Getting to Know You!

[Ariadne]

Real name: Anne
Where do you live? Dumfries, Scotland

Explanation of your handle: It's for lifting me up with.

Age (general or specific) The Big Three Oh (the age at which a road bike seems to automatically appear in the garage)

Occupation: Marketing

Favorite bike: The bright yellow BMX that was stolen from me when I was about 10.

What's in your stable? I would love to be ironic and say an Iron Horse... haha but no. 2007 Trek 6500 for mud and rocks, 2009 Trek 1.5 WSD for tarmac. Both bought for pennies off Gumtree and well looked after. I can't stand it when people boast about spending four figures on their bike - grow up and just ride it!

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I don't know - I don't have a speedo.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'm a photographer, so there are never any pictures of me!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I was perfect for the job.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Nailing riding without stablisers aged about 7... looking round to check EVERYONE had seen me, and crashing headfirst into a wall.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Penny farthings at the Wickerman Festival. My friend Rik runs a bike shop and bought two 'modern' penny farthings for hire to customers. I will try to find a picture...