I've been lurking, time to fess up. Greetings, all...

Real name: Mary

Where do you live? Seattle

Explanation of your handle: It’s all about the bean, eh?

Explanation of your avatar: I thought the colors were kind of cool looking.

Age (general or specific): 51

Occupation: print media manager

Favorite bike: Don’t have a favorite yet, but may buy a road bike later this year. I've owned Fuji and Centurion road bikes, but that’s going back 15 - 20 years.

What's in your stable? 2003 Trek 7500fx and a 1993 Bridgestone XO-4, an oldie but a goodie.

Fastest speed on a road bike? On my hybrid, maybe 32 (downhill). I get equal parts "gogogogogo!!!" and “whatintheheckareyoudoingareyoucrazy???!!!” flashing through my head, though.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nooooooo….

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I've never been good at telling tales. So, nothing much comes to mind. Truly.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Oh geez. Back in the summer of 1973, I was blasting down a winding road when I t-boned a big ol’ bloodhound of a dog. I flew over the handlebars, my trusty bike flipping before landing on my back as I skidded along the pavement. The dog went whooping off into the woods. The dog turned out just fine though, and I managed with just a bit of road rash and a few divots in my right elbow. Don’t know how that dog didn’t get his ribs broken. I’ll never forget him looking at me as he continued to cross my path no matter how much I tried to move out of his way.

Most fun ever had on a bike: Every day I ride is the best.