Getting to Know You!

[Wisconsin]

Time for me to do this one too..

Real name: Amy

Where do you live? Merrill, Wisconsin

Explanation of your handle: Where from

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet

Age (general or specific): 36

Occupation: Mom of 3 young boys and beginning graphic artist

Favorite bike: looking to buy my favorite

What's in your stable? Old Huffy Mt. Bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? Don't have a road bike yet

Another picture of yourself or your ride: Don't have this yet

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Don't really remember

Most memorable moment on my bike: Elroy/Sparta bike trail, which goes through train tunnel about 1m. long. Also was my farthest ride about 26 miles before kids.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Same as above

Worst time ever on a bike? Don't have one

Just joined this forum for some beginner advice on choosing a bike and also to get advice for clubs and where to ride in Wisconsin. Excited to get biking!!

[LucyBrown]

Real name: Dawn

Where do you live? Bolingbrook, IL

Explanation of your handle: My chocolate Labrador's name

Explanation of your avatar: That would be the great WWII Flying Ace

Age: 33 going on 12

Occupation: Communications

Favorite bike: My road bike

What's in your stable: I got my first road bike last Fall! Trek 1500 WSD. I also have a Trek 800 Hybrid.

Fastest speed on a road bike? I haven't ridden it much, fastest - 28 mph. For a very short time!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Eventually!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Telling my boss I have to take my dog to the vet so I could go for a 20-mile run.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding 20 miles on my 10-speed as a ten-year-old.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I'm a total newbie!

[Melody]

Wow! Lots of new people. Welcome to the forums everyone!

Mel

[Duck on Wheels]

Gromit and Snoopy! My favorite fictional dogs too. Thanks for bringing them to the forum.

[Lise]

So many new folks! Welcome, welcome, welcome, welcome! Lise

[Brina]

Real Name: Cris

Where do you live: Chicago, IL

Explanation of your handle: my rottweiler, the name means strong or protector

Explanation of my avatar: don't have one.

Age: 39

Occupation: mom to 3 under 6

Favourite bike: 2006 Specialized Ruby Comp (just ordered it, haven't actually ridden it yet)

What's in my stable: Cannondale H700 hybrid

Fastest speed on a road bike: don't have a road bike yet

Picture: I am generally behind the camera

Biggest lie ever told: No big whoppers, but lots of little ones over the years.

Most memorable moment on a bike: biking through tuscany on my first anniversary.

Most fun ever had on a bike: too many to list - I have always loved to ride

Worst time on a bike: when I was a teenager I was riding in flip flops, my shoe got caught and then my foot shot off of the pedal, into my spokes and then got carried through the front fork - finally, the front wheel stopped dead and the bike flipped.

[Lise]

Hey Cris/Brina,

Welcome! I'm in Chgo, too. North side. The flip-flop story is horrific! Any lasting scars to show with the story? Have you been riding outdoors this winter? I've gone out all of once, but am thinking of taking my bike out tomorrow, as they say it's going to be in the 40s. Welcome to the TE board!

Lise