Real name: Julie

Where do you live? Canberra Australia. I have only just shifted here so it is all new and exciting at the moment.

Explanation of your handle: initials

Explanation of your avatar: haven't posted one yet but it will probably be a penguin or a black rose - don't ask me why, but they seem to have become my favourites over the years

Age (general or specific): 52 in November

Occupation: secondary teacher - English

Favorite bike: that's still to come - am looking at the moment

What's in your stable? elderly and el cheapo mtb

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: too many to choose from

Most memorable moment on my bike: when I realized I could ride the whole way around the lake without expiring

Most fun ever had on a bike? Years ago when I was teaching my daughter aged about 5 (now 22)that it was okay to ride through the puddles. We both ended up soaked and covered in mud, laughing the whole time.