Getting to Know You!

[DrBee]

Real name: Lanie
Where do you live? Mississippi Delta

Explanation of your handle: I am a biologist (Ph.D.) that works on fish diseases. My daughter calls me the fish dr.

Explanation of your avatar: ribbon representing Katrina Restoration project for New Orleans - Abita Brewing Company (www.abita.com) is donating money from all beer sold (and other products) to the Louisiana Disaster Relief fund to rebuild New Orleans ... "rebuilding New Orleans one beer at a time".

Age (general or specific) 37

Occupation: Molecular Biologist

Favorite bike: Would love to have oh any kind of road bike!

What's in your stable? Trek 7.2FX

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don't have a road bike, but I topped out at 20.2mph riding as fast as I could pedal away from a very silent and very big scary dog and his buddy - chased me for at least 1/4 mile about 5 ft off of my real wheel.
October 2005.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Don't have any as of yet.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Will have to answer this at another time...after I get to know some of you.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Unfortunately, my most memorable moment was being chased by that dog I mentioned above. I'd like to forget it, but can't seem to. I must admit - I'm a bit paranoid about dogs when I'm on my bike now.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding all over town with my husband pulling the two kids in the bike trailer. We ended the ride with a sprint to the house. I won! Granted, he was pulling 50lbs of kids and the trailer, but...

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board Smiley - LOVE the new bike (but then I always love new bikes!) I think your user ID is just too cute btw, and I like smileys too, I use them all the time! and a directory assistance operator?? so can I get a number to....................... (yeah I know, like you've Never heard That one before!)

Welcome to the board fish! MS Delta=best blues in the world!! Especially some of the older blues from around 1920-1940s. and I LOVE your avatar, did not know there was a ribbon to represent the New Orleans rebuild. As for winning the sprint - you Won it darn it! The fact that he was towing the kids is trivial and doesn't count!

Hope to see more of both of you and again: welcome!

[Sag 4 Valentine]

Real name: Sandie Valentine

Where do you live? Fairfield, CA

Explanation of your handle: Always looking for sag support, especially from my awesome husband!

Explanation of your avatar: Don’t have one yet!

Age (general or specific) 50 and getting better every day!

Occupation: Management Analyst

Favorite bike: Cannondale (Road) Specialized (MTB)

What's in your stable? Motobecane Le Champ, Specialized M4 MTB, Giant MTB, Cannondale

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 38 MPH downhill in Napa heading towards Yountville, CA in 2005

Another picture of yourself or your ride? N/A

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Said I won first place in the 2002 Fat Tire Classic in West Covina. I actually did win, however, I did not say that I was the only one in my class!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding the Lake Berryessa Loop on a 99 degree Sunday summer afternoon. Had one small water bottle, no money, no cell phone and was half way there when we ran out of water. Too far to turn back, too far to keep going. Couldn’t call my husband because he was with me. Finally made it to our destination, a store, and sat at the bar drinking gobs of water.

Most fun ever had on a bike? At the 2004 Sea Otter, Monterey, CA. Four days of riding the trails, getting lost and checking out the downhill. Placed fairly well in the MTB race.

[TexasKate]

Real name: Kate

Where do you live? Deep South Texas

Explanation of your handle: Um....my name is Kate, and I'm from Texas. Real original, I know.

Explanation of your avatar: I don't think I have one....

Age (general or specific) 38-ish. Okay, I'm 38. Really.

Occupation: Music Teacher

Favorite bike: I've only ever had one (see next question)

What's in your stable? Trek Antelope 800

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 20.6 riding home with the wind just today

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll hopefully have one soon, from the ride I just did.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmmm....that's a loaded question!

Most memorable moment on my bike: I was riding on a bike trail that goes through town...had to stop at an intersection, I VERY CAREFULLY looked both ways, started to go...and lo and behold, a car appeared. I wasn't moving very fast, but it scared me, so I bailed and my bike and the bottom half of me ended up under the car between the front and back wheels. I remember looking up at the driver, and him looking down at me like I was from another planet. I dragged myself out from under the car, leaving several large patches of skin, and as soon as I stood up, the guy took off. There was an older couple walking along the trail, and they were enraged on my behalf (although I was plenty mad). They asked me if I was ok, and when I said I was fine, they both pointed very solemnly at my left leg and said "I don't think so" at the same time. I looked down, and sho 'nuff - BLOOD EVERYWHERE...and I still had 3 miles to go to get back to where my car was!

Most fun ever had on a bike? See above (heh heh)

[Melody]

Real name: Kate

Hi Kate! Glad to see ya made it here.

Occupation: Music Teacher

Oh cool! What instrument or vocal? My husband was a music major and I came >< close to becoming a music major. I had a scholarship to Baylor to enter into their vocal program.

...I wasn't moving very fast, but it scared me, so I bailed and my bike and the bottom half of me ended up under the car between the front and back wheels. I remember looking up at the driver, and him looking down at me like I was from another planet. I dragged myself out from under the car, leaving several large patches of skin, and as soon as I stood up, the guy took off.

Ack! I'm glad you're still here. I know this is one of my worries (I bicycle commute typically). Luckily I'm in California these days (grew up in Dallas) where most people I've seen so far are fairly kind to cyclists though there have been a few people I wouldn't have minded hitting with a clue-by-four.

Did you get the guy's license plate number and report him?

Mel

[Runawaymum]

Real name: Deb
Where do you live? Land of Kong

Explanation of your handle: three girls....need I say more

Explanation of your avatar: painting by my BH

Age (general or specific) 32 till Sept

Occupation: Administrative Assistant

Favorite bike: whichever one im riding

What's in your stable? Kona Deluxe 2004...due for an upgrade...yipppeeee

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 45.... kms that is....in a bunch on a slight downhill over about 15k of 100k ride

Another picture of yourself or your ride?


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: ummmm....i plead the 5th ????

Most memorable moment on my bike: probably doing my first race 100k ride Rotorua to Taupo it was awesome

Most fun ever had on a bike? Cruising round Port Douglas looking for crocs lol

[Melody]

Hi Deb Welcome to the forums!

Mel

[seagrape]

Welcome!!

[crazycanuck]

Hey deb,

NIce to see another chickie from our part of the planet. Are you in the BOP, or the waikato???

Did you hear about the havoc the weather caused on the NZ ironman the other day?

So many questions...sorry... Did you do the round taupo last year???? Awesome hills, even for a mtb chick.

cheryl

[mmelindas]

Real name: Melinda
Where do you live? Salt Lake City, Utah

Explanation of your handle: Because I am a forgetful old fart, this is the only user name I can ever remember - how's that for boring?

Explanation of your avatar:what's an avatar?

Age (general or specific): 62 but think like a 23 year old.

Occupation: Retired elementary teacher

Favorite bike: the Cyclone 60 I rode as a kid.

What's in your stable? 2006 LaJolla Ladies Cruiser

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? (does pushing it count?) I think I never got faster than 5 miles an hour. I am terrified of getting hurt!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? coming soon to theatres near you. (okay, I will upload one when I get hubby to shoot one of me.)


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That the sex I just had was great!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Still to come!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding with my 18 yr old son and husband along the river in Menomonie, WI, in warm summer weather, enjoying the beautiful riverbanks and the skeeters.

[crazycanuck]

Hi Melinda,

So nice to see you on the board! Welcome to our humble home.

A retired elementary teacher, wow! You have my respect & i'm sure you have fond memories of the muchkins you taught over the years. I'd love to catch up with my gr 3 teacher again...

Skeeters...oh how i love swallowing them (by fluke) as i bike..blech..

c

[AJ(lb)]

Real name: amy
Where do you live? manitowoc, wisconsin

Explanation of your handle: AJ, my first/middle initial - lb, part of my email - likes bikes, also another of my fav hobbies - letterboxing

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

Age (general or specific) 38 (until sept)

Occupation: support manager

Favorite bike: i'm not schooled enough to want what i don't have!

What's in your stable? Trek 7500

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? haven't had my bike 'puter long enough to find out.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? picture me hotdogging on a gravel curve coming down a hill. picture me wiping out and feeling pretty stupid.
luckily, that was before my 'new' trek.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: my weight on my driver's license!

Most memorable moment on my bike: i would have to say anytime i see wild animals. you see so much that you wouldn't see flying by at 55 mph in a car.
on a group ride, we saw a little fox trotting along the road. it was really surprising to see, even on wi country roads.

Most fun ever had on a bike? the green bay club's annual 'coffee clunker classic'! everyone brings an oldie, preferably no gears and critical mass style,we ride gb and stop at several coffee houses for refreshments. awesome ride with awesome people!
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[Lise]

Welcome, Marca and AJ! Glad to have you, and looking forward to getting to know you. It's a great group here. Lise

[Melody]

Hi Melisa, Marca and AJ. Welcome to the forums. Pull up a chair and stay a while

Mel

[Pax]

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: my weight on my driver's license!

Too funny! I bet that would be the true for many of us...I know it is for me.