Getting to Know You!

[Ogresse]

Real name: Nancy
Where do you live? the Berkshire foothills in northwest Connecticut

Explanation of your handle: I rode an old dented Giant TCR until this year so "Ogresse" is to acknowledge my very first road bike. Dented but beautiful.

Explanation of your avatar: some day!

Age (general or specific): 44 this year

Occupation: conservation volunteer, mom of 2, web designer, Photoshop addict

Favorite bike: I am loving my Fuji Team Issue and also my magenta Orbea Mitis Dama!

What's in your stable? 1994 Trek 720 hybrid, 2006 Fuji Team Issue (Dura Ace compact 50/34, DA 12-27 cassette; Speedplay pedals, Aliante saddle; 2006 Orbea Mitis Dama (Dura Ace triple; Ultegra 12-25 cassette; SRAM force brakes, Speedplay pedals, Selle Italia SLK saddle); 2001 Giant TCR 2 (FSA Gossamer 50/34; SRAM 11-26 cassette; 105 shifters)...assorted saddles, stems, bars, and lots of other niggly parts.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 49mph (downhill!), 41 on the flats in a paceline

Another picture of yourself or your ride? that's me below in a time trial, with my new hip hardware

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: um..."mommy never picks her nose!"

Most memorable moment on my bike: in August 2006 I bumped a wheel at slow speed, fell over and landed smack on the pavement, shattering my hip... I lost an inch in that leg.

Most fun ever had on a bike? in August 2007: recovered from leg break (!) and first time pacing at top speed with a group of really strong ladies into a beautiful evening sunset, followed by a huge burrito and margarita!