Real name: Abbey

Where do you live? Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Explanation of your handle: I tell my students that I chose chemistry because I like to blow things up (partially true).

Explanation of your avatar: The penguins from Madagascar are continuously saying "Kaboom" as they go about their master plan.

Age: 28

Occupation: Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Marian College

Favorite bike: favorite? hmm... I'm on my first road bike after years of a hybrid, so I'll say my current bike: 2007 Trek 5000 WSD.

What's in your stable? 2002 Trek 7300 Hybrid and 2007 Trek 5000 WSD

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 34 mph, going downhill on the backroads of Eden, Wisconsin; this past Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007

Another picture of yourself or your ride? http://mariancollege.facebook.com/ph...9&id=507375559

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Most common lie: "Yes, Mom, I am fine." -- No matter how sick, hurt, or sad I am.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Well, it's not a happy memory but not one that I will ever forget. On June 1, 2007, I was biking north, and I saw a brown sedan coming south on the same road. It then took a left turn into me and my bike. I was Superwoman as I flew into her windshield and hit the pavement. Thankfully, nothing is broken but the 2007 Trek Pilot 5.0 that I had bought in April. My joints are all suffering from deep bruising, but that will eventually subside.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I look for the fun in every ride - beautiful views, amazing sunsets/sunrises, funny-looking clouds.