Getting to Know You!

[Monica]

Real name: Monica

Where do you live?: Calgary, Alberta (Canada)

Explanation of your avatar: I am still working on it.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I am pretty and love photography but if you try to take my picture I will run over you and your bike with my car.

Age (general or specific): I don't want to lie.

Occupation: IT Consultant

Favorite bike: Marin Rocky Ridge (2001) with smooth Continental tires, great for commuting and errands.

What's in your stable? OPUS Allegro (2005)

Fastest speed on a road bike? 79 kph (~49 mph) downhill, scary.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't lie unless you count BS.

Most memorable moment on my bike: My head hitting the pavement; you have no idea how much I love my helmet.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Most rides are a joy, until we get snow.

[meggers113]

Real name: Megan

Where do you live?: Lancaster, CA

Explanation of your avatar: I tried shrinking down a picture of my dogs (2 corgis), but the file was still too big. Eventually I'll make it work.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Haven't been riding long enough to have any pictures yet.

Age (general or specific): Late 20s

Occupation: Engineer

Favorite bike: The only one I've got, 2011 Fuji Newest 3.0

What's in your stable? See above.

Fastest speed on a road bike? 29.7 mph according to Mr. Garmin. Downhill, obviously.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: There've been lots of little lies, none stick out as special.

Most memorable moment on my bike: My most memorable moment was actually spent next to my bike, being miserable, walking up a super steep hill on a family MTB ride when I was a kid. My mom and I were both complaining up a storm to my dad.

Most fun ever had on a bike? On the same family MTB ride, once we got to the nice, flat, paved trail that followed the river.