Getting to Know You!

[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

[Brina]

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

Lise, we are in a north surburb - we should ride sometime. I am a fair weather rider - not much into riding outside during Chicago winters, so i mostly spin. I did get out on the Green Bay Trail on a few of those freak 60 degree days with my kids, but they are 5, so we didn't go far or fast.

[Lise]

That would be fun. There are a couple of us in the Chgo area on this board. I sure as heck did not go out on the bike today--chilly, windy, grey, in the 30's...but hope springs eternal. I grew up in LB/LF (if you live up there, you know where I mean!), and wiped out big-time on the GB trail when they were constructing it. I rode a portion that was still dirt with lots of ruts...it was 1979 and I had a skinny-tired 10 speed bike...caught a rut...face plant. Still have the scars to show for it. Looking forward to biking weather returning to the midwest! L.

[Shiraz]

Time for me to do this one too..

Real name: Anita

Where do you live? American Falls, Idaho

Explanation of your handle: I love Red Wine, Alot!

Explanation of your avatar: I'm still working on that

Age (general or specific): 43

Occupation: RN Clinical Leader for Pediatric's and PICU

Favorite bike: Trek 5200

What's in your stable? Trek 5200

Fastest speed on a road bike? 43mph going down hill of course

Another picture of yourself or your ride: Sorry ,I need to figure out how to adjust the pictures to a smaller size

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hummmmm

Most memorable moment on my bike: Before I had my own bike, I borrowed an old bike and rode 40 miles on my 40th birthday with great friends in Sun valley, Idaho.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Once I had my own bike and learned to ride to the top of Buckskin Hill (very challenging hill for all local riders and newbees)without stopping

Worst time ever on a bike? Humm, I guess an 80 mile ride I went on with a friend when I knew I didn't feel prepared and wasn't. The wind was blowing 30 mph, I didn't eat enough and drink enough and I was was praying I didn't have to call DH for ride home! My friend probably was wishing I would have called for a ride!! Even the worst day on a bike is better than any day working!!

Thanks Team for all your great stories and making me smile. I enjoy this website so much!