Getting to Know You!

[crazycanuck]

Hello! Hello! hello! Hello!

Welcome!

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[aliwishus]

I've lurked for a few days, thought I should de-cloak.

Real name: Ali
Where do you live? Seattle

Explanation of your handle: childhood nickname

Explanation of your avatar: none, yet (still looking for a cycling related photo)

Age: 30

Occupation: Lawyer

Favorite bike: Lemond Alp D'Huez (the only one I have!)

What's in your stable?: see above

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: 37mph down a long curving road near Trout Lake (Mt. Adams)

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Yes, Mom, I loved the drapes."

Most memorable moment on my bike: beating my husband in a little 2-lap criterium around a parking lot (I handle better )

Most fun ever had on a bike? Trout Lake riding - mountains, sun, friends, aaaaah.

I'm thinking of joining a bike team around here, so I'm looking forward to learning from everyone!

[teigyr]

Hi everyone

It's so great reading about you all.

For the Northwest people, we sometimes meet up to ride so check out the NW section!

[keeper]

Real name: Teddie (actually my middle name, but what I have always been called)

Where do you live? Argyle (Dallas)

Explanation of your handle: my horse's name

Explanation of your avatar: my horse

Age: 39

Occupation: consultant for health care software (used to be a RN)

Favorite bike: Specialized Dolce

What's in your stable?: Keeper ( ), Specialized Dolce, Trek 7200

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: ~34 mph down a hill (riding the breaks, I'm still a bit of a chicken)

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: It involves a friend and I telling very elaborate, far-fetched stories to a bunch of gullible guys at a craps table in Vegas (what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas )

Most memorable moment on my bike: hopefully it hasn't happened yet, because to date, it would be my first fall on my first clipless ride

Most fun ever had on a bike? Despite being a chicken, going fast down hills

[chibiker]

Real name: Kat

Where do you live? Chicago

Explanation of your handle: I live in Chicago, and love to bike

Explanation of your avatar: It's my bike!!, and I love it!!

Age: 45

Occupation: computer programmer

Favorite bike: my own... Giant OCR C3 composite

What's in your stable? Just my own bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? Well going down hill on the Horrible Hilly Hundred, I got up to 30mph!!!, and then started breaking. Going flat, I've got up to about 24mph

Another picture of yourself or your ride? soon...

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: if I could remember, then it wouldn't have been a lie...

Most memorable moment on my bike: Probably doing the Horrible Hilly Hundred... it was a blast!

Most fun ever had on a bike? probably on the tours... just finished a 130mile tour in one day, took 9hrs!!, ugggh!

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[margo49]

Explanation of your handle: I live in Chicago, and love to bike

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Oh... and here was me thinking you meant something about energy flows...

[CorsairMac]

*waves at zondian*

Hello from Albuquerque!!!! Haven't made it to Silver City yet - want to get there one day on the Harley and ride the loop!! Love the pix!!!

[chibiker]

Oh... and here was me thinking you meant something about energy flows...

no, no special energy flows here

... chi is slang for "chicago" around here. it's kind of a new slang... so I thought I'd be hip and tri it out