Getting to Know You!

[nic840]

Real name: Nicole

Where do you live? Sacramento, CA

Explanation of your handle: Nic-Name and a number I can remember - not too creative on that one.

Explanation of your avatar: My first-born child, Oscar, sucking on my second born child's pacifier.

Age: 34

Occupation: Mom to two girls and loving it!

Favorite bike: My daughter's 12 inch pink one and my blue banana seat schwinn I still wish I had and of course my new Wilier...beautiful and racy.

What's in your stable?: 2008 Wilier Izoard and 2006 Trek 2100

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: 43, Auburn Folsom Road when I was still very green to the sport and hadn't seen someone crash yet...now its a little slower...but not much

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Mmmmmm.....

Most memorable moment on my bike: Its always about 10 miles into a ride when I get warmed up and just can't imagine being anywhere else at that point and time.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I know there is soooo much more fun to be had but I think its early in the mornings when its just me and my bike and the world is waking up. Turkey, quail, coyote, dove, rabbits, geese...love the wildlife in the morning.

[toribw]

Real name: Tori

Where do you live? Grey Forest, Texas

Explanation of your handle: I'm not very imaginative today.

Explanation of your avatar: A friend sent a link to an avatar creation site, and there I am

Age: 45

Occupation: college history instructor

Favorite bike: 2007 Trek 5000

What's in your stable?: Trek 5000 (only bike I have, so far)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: Low 30's on a big hill near home. It was just a couple of weeks ago and was simultaneously terrifying and terrific.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'd have to think on that one.

Most memorable moment on my bike: First day with clipless pedals, I was going up a hill, slowed down too much and couldn't get my shoes out of the pedals. I fell over like the guy on the tricycle on Laugh-In.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Making it up a large hill without having to walk the bike. I was afraid to try that hill and I did it the first time.

I was very happy to find this board, I've been lurking for a while and had a lot of questions answered. Thanks everyone!