Getting to Know You!

[Dirt Girl]

Real name: Lisa

Where do you live? Spokane Valley, WA

Explanation of your handle: I like riding on the dirt. Singletrack beats pavement any day, for me.

Explanation of your avatar: A doctored-up version of my bike

Age (general or specific): 40

Occupation: Officially a part-time graphic designer. In reality, a graphics production person.

Favorite bike: That I own--my Juliana

What's in your stable? My FS mountain bike: Santa Cruz Juliana, hardtail: Specialized Rockhopper, a very old Sekai Ladysport road bike that someone gave me (I call her The Poodle 'cause she's pink), and if the LBS can tweak the fit tomorrow (cross your fingers) a 2003 model Trek 2000 road bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? The Poodle's brakes scare the pants off me, so I'm sure it's not very fast. That's one reason I want to buy a new road bike.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Attached: Mount Saint Helens last summer

Most memorable moment on my bike: Lots of things pop into mind. Many of them the first time I cleaned a certain obstacle. There was one time I fell, no, more like flew off the side of my bike after washing out in some gravel on a downhill. Smacked both knees so hard it brought tears. I rolled over to gather myself as several people stood over me, and I suddenly started to feel a wet trickle at my side. We all got a laugh out of that when I figured out it wasn't blood but the water pressing out of my hydration pack.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Anytime I get to experience "the zone" when everything is clicking and I'm focused on nothing but the moment. It doesn't happen very often, but it's sweet when it does.