Real name: Tamara

Explanation of your handle: Pika: an alpine creature- loves to sun itself on sunny rocks, me too Also the name of our last dog- saddly killed on the highway 3 years ago.

Explanation of your avatar: I love this sculpture- a beautiful women's body with a little belly

Age (general or specific) 42!

Occupation:Physio therapist
Favorite bike: I dream of any cervelo
What's in your stable? Giant tcr3
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Just started riding again -too busy paying attention to the road and not my computer- I know I will start to pay attention- just haven't yet

Another picture of yourself or your ride? hmm- really hate getting my picture taken- no chance that I'd send it out in cyber space

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm with the gals that can't remember

Most memorable moment on my bike:
A number of years ago I did a 3 day trip called the Golden triangle in BC Canada- The ride went from Castle Mtn Junction to Inveremere then to Golden and back to Castlemtn Junction. Riding down the pass in the pouring rain going a little too fast a moutain goat came out on to the road and ran along beside me. I can tell you they are a lot bigger close up! I was thankful there was no accident for either of us- It was an awe inspiring moment- I only wish there were other riders near to experience it too!

Most fun ever had on a bike?
Same trip going really really fast down one of the passes from Golden early in the morning with no traffic- just can't remember how fast it was! Felt fast- was definitely fun