Getting to Know You!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Welcome Cella and Lizbids!!!!!

I have some wonderful memories of Maine, and I was born in Brooklyn.

[annisk2000]

Real name: Staci

Where do you live? Augusta, GA

Explanation of your handle: The 'anni' is from my given name Anastasia and my mom calls me Anni when I'm being a pill, 'sk' is how I sign papers, 2005 is the year of my emancipation, I mean divorce.
Explanation of your avatar: Huh?
Age (general or specific) 42 and getting younger every day
Occupation: elementary art teacher
Favorite bike: still learning and researching
What's in your stable? My personal bikes: Giant OCR1, Trek, 9 other Giants in the garage for the rest of the kids and my BF.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I haven't the slightest idea.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? None available

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Well, once there was this guy...

Most memorable moment on my bike: riding the back roads of South Carolina with the sunlight peaking thru the trees. It was so peaceful and quiet.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Finishing my first 30 mile fun ride. It sounded so far once upon a time. Now I'm hooked.

[sgtiger]

Real name: Soo

Where do you live? Bothell, WA

Explanation of your handle: whole name is Soo-Gyung, born in the year of the tiger

Explanation of your avatar: showing props to my heritage

Age (general or specific) 32, but turning 33 in July (hey, its only a #)

Occupation: SAHM, LMP wannabe(hopefully attending school this fall. Anyone know any good daycare providers in the area?)

Favorite bike: Vanilla=Sexy DH originally wanted to get me one of these, but there's a waiting period of 22 mos. and I need a bike I can ride now. I think he received proposals of marriage from a couple of people from his riding group when he mentioned this to them. Oh well, maybe my next bike can be one of those.

What's in your stable? Terry Classic (that I'm selling), Custom Rodriguez Adventure being built as we speak(come on guys, you really ought naught keep a women waiting )

Fastest speed on a road bike? Probably only about 25 because I'm such a wuss going downhill, so I'm constantly riding the brakes. I averaged 12 mph once which is fast for me. (Yes, I am a slow poke, thank-you very much. )

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Here's a few from this July 4th. We rode around Seattle and picnicked in the park afterwards. I'm the one wearing a burgundy shirt, on the gold bike, towing a trailer.

http://www.rideyourbike.com/xtracycleride5.html

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I try not to but when you have kids there's things they are not ready to know.(Yes, the tooth fairy is real. And mommy & daddy were only wrestling.)

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I did the Bridge Pedal a few years ago. My SO had drill so I had to go it alone. I was feeling apprehensive as it was my first group/organized type ride, but everyone was so nice and supportive. I have to admit that it felt good to pass people on hills who were stopped or walking their bikes up (and in way better shape, if I may add. Petty, I know.). Of course I was in my granny gears. Thank the stars for those.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Gee. Riding always seems to put a big goofy grin on my face! But when I can do it with friends, that's the best.

[ehirsch83]

Real name: Emily

Where do you live? Ft.Lauderdale,Fl- soon to be Albuquerque,NM though :-)

Explanation of your handle: First initial, then first part of my last name, then year i was born.
Explanation of your avatar: haven't gotten that far yet
Age (general or specific) 23
Occupation: studen, part time horseback riding instructor for little kids.
Favorite bike: orbea diva(oh how I want one)
What's in your stable? Giant 2005 t-mobile team bike(well team frame, originally had the giant tcr limited, got a new frame, but haven't upgraded any components yet).

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Umm probably in the mid 30s going downhill in Albuquerque, coming out of 4 hills.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? None available

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Honey, I don't know how this huge dent got in the side of your truck.

Most memorable moment on my bike:In college, slightly intoxicated, trying to make it back home from dinner with my roommate on our commuter bikes(uphill in boulder,co)

Most fun ever had on a bike? When I realized going down big hills isn't scary, I kept doing hill repeats to get the downhill rush(hey, i grew up in Florida- flat land was all I knew).

[CorsairMac]

Real name: Kathie

Where do you live? Albuquerque, New Mexico

Explanation of your handle: The F4U Corsair - one of the greatest airplanes ever flown in the Pacific Theater - and part of my last name

Explanation of your avatar: well - they would be some of the most fashionably dressed female cyclists of the last centuary!

Age (general or specific) 48

Occupation: Admin Assist
Favorite bike: Rivendell or Luna

What's in your stable? 1976 Peugeot Avoriaz, 1979 Trek 1100, 2005 Trek 820, 2006 Trek 1000 WSD

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 48 mph, I was trying to break 50

Another picture of yourself or your ride? None available

What is the biggest lie you've ever told? When I came back from Hungary, the time difference had me lie-ying around the house for a whole weekend trying to adjust.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Rediscovering the joy of riding - again.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Climbing this bear of a hill - head down, legs working, lungs working, and my buddy cruising by me with his shorts pulled down. I was laughing so hard I almost fell off the bike.

It's good to be back ya'll - I've missed you and am looking forward to hearing from all of you again!

and Emily - welcome to Abq....you'll have to let me know when you get here.....I'll show you all the fun places to ride!

[SadieKate]

OMG! She's back! Yes!

HEY, YAWL. LOOK WHO'S HERE!

[Adventure Girl]

Welcome back CorsairMac! It's been a lonnnnng time. We've missed you!

[DeniseGoldberg]

Real name: Kathie

Awesome! We've all missed you - I'm glad you're back!

--- Denise

[snowtulip]

Welcome back CM, when are you ready for some more mountain biking? The weather's coming around to normal again!

[CorsairMac]

Welcome back CM, when are you ready for some more mountain biking? The weather's coming around to normal again!

ohh - I'm almost ashamed to admit this: my mtb has a flat tire and I haven't really gotten around to fixing it.

Thanks for the warm welcome all - it's good to be back!

[wcnz]

Real name: Candy
Where do you live? Greymouth, New Zealand
Explanation of your handle: area and country
Explanation of your avatar: haven't got one

Age (general or specific) 33
Occupation: mum and office manager - in that order

Favorite bike: sublime.1

What's in your stable? sublime.1 and a cheap mtb lookalike
Fastest speed on a road bike? 54km, going downhill with brakes on!
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: hmmmm......

Most memorable moment on my bike: Going down a big hill for the second time and this time being brave enough not to have the brakes on all the way.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Going downhill now that I am more comfy with it.

[mimitabby]

Hey Girl, another Kiwi! How cool is that!
Welcome to TE.

How old are your kids?

It sounds like you have two nice bikes and you live in the most beautiful place in the world. Must be good places to ride there too.

Make yourself at home!

mimi

[crazycanuck]

Ohh hey West Coaster!!!

Good to see another southern hemisphere gal round.

Slow wave from hot Perth..

C

[wcnz]

Thank you Mimi

I have 3 kids, 2 boys aged 9 & 6 and a girl who is 3.

Hi Crazy Canuk ( I hope I got that right)

I look forward to getting to know more of you around here, I am constantly learning new info from this site.

[ausgirl]

Real name: AH
Where do you live? Queensland, Australia

Explanation of your handle: I'm an Aussie and I'm a girl - not very original i know.

Explanation of your avatar: I don't have one yet.

Age (general or specific) 26

Occupation: Health

Favorite bike: Orbea make beautiful bikes. BT make great track bikes, but i don't ride track - i just like to look at the bikes.

What's in your stable? Alchemy Millward 2004 (Ultegra model)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? about 75km/hr - not sure in mph. After coming down a really steep little hill in a rural part of Queensland - the hill leads on to a gently downward sloping long mostly straight section, so the momentum just keeps building.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have very many pics of myself.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Sometimes when i was young i'd lie to my parents about where i was going and what i was doing - that's about it.


Most memorable moment on my bike: I completed this huge 100km bike race - i was like the only girl in it, and the moment i remember is passing some tough guys when i was going up a hill near the end - they never caught up and i finished somewhere in the middle numbers. That was when i was fit.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Playing a game i call "Oops, my wheel slipped" when riding in a bunch through puddles after rain. The aim is to splash as much water and mud as possible from the puddle on to the rider behind you. It's not an official game - it's just mucking around and is great fun on a warm summer morning.