Getting to Know You!

[F8th637]

Real name: Angel

Where do you live? VA suburbs of DC

Explanation of your handle: Screen name I've used forever online. It means "faith always and forever" as in have faith. 637 is also a nickname of my nickname, Gel.

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet. Still trying to find one that fits the specs.

Age (general or specific) 27

Occupation: Computer nerd

Favorite bike: Don't have one yet. Still learning!

What's in your stable? 2007 GT Nomad LTD Hybrid, 1999 Diamondback Outlook

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Never timed myself.

Another picture of yourself or your ride?


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'll just keep that to myself!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Getting up that big hill near Virginia Lane and not having to walk it!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Passing people walking their bikes up that hill near Virginia Lane

[TexanCzexican]

Real name: Paige

Where do you live? Central Texas

Explanation of your handle: Mom's Mexican, Dad's Czech.....I'm a Czexican
from Texas

Explanation of your avatar: Need to get one

Age (general or specific) 26

Occupation: Communications for a non-profit

Favorite bike: 2005 Giant OCR

What's in your stable? Giant OCR & Boulder SE

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don't know

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Sadly, I don't own a digital camera.....I just get my SO to take pictures of me....

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmm...can't really think of one

Most memorable moment on my bike: First group ride.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding along the beach in South Texas

[IFjane]

Wow, I haven't caught up with this thread in a long time.

WELCOME EVERYONE!! Come in, sit down and enjoy the company - and learn lots in the process. This is a great place to be!

[cschutz]

Real name: Catherine ("Katie") Schutz

Where do you live? Newbury, Massachusetts

Explanation of your handle: It's really pretty unoriginal, but self-explanatory... (I hope)

Explanation of your avatar: I don't have one yet, but I can almost guarantee you that it will be Fairuza, my little grey Arab mare

Age (general or specific): 23 - DOB 9/14/1983

Occupation: Medical Assistant (and aspiring pre-med student)

Favorite bike: Mine! Sparkly purple Specialized Dolce... but I have been drooling over the Ruby, and the Orbea Diva since becoming a (more) avid cyclist!

What's in your stable? Specialized Dolce, Trek 4500 WSD HT MTB... and literally in the stable is Fairuza, a 14.2 Arabian mare

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I wish I had an exact number... so let's just say fast enough to find bugs imbedded in my forehead upon returning home.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not at the moment, but hopefully soon!


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I've never lied... not even a little bit!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Well, I bought my Trek MTB in early 2005, to replace a 10+ year old Diamondback Sorrento that I had been riding around the surrounding towns for the past couple of years. My distances increased - as did my physical discomfort, and desire to ride on trails a bit more (which, despite being a MTB, this bike was not suited for) then I discovered that they made bikes with suspension (gasp!)... so, of course I wanted one. I checked out the 2005 Trek 4500 WSD online, instantly fell in love with the *color* (which is turquoise - coincidentally it was the bike that ended up being just right for me), and went down to my bike shop to inquire within. They had one that fit me like a glove, but it was on hold. It would be a few weeks before they had another one in and built, and I started to second guess my decision to buy a new bike. They took my name, and within an hour of leaving the shop, they called and said the person who had it on hold called to let them know they changed their mind - so, I walked back to the shop and rode home on my lovely new turquoise bike

Most fun ever had on a bike? Hmmm... I feel like my answer will always be "the last time I went out!" (which is usually 'yesterday', or 'an hour ago'). Though, the first time I went out with a large (35+) group of cyclists from my LBS - less than 2 weeks ago - was definitely a new and very fun experience for me. This is my first year road biking, and I am completely absorbed in the wonderful sense of community when I'm with the other local cyclists!


I have been visiting the TE forums for a few weeks now, and find it to be the single most reliable and informative place that I have found so far. I'm so glad to found the site, and joined the forums... can't wait to get to know everyone!

Katie

[Deja Vu]

A warm hello and a re-introduction!

Handle: Deja Vu. Why? I had been somewhat active here approximately 2 years ago. I then was not able to bike for a full year. I can bike now again and have wanted to return.

I was lurking some and trying to recall my handle used then. (I have participated in lots of different forums and have had different names.) I'd realized that if I could recall my name here on this forum, I no longer have the old email address, either. So..any password retrieval would not work through the email address on file here. I'd finally decided to just re-register.
Hence: Deja Vu, as it feel like I had done this before.(I am still looking for the notebook that has my ID in it for this board! If I discover it, I will give my real identity! lol)

I live in New England, USA.

I am in my mid-40s! (ouch!)

What is in stable? Well, my side of the stable has a K2 comfort bike, a Giant Iguana (HT) and a Trek 1200 (road). Hubby has a Cannondale Prophet, a Trek 1200 and...I forget what the other one is.

Biggest Lie: Lie? Would I tell a lie?

Most memorable: To this day, my best times riding were when I was a teenager, riding my Schwinn Continental (road bike, 12 spd). This was a very hot bike in my town at the time. I had worked many "odd jobs" to earn this bike! (That was back when Schwinn could only be found in bike shops. It later went on to big box stores and is now back making some higher end bikes! Go Schwinn! Glad to see it make a comeback. Nostalgia.)

I'd loved to take off on a ride. So peaceful, relaxing and exhilarating, all at the same time. Looking back, I can see it was a healthy escape from a very big family and a very hectic household! It was my zen!

One of the most fun was: My husband was into mountain bike riding. I was not. I took him to a bike shop and had him try out a road bike! (He had never been on one!) He found it quite fun! I bought him the bike. The following day, after the bike-fitting session, etc. We went riding together. I love to see people discover an aspect of cycling they may not be familair with...especially if they are thrilled with it! It's so much fun to watch other discover joy in cycling!

I may have missed something? I think I have covered the basics anyway.

It's good to be back at TeamE!

Julie

[carolp]

Hello!

Real Name: Carol

Where do you live? Marin County, NoCal

Explanation of your handle: just an abbreviation of my name

Explanation of your avatar:huh?

Age: 54

Occupation: news director at a hospital

Favorite Bike: my new bianchi and my old tandem

What's in your stable: see above

Fastest speed on a road bike? I think 35 or 40 going downhill on our tandem.

Biggest lie I've ever told: I love my job.

Most memorable moment on a bike: The first time my husband and I climbed White's Hill outside Fairfax without stopping. I'm a new rider about to do ALC Lifecycle, so I'm sure I'll have some very memorable moments soon.


Most fun ever had on a bike: The second day of the Jon Pon Memorial ride, riding down Route 1, the sun shining and the ocean on our right.

[madscot13]

Real name: Madeline
Where do you live? St. Paul, MN

Explanation of your handle: Madscot is a play on Madeline and everyone calle me Mads (I don't know if that is a play on my temperament?). the Scot comes from our school masccot- the Scot. And the 13 is my lucky number.

Explanation of your avatar: that picture? I used to get really bored at the chemistry stockroom where I worked. Let's just say it became an exercise in finding ways to entertain myself for multiple hours on end. So one day, I found that box and made an angry face by punching holes for eyes, making angry eyebrows, and a squiggly snarl. I became the Box Monster! So I ran around the science building growling and running through labs and lurking outside bathrooms trying to give professors heart attacks. I even showed up at the Halloween and Christmas party as the Box Monster. ps in the senior class picture it is very easy to find me...

the one thing I never did was put dryer vent trunk-like tubing on for arms.


Age (general or specific) 22 on May 13!

Occupation: Unemployed but trying to find a science/health related job I will love

Favorite bike: own a trek 520 so near and dear to this corrugated heart. I don't know much about bikes but I know that my lugged steel has stolen my heart.

What's in your stable? see above

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 36 mph down the Grand Ave hill(some think it is the Summit Ave hill)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? This is a picture of me after I took an awkward tumble in the snow while snowshoeing. I thrashed quite a bit while I was trying to stand up. My roommate thought I was in writhing agony. I wasn't. I was in sheer joy!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I am a compulsive liar and a blatant exaggerist, so they are all big lies!

Most memorable moment on my bike: I am not really sure- I think I will have to get back to you all on that one. Although I really enjoy it when bikers wave at me as they pass, it makes me feel like I am in the cool crowd.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I think waking up for National Bike to Work Day at 6:00 when I am unemployed and following everyone else to their jobs was pretty great. I just got my roommate to go biking with me so I am sure there will be more fun to come!