Getting to Know You!

[drplasma64]

Real name: Payton
Where do you live? Corvallis, OR

Explanation of your handle: Combination of my & hubby's initials, we're both PhDs and both born in 64...voila..drplasma64

Explanation of your avatar: huh?

Age (general or specific) 40 (gulp!)

Occupation: SAHM and part-time writer/editor for software manuals (having nothing to do with my education, but my brother is a good employer)

Favorite bike: don't know enough to have one

What's in your stable? 1989 (?) Centurion Accordo, waiting for a Trek 7200 FX in a few weeks

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 30 mph, going down hill near my house a week or two ago. For me, that is CRAZY!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? None

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: It's not you, really. I just need space.

Most memorable moment on my bike: hearing "faster mommy, faster" coming from my son on the trail-a-bike behind me.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding around Sanibel Island with my kids.

I've been back on the bike for a couple of weeks. I love hearing about all of you gals' accomplishments, it makes me think I can really get better. I did not grow up riding, but bought a bike 16ish years ago for fun and exercise, and promptly moved to a place where I didn't feel comfortable riding. Since then I've always ridden on vacation at my parents, but not regularly. Now I need the exercise, want to set a good example for my kids, love getting out of the house this way. We just moved to an incredibly bike friendly town. I dusted off the old bike, had a tune up and started up again. I really like cycling b/c you actually GO places and see things. Walking is too slow, running to boring, painful and sweaty (for me). I don't mind sweating on bike b/c at least there's always a breeze!

[Wendy]

Welcome, Ivy! I'm very close to you (White Plains). If you're interested in group rides, you should give the Westchester Cycle Club (www.westchestercycleclub.org) a try. They have rides at all levels, and you can go on a couple of rides before you decide whether or not you want to join.

[CorsairMac]

welcome to the board Dr! I just love reading these posts! The ladies here are all so awesome and keep me inspired, motivated and are so supportive!!