Getting to Know You!

[CorsairMac]

Welcome Kimred
Welcome Khal

I love reading everyone stories but the one of the peacock - cracked me up!
and the spelling of your name kymberli was a riot!

hope to see more of both of you!

[RedCanny]

Hey, I've been snooping (and enjoying, and learning from) these forums for awhile now, as I've lately gotten back into biking. Been communiting 2-3 days per week, lately, plus a fun weekend ride here and there. It's so nice to be back in the saddle.

Real name: Arah

Where do you live? St. Paul, MN

Explanation of your handle: I have a red Cannondale touring bike. Love it. Have for 20 some years.

Explanation of your avatar: It's a Mac thing. And I like cows. And dogs. And dayglo green/yellow.

Age (general or specific) 36

Occupation: Web designer

Favorite bike: Lately, my Trek 7200FX

What's in your stable? Trek 7200FX and Cannondale touring bike, circa 1985.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I've never had a speedometer, but whatever speed I got to while going down Mt. Constitution (on Orcas Island, WA) a few times over the summer of 1987.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Erm... I very rarely hand my camera to anyone else.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That my brother broke that window (the one I broke) when we were kids.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Getting to the top of Constitution without getting off the bike, that same summer. In view of the 10 or so preteens I was leading on a weeklong tour. Yessssss.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Hate to admit it, but... riding last weekend on the Root River trail, in sandals. I never knew! So nice to have toe ventilation.

[CorsairMac]

welcome to the board Arah! hear hear for vintage bikes eh? I own 2 vintage road bikes and have done ALL my long-distance rides on them. I keep thinking maybe someday I'll have a New road bike....but I sure would miss those vintage ones!

[RedCanny]

Wow. I hadn't yet used the term "vintage" for my bike, but I suppose it's true. It's a good old friend, though. If I ever update to a newer road/touring bike, I may have trouble getting used to shifters that aren't on the downtube.

When I (ok, my parents) bought the Cannondale, it was the lightest in the shop, then. Now it's just as heavy as my hybrid, if not heavier. Ah well, it'll make me stronger to use it.