Real name: Katherine

Where do you live? Ottawa, Ontario

Explanation of your handle: I'm a Gorbachev fan, glasnost and all that.

Explanation of your avatar: N/A, but it will likely involve cats in the future

Age (general or specific): 30-something

Occupation: Government egghead

Favorite bike: The one I just brought home.

What's in your stable? 2012 Cannondale Women's Carbon Synapse 5, 2003 Trek 7200

Fastest speed on a road bike? Just got the computer on the Cannondale today, did 23 mph on flat asphalt this evening to test the computer out. Strongly suspect I could go faster: see below.

Fastest speed on a hybrid? 53 mph descent on 700x35C wheels

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Hopefully soon!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "You look beautiful." Wait, that's the second biggest lie I've ever told.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Trying to keep up with a seasoned mountain biker friend on a downhill rainforest trail on an old X-mart bike. Also see hybrid descent described above.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Being able to complete a BMX course on same X-mart bike, 10 years earlier