Getting to Know You!

[SadieKate]

Welcome Mercury/Sarah from SadieKate/Sarah, another Mercian owner. I have a 1981 Mercian King of Mercia given to me by my hubby for Xmas years and years ago.

Email the nice folks at Mercian and give them the serial number. Voila! You will have your info and you can ask for a nice pretty new color catalogue.

I'm lusting after a Miss Mercia for a townbike, not that I NEED one. But then there is Rivendell Glorius too. Maybe I need them all!

[Balrog]

Hey Balrog!
Another person with a LOTR-inspired username. Yay!
Leila

Mae govannon, mellon!

(oops, I tried for a "horned smiley", but it didn't work)

[CycleGiant3]

Real name: Jamie

Where do you live? Lakeland, FL

Explanation of your handle: I ride a Giant OCR1 and my ball number was 3

Explanation of your avatar: dont have one YET!

Age (general or specific) 27

Occupation: Sales

Favorite bike: right now I love mine.

What's in your stable? Giant OCR1

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 19mph in Lakeland Fl around Lake Hollingsworth May 2005.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have any yet!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "really the petals only cost 20 dollars!"

Most memorable moment on my bike: Well since i am pretty new, i will have to say the day i picked up my bike and rode for the 1st time

[bikerz]

Real name: Ann

Where do you live? Oakland, CA

Explanation of your handle: Well, the word biker and one of my initials - not very interesting, is it?

Explanation of your avatar: nothing yet...

Age (general or specific): Started my 40s last July

Occupation: Programmer, self-employed

Favorite bike: mine - a Specialized Sequoia Elite (I think that's what it is)

What's in your stable? Umm, just the one bike.

Fastest speed on a road bike? 29 mph (alright, I'm a chicken, and all too aware that, when you're on a bike, all the soft parts are on the OUTSIDE!)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Oh, it will be a long while before there's photographic evidence of me in cycling clothes! Let's get another 50 lbs off first (one mile at a time!)

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: No comment!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Well, I've found that any moment ON the bike is better than the moments coming OFF the bike (why does it seem to take so LONG to tip over with both feet still clipped in?)

[madisongrrl]

Real name: R.B.

Where do you live? Madison, WI

Explanation of your handle: I'm from Madison and I'm a girl...

Age (general or specific) 29

Occupation:

Favorite bike: I only have two bikes....so I really can't say that I favor one over the other.

What's in your stable? Specialized Rockhopper Comp and Cervelo Soloist Team. I hope to purchase 2 more bikes...

05 STUMPJUMPER FSR 120 PRO WOMEN'S http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkM...kesStumpjumper

Cervelo Dual 10
http://www.cervelo.com/bikes/2005/dual-10.html

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? ~45mph last year at the Ripon Triathlon

Another picture of yourself or your ride?
2005 Iola Bump-n-Jump....1st WORS race of the year....
http://extreme-photography-unlimited.../203/Iola_0184

I have no interesting lies.....

Most memorable moment on my bike:
Biking through bottom bracket deep water at the bottom of a ski jump....getting stuck, not being able to unclip in time and getting thoroughly soaked from head to toe because I fell.....

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

[Biking Chick]

Real name: R.B.

Where do you live? Madison, WI

Explanation of your handle: I'm from Madison and I'm a girl...

Age (general or specific) 29

Occupation: Research Assistant...but I'm a Canine Behaviorist-in-training.

Welcome to TE R.B. from another Badger-ette

I live in the Stevens Point area and with four dogs (five counting #2's dog who comes to 'cocker day care' I share your affection for cycling and dogs.

I'm sure the other TE'ers who enjoy mtn biking (like the Iola Bump & Jump) will enjoy hearing about some of the great mtn events here in WI. Do you participate in 24-hours at Nine Mile???

Looking forward to reading your posts!

[Trek420]

welcome bikerz, madisongrrl and cyclegiant3

as for bikerz question "why does it seem to take so LONG to tip over with both feet still clipped in?"

that's easy, it's the "toppler effect" similar to the doppler effect. You know how the siren's pitch changes as it moves towards, then away from you? "toppler effect" is that speed slows down when you're falling clipped in.

[bikerz]

Toppler effect - I LOVE it! It's so true - my buddy I was riding with the last time I fell (as she dropped her bike and ran to help untangle me from mine, while I lay at the botton of a gravel-filled ditch) said "That happened so fast!", but it seemed to me to take about half an hour from when I realized I was heading over until I was actually on the ground. Luckily, blood and scars notwithstandiong, all my falls have been from completely stationary positions - embarrasing, but not terribly serious in the long run. And I did feel pretty studly riding the 14 miles back to the car after the last and bloodiest fall! Everyone told me you fall 3 times in your clips before you really get it - me and my knees and hips really hope that's true! I now unclip BOTH feet every time there's even a hint of the need to slow down... I and I don't clip in until I am well under way from a start.

Trek420 - good luck on the up-coming Lifecycle - I have several friends riding and crewing this year - have a great ride - it's an amazing achievement to even sign up and train, much less complete it year after year.

[FreshNewbie]

Hello everybody! Been reading this forum for a while now and decided to join you girls. So here it goes :-)

Real name: Marina
Where do you live? Staten Island, New York

Explanation of your handle: Don't know if that applies to me :-)
Explanation of your avatar: what's an avatar :-) sorry!

Age (general or specific) 22 ( oct 5, 1982)

Occupation: Full-time Student & Billing Analyst

Favorite bike: Just started biking, didn't try many.

What's in your stable? CyclePro (raleigh) Old model but it's my first bike so it will be wonderful for those first crashes.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Lol, as if i ever go fast, I hope i will someday though. I admire anyone who is brave enough to ride it fast and have no fear of speed.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Don't have any pictures of me riding.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Wow , that's a tough one. I will get back on this one
Most memorable moment on my bike: Well, as I said before i just started biking. My boyfriend got me into this, he is a good road cyclist, and I thought it would be great to enjoy this sport together. For now i am just trying to have fun with it and get more comfortable with the speed and my bike. So most memorable moment would probably be this past weekend when i did my first 12 miles. Yey
Most fun ever had on a bike? When I learned how to pedal standing, had a blast and was very proud of myself.
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[SJCzar]

Hey julbee,

My favorite bike for a long time was also a Schwinn Continental...also early 70's vintage... mine was the metallic red. It was actually my brother's, but once he got his driver's license, I sort of claimed it for mine. I put a ton of miles on that thing and never remember any problems with it that I couldn't fix myself. I still get a big smile on my face when I see on of those out on the road.

I'm also a hot air balloon lover. My mom, sister, and I go to a few rallys each year. We've crewed and ridden a few times. Being up there floating around is definitely the most beautiful and peaceful feeling.

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Julie: I crew for 2 hot air balloon pilots here in the heart of Hot Air Balloon country - Albuquerque, NM. I've been crewing for 6 yrs now and I STILL get a thrill getting them in the air. I always end up on throat so I get to watch the balloon inflate from the inside out. Just takes my breath away!

Welcome to the board Marina: my very first 10 spd was my dads old Raleigh and darn it I wish I knew which move I lost that baby in. What I wouldn't give to have the old bike back - we went Everywhere together!

Hoping to hear more from both of you!

[profà vélo]

After hanging around here for a few months, I finally figured out that I was supposed to introduce myself.

Real name: Dawn

Where do you live? Greenville, SC

Explanation of your handle: I teach French at a university (prof=professeur), and you can often find me on (Ã*) my bike (vélo).

Age (general or specific) 36 (DOB 13 Feb 69, specifically!)

Occupation: see handle explanation

Favorite bike: mine!

What's in your stable? 2004 Specialized Dolce Elite, plus a knock-around hybrid that gets taken to the beach once a year

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 40-ish, descending Caesar's Head, spring '05

Another picture of yourself or your ride? http://millie.furman.edu/strickland/...lery/index.htm

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: if I told you, I'd have to kill you

Most memorable moment on my bike: catching back up to my good friend and training partner just as we reached the summit of a six-mile climb after having been dropped much earlier

Most fun ever had on a bike? every time I get to ride with my girlfriends--we are five right now--and we work together and take turns pulling, whether it's the regular Tuesday night ride or a longer weekend ride

[PurpleJADE]

Real name: MJ

Where do you live? Holland MI

Explanation of your handle: THe name of my bike. THe color ( purple) and the maker ( JADE)

Age (general or specific) 41

Occupation: Team Leader Automotive Supplier Factory ( Facotry Rat)

Favorite bike: The Purple JADE!

What's in your stable? 2003 JADE AL-C

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 43 a couple of weeks ago in MI

Another picture of yourself or your ride? http://members.aol.com/mjsplanforlif.../personal.html

needs a update but the pics are there!


Most memorable moment on my bike: Probably doing my first Triathlon after having my bike for 2 weeks IT was a great day!

Most fun ever had on a bike? I love riding my bike. Last Wednesdays ride was fun even with issues! I broke a spoke going 37 down a hill. I am happy I am not one with the pavement!. Then 15 miles out pouring rain. But I had a blast issues and all. And I had a really good ride broken wheel and all!

[Trek420]

welcome to the boadrd profÃ*vélo and PurpleJADE!!! I checked out both your websites, cool!

profÃ*vélo (hope you don't mind mind if we call you pro or prof so I don't have to figure out the Ã* & é thing) I see you've done the MS 150. Good!

Just for fun this year we're keeping tabs on how much the members here raise for charities. Feel free to post your total on:

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=2831

[Wendy]

Real name: Wendy

Where do you live? White Plains, NY

Explanation of your handle: It's my name

Age (general or specific) 38

Occupation: Copy editor

Favorite bike: My 2005 Cannondale R700

What's in your stable? See above. I had two pretty new bikes earlier this year, but they never fit properly, so I sold both and got one better bike that actually fits me.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I don't really know. Probably in the low 30s.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll have to get one of those soon.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Being attacked by a crazed Canada goose and screaming at the top of my lungs.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Pretty much every minute except for that memorable moment listed above. I was recently on a club ride, and the leader, a man in his 60s, pedaled up next to me and told me I was "a good biker" (his words) and asked me if I liked it. I thought the question was silly (how could I not like it?), but the whole exchange made me happy because I've only started riding more in the past year or so.
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