Hi Nuthatch

Just about to brave the clipless thing too... everyone keeps telling me how bruised I'm gonna get, but I've stocked up on Arnica! Most embarrassing this is, got my pedals but completely failed on fitting them myself, hate being defeated and having to ask someone with a bit more muscle to help!

Oops.. was intending to fill in my getting to know you thingamy bob... although all a bit new to me

Real name: Gael

Where do you live? UK

Explanation of your handle: My nickname

Explanation of your avatar: it fits

Age (general or specific): 33

Occupation: Journalist

Favorite bike: No idea really, but love my Marin

What's in your stable? That's it at the moment, but getting seducedd by the thought of a road bike to avoid the mud int he winter

Fastest speed on a road bike? No idea

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: My brother and I used to go walking across the mudflats on the river where we grew up and swore blind to my mum we knew the special paths the fishermen used so she needn't worry about us getting stuck int he mud!

Most memorable moment on my bike: cool ride in spain which involved a swim mid-ride

Most fun ever had on a bike? How boring am I, nothing sticks out... quite like getting muddy as long as the bike doesn't get clogged up