Getting to Know You!

[crimsongirl]

Real name: Collette
Where do you live? United Kingdom, Midlands

Explanation of your handle: Don't have one yet...!!!
Explanation of your avatar: Still got to sort one out so watch this space..!!

Age (general or specific) 33

Occupation: Detention Officer

Favorite Bike? Has to be my Specialized Dolcy 06. ( I do have eye's for the scott contesa full carbon wow what a bike)

What's in your stable? Juliana Santacruze, '06, Specialized Dolcy 06 and Orange Griengo hardtail.

Fastest speed on a road bike? 30mph... Still learning and getting into shape..!!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Don't have one yet but sure can get one..!!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Urm cannot remember either.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Having put new clipless pedals on my mtb and not even getting halfway down the durt track for my feet to get stuck and yip you have guessed, I ended up sideway's with myself kissing the ground hello..!!.. ha ha..!!

Most fun ever had on a bike? I have to say its when we went on a 30 mile off road track, my first ever..!!! It gave me an insite as to how much fun this can be..!! As they say it opened one's eye's to why have I not done this before..!!! So went and broke the bank 3 months later by bying a new MTB Full suspension..!!.. ooooppsss..!!!

[cherinyc]

Real name: cheri

Where do you live: currently Princeton, NJ - moving to Denver, CO in November

Explanation of your handle: Came from my first AOL email address and stayed b/c it's easy to remember in these days of a username for every single website

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one yet

Age: 31

Favorite Bikes: Since I am new to cycling, I will have to say the 06 GIANT OCR 1w - because I am waiting for it to be delivered to me.

What's in your stable: My boyfriend's LeMond road bike, his GIANT MTB, and an old Performance MTB that has been adjusted and twisted so I can ride it.

Fastest speed on a road bike: how can you tell?

Another picture of yourself or your ride: don't even have 1 yet

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: when I married my now ex-husband, I said "I do."

Most memorable moment on my bike: trying to go uphill on my first bike ride since I was 11 yrs old, and thinking I was about to start rolling backwards I was going so slow - and also feeling like I would need to call myself an ambulance if I could catch my breath enough to be able to speak to the operator. Apparently my strategy of shifting to harder gears while going up hill was.....umm....backwards. Next ride was a LOT easier.

Most fun ever had on a bike: I expect to have tons of fun on my new road bike - fully adjusted to fit me. Yippee!!!

[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.

[DrBee]

I haven't checked this for a while. Welcome to everyone! Looking forward to hearing more from you

[HELLY]

Real name: Angelica (but I go by Angie)
Where do you live? Sacramento, California

Explanation of your handle: My Mom has always abbreviated my first name to 'Helly.' It makes more sense in Espanol.

Explanation of your avatar: Haven't decided on one yet

Age: Just turned 26 on 6/10

Occupation: Program Representative at the University

Favorite bike: My daily driver--Late 80's model Schwinn Mirada--all the way!

What's in your stable? I dont know

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 23.7 going downhill on the Jedidah Smith Trail. A daily occurence on my commute. Guaranteed to wake me up w/o drinking coffee.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? None as of yet, but I'm sure that will change soon. I'm still a beginner.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Ha! That I'm 5 feet 9 inches tall. Try 5 feet 5 inches...

Most memorable moment on my bike: About 3 weeks ago when my Beau and I rode 19.8 miles. I felt so exhausted, yet at the same time I had the most incredible sense of accomplishment. I'll never forget how that felt.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding through the spriklers on a HOT Sacto day last week. Sheesh, it felt like heaven!!

[Ciao]

Age: Just turned 26 on 6/10

HAPPY B-DAY ANGIE!

[Kano]

Real name: Karen

Where do you live? Boise, Idaho

Explanation of your handle: childhood nickname

Explanation of your avatar: avatar???

Age: 48

Occupation: freelance educator -- I teach people how to use hobby-level machine embroidery software and home use sewing/embroidery machines!

Favorite bike: undecided

What's in your stable? 80's vintage Trek 720, Earl's old Schwinn something or other with the seat that won't budge and motivated the addition of two Specialized Expedition Sports -- one for each of us.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 26+ on my Expedition, which isn't exactly a road bike. Going down the hill away from our house. If I'm lucky, I can stay over 5mph on the way UP same hill!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nope

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmmm???

Most memorable moment on my bike: sprinting ahead of Earl at the end of a 35 mile ride last summer, considering he's ALWAYS ahead of me! The tree roots in the trail were a LOT bigger on the way back to the car than on the way to Lucky Peak!

Most fun ever had on a bike? It's almost always fun, except for the goat heads!

[light_sabe_r]

Real name: Madonna
Where do you live? Brisbane Queensland Australia
Explanation of your handle: I'm a star Wars Nut. My fav handmaiden from the phantom menace was Sabe` (Kiera Knightly) thus it's really pronounced Light Sabe` R.
Explanation of your avatar: Got one in mind... Not up yet
Age (general or specific) 23. 4th March
Occupation: Scientist
Favorite Bike? My new Jamis Tangier Hybrid
What's in your stable? See above... I'm a newbie.
Fastest speed on a road bike? Ummm... I've done 20.5kph keeping up with my Boyfriend on his roadie.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Only just got the bike and been riding on it twice. STILL TO COME
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Can't remember.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Getting back on one after TEN YEARS! and not falling off straight away!
Most fun ever had on a bike? Out pacing my boyfriend on his roadie during my first ride! MWAHAHAHA... Only to have him catch up and pass me...

[WrensMom]

Real name: Linda

Where do you live? Albuquerque, NM

Explanation of your handle: my daughter is named Wren

Explanation of your avatar: I haven't posted one here yet

Age: 37

Occupation: Analytical chemistry technologist at one of our nation's fine national laboratories

Favorite bike: don't know yet--I am confilcted between wedgies and 'bents.

What's in your stable? 1998 Haluzak Leprechaun recumbent, late-80's vintage Giant MTB with slicks

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I got up to around 30+ mph on the recumbent several times on flats.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? No, sorry

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I love my job!

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I got the recumbent, I could finally blow past my ex-DH--I always knew I had the strength and stamina, but couldn't deal with the pain long enough to make it happen.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Rode with a friend up by Las Golandrinas--it was a good day

I am trying to get back into cycling after having been out of it completely for about 6-7 years (divorce, remarried, moving, blah blah blah). I have gained a lot of weight with being sedentary, and with having a baby. It would be great to get back into shape and have some stamina and muscle tone again.

[Kallisti]

Real name: I go by Kallisti
Where do you live? Santa Monica mountains, California

Explanation of your handle: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kallisti

Explanation of your avatar: TBD

Age: 43

Occupation: Former physicist, currently artist and PT bike mechanic/ bike shop service manager, all around renaissance woman.

Favorite bike: MTB: Surly 1x1 w/Fox Float Fork, Road: 1985 Centurion ironman recommissioned as a fixie w/ rear wheel that I built myself


What's in your stable? The two aformentioned bikes, a 1980's Haro BMX, and a Stumpjumper expert which is parted and waiting to be sold off.

Fastest speed on a road bike? 48. MTB? 39.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Hopefully, Pics of bikes at the bottom. I'm just too durned fast to get a picture of me ridin'...

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I'm just too durned fast to get a picture of me ridin'..."


Most memorable moment on my bike: Standing and balancing on the banana seat of my cruiser when I was 10 years old. I thought bikes were the coolest thing ever. I kinda still do.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Yes.
Well, besides my husband.

[CorsairMac]

Whew - goodness gracious - so many new folks - so little time!!

Welcome welcome welcome one and all! Sorry I'm a tad late welcoming everyone. Nice to meet all of you and loved some of your comments!


WrensMom: Albuquerque??? Wooohooo - another from my fair city! You don't happen to ride your bent on the North Diversion Channel some mornings do you??

[WrensMom]

Hi CorsairMac! Yep, I am Burque born and raised--DH too! I haven't ridden on the diversion channel in some years--like I said in my post, I have been out of riding for a while and am just now trying to get back into it after having a baby (who is almost 2 now!) and getting flabby. My plan at this point is to start riding in to work--that way I'm not really taking time away from my family, KWIM? I'm glad I found these forums--seems like a nice supportive bunch of women here

[denda]

Real name: Lorenda
Where do you live? Dumas, TX

Explanation of your handle: My nickname since I was little.
Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....
Age (general or specific) 47

Occupation: Office manager

Favorite bike: I'm looking for it.

What's in your stable? Schwin crossfit

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 32, a couple of weeks ago. Amarillo, TX with strong tailwind, downhill
Another picture of yourself or your ride? No pictures

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't lie.

Most memorable moment on my bike: My first 100 mile ride in 2005
Most fun ever had on a bike? My first 100 mile ride in 2005

[Geonz]

You know 100 miles on a cross bike gives you extra credit :-) Welcome aboard!

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Denda! 100 miles on a cross bike? What Geonz said!!