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