Getting to Know You!

[BookGnome]

Real name: Nikki
Where do you live? Chicago (Edgewater/Rogers Park)

Explanation of your handle: I'm short. I like to read. Used to wear red baggy cotten pants.

Explanation of your avatar: uh huh

Age (general or specific) almost 41

Occupation: Senior Paralegal

Favorite bike: The one that's on order -- custom Waterford
What's in your stable? Giant Cypress

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Let me get back to you on that one
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Um. Ditto

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: It's in the mail.

Most memorable moment on my bike: So far... Riding Bike the Drive (http://www.bikethedrive.org/) last year. Lake Shore Drive is completely closed down for three hours just for bikes. Watching the sun come up over Lake Michigan while biking LSD was just gosh darn so neat!

Most fun ever had on a bike? It hasn't happened yet but the above was pretty cool. Oh, and having a professional bike fitting this past weekend was also pretty nifty.

[spokewench]

Real name: Nikki
Where do you live? Chicago (Edgewater/Rogers Park)

Explanation of your handle: I'm short. I like to read. Used to wear red baggy cotten pants.

Explanation of your avatar: uh huh

Age (general or specific) almost 41

Occupation: Senior Paralegal

Favorite bike: The one that's on order -- custom Waterford
What's in your stable? Giant Cypress

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Let me get back to you on that one
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Um. Ditto

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: It's in the mail.

Most memorable moment on my bike: So far... Riding Bike the Drive (http://www.bikethedrive.org/) last year. Lake Shore Drive is completely closed down for three hours just for bikes. Watching the sun come up over Lake Michigan while biking LSD was just gosh darn so neat!

Most fun ever had on a bike? It hasn't happened yet but the above was pretty cool. Oh, and having a professional bike fitting this past weekend was also pretty nifty.

Just wondering what's a "Senior" Paralegal - Does that mean you are over 40? IF so, I'm one too!

[BookGnome]

Just wondering what's a "Senior" Paralegal - Does that mean you are over 40? IF so, I'm one too!

It means that I've been doing the same thing for too long and there is no ladder for me to climb. In another 5-7 years they'll have to call me Ancient Paralegal

[spokewench]

It means that I've been doing the same thing for too long and there is no ladder for me to climb. In another 5-7 years they'll have to call me Ancient Paralegal

I am in the next 5-7 years - I guess I'm an ancient paralegal! I know what you mean about no where to go

I'm getting rather bored!

[BookGnome]

I am in the next 5-7 years - I guess I'm an ancient paralegal! I know what you mean about no where to go

I'm getting rather bored!

I hear 'ya! I've thought about going into a new area of law, but.... Now that I know what I'm doing, it takes less time to do it. Which means I can leave at a normal time and still get home with the hopes of being able to do something fun.

[VeloChick]

Real name: Gina

Where do you live? Pennsylvania

Explanation of your handle: Figure it out!

Explanation of your avatar: Working on it.

Age (general or specific) Early 40s

Occupation: Healthcare Accountant

Favorite bike: The one I'm on!

What's in your stable? Trek 5200 - Steel Ritchey

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Low 50s - last year! (yes, I was scared, and may never do again!)

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Too many to list.

Most memorable moment on my bike: 24 hours of Canaan!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Too hard of a question! Snowshoe, WV trip was out of this world. Many years ago, I visited Colorado Springs, and it was unreal. Hmmmm ...

[Pax]

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Most memorable moment on my bike: So far... Riding Bike the Drive (http://www.bikethedrive.org/) last year. Lake Shore Drive is completely closed down for three hours just for bikes. Watching the sun come up over Lake Michigan while biking LSD was just gosh darn so neat!

I'm thinking of coming up for this (I'm in Urbana), it looks like so much fun!

[BookGnome]

I'm thinking of coming up for this (I'm in Urbana), it looks like so much fun!

You really should! Last year was a bit muggy, but it was still worth it. I would recommend getting a hotel ASAP if you don't have anyone to stay with in the City. Let me know if you decide to come so we can meet up.

[Pax]

You really should! Last year was a bit muggy, but it was still worth it. I would recommend getting a hotel ASAP if you don't have anyone to stay with in the City. Let me know if you decide to come so we can meet up.

Thanks Gnome, I signed up my SO and I, this is gonna be FUN! Now I just have to let my niece know that her boring aunt will be crashing with her that weekend.

[IFjane]

Thanks Gnome, I signed up my SO and I, this is gonna be FUN! Now I just have to let my niece know that her boring aunt will be crashing with her that weekend.

Queen - I certainly don't know you & I assume your niece does, but you seem anything but boring!

[Pax]

Queen - I certainly don't know you & I assume your niece does, but you seem anything but boring!

We actually have a ball when we hang out together. We act fabulous and go out for martini's.

[IFjane]

Oooooh.....now THAT'S my kind of niece! (I'll have to admit my son and I do the same....except that we substitute martinis for margaritas - and I'm not sure about the fabulous part!

[BookGnome]

Thanks Gnome, I signed up my SO and I, this is gonna be FUN! Now I just have to let my niece know that her boring aunt will be crashing with her that weekend.

That's great! Are you doing 15 or 30? Let's talk in mid-May about where to meet.