Getting to Know You!

[DebW]

Hello all. Just learned about this site and joined up. Here's my blurb.

Real name: Deb.

Where do you live? Wayland, Mass.

Explanation of your handle: First name and initial. I have no imagination.

Explanation of your avatar: none

Age (general or specific): 50.

Occupation: atmospheric scientist.

Former occupation: Bike Mechanic. 1973-1976 in Florissant, Missouri. Best years of my life.

Favorite bike: Frame is from PerformanceBike around 1980. Sew up rims. Campy Tipo (1974) high phlange hubs. 6 speed freewheel (Regin Oros were the best). SunTour Superbe Pro crankset (now defunct company). Campy Record derailleurs (~1965, got is used). Speedplay pedals.

What's in your stable? My 1974 yellow Maino. We have lots of good miles together so I could never get rid of it.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 99mph. Really. That's what the computer said (well, it was raining at the time).

Another picture of yourself or your ride? not right now

Most memorable moment on my bike: I've done Boston to Martha's Vineyard in a day, but that was a long time ago.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Building wheels is fun. Getting covered with grease is fun. Riding is fun too.

Stupidest thing ever done on a bike: Guess it's a tie between falling asleep in 1978 and breaking my collarbone in 2004.