Real name: Karen

Where do you live? Upstate NY. I'm here for the weather.

Explanation of your handle: It's sort of my internet version of my name. By the time I get anywhere Karen is already taken.

Explanation of your avatar: My first road bike. How many times have I wished again for 3 wheels and a step on the back?

Age: 45 (shhh don't tell)

Occupation: Writer

Favorite bike: My only real bike:Terry Symmetry. I wish it was lighter. It probably wishes I were lighter.

What's in your stable? Terry, and some other bad weather no name bikes.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I think 42mph, on a training ride down Ilion Gorge. Woo-Hoo!!!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I have a few, they'll turn up eventually.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "No, really, I'm not mad..." countless times.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Almost at the end of the Ride For Missing Children, the police escorts lined either side of the road, and with lights flashing, stood by their cars and saluted us.

Most fun ever had on a bike? The Ride for Missing children, 100 miles, 200 riders, half a dozen schools, silent tributes...