Getting to Know You!

[JLMitchell]

Real name: Jan

Where do you live? Outside of Memphis, TN

Explanation of your handle: First initial, middle initial, last name

Explanation of your avatar: I don't have one, but I may throw my bike up there.

Age (general or specific): Twenties

Occupation: Student, teacher at a rehab

Favorite bike: I dunno, I'm a noob. Every time I go to my not-so LBS, I want them all, even the few fixed-gear ones that I would probably kill myself on.

What's in your stable? I just traded-in my mountain bike toward payment on my first road bike. Here's the old one:
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A used 56 cm Giant Chinook, probably from the early 90s. It was nice, but it was horrible for staying with the pack on long and hilly group rides. Pissed me off. Plus, after I arrived all sweaty, the others (looking as fresh as daisies) would ask me how my knobby tires were working for me, and if I got enough of a workout. After less than a month, I made the switch.

The new one is a used 56 cm Raleigh R800 pro, 2000 model. Got an insane deal on it and I'm pretty stoked. There were clipless pedals on it, but they were replaced with "normal" ones. I'm pretty sure I'm going to change the seat; it was painful. The LBS people were telling me about all the other cool stuff on it, but since I had no idea what they were talking about, I was especially impressed with how light it is compared to my old bike. It blew my mind, I didn't know bikes could be that light. And it's really flashy, but I hope I use it to its potential.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? No idea, probably something stupid like 20 mph downhill. But I like to go fast, so we'll see.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? None other than the one above. Plus, I'm a pro at dodging photo ops. I'm always the one behind the camera.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told? I dunno, but there have been some whoppers.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding with a group for the first time was pretty cool.

Most fun I've ever had on my bike: So far any time I'm riding is fun (after the initial butt pain period.)