Getting to Know You!

[derailed]

Real name: not online. Just another Fred

Where do you live? Mid-Atlantic, they tell me. Some people call it "the TriState" but I think everyone lives in some kind of tri-state area. Then again, we could call it the Mole-hills, because they aren't really mountains!

Explanation of your handle: Back in the saddle after 20 years, I was derailed for some time.

Explanation of your avatar: I have not yet chosen one

Age (general or specific) near enough to 40 that I'm OK with it.

Occupation: I guess you could call me an artist.

Favorite bike: still looking for it

What's in your stable?
Raleigh Technium, ( too big )
Raleigh Seneca, ( errand/full loader )
Cannondale SR800, ( new to me, hurts )
Giant Rincon ( for guests )

Fastest speed on a road bike? I don't recall

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have photos, sorry. I should probably get some for insurance's sake.

Most memorable moment on my bike:
My first ride, Dad running behind me, then he stopped, and I didn't!
My last ride, when the car stopped, and so did I.

Most fun I've ever had on my bike:
Honestly, some of the breakdowns where I needed a friend or relative to rescue me hours from home wound up being some of the best days. Country roads for hours, nice lunch with people I like, and a relaxing visit on the way home.
There was also a wonderful midnight ride from campus to a nearby city late at night in which I "D"d a Mavic and had to whump all the way back to the dorms.
Snow rides are also a great joy.

[Pink Diva]

Real name: Stacie

Where do you live? Metro Atlanta, GA

Explanation of your handle: I used to hate pink growing up, but after I graduated from college, I kinda fell in love with it for no particular reason. Now I have tons of pink stuff from clothes to bike bling!

Explanation of your avatar: Right now it's just my new Orbea baby that I brought home just last week.

Age: 30

Occupation: Small business owner

Favorite bike: I'm fairly new to the sport, so I don't have a particular brand that I love over any others. However, from my countless test rides I can tell you that Orbea is one of the most comfortably smooth (& fast!) rides of them all!

What's in your stable? 2009 Orbea Onix Dama TDF and a 2009 Gary Fisher HiFi Deluxe GS (on order from the LBS).

Fastest speed on a road bike? Where? When? I'll have to get back to that one considering that I just started the sport, and I'm a big baby when it comes to cold weather .

Another picture of yourself or your ride? No pics of me on my ride yet, but I'm sure they'll be some in the near future since I'm planning on a couple of centuries and charity rides this year.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told? That's classified!

Most memorable moment on my bike: How about a Big Wheel? Do those count? I just remember hot as hell summers in Miami, FL growing up when I would take my Strawberry Shortcake Big Wheel out into the driveway and sit under my Big Wheel Car Wash for hours...ahh, to be a kid again!

Most fun ever had on a bike: Blasting past guys that think a girl can't possibly be in better shape then them!

[cylegoddess]

Real name: Kerry
Where do you live? Canberra, Australia. California replanted.

Explanation of your handle: My bike is named Artemis,so I thought what would be the goddess of cycling? Me!

Explanation of your avatar: found it online,getting it tattooed on calf.
Age (general or specific) 46 on Dec 15th!

Occupation: Visual merchandising

Favorite bike: Orbea Onix. I love carbon fibre ones, wish I had one!

What's in your stable? Sub zero.It isnt very expensive but I love her.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? No idea. Cycle comp( a hand me down) puzzles me, still( after 9 months! sad but true)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have any yet. I dont ride with anyone,as I cant keep up or ride far( because of illness) but working on that! My dream is to go on a group ride and keep up!


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I was a professional skier( at age 13).

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding with clips and no longer falling.


Most fun ever had on a bike? recently realizing that Im not as ill,as when I started riding and actually racing little bits with husband and thinking, hey! this is FUN!!

[crazycanuck]

Cyclegoddess..I have to ask, how did you end up in Canberra of all places and how do you enjoy living in Australia? I suppose you may notice the difference(esp excitement wise) betwn cali & Canbera

Welcome to the many other chickadees

[Mistie]

Real name: Mistie

Where do you live? Roanoke, Virginia

Explanation of your handle: my name

Explanation of your avatar: my birthday present bike
Age: 30

Occupation: earth science teacher to freshmen in high school, oh so much fun!

Favorite bike: i have had two bikes, one was a redline mountain and the other is my avatar. At this point, my pink Trek. It is so fast and light!

What's in your stable? including DH's stuff, bikes, bikes and more bikes.

Fastest speed on a road bike? Where? When? Since I just got the Trek, I got up to 30 mph going on a steep downhill in Roanoke. It was a little scary!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have pics of me riding. Sorry.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told? I am not sure.....

Most memorable moment on my bike: finally making it up my killer hill in middle chain ring on the mtn bike

Most fun ever had on a bike: i always have fun!

[tribogota]

Real name: Chloe

Where do you live? Bogota Colombia (from California though)

Explanation of your handle: started doing triathlons a year and half ago, live in bogota

Explanation of your avatar: don't know how to do that
Age: 38

Occupation: university professor, cultural studies

Favorite bike: First one and only one, the one I got in October 2008, "Andante". Mauricio Orozco put it together for me in Miami, so it is a "non" brand. It's red with racing stripes. Love it. Compact gear for major hill climbing, live at 8600feet, and it keeps going up

What's in your stable? see above

Fastest speed on a road bike? Where? When? Going down hill, but in ks, 50k and scared the **** out of myself, in a race...

Another picture of yourself or your ride? don't know how to upload
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...d&id=656266742

What is the biggest lie you've ever told? Generally don't lie, can't remember things so best to stick to the "truth"

Most memorable moment on my bike: too soon to tell

Most fun ever had on a bike: generally always have fun

[Zen]

Real name: not online. Just another Fred

You either live in Frederick or Hagerstown.

If you want somebody to ride with this year holla.
Road mountain, or towpath there's somebody on this forum (near you) to ride with.