Getting to Know You!

[Trek420]

Hey Spazz! Good to see you back

[Ryansmom]

Hi everyone. I just found this group today! I've only been biking 2 weeks so I'm really a newbie. Biking mostly for exercise and as a way to cope with losing my son. I really let myself go after he was killed and this year finally decided it's not what he would want. So far Ive lost 40 lbs and hoping biking will help take the rest off. Really enjoying it and so thankful my friend talked me into trying it again!

Real name: Pam

Where do you live? Minnesota

Explanation of your handle: Ryan is my son who was killed when his car was hit by a semi 3 years ago. He was an amazing young man.

Explanation of your avatar: I don't have one

Age (general or specific) 48

Occupation: Non practicing artist, full-time mom

Favorite bike: I'm just getting into riding so it would have to be my Trek

What's in your stable? Trek Neko S 2012

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? No clue, just got my bike computer but I'm sure it isn't fast.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I prefer to be behind the camera! No pics of my bike.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I'm ok" Standard response when someone asks me how I'm doing in regards to my son.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I've only been riding a couple of weeks but would have to say it was when I crashed into a sign first time out while turning. I swear it reached out and grabbed me. Thankfully only my son witnessed that ever so embarrassing moment, but refuses to let me forget it.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Honestly I have to say is was back in the days I had one of my kids on the back.

[vinyl]

I've filled this out before... but a lot has changed in 5 years, so it seemed like time for an update.

Real name: Allison

Where do you live? Summit County, CO

Explanation of your handle: It is a nickname I've had for a very long time and relates to my affinity for records.

Explanation of your avatar: That would be my goofball sidekick & me.

Age (general or specific): 29. Again.

Occupation: Biomedical Enginerd turned Attorney

Favorite bike: A Bruni custom steel touring bike.

What's in your stable? The Bruni, Titus Motolite, Bianchi San Jose, Specialized Ruby, and a "townie" with a generator hub

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 39 MPH - riding down Loveland Pass

Most memorable moment on my bike: Making it up my first mountain pass without using my granny gear!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Mountain biking with my dogs.

[Titania]

Real name: Nichole

Where do you live? Shirley, MA

Explanation of your handle: Titania is the name of the Fairy Queen in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream"...always liked that play

Explanation of your avatar: Ummm...need to work on that

Age (general or specific) 38

Occupation: Senior Manager and paper-pusher extraordinaire!

Favorite bike: At the moment, I'm super in love with the Specialized Ruby Apex (in pink!)

What's in your stable? Trek 4300 MTB

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don't currently have a road bike, but the fastest I've gone on my MTB is 35 mph.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Will have to work on this one, too

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I think I'll plead the 5th. The biggest lie I ever told was around a deeply personal experience.

Most memorable moment on my bike: The first time I tried to ride up this big hill near my house. I wasn't in any shape to be trying a hill like that to begin with, and it was the first time riding with my then BF (now DH). I had an exercise-induced asthma attack and was absolutely mortified. It was a horrible experience.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Getting up that hill that was my "Most memorable moment" a couple of weekends ago without issue. DH was with me then, too.

[turbojackie]

Real name: Jackie

Where do you live? Canton, IL (small town near Peoria)

Explanation of your handle: I teach Turbokick

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one

Age (general or specific) 48 (yikes!)

Occupation: Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer/Beachbody Coach
VP Sales & Marketing for HVAC company

Favorite bike: I have a new Cannondale Quik and I love it

What's in your stable? Trek Navigator 200

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don't currently have a road bike

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Will have to work on this one, too

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: Coming across a black lab having a heatstroke. He was running with a 15 year old girl who was on a bike. They had been out for several hours with no water for the dog and it was over 90 degress and humid. I gave him my water, got more water by sending the girl home to get some, gave him a Hammer Gel pak (this probably saved his life) and helped her get him into a wagon to get him home and to the vets.

Most fun ever had on a bike? AFTER my longest ride so far, 55 miles.

[msginsmith]

Real name: Ginger

Where do you live? The Colony, TX

Explanation of your handle: Its my name!

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one

Age (general or specific) 37 in a week (yippee!)

Occupation: Pricing Analyst and Support for an international freight company

Favorite bike: 2011 Trek 7.2 FX WSD

What's in your stable? Trek 7.2 FX WSD for me and Trek 7.2 FX for the hubbs - though mines is considerably smaller and of course WSD. Also have a wally world special for my youngun'

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don't currently have a road bike

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Will have to work on this one, too

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: Realizing that after never really riding a bike in my life (not a bike rider when I was a kid - knew how, but had no interest) that my favorite exercise of all is riding my bike. A year ago I was in a hospital and awaiting meds to make me OK enough to have surgery that would save my life. In June I bought my first bike and fell in LOVE with the ride... but my bike sucked... so i traded up for the Trek that I am currently riding and I love it!!! I have a bike rally I have signed up for in October with the hubs...


Most fun ever had on a bike? doing weekend errands with our bikes and backpacks - leaving the cars in the garage!!

[new2ride]

Real name: Peggy, aka Pegster

Where do you live? CS, Ohio

Explanation of your handle: I have very short hair, kind of spikey, nickname has stuck

Explanation of your avatar: My beloved angel furbaby, Tiffany, 12-20-1997 / 12-23-2011 (miss her terribly)

Age (general or specific): I feel 20, but the calendar says 53

Occupation: Mediator

Favorite bike: Trek 7.5 FX WSD

What's in your stable? Trek 7.5 FX WSD & Specialized WSD Dolce Comp

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? ~36 MPH, wet roads going downhill (probably could have gone faster, but the road was too slick)

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Will have to have one taken

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: None, not a big fan of telling lies

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding through a terrible T-storm this past summer -- I was soaked. T-storm kicked up out of nowhere - surrounded by big a$$ trees & had to peddle my arse off to get home. It was hot & humid (98+) & my poor phone was fried.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding as a crew member for the Susan G. Komen 60 mile walk

[Wingher]

Real name: Barbara

Where do you live? Delaware

Explanation of your handle: Female Goldwing rider

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet

Age (general or specific): 48

Occupation: Chemist

Favorite bike: DaVinci Joint Venture (tandem)

What's in your stable? Right now, just the DaVinci, looking for a campground bike.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? ~38 MPH, downhill's a blast on a tandem

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Will have to have one taken

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: No, I don't mind...

Most memorable moment on my bike: The first ride I took on my new Team Fuji road bike. Never again will I try and make a bike fit me. I will fit the bike!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Last year's MS Bike to the Bay. First time on the tandem. Good food, great friends! DH and I have done it on singles, but he's losing his vision, so we bought the tandem. You've got to give him a lot of credit for riding stoker!

[new2ride]

Real name: Peggy, aka Pegster

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Will have to have one taken


Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding as a crew member for the Susan G. Komen 60 mile walk

Ok, let's see if this works -- here's a picture of my Trek 7.5FX WSD all decked out for the Komen 60 mile walk.