Real name: Kim
Where do you live? western Wisconsin

Explanation of your handle: I love my Look bike and I didn't find any others on my search of the forum. I'm not ususally one of those people who prefaces every statement with "look,..." or even "like..."

Explanation of your avatar: It took me all summer to register here, do I have to spend the time coming up with an avatar too?!

Age (general or specific) mid 40's

Occupation: SAHM, educating my children, retired from corporate life

Favorite bike: the one I'm riding -- a Look 555. When I test rode it at my LBS I had to tell him "I feel one with the bike." So I had to buy it.

What's in your stable? a 20yo Trek 400. It served me well so I can't part with it, but I can't bear to ride it either. I also borrow my DH's Electra Amsterdam to ride around the neighborhood with my little girls.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 31-32 mph, pedaling the flats after our many little hills

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll have to take the time to add that someday


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I told my husband that after I quit work of course our house would stay picked up and clean!

Most memorable moment on my bike: It's not a moment, it's a recurring moment. It's the pure joy I feel riding through this lovely countryside, birds and frogs singing to me, when I hit the perfect gear for the grade, just going all out. That gets me up at 5 am.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I think I already answered this above in the memorable question. I'm just really proud of what I've been able to do this year when I thought it was all over for me!

A year and a half ago I couldn't walk for 20 minutes or climb stairs without pain due to osteoarthritis and 40 extra pounds. I started working out and journaling my food intake and of course the weight started coming off. Just as I hit the dreaded weight loss plateau, a friend got me to a spinning class. 6 months later my DH decided I needed a bike. So I went from not riding in over 12 years to a metric century in 2 1/2 months. Happy happy!

By the way, I also have fond memories of TOS, with my dad, who wouldn't miss a week! Now you know how old I am!

Thanks for all the learning here!