Real name: Meri
Where do you live? Cary, North Carolina

Explanation of your handle: I was a martial artist for much of my first 25 years and the guys I use to work with called me little grasshopper...the "er" wouldn't fit.

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

Age (general or specific) 35

Occupation: Massage Therapist

Favorite bike: Cove Handjob.

What's in your stable? Handjob, Orbea Valata, and DH's 5 bikes

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 36.5, NC, following DH down a hill! I didn't look at the time. When we rested, he asked how fast I'd gone. I was quite surprised!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? new ride - no pics yet. I have mtb pictures I will have to dig out from our honeymoon.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: it doesn't matter, I'm just fine.

Most memorable moment on my bike: the day after a hydraulic break failure in the mountains I was talked into riding again by our entire camping/riding group. I was scared silly. I followed a beginner all day long and reminded her to look up, pedal, relax, and all the other advice I could think of. I said all the things to her that I needed to hear. It got me back on my bike and really helped my own feelings of security. It was a very important day!!

Most fun ever had on a bike? DH and I took my little nephew to Bald head Island. Only bikes and golf carts there. nephew was in a trailer that DH pulled. The little guy kept begging DH and I to race. We were exhausted by the end of the day!!! Our nephew is riding his own bike now, so it's time to take him back!
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