Real name: Jen
Where do you live? Longmont, CO (35 mi N of Denver, just N of Boulder)

Explanation of your handle: My 5 year old chocolate lab's name is Anika (rhymes with Monica), we often call her Happy Anika because she's just so darned happy all of the time.

Explanation of your avatar: That's me on my bike, see those beautiful mountains in the back? I LOVE where I live.

Age (general or specific) Just turned . . . d'oh, I still can't say it . . . 29 + 1.

Occupation: Research Scientist (Materials Science and Engineering)

Favorite bike: Mine.

What's in your stable? Trek 1500 WSD (just bought it in April 06, I love it!)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 38.5 down a hill on a country road N of where I live, actually the picture in the avatar was taken just before I hit this on Memorial Day.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: In college I lived with my boyfriend. I told my parents I had a female roommate.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I went out for my first "real" ride on my new bike with two girlfriends, it was a beautiful morning, perfect temperature, nice and quiet, I was cruising along and taking in the view, farms on both sides, green land, perfect blue sky, snow capped peaks to the west. It was just a great "life is good" moment. I love to be outside and I love cycling because its taking me to places I wouldn't otherwise go and allows me to appreciate my surroundings.

Most fun ever had on a bike? A rolling hill ride where I left my husband in the dust.

I just started cycling in April, before that I just casually rode an old mtb around town. I'm addicted now. Funny thing is I started cycling to improve my hiking and now all I do is cycle. I did a search for a saddle problem and came across this wonderful web site. Its full of such great information and looks like such a wonderful community of women cyclists. Its already been so helpful and I look forward to becoming a regular.