Getting to Know You!

**CorsairMac** · 03-09-2006, 04:39 PM

welcome to the board Fender! Looking at a new bike?? How wonderful for you! There are several NC ladies here and a HUGE contigent of Mass Ladies and ex_Mass Ladies! Have fun and ask away, if we don't know the answer, we just make one up anyway! (ok....no we don't really but someone on here somewhere will know the answer!)

**Duck on Wheels** · 03-09-2006, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by uk elephant

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm terrible at lying. Tried it once when I was 7, but confessed a few hours later because I felt too guilty. (I'm sure Bikeless in WI can tell you more about that story)

Most memorable moment on my bike: The lie I told at age 7 involved a bike accident in a place I wasn't supposed to be riding at the time. Must have been memorable as I still remember it.

Nope. I don't remember that one. I remember you couldn't keep a secret very well, like your Dad's present ("No, it's not a secret. It's a book." (woops) "No, it's not a book because it's a secret." (too late)) or the chocolate "cake" you made, ate, cleaned up ... and that we'd never have known about if you hadn't taken a picture of it. But I don't remember a lie about a bike accident. I guess you're forgiven.

**mmelindas** · 03-10-2006, 12:21 PM

Real name: Melinda
Where do you live? Salt Lake City, Utah

Explanation of your handle: Because I am a forgetful old fart, this is the only user name I can ever remember - how's that for boring?

Explanation of your avatar:what's an avatar?

Age (general or specific): 62 but think like a 23 year old.

Occupation: Retired elementary teacher

Favorite bike: the Cyclone 60 I rode as a kid.

What's in your stable? 2006 LaJolla Ladies Cruiser

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? (does pushing it count?) I think I never got faster than 5 miles an hour. I am terrified of getting hurt!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? coming soon to theatres near you. (okay, I will upload one when I get hubby to shoot one of me.)

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That the sex I just had was great!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Still to come!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding with my 18 yr old son and husband along the river in Menomonie, WI, in warm summer weather, enjoying the beautiful riverbanks and the skeeters.

**crazycanuck** · 03-11-2006, 11:50 PM

Hi Melinda,

So nice to see you on the board! Welcome to our humble home.

A retired elementary teacher, wow! You have my respect & i'm sure you have fond memories of the muchkins you taught over the years. I'd love to catch up with my gr 3 teacher again...

Skeeters...oh how i love swallowing them (by fluke) as i bike..blech..

c

**bluedress** · 03-13-2006, 08:35 PM

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?

**AJ(lb)** · 03-14-2006, 06:35 AM

Real name: amy
Where do you live? manitowoc, wisconsin

Explanation of your handle: AJ, my first/middle initial - lb, part of my email - likes bikes, also another of my fav hobbies - letterboxing

Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??

Age (general or specific) 38 (until sept)

Occupation: support manager

Favorite bike: i'm not schooled enough to want what i don't have!

What's in your stable? Trek 7500

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? haven't had my bike 'puter long enough to find out.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? picture me hotdogging on a gravel curve coming down a hill. picture me wiping out and feeling pretty stupid.
luckily, that was before my 'new' trek.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: my weight on my driver's license!

Most memorable moment on my bike: i would have to say anytime i see wild animals. you see so much that you wouldn't see flying by at 55 mph in a car.
on a group ride, we saw a little fox trotting along the road. it was really surprising to see, even on wi country roads.

Most fun ever had on a bike? the green bay club's annual 'coffee clunker classic'! everyone brings an oldie, preferably no gears and critical mass style,we ride gb and stop at several coffee houses for refreshments. awesome ride with awesome people!

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**Lise** · 03-14-2006, 06:45 AM

Welcome, Marca and AJ! Glad to have you, and looking forward to getting to know you. It's a great group here. Lise

**Melody** · 03-14-2006, 09:04 AM

Hi Melisa, Marca and AJ.

Welcome to the forums. Pull up a chair and stay a while

Mel

**lilikoi** · 03-14-2006, 09:45 AM

Real name: Erica

Where do you live? Montreal, Canada

Explanation of your handle: I lived on Maui for a while and lilikoi (ie passion fruit) -- the wild, tiny, bruised ones you find growing in the jungle -- is by far the tastiest fruit I have ever experienced. I get really happy just thinking about lilikoi. Yum!

Explanation of your avatar: Haven't get that far yet

Age (general or specific): 25

Occupation: Teacher, wanna-be grad student

Favorite bike: I don't know enough about them yet to have a favorite...

What's in your stable? Marinoni 1997 road/tri bike, Kona Fire Mountain hardtail mtb.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 31 or so, down a hill in Colorado, on my mountain bike.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? None!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Honestly... I have no idea. Tend to have a selective memory

Most memorable moment on my bike: flying down some single-track in Colorado Springs without a problem, only to biff it while practically standing still, couldn't get my foot out of the pedal so came crashing down with my bike on top of me, and having to have my ex help me untangle myself from the bike. Still have the "1mph" scars on my elbow...

Most fun ever had on a bike? See above. Laughed so hard I cried...

So, yeah. Joined the boards at Trek420's suggestion. Have ridden mtb's for a while but doing a half-ironman in june, so i figured a road bike and some road bike knowledge would be in order.

Cheers, ladies...

**Pax** · 03-14-2006, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by AJ(lb)

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: my weight on my driver's license!

Too funny! I bet that would be the true for many of us...I know it is for me.

**CorsairMac** · 03-14-2006, 11:59 AM

Welcome to the board all! Gosh - I don't spend much weekend time here and look what I miss! It's so fun seeing all the new faces, hope to be hearing more from ya'll!

**Popoki_Nui** · 03-15-2006, 10:16 AM

Here it is ladies! Got this off another bike forum and had great fun! Just copy and paste then change to fit you!

Real name: Sherry
Where do you live? Victoria, BC

Explanation of your handle: Popoki Nui roughly means "Big Cat" ....I'm 'mom' to five rescued cats...and they see me as the big cat!

Age (general or specific): this piratess is looking at 50

Occupation: retired Dispensing Optician

Favorite bike: Gitane Tour de France

What's in your stable? 1975 Gitane Tour de France road bike, 1986 Bianchi Super Grizzly MTB -converted to cross/hybrid, 1985 Bianchi Limited road bike, 1984 Kuwahara Sierra Grande MTB.

Fastest speed on a road bike? No idea. Probably in the 60-70km/h range (downhill, of course!).

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll have some updated pix of my bikes on my website very soon.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: no comment

Most memorable moment on my bike: probably my very first ride on a bike when I was five years old. I still remember that bike (a candy red CCM s/s),the thrill, and the sense of freedom. I feel the same way every time I strap on a bike and go riding.

Most fun ever had on a bike? No one experience stands out. Exploring new trails and discovering new places to ride rate highly on the fun meter.
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**Melody** · 03-15-2006, 08:20 PM

Piratess? Ahoy!

Avast ye! Smartly we welcome ye to to these here boards. Grab yer grog and join us in our chanty as we ride the night away...

Mel

**Trek420** · 03-15-2006, 08:35 PM

Melody,

But talk like a pirate day is not 'till Sept. 19th

http://www.talklikeapirate.com

Lilikoi, welcome to TE, do I get a toaster yet for recruiting another TE gal?

**Melody** · 03-15-2006, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by Trek420

Melody,

But talk like a pirate day is not 'till Sept. 19th

http://www.talklikeapirate.com

heh. I know. It's exactly a week before my birthday so I always remember each year.

But I couldn't resist when I saw piratess.

Mel

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