I've admired Dede Barry ever since I read about her winning a World Cup race on a lugged steel bike, built by her father-in-law no less, how cool is that?
http://www.bikespecialties.com/mariposa-dedebarry.html

She's retired now, alas.
And now I'm envious of her - check out her retirement present !
http://www.mariposabicycles.com/city-bike.html