Getting to Know You!

[RolliePollie]

Real name: Sara

Where do you live? Camino, CA (between Tahoe & Sacramento)

Explanation of your handle: Easy to remember!

Age (general or specific): 32

Occupation: I do accounting work for County Government

Favorite bike: My new blue Trek!

What's in your stable? Trek 1000 WSD...just the basics, but she's been great so far!

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: 23.5 mph, but I've only been riding for one month, so it scared me. On the local bike path.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet...hopefully coming soon.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: It concerns me that I'm having to think through past lies to decide which one is the biggest! That's not a good sign! Am I a big Liar Liar Pants On Fire?

Most memorable moment on my bike: I almost crashed into two really big wild turkeys walking across the bike trail. Luckily they decided to take flight...otherwise I would've hit them for sure!

Most fun ever had on a bike?: Maybe not the most fun, but the most gratifying...I got a flat on my second ride and changed it all by myself...even patched the tube! I was pretty proud of myself. (Knew how to do it from a video I had watched on YouTube!)

[kat]

Real name: You can call me Kat

Where do you live? Chicago, IL

Explanation of your handle: I love the name Kat, and the only time I can use it, is on the internet as a username, LOL!!

Age (general or specific): 44

Occupation: Computer Programmer

Favorite bike: Tough one... love my mountain bike that I've had for years, but love my new rodie Giant too

What's in your stable? Giant OCR Composite 3 Brand spanking new

Fastest speed on a road bike? not sure... haven't had this one long enough to go too fast

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Not yet...hopefully coming soon (ditto)

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: When I was young, I told someone I worked at McDonalds... and I have no idea why I made up that lie... to this day I can't remember, I just remember the lie, LOL!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Being stuck in the mud on a 10 mile trail in Wisconsin with wild dogs barking in the distance. We had to walk our bikes through the mud on and off for 10 miles... and we weren't making much progress... it was horrifying, I was scared of the dogs the entire way!!!

Most fun ever had on a bike?: Riding in the sun on a beautiful Chicago day

[Wahine]

I've been posting here for awhiel and thought it's about time I introduced myself properly. But hey, that's my style, always crashing the party.

Real name: Cassie

Where do you live? White Salmon, WA

Explanation of your handle: I'm a windsurfer at heart and Wahine is the nickname my surfing buddies gave me years ago. It stuck. Wahine is the Hawaiian word for woman and is used as slang to refer to women who enjoy board sports.

Explanation of your avatar: It's picture of me doing the tree pose in a watch tower on the Great Wall of China between Jingshaoling and Simitai. My good friend Pika (also on this board) took it.

Age (general or specific): 35

Occupation: Physical Therapist, or Dominatrix, depending on your point of view.

Favorite bike: My Specialized Allez Pro. She's taken me through lotsa races

What's in your stable? See above and a specialized stumpjumper M4 circa 1999. I love her too.

Fastest speed on a road bike? About 62 kph, that's about 38 mph, downhill of course.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? All my ride photos look the same. You don't need any ride photos.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Honestly honey, it was on sale for half price."

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding home from Paia to Kahului on Maui as the sun was starting to go down and watching a humpback breaching off-shore.

Most fun ever had on a bike: Riding with DH.

[chickwhorips]

welcome everyone new.

wahine welcome to you too.... and its about time.

[Chile Pepper]

Real name: Jen

Where do you live? A small town in Chle.

Explanation of your handle: I live in Chile, and I'm a foodie.

Explanation of your avatar: ...

Age (general or specific): 42

Occupation: Freelance editor and translator.

Favorite bike: I rather like the one I'm riding (for now anyway).

What's in your stable? 1991 Miyata 914. I bought it new and then only used it a couple of seasons before moving somewhere that really wasn't good for cycling. I just started up again in January, so I still think of it as my new bike. Oh--I also have a Trek MB of some sort.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? That would be screaming down Oakville Grade back in the day. No idea what my speed was.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Sorry--don't do pictures.

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: Being sideswiped by a bus. I was descending and he was passing on a curve coming up. That's when I decided cycling in Chile probably wasn't a good idea (at least back then).

Most fun ever had on a bike? Too many to count.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Bienvenido a Jen!!!

[northstar]

Real name: Molly
Where do you live? Minneapolis, MN

Explanation of your handle: I'm from Minnesota, the Star of the North.

Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??

Age (general or specific) 27.

Occupation: Middle School Teacher

Favorite bike: Well, I'm saving for my first road bike. I'm lusting after the beautiful Bianchis! I would love a DB Elle!

What's in your stable? Right now - a Giant Hybrid good for tooling around town. It got me hooked! Now I want to go farther, faster!

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? No road bike yet. Give me a month.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Nothing yet. But when I get one, I will post it!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Gosh...probably back when I started teaching and had to pretend I knew what I was doing. What a long year that was! What is it they say? Fake it until you make it?

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I made it around the Minneapolis Grand Rounds by myself. It was about 45 miles, and it was totally exhiliarating!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Probably racing to catch up to a deer prancing along the Root River Trail near Lanesboro, Minnesota.

I'm thrilled to be finally posting here. I've been lurking for quite a while and coming here just gets me so energized!

[markpedal]

"Here it is ladies!"

OK, I'm not a lady, though I been called worse!

Real name: Mark
Where do you live? Lowell MI

Explanation of your handle: Some what obvious, name's mark & I love to pedal

Explanation of your avatar: love highwheelers

Age (general or specific) Let's just say I have a couple of gray hairs.

Occupation: Advocate

Favorite bike: Slingshot. borrowed one of the cable frame types a number of times, and talk about a bike that sucks up the bumps in the road.

What's in your stable? Giant Kronos and Trek 930

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 50.4, on hill in northern MI

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

Ok that's not exactly me, but you get the picture.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Not gonna go there.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding about 10 miles out of Jackson Hole WY, along/near the Snake River, I spooked a couple of BIG mule deer, and we just all stopped and "admired" each other for about 5 minutes as the sun set in the mountains.

Most fun ever had on a bike? So many, 1st century, hitting 50 mph (& the scariest!), riding in the Rockies, riding on Prudence Island.

Most fun ever had not a bike? (OK, I just added this) My involvement with the Ride of Silence, remembering cyclists that can not longer ride with, honoring cyclists who've been injured by motorist, and helping to make the road safer for cyclists. http://www.rideofsilence.org Getting Share the Road signs placed in Grand Rapids MI and a number of surrounding cities.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Hi Mark! Good job getting those road signs up!

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

Real name: Susan

Where do you live? Tulsa, Oklahoma

Explanation of your handle: Bike color/City... Real creative, aren't I??

Age (general or specific): 37

Occupation: Tax Accountant (really, I am fun!!)

Favorite bike: My current love

What's in your stable? 2006 Giant OCR-C recently updated with PowerTap SL and new Mavic Open Pro wheels (even got the matching front hub!)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?: 44 on my old Cannondale R500, flying down a straight downhill - scared the p-wad outta me!!!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? this is my first post here..how do I do that?

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: Just YESTERDAY! I nearly pulled a Molleta on a downhill curve...went off road...thought I was going to bite it big-time (trees on each side..downhill embankments, you name it..I thought i was going to hit it). Luckily the road curved back my way and I was able to get back on the road.. I didn't even flat out... Unbelievable. This will be my "Jesus really must love me" story for quite some time. The ground was so bumpy, I couldn't see...I just knew I was gonna hit a hole in that grass and flip..I was preparing for PAIN. <pant pant> I still cant believe I made it outta that.

Most fun ever had on a bike?: Oh gosh.. I don't know... After finally recovering from an auto accident, 8yrs off the bike, back (fusion) surgery and recovery... just about any ride is wonderful. Don't you love it when you're out and all the sudden just realize how great it is to be out in the middle of "no where", but surrounded by so much beauty...and feel the wind on your skin.. ahhhhhhhh

I've been a TE gal since stumbling upon it when desperately searching for COOL women's gear last year. Thank goodness for TE!!!! I finally decided to join in on the fun here at the forums!

[Wahine]

Welcome to the forums BabyBlueinTulsa.

BTW - I really like your handle. It has a very John Lee Hooker sorta feel to it.

I'm glad you made it through your "Molleta" incident OK. I had a similar experience once, on a mountain bike involving a tree, a spectacular dismount and me somehow landing on both feet and running out of the way of my hurtling bike. Phew. Feels good to know someone's watching out for you.

[agrsgrl]

Real name: Alyson
Where do you live? Tucson, AZ

Explanation of your handle: Its based on my club's name (Aggress). I'm the only woman on the team right now.

Age (general or specific) 31

Occupation: Grad student

Favorite bike: My Seven

What's in your stable? Seven Alaris, 1980s Bianchi

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 41.5 mph coming down Mt. Lemmon

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Will get one up at some point

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't remember--not a good sign!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding through the field in Ohio on my first century. It was a beautiful day and I couldn't believe I was still upright after 80 miles in the saddle!

Most fun ever had on a bike? That 42 mph descent on Mt. Lemmon.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't remember--not a good sign!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding through the field in Ohio on my first century. It was a beautiful day and I couldn't believe I was still upright after 80 miles in the saddle!

I love those 2 answers.
Welcome to TE, Alyson!!

[MINIskirt]

Real name: Jen

Where do you live? Fresno, CA

Explanation of your handle: I drive a MINI Cooper, and I generally run races in a Triks Marathon Girl mini skirt.

Explanation of your avatar: I ride a 2007 Specialized Dolce

Age (general or specific): 24

Occupation: Civil Engineer

Favorite bike: Not sure, I'm new to this whole cycling thing!

What's in your stable? 2005 K2:T-nine Trailhead named Clover & 2007 Specialized Dolce. She hasn't been named yet.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Umm, not very fast. My first ever ride on a road bike was today on our way home from LBS!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I took some pictures tonight, but only so I could crop one and use it for an avatar.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't have a clue!

Most memorable moment on my bike: I almost crashed into a tree tonight.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Not sure! Like I said, I'm a newbie...

[michelem]

Real name: Michele

Where do you live? Folsom, CA

Explanation of your handle: First name and first letter of last name.

Explanation of your avatar: n/a

Age (general or specific): Almost 40!

Occupation: Paralegal

Favorite bike: Not mine! Going road bike test riding this weekend.

What's in your stable? 1995 Novara M-1000 (a low-end, fat-tire mountain bike) - it's HEAVY!

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? n/a I've not yet ridden a road bike.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: The first (and only) time I got drunk I told my mother that I must have gotten food poisoning and that's why I threw up all over myself! She believed me.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Getting my shoelaces stuck in the chain and falling over in public! I'm working on going clipless now.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding with the Sacramento Bike Hikers EZ Riders. Unfortunately, the EZ Rider lead is moving away at the end of the month, so I don't know that we'll have any more of those rides and I'm not yet good enough to ride with the core group.