Allez Sport 56cm too. How tall are you?

[Tar-Cat]

I'm 5'10"...how tall are you?

I love my bike