Getting to Know You!

[climbingbiker]

Hi everyone - I'm a new cyclist (road) I've been lurking around for a few weeks. This is a great board - there is an excellent vibe here and y'all are so supportive!

Real name: Doreen

Where do you live: Seattle, WA

Explanation of your handle: My other favorite outdoor activity is mountaineering.

Explanation of your avatar: Haven't got that far yet... one of these days I'll get something up there

Age (general or specific): 36

Occupation: Engineer

Favorite bike: I'm looking forward to a custom bike some day

What's in your stable: Specialized Allez Pro and a very old Trek 7000 MTB

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 34 mph on Vashon Island about a month ago.

Another picture of yourself or your ride: Nope - not yet.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I probably told a few good lies in high school when I was trying to be cool. Luckily, I saw the light and have been on the straight and narrow since.

Most memorable moment on my bike: On my second lunch time ride with coworkers, I pulled into the parking lot, forgot to unclip from the pedals and performed an excellent slow motion fall. It didn't hurt as bad as I would have imagined.

Most fun ever had on a bike: I still have the glow of discovering a new activity that I really like. Every time I make it up a big hill or increase my distance I'm pretty stoked. It's also hard not to have fun cycling on a sunny day up here.