Getting to Know You!

[Steph_in_TX]

Real name: Stephanie

Where do you live? Plano, TX

Explanation of your handle: lack of creativity

Explanation of your avatar: I need one of those...

Age (general or specific) 33 on Dec 26th

Occupation: mom,wife

Favorite bike: my Bianchi

What's in your stable? Bianchi Giro in the most beautiful blue ever, LeMond Alpe d'huez, Trek 7200

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? mid 30's in Austin, downhill, of course

Another picture of yourself or your ride? they are all goofy looking!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding in the Ride for the Roses thinking I'm never going to make it because the wind is killing everyone and seeing cancer survivors young and old riding along, just glad to be there

Most fun I've ever had on my bike: any day with no wind!

[yogabear]

Real name: Lisa, nickname is Pooh (short for Winnie the Pooh)

Where do you live? suburban Detroit, Michigan

Explanation of your handle: another nickname my hubby calls me since I do yoga

Explanation of your avatar: To me, everyone should be his or her own avatar LOL

Age (general or specific): 33 in January

Occupation: Psychic/Intuitive...also working on being a writer

Favorite bike: My engagement bike, a beautiful Litespeed mtn. bike (don't worry, I have a ring too LOL)

What's in your stable? I don't have to count my hubby's bikes do I? LOL
I own a Guru Racelite road bike and a Litespeed mtn. bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I think it was at bike camp in Florida a few years ago, I hit 35 mph on a downhill, of course

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't know how to do much with computers or my digital camera...working on this!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't like the cause/effect (karma) of lying

Most memorable moment on my bike: There's been many, but my favorite is when I finally was comfortable on a road bike and got my new road bike last year after 7 years of suffering on one that was too big

Most fun ever had on a bike? When I learned how to bunny hop on my mtn. bike...yay!

[Surlygirl]

Real name: Jody
Where do you live? Grafton, Mass

Explanation of your handle: My bike, not my nature

Explanation of your avatar: I'm looking for my favorite pic I put away for safe keeping and now can't find.

Age (general or specific) 44

Occupation: SAHM, and wife

Favorite bike: My surly for now, Maybe a custom Luna or Peter Mooney later.

What's in your stable? Surly Cross Check, old Gary Fisher Tassahara

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Couldn't tell you, I close my eyes on the downhills.


Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not happening

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmm, I try not to.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I use to ride a nine mile loop every night after work and my boyfriend who is now my hubby decided to challenge me one night and even decided to give me a 5 minute head start. I kicked his butt and was sitting in the yard with a drink in my hand when he finally showed up.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding the Nashua River Rail trail for the first time in the spring after a very long winter. Also riding around Vermont with hubby on our anniversary last fall.
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[Biking Chick]

I had sooooo much fun reading these! Looks like I'm going to be very late getting on the trainer this morning!

Real name: Cindy

Where do you live? central Wisconsin

Explanation of your handle: I thought this was a lot friendlier than Biking B*tch <vbg>

Explanation of your avatar: Will get around to that as soon as the snow melts

Age (general or specific): 51 and way proud of it!

Occupation: Retired (in my previous life my job outside of the home was co-owner of an advertising agency)

Favorite bike: Trek 5200 WSD - a gift from my husband to celebrate my 50th birthday. What a guy!

What's in your stable? Above mentioned 5200 WSD, Trek 2200 WSD, Trek 4900 WSD, 7500 FX

Fastest speed on a road bike? Descending downhill from Grandfather Falls in northern WI at 32 mph - my guardian angel(s) were working overtime that day.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Another?? How about one? http://www.teamamericasdairyland.com...ries/cindy.htm

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: If I have to choose just one I think it would be the very first charity ride Al & I participated in. We were contemplating the purchase of road bikes (I was the one on the fence thinking that I didn't really 'need' a road bike). As we were nearing the last five miles of a 32-mile route Al & I were humming along on our comfort bikes enjoying the gorgeous late summer weather. As we whizzed by a group of women on road and hybrid bikes, I overheard one of them say, "We've just been passed by two comfort bikes." It was at that moment I decided Al was right ... I COULD be a roadie!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Just about any time I am on my bike and the endorphins have kicked in is my favorite and/or fun moment. Two moments come to mind; the first at a biking event when Al & I maintained 27 mph for over 10 miles. The second came on another charity ride in northern Wisconsin in late September; the temperature at the start was 32 degrees but it was a beautiful route with Bald Eagles sitting in the towering pines next to the lakes, the aspen trees in brilliant gold foliage, geese gathering for migration, all viewed while we were clipping along at 17 mph.

[Crankin]

Real name: duh...
Where do you live? Boxborough, MA (about 25 miles west of Boston)

Explanation of your handle: A handle?? Sounds like CB radios


Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....That was an alternative newspaper in Boston, in the late sixties

Age (general or specific) 51

Occupation: English teacher
Favorite bike: the one I have. It fits me

What's in your stable? Trek 5200 WSD, Norco dual suspension MTB

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 31.5, Hollis, NH, Sept. 2004

Another picture of yourself or your ride? You won't see them. The goal is to not look like a monster when the helmet comes off.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I hate liars, so generally, I tell the truth.

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I climbed Mt. Calvo in Tuscany, all because my husband and I misread a road sign to get back to Siena. The guy from the bike shop where we rented the bikes didn't believe that we had done the ride...it's part of the Giro. I have a nice video of me telling my husband I hate him at the summit.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I would have to say that the most fun I have on my bike is when i commute to school. I love to see the looks of envy from the teachers who are 25 years younger than me. It's a really short commute, but mostly uphill. Plus, I get to tell the 12 year old boys to keep their hands off of my bike, when it's in my classroom!

[photosRphun]

Real name: Angela
Where do you live? Wilmington, NC

Explanation of your handle: I really enjoy photography in my spare time.

Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....i am a newbie!

Age (general or specific) 40

Occupation: Accounting

Favorite bike: Still learning

What's in your stable? Giant Sedona LX 2005

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I know this is not what you mean but probably as a teenager when i accidently ran over a snake and i was kicking butt to get away from that thing! :-)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Just got the bike and have only been on it once; recovering from surgery; bike is parked in the corner begging to be ridden - just a few more weeks!


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Is this like truth or dare?

Most memorable moment on my bike: I am just getting back into biking from riding when i was MUCH younger so all my memories of those from childhood - normal childhood memories. i'll update as i make memories. deal?

Most fun ever had on a bike? updates to follow. looking forward to taking my camera on rides with me and getting some awesome pics that i normally would miss driving by in a car

[LBTC]

Hey, Angela

Do you have your photos online anywhere? I love taking pictures tooo!

http://ca.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/picsie_chick/my_photos

I'd love to see yours!

Welcome to the forum

Namaste,
~T~

[chilidogbeagle]

Real name: Dari

Where do you live? Cape Cod

Explanation of your handle: My best friend, Chili the wonder beagle

Explanation of your avatar: you guessed it... Chili the wonder beagle or a fair representation thereof.

Age (general or specific) 47

Occupation: Manage a B&B on the national seashore here on Cape Cod and I do pick-up administrative work during the winter months

Favorite bike: 2011 Specialized Crux Comp

What's in your stable? 2011 Specialized Crux Comp and Iron Horse Beach Cruiser

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I'm a brand newbie. Will be sure to share when I have one!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Haven't gotten that far either.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Probably First Grade, I told my class that my older sister was blinded in one eye by the total eclipse of the sun. For the next 5 or so years people would walk up to her and wave their arms in her face to see if she could see them. This memory still makes me smile.

Most fun ever had on a bike? One of my best friends in elementary school was completely blind. Perhaps this influenced my biggest lie ever... We used to ride around the neighborhood on a tandem bike.

[Kerry1976]

Everyone - Dari is a total superwoman! Inspirational in so many ways!

Hi Dari, so glad to see you here! (waves frantically)

[Kelly_NC]

Real name: Kelly

Where do you live? Eastern North Carolina

Explanation of your handle: My name is Kelly and I live in NC

Explanation of your avatar: Not talented enough to create an avatar just yet.

Age (general or specific) 37

Occupation: Director of a learning center

Favorite bike: An Orbea Aqua I got for Christmas

What's in your stable? Same as above! I sold my mt. bike and hybrid when I got that one.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? So far, 23 mph...on my new road bike...going downhill...

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Will get to that soon.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmmm....can't think of anything right now.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every time my husband and I head out for a ride is a fantastic time!


So...I'm new here! Look forward to "meeting" you all.

[rachel]

Real name:
Rachel

Where do you live?
Chicago suburbs, but I go to school in Washington, DC

Explanation of your handle:
It's my name!

Explanation of your avatar:
Me sitting in front of the Capitol - I just love this picture!

Age (general or specific):
19, 20 in January.

Occupation: Student

Favorite bike:
Hopefully it will be my road bike after I finally purchase it!

What's in your stable?
Giant Cypress from 2004ish... however, I am planning on buying a Specialized Dolce.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?
I don't know yet!

Another picture of yourself or your ride?
click for picture - This is a terrible picture of me, but this is the "ride" I usually show off - my harp!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told:
I don't tell lies much - I suppose I'm more guilty of hyperbole.

Most memorable moment on my bike:
Just learning how to ride a bike! It required a lot of bruises, but I finally learned in first grade (I've always been a late bloomer!)

Most fun ever had on a bike?
Riding 20 miles at the age of 13 - I was so proud of myself then!

[Melody]

Real name: Melody

Where do you live? Mountain View, CA, USA, Terra, Sol System

Explanation of your handle: duh :P

Explanation of your avatar: No avatar yet

Age (general or specific): Born Sept 1972. Actual age is an exercise left to the reader

Occupation: Systems Engineer, Programmer & Architect

Favorite bike: Right now? My Bianchi Imola

What's in your stable? Hrm. Mine are a Bianchi Imola and a Specialized Rock Hopper. My hubby has a Cervelo Soloist 105, an SEI(mumble) 200(mumble) Kestrel frame that he's building and a single gear cruiser (forget the make/model)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 27.8 MPH. On a downhill today. I could have gone faster if the slow car didn't get in front of me :P

Another picture of yourself or your ride? No pic of me on the bike yet.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Uhm. I won't go into that, but it was on April's fool and it was meant as a joke played on my sisters. Let's just say it didn't go over well.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Not crashing and dying today while getting used to clipless peddles for the first time.... while riding over 11 miles. :P

Most fun ever had on a bike? Everytime I'm on the bike! It's great!

[Susan126]

Real name: Susan

Where do you live? Bonney Lake, WA

Explanation of your handle: Gee let's see . . . my name and some special numbers

Explanation of your avatar: I liked the wheels

Age (general or specific) 51

Occupation: Library Media Assistant and building computer tech in a wonderful middle school.

Favorite bike: Tie between my trek road bike and my trek XC full suspension mountain bike

What's in your stable? Trek 2200 WSD road bike and a Fuel EX7 WSD full suspension mountain bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 48 miles an hour, going down Stevens Pass during the third day of the Courage Classic, August 2003.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Lots of pictures of me on my road bike and my old hardtail mountain bike at my web site. No pictures yet of me on my new mountain bike. I just got the new full suspension bike this month as a birthday present from my husband. I've only ridden it four times!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Me lie? LOL never! And if you believe that well I have some nice land for sale with a gorgeous view of Mount Saint Helens

Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing the RAMROD last July at the ripe old age of 50! What's the RAMROD? It's an acroynm for Ride Around Mount Rainier In One Day. 157 miles in one day and over 10,000 feet of climbing.

Most fun ever had on a bike? My annual 4 day weekend camping trip to Devil's Gulch with my husband and a group of friends! We enjoy four days of great epic rides during the day and great stories at night around the campfire!

[juvel01]

Real name: Randi

Where do you live? Leesburg, VA

Explanation of your handle: Its the name of my top competition horse (my 1500 pound baby)

Age (general or specific) 38 in, ugh, 6 days

Occupation: IT Geek, dressage trainer

Favorite bike: I adore my SWorks hardtail for MTB. I've had it for 5 years and still refure to let my husband pick out something new (he is the mechanic at a local shop).

What's in your stable? Above plus my cyclo cross bike is a Bianchi (well, frame only because he got a deal on it from the rep), my husband did the parts package Dura Ace/XTR. Researching for a road bike now. Plus my husbands pile, a GT Zaskar, a GT Karakorum, a Trek BMX, a GT BMX, his ancient Schwinn road bike, a Giant Rincon for my daughter, a Trek Mountain Cub for my son and more boxes of parts than I care to think about. (and technically, since you said "stable", I also have 7 horses)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Havent got a clue since my computer was just mounted yesterday but since I just started with the road bike thing, I doubt it was very fast.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Ok, will work on that

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Telling my mom (at 17) that the reason my front axle was broken in pieces on my truck was because someone ran me off the when I had, in fact, jumped the stupid thing off a dirt bike jump and went over 6 feet high. To be young and stupid...

Most memorable moment on my bike: Ok, not exciting, but you said memorable. I was toodling around in the woods in CT and came across a doe giving birth to her fawn.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Going through the desert outside Tucson, camping out under those gorgeous night skies.

[CorsairMac]

WElcome again Juvel - in case you can't tell I always read my posts backwards!! lol.

Welcome Carback - I Love your ID!! too cute!!

Welcome Marys.

I love reading everyones biggest lie and most memorable moment. Welcome all and hope to hear more from you soon!