Getting to Know You!

[Faust]

Real name: Jena
Where do you live? Birmingham, Alabama

Explanation of your handle: That's my user name on almost all forums ect... easy for me to remember and not common. Oh yea it's my last name and I'm proud of my German ancestry.
Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??

Age 36 feel 26.

Occupation: LPN (currently in school for RN)

Favorite bike: the one I have
What's in your stable? Specialized Dolce

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I have no idea. I try not to think about how fast

Another picture of yourself or your ride? No pics yet.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't do (fill in the blank) because I'm too (fill in the blank)

Most memorable moment on my bike: Second ride on my bike. With my son and having him encourage me with a huge smile on his face like he was really proud of me.
Most fun ever had on a bike? see above

[donnambr]

Real name: Donna

Where do you live? Portland, OR

Explanation of your handle: Nothing exciting. First name, middle initial, first 2 letters of last name.

Explanation of your avatar: It's going to take me some time to think of one.

Age (general or specific): 33 in 2 weeks

Occupation: Office Manager of a community mental health/A&D treatment clinic. This relates to my interest in bikes in that I have received lots of useful advice from our criminal justice clients on how not to get my bike stolen.

Favorite bike: My baby blue, 1979 Ross Polo, girl's frame, with sissy handlebars and banana seat. I rode it from ages 6 to almost 13. Nothing will ever compare to that bike and how I felt riding it.

What's in your stable? My month-old Breezer Uptown 8, U frame

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Not sure, but I think I managed like 20-25 mph on a friend's road bike when I was in college in Ann Arbor, MI (the flat part!). I've not owned a road bike.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: After moving to Oregon and about riding: "I'm just going to take the worst of the rainy season off." 7 years later I am finally getting back on a bike.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I'd have to say the day I learned how to ride without training wheels. It took me 2 years to finally get it, even with my mom and dad trying everything they knew. It was so humiliating to not be able to ride a bike at 7 when I could read at 4. It felt like the weight of the world was taken off my shoulders the day I was able to ride with the other kids.

Most fun ever had on a bike? The 10 mile ride from Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan to the nearest town. I was 17 and camping with my childhood best friend who was super athletic. She thought it would be a snap. She was huffing, puffing and swearing all the way there and back, while I found the first physical activity I was actually good at.