Hola, TE board! I've been lookin', lurkin' and learnin' from you guys for a while, am finally getting around to the introduction.

Real name: Katharine

Where do you live? Eastern VA swamps

Explanation of your handle: Couple of initials in my name

Explanation of your avatar: Haven't put one up yet

Age (general or specific): 54

Occupation: University (academic health center) administrator

Favorite bike: The one I'm on at the moment (but I love my new IndyFab)

What's in your stable? '98 Litespeed Obed mtb; '06 IF Crown Jewel SE, '90 Merckx Corsa Extra, '02 Fondriest Carb Level and '97 Moser Evo Pro road bikes (and a '99 Litespeed Classic I'm selling); rear end of an '01 Santana Team Al road tandem.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 49.5 on the tandem in Hanover Co., VA, last year

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Maybe of the ride later...I'm not much for pictures of moi, especially in tight sweaty spandex. Fortunately when I'm on the bike, I don't have to look at that.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Uh, no, I didn't finish up the Breyers."

Most memorable moment on my bike: Hard to choose. But one was a ride through bucolic hills on the north part of PEI a couple of years ago - DH and I with a couple of good friends. It was chilly and damp but the wildflowers and scenery were gorgeous, and we stopped for hot food and drinks at a wonderful restaurant-art gallery.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I have fun almost every time I'm on a bike - any good, hard ride with compatible friends, after which we go out and eat afterwards. Yep, ride to eat!