I've already introduced myself to a certain extent in some of my posts, but thought I'd go ahead and do it officially

Real Name: Lisa
Where do you live? Tempe, AZ

Explanation of your handle: Well, I'm a mom, I'm originally from Texas (and my heart will always be there), and, well, I *try* to be happy, although it's a bit of a struggle recently

Explanation of your avatar: no avatar yet

Age (general or specific) 36

Occupation: Software Engineer for a small startup company

Favorite bike: Would love it if I knew, I'm riding "Rocky", my 10+ year old Sam's club special MTB

What's in your stable? See above

Fastest speed on a road bike? Today my top speed was 20 mph. I only just today figured out how to capture top speed on my GPS.

Another picture of yourself or your ride?
Here's my ride:

And here's me (with my oldest son):

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't remember, probably something about where I was going to my mom. I don't tend to lie, really, anymore. The truth is so much simpler.


Most memorable moment on my bike: When I was a kid and *raced* down this biiiiiiig hill so that I'd have enough momentum to make it back up the next hill. Well, I had plenty of momentum...made it back up and then promptly crashed. Tried to hide it from my mom because I knew I was being stupid, but my bike was trashed and my chin wouldn't stop bleeding. Ended up needing stitches...I still have the scar.

Most fun ever had on a bike? When I was a young teen at summer camp and we did some road cycling. I think it was about 30 miles. That is what really awakened my love of cycling, even though I let it go back to sleep for (far too) many years.