Getting to Know You!

[Lise]

Hey, Gringa Loca, welcome! I was in Peru the summer of '77 with AFS. How about you? Me llamaron a mi "la gringa" tambien, pero no la loca...

[hellosunshine]

(CANT DO COPY AND PASTE)(!)


im alex laycock,i live stratford upon avon,britain!!!...........dont paint your cabbage green,well,classed as eccentric which can unnerve some who dont have enough intelligence to step outa the box,bu sometimes it can be a real pain in the arse....
im a very bland 39,not quite 40,ho hum,divorced,gotts Gordon Setter,who is prob the nicest outa the 2 of us.............my fav bike is MY DEROSA.IN MY STABLE IS MY DEROSA,a specialised,a scott,a dawes and a rust bucket,aint sure on fastest actual speed,i once did 10miles in 22.39 secs as a 2 up!and 25miles in 57.20,sadly slower by myself,24.27 and 1.04 ............most memeroble moment on my bike was first time on the road after a monh after being run over and not cycle,i was one big smile,also doing 5 mountains in one day alone in majorca.............biggest lie ive ever told..........too ashamed!or are we all mates?im a theatrical costumier,ex riding instructresss,and i used to look after disadvantaged kids which was ace,for charity.i cant do this photo thing,but im doing to give you some details in 5 shakes how to see ME..........www.kimroyphotography.co.uk/images.asp........im image 1658-013.jpg and 059-jpg!

[TexasKate]

Here's a TERRIBLE picture of me at my first ever ride back in March. It was a 26 mile ride and I hadn't yet discovered the wonders of moisture-wicking material and using a bike that actually works. That's my beloved Trek 800, which NOW has gears that work and slick tires and all kinds of goodies on it. When I did the ride (and I discovered this AFTER, of course), only 6 of my 21 gears were working and the guys at my LBS were totally amazed I was able to ride as far as I did with only 6 gears (I didn't tell them I spent the next 2 days in bed recovering...but that's a story for another time!

Now that I've been riding more and reading wonderful posts from you ultra-knowledgable ladies, I don't feel quite as dumb as I used to...although still a lot to learn....

[Aggie_Ama]

Welcome everyone!

Gringa- I am right in your neck of the woods. In fact I lived in Round Rock before I left for college.

[CorsairMac]

Welcome one and all!! been out sick the past few days so let's see if I can catch up:

TK: Holy Smoking Guns!! You rode 26 miles with only 6 gears! Methinks you're ready for fixed gear bike. What an awesome ride - and what a Great memory!

Sonic: you're right - those 2 names just work wonderfully well! Made me smile!!

Kali: Very interesting explanation of your ID.

Sunshine: welcome from across the pond. Nice to see another Brit amongst us.

Gringa: I thought your "biggest lie" was just too cute.

[d-biker]

Hi everyone. I signed up last week and decided to send my info.
Real name: Pat
Where do you live? Baker City, Oregon

Explanation of your handle: Well, I love skiing so I use a handle "d-skier" (downhill skier). But for this forum, I had to grab onto d-Biker...don't know what the "d" can stand for because I freeze up going down steeps on my bike!
Explanation of your avatar: I'll work on that.

Age (general or specific) : born in 1947

Occupation: Medical technologist

Favorite bike: For now, it's the bike I own, my Specialized Sequoia Expert(yeah for Levi on his Specialized!).

What's in your stable? The above mentioned bike and an older Specialized Expedition.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 29 mph downhill, all the time wondering if a deer will jump out or a tire will blow!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Lots of pics of rides but none with me and my bike. I'll set up the tripod.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't get away with it because my ears turn red so I don't!

Most memorable moment on my bike: It was a 48 mile ride alone on an quiet highway with no traffic and 100F+. I'm an older lady and I was so thrilled to do that! My mind said I couldn't, but I lost track of time and I just cruised along, knowing it was sort of hot and thinking I had plenty of liquid in my pack and on the bike and before I knew it, I had hit the summit where I turned around and returned to the car. I was ecstatic!

Most fun ever had on a bike? The highlight of my cycling life is volunteering every year for the Elkhorn Classic Stage Race here locally. I'm not on a bike but I love helping those riders reach their goals safely on the highways as my car leads them through the countryside. They are my inspiration.

I have a dream : to one day cruise across America on a bicycle (when I don't have to work!)

[eclectic]

Real name: Christine
Where do you live? Minot, North Dakota

Explanation of your handle: I am pretty much eclectic in everything I do and think, decorating, activities, politics, philosophy.

Explanation of your avatar: huh need to look that one up

Age (general or specific) 50 on Dec 25th!

Occupation: Art teacher

Favorite bike: I love them all

What's in your stable? Specialized Sequoia and an old Schwinn High plains sierra

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 40.5, June 25 2006, going down Medowbrook hill at the end of a perfect 57 mile day ( better down that hill than up!)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? No pix

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I choose to forget - that way I can always plead ignorance

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding the 2nd day after getting my new clipless pedals, went out for a LSD ride with a local legend. The company and information gleaned was great. Rode the longest distance I had done to date - 48 miles, and was still able to go home and do a few things. And riding 7.5 miles up the going to the sun hwy (in the rain) it was only open that far due to blasting and snow. Met 3 x-country cyclists, had a visit and went with them for supper

Most fun ever had on a bike? Fun or agony why do some of the hardest moments end up being considered fun. The second day of a supported tour it started to rain for the last 8 miles (real drops, not the weenie misty stuff,) Got in a pace line, a couple of good looking young guys (may be that is why it became fun) started pulling and the speed increased from 14mph to 18 mph. Rolled into town soaking wet but with a great sense of accomplishment

[divingbiker]

Real name: Janice

Where do you live? Takoma Park, Maryland

Explanation of your handle: Diving is my first love; been doing it for 25 years. I'm a relative newcomer to biking, except for riding as a kid, of course.

Explanation of your avatar: Uh, diving is my first love.

Age (general or specific) will be 50 in October 2006!

Occupation: supervisor at a government agency

Favorite bike: don't know enough yet to lust for any particular bike

What's in your stable? 3 cocker spaniels. Oh, you mean bikes? 2005 Specialized Sequoia Comp and an early 90's Trek 720 hybrid I use for commuting to work.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 38 mph in June 2006 during the Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska. Who knew Nebraska had such hills?

Another picture of yourself or your ride? That would be way too embarrassing.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'll pass on this one.

Most memorable moment on my bike: It would have to be the memorable week I spent riding across my home state of Nebraska in June 2006--464 miles in 7 days. Two days were 80+ miles, 100 degree heat with no shade, 25 mph cross winds. By the last day, I was operating on pure determination but I did it all. It was harder than hiking out of the Grand Canyon.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding the first day of the Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska (see above) with three friends and having my sister and another friend (our RV/private sag support crew) greet us with rum punch and black bean salsa and chips at the end of the day. No food and drink ever tasted so good!

[Kori]

Real name: Kori
Where do you live? Santa Rosa, CA

Explanation of your handle: It's my name

Explanation of your avatar: That's my 4 year old, Nathan on his 1st ride without training wheels!

Age (general or specific) 31

Occupation: full time mom, part time fire department bookkeeper and I also sew children's clothing from home.

Favorite bike: I don't know yet, I'm new at this and haven't picked out a rode bike yet.

What's in your stable? Trek Mountain Bike, not sure of the model

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don't know yet.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Here I am with my family and another of just me ~
http://photos.imageevent.com/kori/aboutme/sig.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/kori/aboutme/k2.jpg

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: My girlfriend and I were at an Oakland A's game (Bay Bridge Series) a few years ago and we couldn't find anywhere to nurse our babies. We told security that we were SF Giants players' wives and they showed us to this day care room where the A's kids were being cared for and we nursed in there.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I've only gone on a few rides so I don't have one yet.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Today I went on a trail I've never been on today and it was gorgeous.

[Brandy]

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Here I am with my family and another of just me ~
http://photos.imageevent.com/kori/aboutme/sig.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/kori/aboutme/k2.jpg

What? No pictures with MEEEEE in them??? Some friend you are. This is the photo that Kori meant to post...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...MDVegas005.jpg

Right Kori?

[Bicyclette]

Real name: Pat

Where do you live? Biercee, Belgium

Explanation of your handle: Bicyclette = bicycle - that about sums it up

Explanation of your avatar: I'll have to work on that

Age (general or specific) 50

Occupation: currently not working

Favorite bike: MY bike

What's in your stable? Trek 7.2 FX

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? umm.... I'm too chicken to do speed!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I also don't do pictures of me!!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm a terrible liar so I don't even bother!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Ahh man - that would also be my most embarassing moment - let me just say that no biking shorts were harmed in the making of that moment

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding along the river

[Cassandra_Cain]

Real name: Something entirely too often butchered and unpronounceable to 98.17% of the English-Speaking world. Sooooo, just call me Aly/Alex/Alessa/Cass/Cassie/Twiggy

Where do you live? Albuquerque, New Mexico

Explanation of your handle: My favorite character from a comic series I used to read, and now, sadly defunct

Explanation of your avatar: Yes I’d like to get away from the world of taxes, 5-day work weeks, and long lines….so wal-lah, an avatar was born. Oh and it has everything to do with my handle.

Age (general or specific) Something with a 3 in the front of it!

Occupation: Human Being – I’m really great at my job you know.

Favorite bike: One of those fancy Cervelo Carbon bikes in the nice red/white/black scheme that the TDF boys ride. Then I’d like bloody fast, even though I’m as slow as a snail. No wait, slower….

What's in your stable? 2006 Trek 1500

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I have no idea - yesterday was my first ride in 6 years.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Sure I have pictures but I’m shy, paranoid, irrational, illogical, and look nothing short of atrocious in spandex - you know, the usual.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Ha! That would involve my sharing the details of every job interview and revealing the answer to the ubiquitous: (you choose) “Why do you want to work for XYZ company?” OR “Tell us your strengths and weaknesses?” (what weaknesses!)

Most memorable moment on my bike: Yesterday actually. It was the first time I’d been on a bike in 6 years after a combination of a bad overuse knee injury and an accident. Forget mileage, speed, and bunny hops - I’m happy to just be riding, even if it is a little and very slowly.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding along a 2 mile bridge (closed to cars) in Florida just around sunset. There was a cool breeze percolating along the golden sky, positively basking everything, me included, with an air of sheer bliss. Also riding a century back in 1999, on a big mountain bike – yes it took me many hours, etc, but it was one of those ‘aha’ moments where you actually do more than you thought you could~

[Diggles]

What? No pictures with MEEEEE in them??? Some friend you are. This is the photo that Kori meant to post...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...MDVegas005.jpg

Right Kori?

Damn...you girls are gawgeous!
I love the sleeve too. Ballsy!

[chickwhorips]

What? No pictures with MEEEEE in them??? Some friend you are. This is the photo that Kori meant to post...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...MDVegas005.jpg

Right Kori?

looks like you guys are having way to much fun!

[Bikingmomof3]

Real name: Jennifer

Where do you live? Hot and Humid Ohio

Explanation of your handle: I am a mom of 3 boys, who bikes.

Explanation of your avatar: First one I found and it resembles my minivan-only mine carries 5 bicyles.

Age (general or specific) 37

Occupation: SAHM

Favorite bike: Bianchi for now-it changes daily. I am saving up for a "real" bike.

What's in your stable? Giant Suede W

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I have absolutely no idea.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I do not have pics of myself, only DH and the boys.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I do not lie well.

Most memorable moment on my bike: The day I actually got on my bike. I had resisted (read been terrified) of bikes for 37 years.

Most fun ever had on a bike? The day I discovered that not only do I like biking, but I like to go fast and ride hills.