Getting to Know You!

[downhilljill]

Hi everyone,

I've sort have been lurking for the past couple weeks...so I finally decided to join some of the fun! I figured the "Getting to know you" thread would be a good place for a first post! So here goes:

Real name: Jill

Where do you live? North San Diego County (Bonsall to be exact...but that's usually followed by "Where the heck is that?!?").

Explanation of your handle: I raced downhill for years...a girl I used to race with called me that and it just sort of stuck. It's comes in handy as a cool nickname for cycling forums!

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet...

Age (general or specific) 36

Occupation: Marketing Manager for Haro Bikes.

Favorite bike: A Haro of course! But I've always loved Moots

What's in your stable? Too many bikes...2 road bikes (1 Masi 3VS and a Masi steel bike I have set up as a flat bar commuter), 4 mountain bikes (a singlespeed, a full-sus XC bike, an aggressive hardtail, and a freeride bike), and BMX bike.

Fastest speed on a road bike? 40 mph

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I think I've got a couple pictures...I'll try posting them when I'm done typing. If you don't see them, then it didn't work...

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Geez, I need to think about that one. Does routinely lying about your age count as one giant lie?

Most memorable moment on my bike: Winning my first big race as an Expert (Sea Otter, 2001). Even though I'm not really racing much anymore, it was such a feeling of accomplishment. The hard work finally paid off!

Most fun ever had on a bike? That's a tough one. Since I love to ride so much, it's hard to pick out a single moment. Bromont Ski Resort in Canada has some really fun trails...so I guess when I rode there with some friends, that would have to rank up there with the "most fun".
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