Getting to Know You!

[MarieV]

Real name: Marie
Where do you live? Seattle, WA

Explanation of your handle: My name obviously
Explanation of your avatar: Me riding in Poulsbo, WA
Age: 45
Occupation: Community College Chemistry Instructor

Favorite bike: My Colnago CLD

What's in your stable? 1991 Giant ATX 760, 2008 Bianchi Volpe, 2011 Bianchi Vigorelli, 2012 Wilier Izoard XP, 2013 Colnago CLD
(But I need to sell the Wilier and Volpe.)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?
36 mph on Gamble Bay Rd NE on the Kitsap Peninsula on July 4, 2013

Another picture of yourself or your ride? At Blaine during the Tour de Whatcom 2013 105-mile ride


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: “You’re right. I totally agree with you.”

Most memorable moment on my bike: The first time I test rode my Vigorelli—a bike that actually fits me—was a revelation. I had been riding a Kona bike that was too big for me, and I was always anxious riding it. When I test rode the Vigorelli around the Lake Washington Loop, I could climb more easily, descend confidently, and just had a ball riding. I had a huge grin on my face the entire time. I finally understood everything my husband was saying about having fun riding.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Doing rollers, especially on the Kitsap Peninsula but really anywhere that has long stretches of open road. I hate climbing, but I love descending. I love any route with rollers where I can pick up enough speed descending that I don’t have to climb very much to crest the next hill.