Getting to Know You!

[Bike Writer]

Real name: Deb
Where do you live? Whitmore Lake, Michigan

Explanation of your handle: Simplistic really, I like to bike and I like to write, so I thought it was a cute play on words. I write a couple of columns in our local paper, our church bulletin, the newsletter for Kiwanis and a few other odd pieces here and there.

Explanation of your avatar: Photo of me on my bike

Age (general or specific) 55 in 2010

Occupation: Elected Official, Township Supervisor

Favorite bike: I don’t know enough about other bikes yet just my own, so right now it’s my favorite

What's in your stable? Schwinn Gateway, 2010, bought it used, it fit and more importantly it fit the budget. Once I feel that I am committed to continuing this journey I’ll look to upgrading, especially when I discover what my real needs will be and what style of riding that I’ll want to do.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don’t know because I don’t have a speedo or computer, but I pick up some real speed on a few steep inclines on trails around here. It’s thrilling and scary all at the same time.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I’ll try to publish one in here and see if it works, if not I have several on my blog. http://pedaltohealth.blogspot.com/

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Well, it’s one that I repeat to myself from time to time and it goes something like this; “gee that won’t really matter too much…” when I am doing something that I know damn well will matter and come back to bite me in the butt, and it always does.

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I got back on one after an absence of over 18 years and discovered, yes I really can still ride a bike.

Most fun ever had on a bike? It’s always fun, but the most fun trips are exploring new places and new trails.