Getting to Know You!

[RIdingto311]

Real name: Michele
Where do you live? Rhode Island

Explanation of your handle: 311 is the name of my favorite band and while I'm riding I usually have there songs running through my head.

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet

Age (general or specific) 23

Occupation: Coffee Girl

Favorite bike: I have a picture cut out of a newspaper of a $5,000 dollar red Grandis road bike. It is simply beautiful.

What's in your stable? I don't have a stable but in my basement I have a blue mongoose manuever mountain bike that I got this past february for my birthday. Her name is Sylvia.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I do not have a road bike, yet, but on my moutain bike, last month I think, I reached 28.9 mph riding down an almost flat road, it was ever so slighty downhill.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'm not very photogenic.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm a terrible liar and even if I were a good liar I still wouldn't do it because its not very moral.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I have an older brother who has Always been very althletic- running the boston marathon, semi professional kick boxing, everything. Well, this summer I invited him along on a few rides and they have all been very memorable due to the fact that I have finally found something that I am better at then him! It's a great motivation to keep myself fit.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Basically everytime I have to stop and wait for my brother to catch up I become estatic with joy when I realize that I haven't even touched on being tired yet.

[CorsairMac]

welcome to the board michele: I need to figure out how to edit that line - fastest spd on a road bike is Very unfair to the MTB'ers on the board! and as my Aussies friends say :goodonya about waiting for your brother to catch up!!..........you need the "passed by a girl" jersey!

[Pax]

ok - so does the Size of the tool determine the Cost of the bike following me home??

I think it's more the finesse of the tool than the size.

[Trek420]

So does the bike say "is that a multi tool in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?"

[crazycanuck]

Hello.!

Real Name-Cheryl

Where do you live? Perth, Western Australia but i'm a Canadian Kiwi.

Age 32

Occupation-Admin desk monkey

Favorite bike-The one I have..A marin 15' lovely grey mtn bike. I love it when i get it dirty...!!!MUD...ahhhh...

Fastest speed on a road bike? Umm just recently 45k's on a normal hill(down)..I've only had an odometer for 4 months and probably went faster than that previously but who knows!!!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Umm no...too heavy to carry...

Most memorable moment on my bike-I have a couple(familiar to the kiwis)-Doing the 42nd traverse, riding from ohiwa harbour(using the back roads) to Whakatane, and the round taupo challenge-the first 80 k's...next time i'll do the whole thing.
Also, here in perth riding past the pelicans sitting on top of the streetlights and seeing roo's in the bush.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Freezing me butt on the 42nd traverse...and finishing it...

[ladyjai]

Real name: Jessica
Where do you live? Phoenix, AZ

Explanation of your handle: I've always been Lady Jai (Jay) online.

Explanation of your avatar: I love fish. I have 3 tanks: 125Gallons, 55Gallons, and 10Gallons. I love cycling. A friend found me the pin, said it fit me perfectly. I agreed and am using it as my tag.

Age (general or specific) 24, working on 25

Occupation: Graphic Designer

Favorite bike: one without flats!

What's in your stable? Specialized Hardrock Ultra

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?
I don't have a roadbike, but on my hybrid: 35mph downhill, Mummy Mountain, clinging as close to the bike as I could.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Here's the Tank:


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm with michelle here. I have lied before, but I don't want to, and I try not to.

Most memorable moment on my bike: most memorable - sliding on gravel and tearing up my knee and panicing about how long I'd be stuck off it. I have pictures, but I'm sure you don't want to see ;-). oh! I know! the major storm I got stuck in 2 years ago. I was riding for fun south, downhill, and with a tailwind, enjoying myself. I then realized that ... the wind was not a good one, it was a dust storm rolling in! I was about 10 miles from home, and I turned around and started up what I thought would be the safest route, against the dust storm, which quickly turned into a major monsoon storm. it was only 2 miles wide (on either side of me), but it was long! I ended up having to hole out in a store, as I couldn't see in front of my face. It passed in 30 minutes and I was on my way, a little soggier :-D.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Keeping up with the fast group on Saturday mornings. riding roads I remember struggling on, and going several miles faster, with little effort!

[pkq]

Real name: Pam

Where do you live? Pittsburgh, PA

Explanation of your handle: My initials. Creative old bugger, ain't I?

Explanation of your avatar: Sheesh! I don't know what would embody me.

Age (general or specific) 45

Occupation: Electrical engineer

Favorite bike: Seven Ti Axiom.......beautiful craftsmanship!

What's in your stable? Trek 5200 (old), LeMond WSD Zurich that may get hacked and coupled for a travel bike, Seven Ti Axiom, Specialized Stumpjumper Comp. And may I mention a Honda Shadow 1100? I love anything with two wheels!

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I'd hit 34 mph in sprints with the guys around Lake Charles, LA in the 90's. This year with them, I could only hit 31 mph. Downhill at Seven Springs Ski Resort I hit 56+ mph last year. I've tried to top it but no go with conditions, head winds and traffic. I haven't topped the mountain at Seven Springs this year.

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: To Mother when I was 10ish, "Yes ma'am, I practiced the piano." After that spanking, I'd learned that lesson.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing the Tour de Strongland last year after a nasty crash early in the race. Road rash and blood on the left side of my body didn't prevent me from finishing the race. A few miles after the crash, pain set in, sweat was stinging the open flesh. Besides my friends helping me clean up, the most memorable aspect of that race was a fella' telling me he was having a bad day on the bike as I passed him for the second time. He commented on the crash, which he'd seen. I told him I was having a great day on the bike.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Screaming descents plus so many other rides and people. It's hard to not have fun on every ride.

[Pax]

And may I mention a Honda Shadow 1100? I love anything with two wheels!

Ditto that! My Triumph Bonneville is acting a bit jealous of the new Trek that's hanging nearby.

[roadgoddess]

Real name: Diana
Where do you live? Houston, Texas (for now)
Explanation of your handle: It’s how I think of myself when my sense of humor kicks in.
Explanation of your avatar: Where is my dictionary?
Age (general or specific) 45 next monthOccupation: full-time communications student.
Favorite bike: I think I’d like a Serrotta.
What's in your stable? Trek 5200 carbon road bike with Mavic wheels.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 34 on the flat (thanks, tailwind), downhill on a Florida causeway, maybe 40 something.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet…
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That drafting is for sissies.
Most memorable moment on my bike: I’ve stopped to see a shuttle launch mid-ride in Florida. But the best moments are when I’m riding like a well-oiled machine in a pace line thinking I could pedal all day.
Most fun ever had on a bike? It’s all good. Even the suffering.

[Soggy]

Real Name: Susan
Where do you live: Scottsdale, Arizona
Explanation of your handle : My initials S'OG+GY
Explanation of your avatar: none. everytime I try to add one, it says the file is too large !
Age (general or specific): 47
Occupation: Hmmm, where to start ....loving wife (when I've gotten my ride in), dishwwasher, Chef, maid, limo-driver, crisis intervention specialist, veterinarian, PHD. in Location Sciences (priceless when my husband can't find his wallet or my daughter her other volleyball knee-pad), Financial Remittance Specialist (I keep the chkbook)...you get the picture aka: A MOM. At one time I really did have a W-2 documented profession!
Favorite bike: My only bike; Giant OCR3
What's in your stable: my other dream machine, a 1993 Mazda Miata
Fastest speed on a road bike: 60 mph
What's the biggest lie you ever told : see the above
Most memorable moment on the bike: My first ride when I realized the freeing sense of "self". On the bike I'm none of those things I mentioned in the occupation section of this thread. My lungs are working, my legs are pumping, the sweat is dripping...all for me and because of me. It's that portion of the day when I can be selfish. My family would tell you that we are all the better because of it.
Most fun ever had on the bike: It's all good.

[Pax]

WOW! Welcome Roadgoddess and Soggy, from another newbie!

Roadgoddess: anyone who can even CONTEMPLATE riding a bike...in Houston...in the Summer???? WOW!!


Soggy: Ain't it grand how the overwhelming parts of "life" just melt away on your bike?

[sisson]

name: Suzanne
Where do you live? Stillwater, Minnesota

Explanation of your handle: I don't have one yet but it will come to me

Age (general or specific) 50

Occupation: Management Consultant

Favorite bike: One that is fast and fits me

What's in your stable? Rans Tailwind (01) and Centurion 10 speed that is 25 years old! I did all my touring on it and still love it.

Fastest speed on a road bike? Haven't clocked it yet but coming down the hills around here I'm guessing 35 or so.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Lots of trouble lying except that I'm not really 50 (ha ha)

Most memorable moment on my bike: The week end trip (see Adventure Stories Discussion Group) from hell.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Went on a 6 day tour that was arranged by an outfit called "Woodswomen" with 9 other women none of whom knew each other. We road about 60 miles a day and camped/cooked out the whole time. Until the last day none of us even knew what we all did for a living because it wasn't relevant. It was a total adventure and the playing field was level. All we knew was each others names because that was all we remembered. I stayed friends with one of the women for a long time.

Favorite Quote: I am stealing this from the original that Queen sent us because I love it. Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"

[pkq]

Laughed when reading your occupation.

[jeannierides]

Most memorable moment on the bike: My first ride when I realized the freeing sense of "self". On the bike I'm none of those things I mentioned in the occupation section of this thread. My lungs are working, my legs are pumping, the sweat is dripping...all for me and because of me. It's that portion of the day when I can be selfish. My family would tell you that we are all the better because of it.
Most fun ever had on the bike: It's all good.

My feeling exactly!!

Welcome everybody!

[doctorfrau]

Hi all -
Been a long hiatus for me, thus this is a RE-introduction

Real name: Kathy

Where do you live? West Virginia

Explanation of your handle: It's the title of one of my favorite books - a memoir by a woman doc who was a GP for the Amish and Mennonites of Lancaster Co PA back in the 60's and 70's

Explanation of your avatar: I just liked it - might change it

Age (general or specific) 42

Occupation:M.D. (Pediatric resident)

Favorite bike: The two I own

What's in your stable? A Schwinn MTB I bought used as the first bike I've owned since I was a teenager, A Specialized Sequoia roadbike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Who the heck knows? I don't have an on boarrd computer. Maybe I'd rather NOT know!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I usually ride alone - no one to take the pix - and my attempts at self-portrait have been disappointing.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Of COURSE it was good for me, honey."

Most memorable moment on my bike: Whatever my most recent ride was - yesterday was 34 miles on the Yough River Trail -- Beautiful tree-shaded ride - quiet except for the whoops and hollers of the folks white-water rafting the river that the trail parallels.

Most embarrassing moment on my bike: Falling off into a briar patch on day 2 of owning the bike.

Most fun ever had on a bike? What ever my most recent ride was