Real name: Janice

Where do you live? Takoma Park, Maryland

Explanation of your handle: Diving is my first love; been doing it for 25 years. I'm a relative newcomer to biking, except for riding as a kid, of course.

Explanation of your avatar: Uh, diving is my first love.

Age (general or specific) will be 50 in October 2006!

Occupation: supervisor at a government agency

Favorite bike: don't know enough yet to lust for any particular bike

What's in your stable? 3 cocker spaniels. Oh, you mean bikes? 2005 Specialized Sequoia Comp and an early 90's Trek 720 hybrid I use for commuting to work.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 38 mph in June 2006 during the Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska. Who knew Nebraska had such hills?

Another picture of yourself or your ride? That would be way too embarrassing.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'll pass on this one.

Most memorable moment on my bike: It would have to be the memorable week I spent riding across my home state of Nebraska in June 2006--464 miles in 7 days. Two days were 80+ miles, 100 degree heat with no shade, 25 mph cross winds. By the last day, I was operating on pure determination but I did it all. It was harder than hiking out of the Grand Canyon.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding the first day of the Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska (see above) with three friends and having my sister and another friend (our RV/private sag support crew) greet us with rum punch and black bean salsa and chips at the end of the day. No food and drink ever tasted so good!