Getting to Know You!

[admiral finch]

Real name: Casey
Where do you live? San Leandro, CA

Explanation of your handle: My boyfriend and I were dreaming of a tandem right before I signed up for the forum. I was to be the Admiral (or the stoker) and I was going to sing to him to get him through the long rides we would take. Therefore: Admiral Finch. Plus, I just like thinking of myself with a long beard and a stuffy captain's uniform. ha ha.

Explanation of your avatar: I still don't understand how to put one on.

Age (general or specific) 25. 26 in march. ooooh yah.

Occupation: lead auditor, but I'm a writer. a poet, actually. i just have to work for money.

Favorite bike: mmm. Independent Fabrication. any of those. don't I wish.

What's in your stable? 2002 Lemond Buenos Aires. Red. Name is Hen. One unicycle. One Raleigh M80.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 45. out on a ride alone near lake chabot. must have been in... july last year.. i had my computer set on something other than speed and when i got home I checked the settings and BAM! There it was. I had never gone above 30 before that day.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't understand this question. I'm 5'3, blonde, and I ride a red bike... if I knew how to post pics, I would, but I don't cause I'm dorky.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I made 45mph. ha ha. no. not really. I can't remember right now. which should tell you something...

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding for the first time at night and being completely alone on a trail, without lights around me, and feeling like I was flying.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Oh man. I don't know. Everytime I'm on I feel great and I have a blast. It's those endorphins. They make every thing great. The Breast Cancer Fund's Ride for the Cure was awesome. It was pretty fun. Cinderella this year is going to be a blast.

[SandyGirl]

Real name: Stacy

Where do you live? Illinois

Explanation of your handle: my dogs' name...I call her Sandygirl

Explanation of your avatar: Need to get one.

Age (general or specific) late 40's

Occupation: business to business sales

Favorite bike: I have Trek 6000 mountain bike, barely used but want to use it more! I would consider getting a different bike since I ride on pavement..just don't know where to start to look...been reading the archives since I found this site.

What's in your stable? Trek Mountain-6000, red.

Fastest speed on a road bike? I don't go fast.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? hmmmmmm will work on that!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Let's do lunch! Don't we all??

Most memorable moment on my bike: Hitting the front brakes first and tumbling forward in a flip...and I was getting ready to take off! Very embarassing!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Always when riding with friends. Riding the Katy Trail in Missouri

Malady: I have a fear of fitness! I do yoga, pilates, weights, treadmill, etc. but I need to step it up and commit to lose my mid-life gain. Too fleshy for my height. Have to cut back on portions and add bicycling to my workouts. Not looking to do "century" rides...just looking to build time and distance....for fitness.