Getting to Know You!

[echurch66]

Real name: Elizabeth

Where do you live? Illinois (outside of St. Louis)

Explanation of your handle: The one I use for everything. That way I won't forget!

Explanation of your avatar: NA.

Age (general or specific) 48

Occupation: Elementary Teacher (5th grade for the past four years)

Favorite bike: The one I have now. Her name is BB3

What's in your stable? Specialized Amira SL4 Expert 2013

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don't really know. Probably somewhere in NorCal


Most memorable moment on my bike: My first real ride with my now husband and my BFF. It was 21 miles long and I did great until the last mile. We stopped, I unclipped, then we took a short turn and stopped again. I failed to unclip and fell over onto the pavement. A small scrape and a bruised ego.

Most fun I've ever had on my bike: Any day riding in the wine country of Sonoma Valley. I will always be a NorCal Girl!!

My old, sweet Dolce in Santa Rosa, CA



My new baby, BB3

[BlessedB]

Real name: Brenda
Where do you live? Tampa Bay area, Florida

Explanation of your handle: First and last name start with "B," and I feel very blessed.

Explanation of your avatar: My handle

Age (general or specific) just turned 56

Occupation: Nurse practitioner, Cardiology; specifically heart failure.

Favorite bike: My current Trek Domane

What's in your stable? Trek Domane 2014. It took a lot of commitment for me, to spend that kind of money on a bike.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? about 27, going down a steep bridge (no real hills in Fla), and freaking out.

Another picture of yourself or your ride?


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I'm not scared."

Most memorable moment on my bike: doing my first metric century in over 15 years. I used to ride, somehow got out of it for 15 years or so, and am now falling back in love with it again.

Most fun ever had on a bike? My gentleman friend and I somehow stuffed everything we needed into my Miata, including the bikes on the bike rack, and went camping for a long weekend up on a barrier island in the Florida panhandle. It was awesome!

[Pax]

Nice learning about you, BB. I lived in Clearwater back in the early 90's and am getting ready to move back to FL in May, heading to New Smyrna Beach this time. Can't wait to ride year round.

[Pax]

I'm about an hour north of Savannah, Ga in SC. You're both welcome too visit.

I'll be passing by occasionally on my way back to IL for visits, we'll have to meet up.

[ifoldbikes1]

Hello,
My name is Marlon. belongs to California
Owner of iFoldBikes.com
Age 48
Favorite bike is "X-Front 26 inch carbon steel damping folding bike"

[KelleyPecs]

Real name: Kristin
Where do you live? Seminole, FL

Explanation of your handle: My last name and what my bff calls me

Explanation of your avatar: haven't decided on one yet

Age (general or specific) 40 in October!

Occupation: Interior Designer

Favorite bike: Not sure, I like what I have now but hadn't rode for 25 years until last month

What's in your stable? Specialized Crossroads Sport Step-thru

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? No road bike, but probably about 18 going down overpass ramps on the Pinellas Trail. I'm a big chicken and tend to use my brakes a good bit

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nah

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Probably something when I was a kid - can't remember

Most memorable moment on my bike: I just got back into riding in March of this year and had forgotten how much I enjoyed it. Haven't done anything super exciting yet

Most fun ever had on a bike? Just riding around with my hubby, trying to get into shape and have fun

[MoBugs]

Real name: Moe
Where do you live? San Juan Island area, WA

Explanation of your handle: I studied entomology for three years and I love fly fishing.

Explanation of your avatar: "avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??" Good grief, I have to look for an avatar.......

Age (general or specific) 57 and loving it!

Occupation: Retired, thank the goddess.

Favorite bike: I would love to find an 1980's De Rosa or a 1970's Eddy.

What's in your stable? REI AVD 2.1 touring/gravel bike, Gary Fischer mountain/bikepacking, Fuji road bike, Faraday electric assist, and last but not least 1985 Eddy. I have a slight issue....I'm addicted to collecting bicycles!

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 47.6 MPH. I was riding down the backside of Mount Tam (Marin County, CA) towards Stensin Beach, 2011.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? "I don't have very many pixs of myself - I hate having my pix taken" I feel the same way!


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't like to lie and I don't like being lied to. Honesty is the best policy.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I was six years old, my parents bought me my first bike. It was a Schwinn (unknow model), baby blue in color and it was a boy's bike. I remember placing my left foot on the pedal, both hands on the handlebars and pushing off. I was filled with the feeling of freedom and adventure. I remember it like it was yesterday and when I begin each bike ride I have the same feeling.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every time I get on my bike is a memorable and exciting.

[Trek420]

Welcome all!

[rubysoho]

Real name: Nicole

Where do you live?: Northern VA

Explanation of your avatar: rubysoho after a song by the band Rancid.

Age (general or specific): 1984 model

Occupation: Park Authority

Favorite bike: My Ruby Elite (and my only bike)

What's in your stable? See above

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 25mph couple weekends ago

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: that is a secret

Most memorable moment on my bike: Still relatively new to biking but I'd have to say the huge snapping turtle I had to pass on the W&OD trail.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every ride is a joy!! But I loved getting caught in an unexpected rain shower and had a full rainbow overhead.

[Mako]

Real name: Mako (ok it's not but it'll do)

Where do you live?: UK

Explanation of your avatar: Avatar free thus far

Age (general or specific): Late twenties (don't want to wish them away)

Occupation: Ughh...don't ask....

Favorite bike: My New shiny bike - Cervelo S1

What's in your stable? See above or if they were handing them out a Cervelo S3?!

Fastest speed on a road bike? Somewhere over 30ish MPH (downhill).

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I am soooo well behaved I almost never lie...

Most memorable moment on my bike: Trying to un clip in a 'cul de sac' whilst having a panic attack - not a good idea.....

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding my new bike for the first time.....WOW!

[Ursula745]

Real name: Marsha

Where do you live? Louisville, KY

Explanation of your handle: Complicated

Explanation of your avatar: n/a

Age (general or specific) 37

Occupation: Training Manager at a credit card processing company for a large bank

Favorite bike: my one and only, Trek 7.2 FX WSD in blue

What's in your stable? see above

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? about 24, downhill

Another picture of yourself or your ride? not yet

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding it for the first time to work! Only 4.4 miles! LOL!

Most fun I've ever had on my bike: see above

Hi everyone. I commute a short route to work (4.4 miles). I like to ride on the weekends. I just started training for my first 35 miler. I'm slow, still learning, like to ride alone for now (intimidated ) and only have one bike which I love. I've been lurking but decided to join! Good to meet to you all!

[MomOnBike]

Real name: Wanda

Where do you live? Lincoln, Nebraska.

Explanation of your handle: At one time I was thinking of legally changing my name to Mom - what with all my kids friends calling me that, and all - and I spend as much time as I can on my bike.

Explanation of your avatar: I'm lazy and I haven't gotten around to finding/creating one yet

Age (general or specific): Late 40's.

Occupation: Indexer, Medical Secretary

Favorite bike: The one I'm on at the moment. (I can be fickle)

What's in your stable? Walter, the 1978 Raleigh 10-speed (he needs some repair work, poor baby)
William, the new Sun EZ Sport recumbent.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 34 or so coming down a nice hill by Nebraska City on Walter. We were coming home from a 2-day mini tour and I had full panniers on at the time. I probably should have been scared, as the cross wind was giving the ride some zest, but I have a pretty high guts/brains ratio.
I have hopes of finding a faster hill with William some day soon.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Some recent ones are at:
http://lincolndietrichs.org/mopac1.html

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That's classified.

Most memorable moment on my bike:
Is this a test?
OK, either it was the moment I realized that I could go 'most anywhere on a bike, so maybe I should.
OR it was the time I decided to combine bicycling and walking my doberman. (That guts/brains ratio, again. It worked for us, but don't try it yourself) After that we went many happy/exploratory miles together.
OR my Dad giving me freedom by showing my snotty pre-teen self how to fix a flat - the job needed a wrench or two back then.
OR the time DH & I were riding along talking, and I got a mouthful of used spider web. DH says he's never heard me make THAT combination of sounds before or since.
OR my wobbly first ride home on William. I really wanted to ride him home from the bike shop, so I did.
So many choices...

Most fun ever had on a bike?
Muliple choice again...
That glorious summer that my friends & I spent going to summer school & taking the long way home (from driver's ed.).
OR a certain fall ride just as the foiliage was at its explosive finest.
OR the afore-mentioned mini-tour with DH.
OR the ride I'm on at the moment (I said I could be fickle.) Actually I'm not riding at all for a while, not while there is a layer of ice on everything.

[steph40]

I spent 11 weeks in Lincoln a couple of years ago...and took my bike. You have the MOST WONDERFUL BIKE TRAIL SYSTEM!!!

[MomOnBike]

I know. We're spoiled. And it's only gotten better and better in the last several years.

I'm reduced to complaining about the angle that the trails cross the intersecting roads and those @#$%% polite drivers who stop and wave me across when what I really want is to catch my breath. Life is hard....

[Lynne]

Real name: Lynne (yeah, I'm real creative w/my handle...)

Where do you live? Portland, Oregon

Explanation of your handle: Uh, I have no imagination??

Explanation of your avatar: I need one!

Age (general or specific): 39 (today :-()

Occupation: Commercial Claim Adjuster

Favorite bike: I'm a newbie, so I have just the one: Redline Conquest cross (and might I say, I'm loving it??)

What's in your stable? The Redline and my city bike, an old Peugot (gift from my boyfriend...awwww)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 41.7mph on Thompson Rd in the west hills in Portland....as much as I'd love to say it was on a flat-out, it was downhill as you've all guessed...

Another picture of yourself or your ride? how do I hook a photo?

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Mmmm...I really have an issue w/lying, so I mostly do white lies

Most memorable moment on my bike:
When I first got the big chainring and could actually pedal on the downhill...whoo hoo! So, basically any downhill. Ok, that and the first time I got on the bike and fell over in my clips, bike landing on right knee, spraining it, not knowing it and doing a 22 mile trail ride. BAD memory, that one!

Most fun ever had on a bike?
I'm so new, but downhill again...and I love the country rides on the flats where I can really pedal hard and get lots of fresh air. __________________