Getting to Know You!

[KateNTx]

Real name: Kate

Where do you live? Madison County, Tx

Explanation of your handle: Ummm, i'm Kate and I live in Texas

Explanation of your avatar: I haven't got one...yet

Age (general or specific) 31

Occupation: Caregiver

Favorite bike: The one I had as a girl...10 speed, blue, with ape hangers and a Banana seat. Gawd, I loved that one...sooooo comfy.

What's in your stable? 1996ish Diamondback Wildwood, 11 year old Paint Gelding (LOL..had to say it)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? When I was like 15, I got the aforementioned 10 speed up to 45 mph...and immediately wrecked

Most memorable moment on a bike: Unfortunately...the wreck, the gravel in my knee and shoulder is kinda a permanant reminder...although riding all the way around Mackinac Island, Mi at 11 rates a close second

Most fun ever had on a bike? Probably the ride around Mackinac Island...after the first mile and a half, it all felt downhill and fun

[isadoralives]

Real name: anne

Where do you live? louisville, ky

Age (general or specific) 3o's

Occupation: psychologist

What's in your stable? 1990's era Specialized

[spazzdog]

Hey y'all!

Recently moved from NoCal to Texas (south of Dallas). The economy ate my job in CA but my parents invited me to come home so (thankfully) I have a roof over my head AND I'm back in my old home state.

Anybody in the Waxahachie-Midlothian-Ellis area? If yes, let me know. Once the heat abates I may be ready to try peddling again after a long absence.

Later!

Spazzdog

[Crankin]

Glad to see you back here, Spazzdog.

[Trek420]

Hey Spazz! Good to see you back

[Ryansmom]

Hi everyone. I just found this group today! I've only been biking 2 weeks so I'm really a newbie. Biking mostly for exercise and as a way to cope with losing my son. I really let myself go after he was killed and this year finally decided it's not what he would want. So far Ive lost 40 lbs and hoping biking will help take the rest off. Really enjoying it and so thankful my friend talked me into trying it again!

Real name: Pam

Where do you live? Minnesota

Explanation of your handle: Ryan is my son who was killed when his car was hit by a semi 3 years ago. He was an amazing young man.

Explanation of your avatar: I don't have one

Age (general or specific) 48

Occupation: Non practicing artist, full-time mom

Favorite bike: I'm just getting into riding so it would have to be my Trek

What's in your stable? Trek Neko S 2012

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? No clue, just got my bike computer but I'm sure it isn't fast.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I prefer to be behind the camera! No pics of my bike.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I'm ok" Standard response when someone asks me how I'm doing in regards to my son.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I've only been riding a couple of weeks but would have to say it was when I crashed into a sign first time out while turning. I swear it reached out and grabbed me. Thankfully only my son witnessed that ever so embarrassing moment, but refuses to let me forget it.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Honestly I have to say is was back in the days I had one of my kids on the back.

[vinyl]

I've filled this out before... but a lot has changed in 5 years, so it seemed like time for an update.

Real name: Allison

Where do you live? Summit County, CO

Explanation of your handle: It is a nickname I've had for a very long time and relates to my affinity for records.

Explanation of your avatar: That would be my goofball sidekick & me.

Age (general or specific): 29. Again.

Occupation: Biomedical Enginerd turned Attorney

Favorite bike: A Bruni custom steel touring bike.

What's in your stable? The Bruni, Titus Motolite, Bianchi San Jose, Specialized Ruby, and a "townie" with a generator hub

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 39 MPH - riding down Loveland Pass

Most memorable moment on my bike: Making it up my first mountain pass without using my granny gear!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Mountain biking with my dogs.

[Titania]

Real name: Nichole

Where do you live? Shirley, MA

Explanation of your handle: Titania is the name of the Fairy Queen in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream"...always liked that play

Explanation of your avatar: Ummm...need to work on that

Age (general or specific) 38

Occupation: Senior Manager and paper-pusher extraordinaire!

Favorite bike: At the moment, I'm super in love with the Specialized Ruby Apex (in pink!)

What's in your stable? Trek 4300 MTB

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don't currently have a road bike, but the fastest I've gone on my MTB is 35 mph.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Will have to work on this one, too

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I think I'll plead the 5th. The biggest lie I ever told was around a deeply personal experience.

Most memorable moment on my bike: The first time I tried to ride up this big hill near my house. I wasn't in any shape to be trying a hill like that to begin with, and it was the first time riding with my then BF (now DH). I had an exercise-induced asthma attack and was absolutely mortified. It was a horrible experience.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Getting up that hill that was my "Most memorable moment" a couple of weekends ago without issue. DH was with me then, too.

[TREKSTRONG]

Real name: Laura
Where do you live? New Bedford, MA

Explanation of your handle: I love my TREK.

Explanation of your avatar: avatar?? I could have an avatar??

Age (general or specific): Over 40 ...

Occupation: Taking time off to get an Engineering Degree.

Favorite bike: Too many to choose from, but wouldn't mind having two or three, Specialized and maybe also Cervelo.

What's in your stable?
Road: TREK

Fastest speed on a road bike? 30mph

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Don't have any yet, but have a video on YouTube ...

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm not telling ...

Most memorable moment on my bike: My recent bike crash in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Simply just riding on a good day!

[TREKSTRONG]

Real name: Laura

Where do you live? Massachusetts

Explanation of your handle: I ride TREK

Explanation of your avatar: My hand in a cast ...

Age (general or specific): Over 40

Occupation: Computer Engineering

Favorite bike: Cervelo S5

What's in your stable? TREK (A very fast one!)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 30mph going downhill on Lake Rd a couple of months ago.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? None yet...

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm not telling ...

Most memorable moment on a bike: My accident on Sept., 3rd a little over a month ago.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding through the big city of San Antonio (my hometown) when I was 17 years old. I used to ride all over the city, I was young and in the best shape of my life, maybe I can beat that record in my 40's.

[MuttNut]

Real name: Katie

Where do you live? Brooklyn, New York

Explanation of your handle: I have two rescue dogs that I adore.

Age (general or specific) 30s

Occupation: Legal Assistant

Favorite bike: maybe someday a custom Rivendell...

What's in your stable? 2006 Trek 520 and a 2009 Jamis Quest Femme. About to purchase a Karate Monkey!

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I can't remember exactly, but I think the low 30s going downhill on my loaded 520 up in Nova Scotia. I'm a wimp so I tend to ride the brakes!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I have no idea how to post pictures.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing a century on my Jamis.

Most fun ever had on a bike? it's hard to beat riding downhill on my pink Huffy that I had as a kid.

[Jmej_24]

Real name: Jaimee
Where do you live? Riverside, Ca

Explanation of your handle: My name is Jaimee and my old basketball # was 24

Explanation of your avatar: My avatar is my bike on our first ride with my camelbak and a flower my buddy picked for me on the ride.. yes awww.

Age (general or specific) 25

Occupation: EMT

Favorite bike: I love my bike but there are so many Beautiful bikes out there to admire.

What's in your stable? so far a 2011 Specialized Camber Elite 29er

Fastest speed on a road bike? ?? don't have one.... yet..

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I am pretty new.. I dont really have any yet.


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

Most memorable moment on my bike: look down. I guess I need to ride more for some more bike stories

Most fun ever had on a bike? My first time riding a mountainbike (on real trails) was when I rented a hardtail @ Big Bear. after eating it x3 i decided to take a fire road while my guy buddies went down a fast singletrack. I finished before them and started down a very long hill before I realized I was lost. so i start walking up the hill until I see my buddy who came to find me.. lol poor guy had to walk up that STEEEEP hill with me..

[ToshaMack]

Real name: Latosha McCoy
Where do you live? Enterprise, Alabama

Explanation of your handle: A combo of first and last name

Explanation of your avatar: Saying a little prayer

Age (general or specific) 33

Occupation: Procuring Contracting Officer

Favorite bike: Do not have one yet, but I would love something custom.

What's in your stable? GMC Denali (the bike, NOT the truck) Amazon special for beginners

Fastest speed on a road bike? I do not have a need for speed….most of the time I’m putting my hand on the brake to slow down especially going down a hill!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I couldn't figure out how inbed a pix



What is the biggest lie you've ever told: “I didn’t do it”

Most memorable moment on my bike: still waiting…..

Most fun ever had on a bike? My first group ride with a bunch of ladies that Rock!

[trbl_mkr]

Real name: Katie
Where do you live? Lafayette, IN

Explanation of your handle: I tend to be a ring-leader...

Explanation of your avatar: Don't have one up yet

Age (general or specific) 30

Occupation: Scientist

Favorite bike:

What's in your stable? 2003 Giant OCR2, 2011 Specialized Myka (both XS, I'm 5'0"))

Fastest speed on a road bike? 42 mph

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I should work on that...


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: This is a recurring one: I'm only going into lab for 5 minutes!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Finishing my first century (Spin around Spiceland MS charity ride, August 2004)

Most fun ever had on a bike? Single track riding with my husband, hands down.

[Ednita1977]

Hello:

I am breast cancer survivor. I have been an athlete since elementary school. I was wondering. If I could start wih a new sport like this one. I am not supposed o use excessively my right arm. Can someone help me with this.