Getting to Know You!

[LynneK]

I'm a long-time lurker, finally uncloaking to say hello!

Real name: Lynne

Where do you live? Chicago, IL (a few blocks north of Wrigley Field)

Explanation of your handle: My name; I don't have any nicknames other than the occasional "LK" or "Dr. K", and I am always forgetting other handles!

Explanation of your avatar: At the tip of the north end of Maui, December 2005. The dramatic elevation changes kicked my butt, but the scenery was gorgeous.

Age (general or specific) 41

Occupation: College professor (economics)

Favorite bike: My road bike

What's in your stable? Felt F70 road bike, Cannondale F300 mountain bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 35 mph, going down a hill west of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, surrounded by picturesque dairy farms. Three years ago, when I still had my 1986 Nishiki TriA triathlon bike.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I have a few tri pics, but they sure are not seeing the light of day! I may want to buy my husband a faster camera before next season ...

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't think of one . Uh oh, I think that gets me in a recursive lie loop!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Coming back up that Wisconsin hill, chasing after my husband on his brand-new Bianchi. He goes screaming up the hill, I start to slow, and I think "OK, time to switch to my granny gear". Problem was that I didn't have a granny gear! I bought a Trek 1000WSD shortly thereafter, but she and I didn't agree with each other, so I sold it and bought my Felt, which I love.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Going downhill around the side of Haleakala to the Tedeschi Winery, Maui, December 2005. Breathtaking scenery! Of course it was literally uphill all the way back, but it was sure worth it. A close second is riding up to the Maroon Bells outside of Aspen, CO.

[Lise]

Hi Lynne! Look out the window! You can see me waving! I'm 1.5 miles straight west of Wrigley. Maybe we can ride together someday!