Getting to Know You!

[shasta]

Real name: Chris
Where do you live? northcentral Wisconsin (Taylor Co.)

Explanation of your handle: Just like it.

Explanation of your avatar: avatar?? haven't found one I like yet.

Age (general or specific) 44

Occupation: Farmer and USPS

Favorite bike: My old Schwinn as it is all I have.

What's in your stable? 1979 Schwinn Continental

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Oh Lordy, who knows.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Another? Where is the first?

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't do ______. I lie to myself the most.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Pretending it was my horse and bumps in the road were jumps and the such. Been many years since I've ridden. I want to create more memories.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Just riding. As a kid I needed my bike to keep my sanity. It was my freedom.

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the Board all!!

Shelly: welcome to the wonderful world of biking, isn't there something so awesome about getting on a bike and just riding?? Hope to hear more about your adventures!!

Mtb-Babe: wow.....Another Kiwi! They're taking over the world! Gorgeous picture ma'am - which part of Middle Earth is Christchurch in?

Shasta: yipppeee skipppeee!!! another vintage bike rider! We're soon going to take over the world - or take it away from the Kiwis! Welcome and hope to hear more from you!

[shasta]

Thanks. Here I was thinking I need a new bike but then though what the heck, there is nothing wrong with this one and so Benjamin and I are back together again.

[CorsairMac]

My winter commuter is a 1987 Peugeot Avoraiz that I Love. I rode all of my "firsts" on that awesome bike and wouldn't ever give it up. I have since been lucky enough to get a 1989 Trek 1100 which is faster and smaller (better for me) and I've done most of my 2005 miles on that one. One of these days I "might" look into actually getting a new bike, but it won't be any time soon!

[miffy'sFuji]

I've been lurking on the boards for a couple of weeks and finally registered today.

Where do you live? SF BAy Area

Explanation of your handle: I like that cartoon character, Miffy the bunny, and I have a Fuji.

Age (general or specific) 29

Occupation: in the field of Education

What's in your stable? A Giant Yukon MTB and a Fuji Cross Comp. The Giant I got last Fall and now share with my mom. The Fuji is my new toy that I got about a month ago with my tax return. heh. I just started riding it to work.

Most memorable moment on my bike: So far? Trying out my clip in pedals for the first time. No falls for 29 miles..on the last mile, I turned to check on my friend and I went over flat sideways. ouch.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding with my pals in GGP and picnicking.

[Melody]

Hi to everyone who's new! I haven't been posting much the past week due to changing jobs but I wanted to say to everyone who's come since I last said anything....

WELCOME TO TE!

Mel

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Miffy! Your avatar is just too cute! new Fuji eh? Lucky you! May you and he/she have many years together and hope to hear from both of you again!!

[miffy'sFuji]

Thanks! I know it is a little off this topic, but I have gleaned so much from reading through everyone's various posts. I really appreciate how nice the environment is on these boards. It's neat how a lot of you seem to know each other off of the boards. I sense a real spirit of comraderie and support from everyone and for everyone, and I think that is just great.

[winddance]

Real name: Lisa

Where do you live? SF Bay Area

Explanation of your handle: I used to dance, but I've just started to get into cycling instead. I'm hoping to start doing sprint triathalons next year.

Age (general or specific): 22

Occupation: supply chain nerd

Favorite bike: My pretty (see below)

What's in your stable? Orbea Mitis

Fastest speed on a road bike? I'm new to this, so I'm cautious. Ask me next year.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I can totally afford this."

Another picture of yourself or your ride?


Most memorable moment on my bike: Getting my first bike of my own, when I was 7 or 8. It was bright pink with a polka dot banana seat. We had such good times!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding with my father, whenever I'm in town. He's really passionate about the sport, and it's very inspiring. Maybe one day I'll be able to keep up with him...

[Lise]

Welcome, Lisa! My name's pronounced the same as yours, just the Danish spelling. How wonderful to love riding with your dad. Glad to have you with us here. Lise

[CorsairMac]

Welcome all to the board!!!

Martha: there are several ladies here doing the Cindy - are you riding it again this year??

Joyfully: the secret "they" society is correct - you don't want to do a Tri on a MTB - unless you're wanting to use it to train for something else! I Loved your most memorable moment tho - we are women, hear us Roar eh? LOL

Lisa: a new Orbea?? waaaahaaaa I Love the colour schemes on the Orbeas but I hear ya on the "I can afford this" game - I've played That one many a times!

Hope to hear more from ya'll and again - welcome!