Getting to Know You!

[Balrog]

Hey Balrog!
Another person with a LOTR-inspired username. Yay!
Leila

Mae govannon, mellon!

(oops, I tried for a "horned smiley", but it didn't work)

[Irulan]

This one is 100 x 100, I forget the size limit for this site

[Balrog]

Oooh, thank you, Irulan!

[CorsairMac]

Very nice avatar Balrog!....and how cool Irulan for finding that!.....ain't it amazing the odd things we come up with here!!

and welcome Mercury - Love the handle! and LOVE vintage bikes!...I ride a 1987 Peugeot road bike and am anxiously waiting for a friend to finish a vintage Trek road bike for me! Vintage bikes ROCK!!!!

[chelle]

Real name: Michelle

Where do you live? Vancouver, Canada

Explanation of your handle: I've never had a nickname, I'm just one of those people that doesn't really suit one I guess so I would give myself "chelle"

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

Age (general or specific) 34

Occupation: Professional mountainbike racer

Favorite bike: Honda RN01

What's in your stable? Well I ride for Santa cruz so, a SC 2006 V10 dh, a SC VPFree, a SC Blur 4cross, a SC Roadster, that's it for SC but I also have a specialized BMX for the skatepark and a xc bike. Is that enough?

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I've never clocked my road bike but at the world championships last year they had a radar gun at the top of a jump, 69 km's, that's about 45 to 50 mph

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't know how to do that here

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I told others that I was a boy for 18 yrs

Most memorable moment on my bike: We could be here for days. Any time that I have two wheels under me. Other than that my first year at the world championships, wearing my country's colours and walking in the opening ceremonies, unforgettable.

Most fun ever had on a bike? You should see me ride, I have fun every time that I ride

[Asphaltgirl]

Real name: Barbara
Where do you live? North Adams, Ma/Berkshires/Western part of the State

Explanation of your handle: Just me and the road


Age (general or specific) 57 on March 3

Occupation: Travel Agent

Favorite bike: Anything Italian!

What's in your stable? IronHorse Maverick/mtb
Windsor Willow/road


Fastest speed on a road bike? where? 21mph and I was petrified!!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Sure, these are road shoes"

Most memorable moment on my bike:After having a hip replaced 5 years ago and getting on the bike for the first time and knowing that I could finally enjoy life again. Brought tears to my eyes.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Proving to DH that I really can keep up with him!
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[SadieKate]

[QUOTE=Asphaltgirl]Most memorable moment on my bike:After having a hip replaced 5 years ago and getting on the bike for the first time and knowing that I could finally enjoy life again. Brought tears to my eyes.[QUOTE]

I did the same thing on my first ride after 4 knees ops! I know exactly what you mean.

[Trek420]

chelle writes "Most fun ever had on a bike? You should see me ride, I have fun every time that I ride"

welcome to TE, chelle. What rides are you doing? Any out here like Sea Otter?

[Bike Goddess]

Chelle- To be able to do what you love as a profession- that is fabulous! We will support you in all of your endeavors, just keep us posted!

It's been awhile since I cruised through here- Welcome to all of you. Please join the gang on the other threads!

[chelle]

chelle writes "Most fun ever had on a bike? You should see me ride, I have fun every time that I ride"

welcome to TE, chelle. What rides are you doing? Any out here like Sea Otter?

Well I'm fully into pre season training right now and the race season starts at the beginning of June. Sadly the race at Big Bear has been cancelled and now the first race is in Utah. I was really looking forward to BB as I never go to sea otter and BB is kinda the kick off to the season. This year I will be doing most of the western Norba's as well as the world cup in New Mexico. I will also be trying to defend my national title for the third year in Canada.

If any of you are coming to any of the races please come up and introduce yourself, I'm always happy to meet new people.

[bluerider]

Real name: Sue
Where do you live? Ontario, Canada

Explanation of your handle: Not exactly a creative genius at work here - my bike is blue.

Explanation of your avatar: ...

Age (general or specific): 25

Occupation: Finance

Favorite bike: Trek 1500 WSD

What's in your stable? Trek 1500 WSD and a Giant Boulder SE (who is getting neglected)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 50.9km/hr downhill = WHEEEEEE! Usually average 30km/hr on flats and waaaaay slower on climbs.

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

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Moi? *bats lashes* Never...

Most memorable moment on my bike: I've only had my bike for a month but I'd say the first day I was out there, I was grinning like a foo because I was so happy. And stopping at my first stoplight and getting my feet out smoothly.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every day, on each ride. Nothing else like it.

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board HD and Blue.
Don't you worry none what type of bike ya'll got there HD......my fav bike right now is a 1987 Peugeot that has so far taken me on my first 1/2 century, ,ny first metric century and 3 days ago...my first century. I've got another vintage bike coming and 2 more in CO waiting for me to go get. There's something to be said about them oldies but goodies!

Blue: loved your line about grinning like a foo.....I'm gonna have to remember that one!