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.