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Real name: Carole

Where do you live? Seattle, WA

Explanation of your handle: My beloved late dog's nickname

Explanation of your avatar: Hmm, I'll have to work on that

Age (general or specific) As of Feb. 13th - 50 and damn proud of it--having gotten this far!

Occupation: RN (in family planning)

Favorite bike: I am still growing into my 05 Trek. I have looked up other women's favorites and they are intriguing. Probably a Rodriguez (our local WSD), a Luna or such.

What's in your stable? Trek 1500 WSD and my GF's Trek 1500. Also a couple of sentimental rusties: Raleigh Supersport from the 80s and a Peugeot U08 from 70s. Do I need a mtn bike? There must be something to it, you make it look fun.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? not having yet invested in the Cateye, I would have to guess it was in my previous bike-lifetime: cycling to the top of a nice hill in Sonoma Valley and then having the exhilirating fly to the bottom on my over-sized Tour De France 10-speed.

Another picture of yourself: in good time


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Oooh, Ahhh, Yah Baby, Your're the Best! Thankfully I haven't used it for 25 years

Most memorable moment on my bike: Well, it is hard to pick one. It was memorable taking my first ride on the Trek and realizing how much I loved to bike and loved THE bike. Now I have baby peak moments when I ride to work: like a glance of the lake, Mt. Ranier, feeling myself improve and lusting after a bike vacation trip--maybe next year??

Most fun ever had on a bike? The best is always yet to come! Friday I got a giggle out of seeing a Tuxedo cat sitting in the middle of the Burke-Gilman trail doing cat yoga (both hind feet in the air and well, grooming). It would not move when I tried to scare it but merely looked at me nonchalantly.