Hi everyone, I just started road cycling at the beginning of May 2006. I've been a nordic skier for several years, and have enjoyed my one-speed clunky old bike for rides around town. My boyfriend is a sales rep in the bike business and he finally encouraged me to buy a road bike so I can stay in shape during the long stretch between winters, and hopefully improve my ski race times next season.

Real name: Kate
Where do you live? Minneapolis, MN

Explanation of your handle: I've been using it forever as my email online, and I have short hair that people have said makes me look like a pixie.

Age (general or specific) 36

Occupation: Litigation Technology Analyst

What's in your stable? Little Blue, a one speed from the 1960's which I inherited from my old landlord (he rescued it from a thrift store) and my new Cannondale R700 (red.) I haven't amassed a collection because I just started riding for sport.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I haven't graduated to a speedometer yet, so I don't know.

Most memorable moment on my bike: On the Cedar Lake trail just on the border of Minneapolis and St. Louis park, I was careening down a hill on Little Blue and I heard a noise in the woods and noticed a deer running alongside me for about 100 yards.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Exploring the city. Now that I have a road bike I can explore even further.