Getting to Know You!

[IronHorse213]

Real name: Michala

Where do you live? Manhattan, NY

Explanation of your handle: I heard somewhere that missionaries in Africa (sometime ago) had the first bicycle in a certain area, and the locals didn't know what it was but called it the horse with round legs. I liked the idea of bike=horse as a mode of transport, but that name was too long. Then I found an Iron Horse mountain bike to fit me, and viola - IronHorse. 213 is the number of the house I grew up in. We always read it as 2, 13 not two hundred thirteen.


Explanation of your avatar: n/a

Age (general or specific) 47 going on 12!

Occupation: Archivist

Favorite bike: would love the 'Specialized Dolce, but a Bianchi recently caught my eye....

What's in your stable? An Iron Horse MTn bike and a VERY old Panasonic road bike (soon to be given away to under priveledged kid)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I'm not a speed demon, so 20mph down hill on the NYC Greenpath

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


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Ah, that I feel fine the day after my first workout of the year!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Anytime I'm just sailing along with out distraction!

Most fun ever had on a bike? the first time I sailed through the "rough spots" of my usual ride!

[Kimred]

Real name: Kim

Where do you live? Independence, MO

Explanation of your handle: I love Red and my bike is Red

Explanation of your avatar: None

Age (general or specific) 34

Occupation: Mom/Travel Agent

Favorite bike: my klein

What's in your stable? Klein 2004 Q carbon Team,old GT Timberline,Before they were sold in ****s.

Fastest speed on a road bike? Tour De Tamarack in Meadville, PA going down a steep hill at 46.3 a huge uphill was right after it so I was trying to gain as much speed as I could going into it.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have too many, nobody takes pictures of me

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I've never told a lie

Most memorable moment on my bike: My very first real mt bike ride Saratoga Springs NY. Falling,running into trees,having bugs,dust and blood all over me when I was done, I felt so alive, I was hooked instantly! Also when I was in the woods(Erie,PA) and I stopped for a pee break and a peacock came out of nowhere just to say "Hi" it was pretty cool. Nice way to start my day.

Most fun ever had on a bike? The first time I hooked up my 5 year old Daughter's bike to the back of my bike. She was scared at first but kept wanting to go faster and faster. We had a blast my quads paid for it the next day!!



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