I'm sorry it has taken me a month to get around to this. I've mostly been trying to read as many of your posts as I can fit in and every last one of them has been so amazingly helpful to someone who is totally new to cycling that I can't thank you enough!!!!

Real name: Susan
Where do you live? Charlotte, North Carolina

Explanation of your handle: Not at all original - it's just my bike

Explanation of your avatar: Same as above

Age (general or specific) 50+

Occupation: Technical Writer / Business Analyst

Favorite bike: It had better be the one I just spent a fortune on for a long, long time to come

What's in your stable? 2007 Trek Pilot 5.2 WSD

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Just 26 mph pedaling downhill so far, but there's so much more to come!! I'm the one holding her back.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: My biggest bike lie was one I told myself: I'll start right off with clipless pedals and cleats. That won't be a problem for me at all! (yeah....right....you probably read about the LBS crotch grab incident)

Most memorable moment on my bike: It was that feeling of pure freedom and exhilaration the very first time you pedal off on a bike, wobbly or not. It's a sense that's hard to describe and you had no idea it would feel that good.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Looking at my Garmin Edge 305 after my first (and only so far) 27 mile nonstop ride and seeing that it estimated that I burned 1622 calories! I had no idea this was such a perfect form of exercise. I just wanted to learn to ride!