Real name: Cynthia

Where do you live?: Made a big life change 2 years ago and moved to Florence, Italy.

Explanation of your handle: From my office window, I can hear the locals greeting or saying goodbye to each other... "ciao"... "ciao-ciao" It's such a warm, inviting, happy sound!

Explanation of your avatar: soon to come

Age (general or specific): 38

Occupation: CEO of an online women's luxury accessories business

Favorite bike: Just have one right now. A MTB I bought when I first moved to Marin (MTB country!) 12 years ago.

What's in your stable? The same Baracuda MTB - still giving tons of enjoyment... but now I'm in search of the right road bike. Time to go shoppin'!

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? dunno - never timed myself.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? hmmmmm, wait till I drop these last pesky 25 lbs.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: OWWW!! He hit me! (just to get my younger brother in trouble when we were little.)

Most memorable moment on my bike: Well, I wasn't exactly "on" my bike. But went to see the time trials at the Giro d'Italia this year - and it was incredibly inspiring. Go Jan Ullrich!

Most fun ever had on a bike?: Without a doubt.. it's DAILY!