Getting to Know You!

[Aggie_Ama]

Most fun ever had on a bike? I'm seriously not copping out on this one, but every time my husband and I ride together, we have a new adventure of some kind or another silly story to tell!

I'm glad to be here. Y'all seem so cool and friendly!

I love your most fun on the bike. DH and I ride together all the time, it is some of the best time we spend together. Many women wish their SO would ride with them, we are lucky!

Awww... We're are glad to have you. Welcome to the board!

[Aggie_Ama]

Welcome Miranda, Tali and Thorn!!

Tali- Now I feel awful for paging my doctor. Actually the only time was when my DH was terribly ill. The first time he ended up at the ER, the second time was a few days later and he ended up at the hospital the next morning. I bother my insurance's on-call nurse for silly stuff like "How long can I wait to get a tetnus shot for this cut I got on some rusty building materials?"

Thorn- Mallorca is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing those pictures. Mallorca makes my list of "Must See" travels.

[chickwhorips]

just wanted to say HELLO to everyone new here.

[ShubieGA]

Real name: Sue

Where do you live? Alpharetta, GA

Explanation of your handle: Shubie is my nickname (say Sue Shaw 5 x's fast after a cocktail or two), and GA is my current state.

Explanation of your avatar: still looking for the right one.

Age (general or specific): Getting closer to 50 (ok, hanging on to 48 by a thread)

Occupation: Tech support manager

Favorite bike: my new one - Trek 7.2FX (red)

What's in your stable? Trek 7.2FX and a Schwinn mountain bike.

Fastest speed on a road bike? 20, on the hybrid - let go of the brake, Shubie!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I usually take the pics, not get in them.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I am not admitting that on-line!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Other than riding my 1st bike around the basement poles, it was finally getting up a hill by the house without walking.

Most fun ever had on a bike? So far, finishing the Bike Atlanta ride (13.3 mi, but some nice hills). More to come!

[alforfun]

Real name: Alice
Where do you live? Blooming Grove NY

Explanation of your handle: Cycing is fun

Explanation of your avatar: My lovely new trek!

Age (general or specific) 50 on Dec 11th! Ouch!!

Occupation: R.N.

Favorite bike: My new Trek WSD 1600

What's in your stable? Trek 1600, Specialized Expedition

Fastest speed on a road bike? I think I am slow compared to all you experienced gals!!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Ha

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmmm....

Most memorable moment on my bike: Skidding around a corner into gravel, where I totally wiped out....and this is on the Expedition that had mtn bike tires on it!!

Most fun ever had on a bike? I always have fun, this is something DH and I like to do together, started with biking in the back woods, and now on the road!! New road bikes for each of us on our 25th anniversary!!

[SJCzar]

Hey there Thorn. It's always good to see another Milwaukee area rider on here.

Welcome to all you new gals.

[bikewriter]

Real name: Janice

Where do you live? Cincinnati, OH

Explanation of your handle: I've been writing for as long as I can remember and when I was younger, I rode my bike everywhere. But sometimes you give up things because you think you’ve outgrown them…only to realize you never outgrow things that add value to your life. Now I’m looking to do both cycling and writing on my own terms. I’m excited to have found a forum of women who feel like I do!

Explanation of your avatar: A [paraphrased] Buddhist teaching says if you look at a flower, you never see it striving to be what it should become. It just is, and it grows and blossoms as it should. A flower reminds me to relax into the peace and balance of each moment.

Age (general or specific): 29 in November!

Occupation: Copywriter

Favorite bike: I'm fascinated by Terry bikes, specifically Madeleine, the touring model. If you've got one, I'd love to hear about it.

What's in your stable? 94 Giant Hybrid - Hey, what can I say? It gets me where I want to go.

Fastest speed on a road bike: 27 mph--thanks to a steep grade and gravity.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I’ll be hard-pressed to drum one picture up, but I’ll see what I can do.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmm…the last time I called in sick on a beautiful day?

Most memorable moment on my bike: I learned to ride on two wheels on a gravel road. The first time without training wheels, I flew down a hill of gravel, tried to turn and wiped out. I've been hooked ever since.

Most fun ever had on a bike: Honestly? Every time I ride.

[wannaduacentury]

Real name: Sue

Where do you live? Alpharetta, GA

Explanation of your handle: Shubie is my nickname (say Sue Shaw 5 x's fast after a cocktail or two), and GA is my current state.

Explanation of your avatar: still looking for the right one.

Age (general or specific): Getting closer to 50 (ok, hanging on to 48 by a thread)

Occupation: Tech support manager

Favorite bike: my new one - Trek 7.2FX (red)

What's in your stable? Trek 7.2FX and a Schwinn mountain bike.

Fastest speed on a road bike? 20, on the hybrid - let go of the brake, Shubie!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I usually take the pics, not get in them.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I am not admitting that on-line!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Other than riding my 1st bike around the basement poles, it was finally getting up a hill by the house without walking.

Most fun ever had on a bike? So far, finishing the Bike Atlanta ride (13.3 mi, but some nice hills). More to come!

Hi Sue, you're not far from me, an hour actually from Atlanta. I live 50 miles SW of Atlanta down off of I 85 south. Welcome to TE. Jennifer

[lisa_b]

Real name: Lisa
Where do you live? New York, NY

Explanation of your handle: My name (admittedly not the most creative choice)

Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....haven't yet figured out how to add one.

Age (general or specific) 30

Occupation: Lawyer

Favorite bike: My Specialized Allez, but I lust after a Specialized Ruby Pro

What's in your stable? Specialized Allez Triple 2004

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I'm a bit on the cautious side in New York traffic, but maybe 25 mph?

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'm always the one taking the pictures, not in them!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Too many to count, but they were all small.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing my first metric century on long island in the freezing cold rain!

Most fun ever had on a bike? This summer, my first summer biking!