Hi - I'm a complete newbie to cycling (haven't bought my bike yet, but I'm looking), so with that disclaimer, here goes:

Real name: Melissa
Where do you live? New York City, New York

Explanation of your handle: 1st syllable of my first and last name.

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

Age (general or specific) 26

Occupation: Law school graduate awaiting admission to the bar.

Favorite bike: Unsure, still researching.

What's in your stable? Nothing yet, test riding this weekend.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I'll get back to you on this when I have something to report

Another picture of yourself or your ride? None yet.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Really, I'm fine."

Most memorable moment on my bike: I rented a bike while on vacation this summer to make sure that I enjoyed it before spending money and buying one. I was biking along in the bike lane when a guy in an Escalade pulled over and stopped in the bike lane (not on the shoulder) ahead of me and put his flashers on. I slowed down and kept an eye on him, his windows were down, car still stopped, flashers still on, just to be safe I called out "on your left" as I passed him, he didn't look, put his car into gear and pulled back onto the highway and into me. Thankfully he stopped when he heard me yelling and realized what he did. He didn't apologize or ask if I was ok, just waited for me to get up and pick up the bike, then pulled away. I was fine, although I had some lovely bruises to show off at the beach the next day and a few choice words for the driver.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Still to come.