Getting to Know You!

[coyote]

Real name: Mary McKenzie
Where do you live? Tucson, AZ

Explanation of your handle: We see a lot of coyotes out here.

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

Age (general or specific) 44 Just the other day!

Occupation: Programmer Analyst - not sure what the analyst part is about but what the heck.

Favorite bike: I would love to have a TerraTrike Race - very fast 3 wheel recumbent. http://wizwheelz.com/ttrace.htm

What's in your stable? Purple Mongoose Avalone from like the late 90s

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 25 mph on the Santa Cruz multi use path going under a road last summer during monsoon - wind to my back.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have and pixs yet.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't remember, which means I've either told too many, or I don't lie! (I'll let ya'll pick!)

Most memorable moment on my bike aka How I Got a Free Mountian Bike : When I first moved to Oakland, CA I had the battery in my car stolen 3 times in less then a week. I got a chain lock and secured the hood well. After a while I thought maybe someone was breaking into my car so I devised an alarm system...temple bell on the driver side window handle and diet coke cans along the passanger side door. One night my partner shakes me awake and tells me someone is breaking into the car, she heard the bell. I'm like no, its ok. Then I hear cans falling. I jump up and look out the window. At first I can't see any but my partner is on the phone with 911 and she can see them. Finally I see some guy with his legs hanging out my driver side door. I run out my apartment, down the stairs and I fly out the front of the building shouting 'Hey, thats my car!". Turns out it was 3 young men about 14-16 years old. I think I scared the beegeebees out of them...some crazy white chic in boxers and a tee, no shoes, hair going every which way. Anyway they run off all three trying to jump on one bike. I go down the steps to survey the damage....I see a mountain bike laying down in front of my car. I pick it up and put it on the steps. One of the kids comes running back, asking me really nice for his bike back. I let him know all he has to do is wait for the cops. Off in the distance we can hear the sirens, he runs off without his bike. I thought the cops would want it to get finger prints off. They were not interested and told me to keep it. I road it around town for a number of years. It was my first mountian bike. Not a bad deal when its free.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Taking the Road I class. It was the first time I've ridden in a group. It was a Women's class and was very empowering and full of information.

[mimitabby]

coyote, GREAT STORY!

welcome to TE. I like your alarm system.

[Xrayted]

It's been a while since I was able to check this thread... welcome all new TE'ers. Feel free to clip in and join us for a ride. This is an amazing site full of caring women. Above all, there are no stupid questions. I have learned a great deal about biking, life and myself on here. So have fun, feel free to come chat with us, teach and be taught. I've met quite a few of the ladies on this forum so far and each encounter has been incredible.

Happy riding and be safe.

[coyote]

Thanks mimitabby. The alarm system was most affordable!

Also, I just want to say I think this forum is great. I am learning so much about biking here and I love all the support. It is cool that we have a community like this.

[Flybye]

Real name: Cindy

Where do you live? Blackfoot, Idaho. The potato capital of Idaho.

Explanation of your handle: Well, at first I thought that it would make me a faster rider but now I realize that it should be changed to Flybyeme I am working on getting faster, much to the dismay of my legs.

Explanation of your avatar: I waited until I was an "official" rider, this picture of me is a Personal Best or First or huge milestone, or mini - midlife crisis at a women's only ride in Utah.

Age (general or specific) Generally, yes, I am aging. Specifically, that would be to age 35

Occupation: Social Worker - case manager for a private counseling agency.

Favorite bike: The one with the most memories so far has been the one I had when I was about 8 with the banana seat and the flag. It had a nice basket, too. My Giant, however, is quickly catching up.

What's in your stable? Nine million kids bikes and my Giant. I am considering upgrading, as this really isn't enough bike for me, really. Honestly. Truly. It is a NEED, not a want

Fastest speed on a road bike? 36.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Look for the Little Red Riding Hood Ride Reports Thread.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmm, probably that I was involved in lots of sports in high school. I moved to a new school and wanted to be "in", so I fibbed. I reported that I was a great basketball and volleyball starter. HA!! What a lie!

Most memorable moment on my bike: The first time I rode 40 miles.

Most fun ever had on a bike? That same trip. Everything about it was fun. I rode to a neighboring city on Mother's Day and showed up at my mom's door. My husband and kids picked me up after I had a shower and changed and took me out to dinner! Now that's a mother's day!!!

[Zen]

Real name: Cindy


Age (general or specific) Generally, yes, I am aging. Specifically, that would be to age 35

aging?
35?
HA!
That's when I stopped aging

[Flybye]

aging?
35?
HA!
That's when I stopped aging

Yes, that is specifically and therefore generally now when I will stop aging too

[mekira]

Real name: Patricia

Where do you live? Valleyfield, Quebec, Canada

Explanation of your handle: hmmm It's a star trek thing... too long to explain

Explanation of your avatar: I'll get to that soon

Age (general or specific) 41

Occupation: HR administrative assistant 'yawn'

Favorite bike: I mountain bike so right now my favorite bike is the Specialized FSRxc Comp Women - Hey a girl can dream

What's in your stable? Specialized hardrock - I'm changing next year for the Rockhopper. If I have enough money saved, I'll probably get a road bike also cause I want to try out a triathlon next summer - Also my bf's Trek and my daughter's old bike....

Fastest speed on a road bike? Have no idea

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I have to think about this one....

Most memorable moment on my bike: The first time I could go up those damn hills in the trails in Bromont....

Most fun ever had on a bike? I took a downhill course a few weeks ago to help with my confidence on the mountain and it was the most fun I'd had in a long time!!!!

[margo49]

Explanation of your handle: hmmm It's a star trek thing... too long to explain

Please do. Is it TOS?
Btw, you seem too young to have had the priviledge of Star Trek on actual television in Real Time.

[thinks to self: "Oh no, not another one fallen through a hole in the fabric of the SpaceTime Continuum]