Getting to Know You!

[PepsiONE]

Hi, ladies, may I join you?

Real name: Shiming

Where do you live? Long Island, New York

Explanation of your handle: I have been using this handle at another site. When I decided to register there, an empty soda can was the first thing I saw next to my laptop.

Explanation of your avatar: it's a preview picture taken when I was riding MS-150 on Long Island this September. The photographer charges an arm and a leg for a decent sized one, so this is all I have.

Age (general or specific): half century

Occupation: Patent Agent

Favorite bike: you mean the one I am riding now?

What's in your stable? Trek Pilot 2.1 WSD 2007

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? Does going down hill count? then 35-36 mph. By my own effort, about 22 mph. On Long Island, of course.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I will find one later.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't remember, which means I've either told too many, or I don't lie! (I'll let ya'll pick!)--haha, I copied this one.

Most memorable moment on my bike: My first MS-150 ride in September 2007. At that time, It was 2 weeks short of my 50th birthday. I decide to do something to cerebrate my wonderful, rewarding and exceptional life. I had been inactive and overweight all these years. From Spring 2007, with my kid gone to college, I started working out and riding regularly. I lost 10 pounds from the time I joined gym to finished the MS-150. I was riding a heavy hybrid bike and felt so proud that I finished the entire length without one inch short. I documented the entire process on my blog. It's in Chinese though.

Most fun ever had on a bike? My second MS-150 ride was more like fun than torture. I hooked up with a team of guys and tagged along with them in a pace line.

My next ride: BP MS-150, Houston to Austin, April 2009. Being one of 13000 riders, I managed to register before the registration closed in 7 hours!

Happy riding everyone!