I joined back in July but didn't know about this thread.

Real name: Nicole

Where do you live? Olney, MD, a northern suburb of Washington, DC

Explanation of your handle: I live in Maryland and I'm "hill challenged"

Explanation of your avatar: It's just a cool bike image I found on the web

Age (general or specific): 45

Occupation: Scientist/Bioinformatics

Favorite bike: My Specialized Sequoia Elite

What's in your stable? Specialized Sequoia Elite and my (hopefully soon-to-be-sold Raleigh C40 hybrid)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? at least 34 mph on a downhill

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I was 6 or 7 I borrowed a friend's bike so that I could learn how to ride a real two-wheeler. Just as I was getting the hang of it I lost control and ran into a curb, blowing out the tube and destroying the front tire. It was 4 or 5 more years before I actually learned to ride.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every time I head out it's more fun than the last time