Getting to Know You!

**crazycanuck** · 03-07-2007, 01:57 AM

Oh cool..another Aussie!!!

Welcome to the often wild and wacky TE.

Glad to see you found us!

C

**sgtiger** · 03-07-2007, 10:26 AM

Oops, didn't mean to post twice. I didn't think the first post took because my 'puter shut down on me while I was trying to.

**mountainchick** · 03-08-2007, 01:29 AM

Real name: Becki
Where do you live? Ayase, Japan (subburb of Yokohama)

Explanation of your handle: I grew up in Colorado, and loooove the mountains.

Explanation of your avatar: None yet!

Age (general or specific): 25 on the 15th of March. Beware the Ides of March!

Occupation: Research Assistant

Favorite bike: Haven't been doing it long enough to really have a favorite

I'm looking forward to travelling with my bike now, hitting Australia, Thailand, and hopefully Korea in the next few months. So I'll be search for some partners in those areas, I know there's a lot of Aussies on here!

What's in your stable? Specialized Allez Sport, Japan Edition...Used to have a Fisher Cake 3 Delux but had to sell

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I don't keep track really...anything over 17 is fast for me

Another picture of yourself or your ride? No pics of me riding, only standing with my bike

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmm...can't tell

Most memorable moment on my bike: None really, but I love riding out here on a clear day when you can see Mt. Fuji

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every time is more fun than the next, I'm still new at this so its exciting everytime I go out.

**crazycanuck** · 03-08-2007, 01:57 AM

Konnichi wa! Ogenki Desu Ka?

How long have you lived in Japan? We lived in Tsujido in Fujisawa-shi for almost 2yrs..don't ask about my spoken Japanese ok..

Velcome to TE..hope you have tons of fun & don't be frightened by the wild & wacky women round here..

So where in Aussie are ya goona go? Are you travelling out West? We like visitors

take care
Cheryl

**mountainchick** · 03-08-2007, 02:01 AM

Originally Posted by crazycanuck

Konnichi wa! Ogenki Desu Ka?

How long have you lived in Japan? We lived in Tsujido in Fujisawa-shi for almost 2yrs..don't ask about my spoken Japanese ok..

Velcome to TE..hope you have tons of fun & don't be frightened by the wild & wacky women round here..

So where in Aussie are ya goona go? Are you travelling out West? We like visitors

take care
Cheryl

Hey Cheryl

I was actually in Perth last August for about a week but I think this time I'll be back on the East Coast. Sydney and Townsville (I was there for 6 mo. back in 2004).

It'll be a year next week since I arrived here, and will probably be here for another 2 years. I'm looking forward to meeting some ladies to go riding with. Around here I haven't found too many, so its usually me when I ride. We just bought my husband a road bike and he seems to like it (we'll see!).

**crazycanuck** · 03-08-2007, 02:15 AM

hey Becki..

There are a few east coast chicks wandering round so you might just be in luck!

I hope you enjoyed your visit to Perth

Always nice to see people visiting both sides of ozzz..

C

**Trekhawk** · 03-08-2007, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by CorsairMac

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!

Yipee!!!!!!
Im so pleased your back Corsair we really missed you.

**smilingcat** · 03-08-2007, 04:23 PM

Real name: Shawn
Where do you live? Los Angeles Ca.

Explanation of your handle: Love cats and always smiling evenwhen I'm mad. Cheshire is a name taken besides, his a boy. Hello Kitty also taken by that overly cute anime kitten so I go by smilingcat. Also do cat rescues.

Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??

Age (general or specific) old enough to remember Nixon resigning on Sunday morning.

Occupation: electrical engineer

Favorite bike: Tachyon (I miss it)

What's in your stable? Orbea Dama Race '05, bridgestone ?? '84?? its on my trainer. former bikes: Bianchi (ugly green), Panasonic ??5000 '85 Tachyon '00??

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I won't tell and it was either coming down Ebetts path (death ride) or coming down from Kaiser pass (climb the Kaiser fun ride) and yes both were fun. Suffered hypothermia on Death ride one year and on another year suffered heat exhaustion. Still fun ride.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? few

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: When I said "I'll retire from cycling". I said it under duress after my last major crash then I sold my favorite Tachyon bike.

**FierFlye** · 03-09-2007, 08:24 AM

Real name: Melissa

Where do you live? Lansing, MI

Explanation of your handle: um...some creative spelling I came up with for another site

Explanation of your avatar: that's my brain!

Age (general or specific): 23

Occupation: bike shop girl

Favorite bike: I want a 2007 Roubaix Expert in Gerosteiner Blue

What's in your stable? 06 Specialized Epic Comp, 07 Specialized Sirrus

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Gee, I dont have a road bike, so on the ones I have road the speed would not be too impressive.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Hmm..I might have some somewhere

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I dont remember!!

Most memorable moment on my bike: crashing

Most fun ever had on a bike? racing my boyfriend on the trail on a very hot day

**missymaya** · 03-09-2007, 08:56 AM

Ok so I havent done this yet and I've been posting stuff so I guess I should do this:

Real name: Maya

Where do you live? Orlando, FL

Explanation of your handle: Just a nickname from my sis ever since I can remember

Explanation of your avatar: I dont have one as of yet

. Maybe I should get one

Age (general or specific): 23, 24 in July

Occupation: Catering secretary for Univeristy.

Favorite bike: Oh,that's hard. There's the one's I want and then the one's I have! Fav bike out of the ones I have is definately the Giant OCR3;it's been everywhere with me! Fav bike I want: either an Aegis svelt or the new women's speicialized.There are many more out there though!

What's in your stable? 06 Giant OCR3, 81 Schwinn Voyageur touring, 89-91 Giant women's perigee(msp?)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 40mph

down hill coming off Skyridge in Clermont! Holy Crap was that fun!!!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I dont have any pics of me riding

That maybe something else I need to do this weekend on the long rides, bring a camera

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I told my peers that I didnt change majors,when I really did! I know that sounds little, but in grad school, that's kinda big. When I did finally tell them I changed majors, they treated me kinda like an idiot! What the F@#$!

Most memorable moment on my bike: crashing on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere and then having to bike back 20 miles to get home with blood streaming down my knee and elbow. I must of slid across the pavement 15 feet from where I fell! I didnt go back to check.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Everyday

(except the day posted above)

**CorsairMac** · 03-09-2007, 10:48 AM

Welcome one and all!! Gosh this site just gets bigger and better every day!! Waves to all my new friends across the pond!!!

**farrellcollie** · 03-10-2007, 07:02 PM

Real name: Paige
Where do you live? St. Louis

Explanation of your handle: my favorite dog

Explanation of your avatar: my favorite dog

Age (general or specific): 45

Occupation: lawyer; law professor

Favorite bike: downtube folding bike

What's in your stable? folder, heavy but reliable raleigh hybrid; scott contessa

Fastest speed on a road bike? 27 going down a hill in S. Ill.- scared the snot out of me - then elation

What is the biggest lie you've ever told:

Most memorable moment on my bike: smashing into a parked orange truck when I was six and had just removed my training wheels

Most fun ever had on a bike?

**freelivez2** · 03-13-2007, 05:56 PM

Real name: Amy
Where do you live? Lincoln/Omaha, NE

Explanation of your handle: I want to help free lives. In anyway possible! Freedom, freedom, freedom...

Explanation of your avatar: I haven't got that far yet?

Age (general or specific) 26 on Aug 17th

Occupation: Wireless consultant

Favorite bike: would Love a Bianci or WSD

What's in your stable? a schwinn and someother brand; i'm in the market for a good solid bike this week. looking at Trek 1200 or some Ralieghs

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? still in progress

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have any pixs, maybe soon

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: pretty honest gal. because I can't remember anything enough to lie

Most memorable moment on my bike: as a little girl, my first pink bike with streamers and a work site helment. Those will always stick.....

Most fun ever had on a bike? riding through a thunderstorm, I know it wasn't safe but I had to get home?

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 03-13-2007, 06:03 PM

Wow, there seem to be a LOT of new TE members in their 20's these days- so great to see so many young women joining up! Welcome, ladies, jump right in!!

**lacyliz** · 03-16-2007, 06:43 PM

Real name: Liz
Where do you live? New Paltz, NY

Explanation of your handle: self-explanatory

Explanation of your avatar: I am a lot like that mouse. Plus it makes me laugh everytime I see it. A mouse with a helmet going into the mousetrap for cheese

Age (general or specific) 43 in April 07

Occupation: Director at an AIDS Service Organization (clincial social worker by education)

Favorite bike: I'm not sure. Maybe the one I'm riding.

What's in your stable? Giant FCR cross and Giant TCRw (both WSB)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? about 28mph so far - by completely my own power on the flats/slightly rolling, about 25-26

Another picture of yourself or your ride? attached is my ride

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: biggest by who's standard?

Thread: Getting to Know You!

Thread Tools

Display

australian

New to the Site

hey

cool

The Onion: Letting u know me!

lacyliz

Posting Permissions