Real name: Natira

Where do you live? San Francisco, CA

Explanation of your handle: Natira got shortened to Nat which then earned it's silent G sometime when I was 12 years old. The bug theme has since followed me all this time. My handlebar tape even has flies printed all over it.

Explanation of your avatar: Bring Your Own Big Wheel Race down the steep switchbacks of Lombard Street in San Francisco. This was before I covered my body in bruises.

Age (general or specific): 30 and lovin' it!

Occupation: Biotech scientist nerd

Favorite bike: Saving up for something new and spiffy. Probably a Specialized Ruby Expert that I toyed around with one day and made me fly up the hills. I've already named her, so I'm doomed.

What's in your stable? An aluminum Trek 1100 from the good ol' days. "Cheddar".

Fastest speed on a road bike? 42mph just yesterday! *vroom*

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Me and Greg!


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I've never told one.

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I was about 13 years old, I rode with my dad for a few days on one of those multi-day camping trips through Wisconsin. It was hot and hilly and my purple girl's ten speed didn't make it up one of the bigger slopes. The next year, I had a new bike (a REAL one), had several hundred miles of training and funny tan lines, and I made it up that darn hill without stopping. Took me forever, and I think I squirted all the contents of my waterbottles onto my head, but by golly, I MADE IT.

Most fun ever had on a bike?