Getting to Know You!

[Robbin_G]

Hello again everyone! I fell off the planet...

I did the NYCC training series in the spring, got turned down for a job with Backroads, worked 6 days a week in the summer then worked in Italy for 3 months without a bike (nor funds to get one.)

I'm back in NYC and althought I really like NY, I think the timing is right for me to move on back to San Francisco. I spend more time looking at webcams of SF than out in the hustle 'n' bustle of NYC.

I look forward to finding friends in the cycling community there!

If anyone in the city is looking for a roommate for Feb 1, please let me know! :-)

-Robbin

[GypsyAngel]

welcome logdiva, bianchgirl, click, gyspyangel!

Trek... Thanks a lot for the welcome! I look forward to spending time here and learning a lot!

Gypsy

[logdiva32]

Real name: Tina
Where do you live? Tacoma, wa

Explanation of your handle: I am an army logistics officer, and a very good one. But my femininity is also very important to me. I started using that handle when I was 32.

Explanation of your avatar: just a pic of my dream chopper.

Age (general or specific) 35

Occupation: Army Warrant Officer

Favorite bike: would Love either a Rivendell or a Principia

What's in your stable? Many, my favorite is my new Novarra eXpress and cannondale CAAD3

Fastest speed on a road bike? dono

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have very many pixs of myself - I hate having my pix taken. Same here.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I maybe stupid, but I ain't crazy.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I just got back into riding in Aug of this year and had forgotten how much I enjoyed it. Have not had many rides, yet always working. Just weekend jaunts around the park.

Most fun ever had on a bike? When I was a teen we would ride bikes from our house to the rockies " Garden of the Gods" in Colorado about 20 miles, through the beautiful red rocks. We would spend all day there, talking and drinking beer. I hope to go back there, maybe this summer. Hope I can make it up the mountain like I used to.
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[Bluetree]

Welcome Orion,

We have a lot of the horsie sect on this site so you'll feel right at home. I'm partial to TBs myself, but those T-walkers are quite the ride!

Joy

[Orions.Star]

Joy,
Thanks for the welcome! I have some friends that are die hard TB owners, all horses are wonderful, I grew up with QH's.

Tami

[mimitabby]

Welcome Orion,

We have a lot of the horsie sect on this site so you'll feel right at home. I'm partial to TBs myself, but those T-walkers are quite the ride!

Joy

Well, I had horses when I was in my 20s, they were Arabian, I loved them.
To this day I doodle horses on everything. Welcome , feel free to share biking AND horsing stories here.

[equus123]

Hey ladies,

I'm a newcomer on here. I enjoy long walks on the beach, picnics, comfy keyboards, my teva flip flops, and good bread. lol...wanted to say hello and hopefully I have a lot to offer everyone on here. I'm a Cat 4 racer, this is my second year racing AND riding. I've done a lot of research in nutrition, training, weight lifting, and physiology. Let me know if you have any questions directly otherwise I'll try and add as much to these threads to "share the wealth".

Have a great day

[Orions.Star]

Getting to Know You!


Real name: Tami

Where do you live? White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico

Explanation of your handle: Orions.Star was the name of my Great dane.

Explanation of your avatar: Tennessee Walking Horses, my first passion, yes, cycling comes second to my girls. Cassie and Beauty.

Age (general or specific) 37! going on 30!

Occupation: Information Technology Specialist

Favorite bike: My "vintage' Trek

What's in your stable? Trek 460

Fastest speed on a road bike? 43 mph where? Northwest Indiana, between Valparaiso and Hebron when? 1988 (downhill of course, what a feeling!)


Another picture of yourself or your ride? I will post one when I get one! Which should be soon!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told:


Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding in AFBRAM something something, ride across America, I rode 500 miles in 6 days across Michigan. I trained with a group of guys, they were 10 years older than me, I was like there little sister! We even went canoeing on one of the days. It was great. I loved it. The people I met on that ride were so wonderful!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every time I ride! It is the best feeling, next to horseback riding of course!

[Meg McKilty]

Real name: Megan

Where do you live? Souteast.

Explanation of your handle: It's a name a friend came up with to name his future bar to be located in Chicago, supposedly.

Explanation of your avatar: Me after a Human Anatomy and Physiology II final.

Age (general or specific) 22

Occupation: Slacker. (I'm taking some time off from school.)

Favorite bike: My "slightly vintage" Bianchi.

What's in your stable? -My stable? I own a garage with some stuff in it...

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? like 20 miles? I don't know.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I have one. It's coming.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't remember, but I know it probably involved a guy and staying out later than I was supposed to when I was younger.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I haven't had enough exposure yet to have one.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding around with Susan, just talking.

[Southside Sally]

Hi, I am new here, too! I am just getting into cycling as a way to liven up my fitness regime. I have been lifting weights and doing mostly indoor cardio for about 20 years, and really needed something new to do. My husband has been riding for a couple of years, so I have decided to join him on the road.

My husband bought me a Blue (that's the brand and the color!) RC.4 bike for Christmas. It's a great bike and probably like buying a Lippizan horse for a cowboy! It's light and fast and I like it a lot. I just need to get some miles under my belt, as I haven't ridden a bike on the road in about 10 years.

I have been reading the board and am impressed by the comaraderie, as well as the variety of riders here. I look forward to spending some time here as well.

Have a great day!

Southside Sally

[mudgirl]

Real name: Brenda

Where do you live? Ithaca, NY

Explanation of your handle: It rains here a lot, and hence, I get pretty muddy when I'm riding single track

Explanation of your avatar: I have to get one first.

Age (general or specific) 31

Occupation: administrative assistant

Favorite bike: Specialized RockHopper

What's in your stable? Specialized RockHopper and Trek 7100 Hybrid. I'm going to try to add a road bike later in the year. I used to have a Trek 1200WSD, but I sold it when I quit road riding.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 35mph, going down a hill somewhere on the northern and western shore of Seneca Lake in upstate NY. I have no idea where we were.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Um..... nope, not at this time.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I generally don't lie because I am horrible at it. Even if I do lie, I end up confessing to it the next day.

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I finished a 84 mile ride around Cayuga Lake. Not quite a century, but it was my goal for the summer!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Whenever I'm on it!!

[Zuhal Yekeler]

Real name: Zuhal

Where do you live? Istanbul - TURKEY

Explanation of your handle: my name

Explanation of your avatar: It's me in a Race

Age (general or specific) 26

Occupation: tourism business

Favorite bike: Trek 2000

What's in your stable? Trek 1000 at the moment.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 62 mph when I was on a training.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? not at this time.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I dislike telling lies.

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I won my first race

Most fun ever had on a bike? Anytime I cycle

[jeannierides]

Wow! It's been a little while since I've had a chance to come by and welcome all the newbies! Welcome Welcome Welcome!

[mimitabby]

Real name: Zuhal

Where do you live? Istanbul - TURKEY

Explanation of your avatar: It's me in a Race

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I won my first race

Zuhal, where do you race? Are there a lot of women cyclists near Istanbul?

Welcome to TE! Your english is great!

[Cha Cha]

Real name: Amy

Where do you live? Near the Smoky Mountains, East Tennessee

Explanation of your handle: Cha Cha is my bike's name. It's a fun name, lots of spirit and hard to say it without smiling!

Explanation of your avatar: if I can ever get it to upload... I'll come back and explain it!

Age (general or specific) 42

Occupation: Corporate Banker

What's in your stable? Schwinn Fastback Comp 2006 (the lovely aforementioned Cha Cha); Trek Navigator 200 2001

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? downhill in a hurricane someday? ... just kidding... still riding indoors w/o speedometer so not sure yet

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Just need to get the file size small enough and she'll be posted!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: when I told my former boss "Of course I trust you!" He was such a psycho.....

Most memorable moment on my bike: I just started riding in December (06) with my dear boyfriend, who rides competitively and is quite accomplished - and yet a very patient teacher. The first day I fell off - twice - and skinned both knees. Not only was he very kind in helping soothe my wounded pride, he very gently cleaned and bandaged my injuries. What a sweetie!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Having my 6 YO daughter see me riding on my trainer and say "Mommy, I've never seen you that sweaty!"

My goal is to finish the MS 150 in October and feel good about how I did it.