Real name: Marca

Where do you live? Hillsboro, OR

Explanation of your handle: Marca after mum’s father, Marcus. Lee after mum’s mother, Virlee, and dad’s father, Lee.

Explanation of your avatar: uh…technophobe…can’t figure out how to upload it…

Age (general or specific): 34 in May 2006

Occupation: ACE Personal Trainer *in training* (I test for certification August 5, 2006)

Favorite bike: My TREK Madone 5.5 (2006) with embellishments

What's in your stable? My TREK Madone 5.5 (2006) with embellishments

Fastest speed on a road bike? Where? When? (That I can recall/retell.) 24.5 mi/h, yesterday, descent from Skyline Blvd. down Old German Town Road in Portland, OR. The air was chilly, the road was winding, and the experience was quite gripping—like, I think I need new brake pads now!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? uh…technophobe…can’t figure out how to upload it…

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: to myself, that I did not need many friends; I find that I do.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Completing my first MS150 Houston to Austin ride. I was 20. I did it alone. I loved the whole experience. The 90 miles on the first day. Walking up the hill in Bastrop State Park. Getting my achy legs going for the second day of 70 miles. Collapsing to the ground upon arrival at the finish—legs forgot how to stand—was fine—the broad unmoving ground felt quite nice. It was the first time I think I ever actually amazed myself.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Anytime I get out is a fun time. I love each ride’s challenges—the athletic (the pain), the mental (come on…get out there and ride). It is all good. You know?