Getting to Know You!

[Trek420]

Well, I went to a start-up meeting with Rye, and was a bit put off by their massive emphasis on Trondheim-Oslo. I may do T-O someday but I'm in no hurry

Norwegians all (and sorry TE for the hijack.) Is the T-O what my sister has refered to as "The Great Test of Strength" ride? Something about ride 1 day Trondheim to Oslo, no support ...

[lph]

Norwegians all (and sorry TE for the hijack.) Is the T-O what my sister has refered to as "The Great Test of Strength" ride? Something about ride 1 day Trondheim to Oslo, no support ...

Yep, it's The Thing To Do among road riders here. If you tell someone you ride a road bike they immediately ask if you've done Trondheim-Oslo. There are shorter versions like Lillehammer-Oslo, which is dubbed "Lille Styrkeprøven", or "The Little Test of Strength". Sounds a bit strange in English

[Trigress]

There is support on T-O.

And my impression is that more non-cyclists ask about this, while real cyclists aren't that into it - you need a really big team to do well, and so the smaller clubs aren't that enthusiastic. It's very hyped though.

[motochick]

Hi everyone! I have been putting off doing this because it looked like it would take some time to fill out. It did, but now I am done Hope to meet and ride with some of you. I have been learning a lot from this site and would love to thank all of you who contribute. The search function is my best friend


Real name: Brenda

Where do you live: Clarkdale, AZ

Explanation of your handle: My surfer friends gave me the nickname (I used to live and surf in San Diego)

Explanation of your avatar: Me on my moto

Age (general or specific) 36

Occupation: Self employed/slacker

Favorite bike: My ti bike

What's in your stable? Mid nineties ti bike, road tandem, rockhopper (old)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 56ish, on my hubbies "race bike" down Idaho St in Orange County, Ca in the late 80's.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? My ti bike
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What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Told my hubby that the guy from jury duty that gave me a ride home was someone I knew and surfed with. I had just met him that day during jury duty. It was easier than taking the bus home! Well, not the biggest but this is a public forum!

Most memorable moment on my bike: When my hubby and I were 13 yrs old we did our first organized bike ride. It was a bike-a-thon for McDonalds and we both rode our dads 12 speeds. Those bikes were so big for us!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Hubby and I rode from Santa Maria to Morro Bay and spent the night in tents. The next day the ride back was not so fun, but the ride up was a blast!


Brenda

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Motochic: What a cute story... you've know your hubby since you were kids?! Too cool.

[Trek420]

Yep, it's The Thing To Do among road riders here. If you tell someone you ride a road bike they immediately ask if you've done Trondheim-Oslo. There are shorter versions like Lillehammer-Oslo, which is dubbed "Lille Styrkeprøven", or "The Little Test of Strength". Sounds a bit strange in English

I've driven from Trondheim to Lillehamer (winter Olympics in a rent-a-wreck ). It's narrow, it's hilly, it's beautiful. There were deep snow drifts right up to the edge of the road. I can imagine it's beautiful in Spring or Summer.

[motochick]

Motochic: What a cute story... you've know your hubby since you were kids?! Too cool.

It gets a little cuter...we grew up next door to each other. We used to ride down to the supermarket during the tour to see the results in the newspaper, before America got on board!

Brenda

[MaxPower]

Hi Everybody.

Real name: Lisa

Where do you live? Erie, P A

Explanation of your handle: D'oh! Homer Simpson reference

Explanation of your avatar: Best movie of all time!

Age: 32

Occupation: In process of changing careers

Favorite bike: Both my bikes

What's in your stable? Specialized road bike, Cannondale MTB

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Fastest on MTB was 45 going down a mountain in Moab.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Just in the comics I draw about stupid things.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: that this is the best question to ask people out of all the possible questions... seriously.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Passing people on road bikes when I am riding my mountain bike.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Mountain bike trip to Moab, UT when I rode off a 5 ft drop without being scared or freaked out like I was for 80% of the time.

[trinena]

Where do I live? Oakland, CA

Explanation of your handle: tri (triathlon/try & nena - term of endearment in spanish)

Explanation of your avatar: our puppy at 5 months old

Age: 34

Occupation: Education

Favorite bike: Both my bikes

What's in your stable? Giant ocr2 road bike, waiting to heal to try out my pretty previously owned Bianchi axis cross (pic)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? i'm a total beginner so going 30 down tunnel road was thrilling

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: sounds too much like a confessional for this once- Catholic.

Most memorable moment on my bike: first time i went clipless i ended up with a mild concussion - in a parking lot! i kept riding - bloody mouth and all until things went a little dim and i got ... sick.

Most fun ever had on a bike? My first tri (all women) was a blast.

[madscot13]

triena, sorry about the sickness but at least the bike looks nice.

[GuitarRiderGrrl]

Real name: Cindy, or Cyn (Take your pick

Where do you live? Issaquah, Washington (I'd love to meet and say hey to other gals who ride in this area)

Explanation of your handle: Well lets see... ummm, I am an avid guitarist/singer/songwriter ~ and love riding my bike!!

Explanation of your avatar: Its weird me, taken through a weird lens

Age (general or specific) oh, sorta pushing the big 50 OH Nooooo!!!

Occupation: Day job is information security engineer ~ singer/songwriter/musician

Favorite bike: Oh my....decisions decisions

What's in your stable? (Please no one laugh) my 1998 metallic green grip-shift Mongoose

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Mach 3+ coming down the Sammamish Trail!!!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nope

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't remember, which means I've either told too many, or I don't lie! (I'll let ya'll pick!) .....I'll just stay with this ;-)

Most memorable moment on my bike: I know its just a little thing - but I just cruised on past a little family of ducks, and they looked at me, and I looked at them, and I realized that had I been in a stinky car-bubble, I would never have been able to say good morning to the little duck family. Silly huh?

Most fun ever had on a bike? Just cruising..... just cruising........

[trinena]

Cyn - so NOT silly! (about the ducks) That's the best thing for me about bike rides - saying hello to hawks, eagles, rabbits, once even dolphins by the gg bridge.

I love your phrase "stinky car bubble."

[Deanna]

I've been off the boards, and (unfortunately) off my bike for a while, so time for an update.

Real name: Deanna

Where do you live? Santa Rosa, CA - in beautiful Sonoma County

Explanation of your handle: "love"

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

Age (general or specific): 39

Occupation: Sales Manager for a sensor technology co.

Favorite bike: My new Felt FW2

What's in your stable? Raleigh Competition (soon to be sold), Breezer Villager, Felt FW2, Stumpjumper from the mid-90s

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Honestly can't remember.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? See below.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Probably something to do with my weight.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing the Tour of the Unknown Coast

Most fun ever had on a bike? Touring the Big Island of Hawaii.

[MM_QFC!]

Real name: Cindy, or Cyn (Take your pick

Where do you live? Issaquah, Washington (I'd love to meet and say hey to other gals who ride in this area)

Explanation of your handle: Well lets see... ummm, I am an avid guitarist/singer/songwriter ~ and love riding my bike!!

Explanation of your avatar: Its weird me, taken through a weird lens

Age (general or specific) oh, sorta pushing the big 50 OH Nooooo!!!

Occupation: Day job is information security engineer ~ singer/songwriter/musician

Favorite bike: Oh my....decisions decisions

What's in your stable? (Please no one laugh) my 1998 metallic green grip-shift Mongoose

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Mach 3+ coming down the Sammamish Trail!!!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nope

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't remember, which means I've either told too many, or I don't lie! (I'll let ya'll pick!) .....I'll just stay with this ;-)

Most memorable moment on my bike: I know its just a little thing - but I just cruised on past a little family of ducks, and they looked at me, and I looked at them, and I realized that had I been in a stinky car-bubble, I would never have been able to say good morning to the little duck family. Silly huh?

Most fun ever had on a bike? Just cruising..... just cruising........

Welcome, Cindy/Cyn!
There's a good group of us in the NW - and Seattle area too; in fact, we're getting together to ride (not tiptoe) through the tulips on the 19th (it's in the Northwest section)...and you'd be most welcome to join us.
Tailwinds!
Mary

[GuitarRiderGrrl]

Welcome, Cindy/Cyn!
There's a good group of us in the NW - and Seattle area too; in fact, we're getting together to ride (not tiptoe) through the tulips on the 19th (it's in the Northwest section)...and you'd be most welcome to join us.
Tailwinds!
Mary

Hi Mary,

Cool cool! Wasn't yesterday (the 12th) to die for?
I went to Pacific Bike on NE 8th on the Sammamish plateau to get new brakes on my Mongoose, and came home with a Specialized Sirrus! :-) The good folks at Pac Bike are going to bring my Mongoose back to me, as riding two bikes at once is problematic LOL ~ I'm determined to let my 2000 Camaro sit in the garage, till it becomes a classic ~

I'll head over to the Northwest section and see about the ride on the 19th. ~ Now if we could just have more of yesterdays weather!!

Many Huggz, and the wind be at 'yer back! Aaaaaaarrrrr
Cyn