Getting to Know You!

[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

[crazycanuck]

Hmmm..never read a post by Zen whilst drinking or eating...

Flybye-I think your screen name is cool & often wonder if I should just be called flybyeme as well..Turtle club anyone?
Crazycanuckflybyeme..nah too long..
crazycanuckturtle? too long

Jill-i think there's another TE chick in your town. Also, is urbana Illinois a small city?

C

[Flybye]

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I can speak Swahili

Wow, that is great!!! I think I may have to use that one sometime. Perhaps I should peruse all of the posts and I will have a great assortment of fantastic things to share about myself!! Hahahahah - how funny. I only hope you lie was believed

Crazycanuk - you could always go by Crazycan'tUK! Okay, that's just plain silly - I will have to work on that! What is the explanation of your avatar, by the way?

[twinkie]

Hi ladies,

I came across this forum while browsing the Internet for some random bike-related thing (I've spent so much time browsing here, I forgot what I was looking for!), and knew I needed to join.

I have only recently gotten back on a bike of any sort (before that I hadn't ridden a bike in over 15 years!), so I'm definitely very, very new to all of this. That, added to the fact that I don't really know any other women who ride, makes this forum truly a blessing. Now I have a resource for all those questions the BF can't answer!

I look forward to getting to know you!

[margo49]

Cute avatar, Twinkie

[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]

[HillSlugger]

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]

She's not old enough for TOS, but she is for all the others and the movies.

I'm 46 and I DO remember TOS in first run.

[margo49]

I saw it in black and white - which was all there was in New Zealand in 1968. I'll never forget Capt Kirk calling for a yellow or a red alert which of course was a light or dark grey alert in black and white!

[Whip]

Real name: Susan O.

Where do you live? Westminster, Maryland

Explanation of your handle: Nickname given to me by my teammates after I asked Joe's Bike Shop in Mt. Washington to make our racing team socks that say "Spank Me" on the sole. You can buy a pair if you want!

Explanation of your avatar: Haven't posted it yet - I can't figure out how to make the file uploadable.

Age (general or specific): 41

Occupation: Creativity and Innovation Coach

Favorite bike: My bike AND the Cervelo with the big "e" on the frame - so pretty.

What's in your stable? Seven Alta with baby pink letters and handlebar tape

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Approx 38mph. Downhill, unfortunately. Various times on various hills - normally I am a chicken descender, but when I'm really tired I don't care.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I want to upload one, but I don't know how.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I used to work as a writer in adverstising - so I told a lot of big lies.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I want to share two: 1) At the Leornardtowne Crit in 2005, there was a break in the final lap - my teammate said, "Susan, you have to chase" and I did and because of that effort we closed the gap and my teamate finished 6th which was her best finish ever 2) Sprinting past an alligator on a very narrow path in Florida.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Any ride that ends with a Starbucks.

[margo49]

Real name: Susan O.

Sprinting past an alligator on a very narrow path in Florida.

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Wait a minute...wasn't Crocodile Dundee's American lady-friend (and later wife) called Susan?!

[7rider]

What's in your stable? Seven Alta with baby pink letters and handlebar tape

Most fun ever had on a bike? Any ride that ends with a Starbucks.

Yay!!! Another Seven rider!!!!! (I ride an Axiom, soon to ride an ID8!).

Welcome to TE and welcome to the D.C. TE group! Keep tabs on the Mid-Atlantic forum where we try to get together once a month or so for rides - sometimes on-road, sometimes off-road, sometimes casual, sometimes more spirited, and usually ending with lunch!
(or...if KaliDurga had her way...dinner!)

[7rider]

She's not old enough for TOS, but she is for all the others and the movies.

I'm 46 and I DO remember TOS in first run.

Okay...what's TOS? "The Original Series"??

[spokesnwheels]

Real name: Raven

Where do you live? Dallas, TX

Explanation of your handle: Pretty Obvious.

Explanation of your avatar: avatar?? Just a funny photo I found

Age (general or specific) 38

Occupation: IT Support Consultant

Favorite bike: Still LOVE my ol' Cannondale!

What's in your stable?
Road Bike = 1997 Cannnondale R800 - Solid Chrome!
Mountain Bikes = Specialized Hardrock, and a Cannondale Super V100 SL

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I'll tell you when I get my batteries replaced. Havent clocked that in a long time. I once hit 45 MPH going downhill. It was great until I lost my hat.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? There is one somewhere, but it may have been "photoshopped" to look like I was towing Naploean's brother.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I didnt do it!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Nothing super spectacular. Just have had some nice rides

Most fun ever had on a bike? Beating all my friends around the lake.