Real name: If I were going to tell you that, I'd have used it as part of my username.

Where do you live? South London. No underground, a bit rough, a bit expensive, few tourists, but no risk of flooding because this bit's on the ridge of a hill.

Explanation of your handle: Gowan = daisy, it's a short reach to a music hall song vaguely related to cycling.

Explanation of your avatar: it's similar to the bike I'm working on - a 1967 Hercules

Age (general or specific): Old enough to have learnt from a few mistakes, young enough that I haven't made every mistake yet.

Occupation: 24/7 carer (unpaid)

Favorite bike: A lightweight tourer I had (for commuting) was close to favourite, except for the uncomfortably long reach.

What's in your stable? One bike in pieces at the moment in front of the airing cupbpard. Hope to have it rideable before the end of summer.

Fastest speed on a road bike? Don't know. Too many hills and traffic lights. Probably not very fast.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: It doesn't matter.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Going down Mount Pleasant in v heavy rain and heavy traffic, with the brakes just not working at all.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Possibly the time that the dual carriageway I commuted along was bumper to bumper. Passed every car, bus, and lorry (on one of those shopper bikes with small wheels) and there was nothing they could do.