Getting to Know You!

[Photoflygirl]

Real name: Brenda

Where do you live? Merriam, KS

Explanation of your handle: I am a photographer and a private pilot, and a girl, of course!.

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

Age (general or specific) 43

Occupation: (Several) Photographer, business owner, barista.

Favorite bike: Trek 7.5 WSD

What's in your stable? 2009 Trek 7.5 WSD

Fastest speed on a road bike? 22.something mph...

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding with my parents when I was a kid. We rode across the Chain of Rocks bridge that spans the Mississippi River from St. Louis, MO to Granite City, IL

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every time I get on my bike. I feel so good afterwards, even if I am tired.

[Number 9]

Real name: Sheila
Where do you live? Acton,MA

Explanation of your handle: The number of bikes in our barn. We used to have ten bikes, but that sounded funny so I gave one away. Nine bikes doesn't sound excessive, does it?

Explanation of your avatar: If I had one, I'm sure I could explain it.

Age (general or specific) 43

Occupation: acupuncture clinic director

Favorite bike: my Bianchi volpe, close second: the purple banana seat schwinn i had as a child.

What's in your stable? Bianchi Volpe, Marin bear valley hardtail, cannondale R500, 1969 raliegh tourist (29 '' tires, rod brakes) "bobby bike" to name a few. Most are "rescues"

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? hmmm, today? 34 mph coming down the Harvard hills heading home

Another picture of yourself or your ride? The camera shakes too much..


Most memorable moment on my bike: doing a complete endo at a fat tire finesse camp with Jackie Phalan watching and getting up, dusting myself off and getting the descent right on the second try.

Most fun ever had on a bike? leaving home with $ in my pocket and meandering

[Kim1976]

Real name: Kim
Where do you live? Phoenix, AZ

Explanation of your handle: eh.. It's my name and year I was born!

Explanation of your avatar: avatar?? I have't found one yet

Age (general or specific): 32... Will be 33 on 12/11

Occupation: unemployed but starting school June 29th to become a radiologist tech.

Favorite bike:

What's in your stable? Not sure...

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Only 10 mph, so far

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I have a facebook account..


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: gee... I cannot remember!

Most memorable moment on my bike: I guess riding 12 miles after only having my bike for 3 weeks or so?

Most fun ever had on a bike? It's usually when I "try" to outrace my boyfriend who can do 25 mph, trying not to laugh while passing him, and dooing the Wicked Witch of the West theme!

[Groundhog]

Real name: Laura

Where do you live? Within commuting distance of downtown Seattle

Explanation of your handle: Born on the 2nd of February

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

Age (general or specific) 50

Occupation: Manager and Part-time professor

Favorite bike: Surly LHT; DH is going to build me one from a frame and the components off his Trek, which had a busted frame - his winter project!

What's in your stable? Marin Kentfield - just my commuter bike

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Dunno

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'll have to post it soon...just got the bike after my previous/first bike was stolen

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: On vacation, riding to Sausilito and Angel Island from downtown SanFran.

Most fun ever had on a bike? The four of us (DH, two kids and me) riding from Sequim to Port Angeles for the first time last summer. We saw deer and eagles. And we had the satisfaction of reaching our goal on our craigslist bikes! My daughter is a high school senior, so our time as a family is short and memorable.

[duffiegrl]

Real name: Tiffany

Where do you live? Greenville, MI

Explanation of your handle: Part of my last name and well I am a girl

Explanation of your avatar: haven't gotten that far yet

Age (general or specific): 30

Occupation: Domestic Godess and Amazing Mom

Favorite bike: Custom Trek Madone WSD

What's in your stable? Trek wsd 1.2, Raliegh Comfort Cruiser both mine)
Trek 2.5, Staats BMX Race, Azonic DH MTB
(hubbies)

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 32 mph on the backside of a steep hill in Sheridan, MI...that was with tapping the brakes

Another picture of yourself or your ride? dont have any right now

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I once told my sister in law I liked her...that was a lie

Most memorable moment on my bike: My first 34 mile ride this year. Over the past 14 months I have lost 145 pounds so to be able to ride any distance is a wonderful feeling for me. I get so excited when I beat my average speed from the last ride.

Most fun ever had on a bike? every ride is more fun that the last.

[Aesthete]

Real name: Jen

Where do you live? Savannah, GA

Explanation of your handle: So far decisions regarding my bike have been as much aesthetic as functional, so it's fitting.

Explanation of your avatar: I don't have one yet!

Age: 24

Occupation: Graduate student in architecture.

Favorite bike: As of right now I know very little about much else, so I'll just have to say my own, which is a 1975 Peugeot u-08 which my boyfriend converted to a minimalist single speed before giving it to me. He was bound and determined to strip it of every vestigial gear, switch, plate, and wire before gifting it. But much to his dismay, I have since tricked it out with a bell, old-school snap-rack, big rear Wald basket, and the original chrome chainguard thing that I ignorantly refer to as a hubcap. I don't know why, but I'm a fan of all of the bells and whistles. Streamers might be next.

What's in your stable? Just the bike mentioned above.

Fastest speed on a road bike? Goodness. I never ride very fast or far. At all. So maybe... 10mph?

Another picture of yourself or your ride? No...

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmm. No clue!

Most memorable moment on my bike: I'm sure this is yet to happen.

[martaw]

Real name: Marta

Where do you live? Hmmm London, UK Bialystok PL, and now Harbor MD

Explanation of your handle: Huh? name plus 1st letter of surname

Explanation of your avatar: my fat face

Age: 33 but I hope I stop aging very soon

Occupation: Advertising/Administrator, Assistant Fashion stylist

Favorite bike: I guess Trek or Giant or the one I haven't seen yet, too new to this!

What's in your stable? none yet hopefully by the weekend....

Fastest speed on a road bike? Goodness. I don't remember it was 17 years ago

Another picture of yourself or your ride? No...

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmm. No idea! But I am a catholic so I am scared to lie

Most memorable moment on my bike: Yet to happen.

[lo123]

Real name: Lo - it's a nickname

Where do you live? Alabama

Explanation of your handle: I'm pretty dull

Explanation of your avatar: Haven't gotten that far yet

Age (general or specific) 27

Occupation: Information Technology

Favorite bike: I only have one bike.. but I'm Jonesing for a real road bike

What's in your stable? 2008 Specialized TriCross

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 41.5 mph going down a hill near my house and I hit that speed just about every time I come home that route.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't remember, which means I've either told too many, or I don't lie! (I'll let ya'll pick!)

Most memorable moment on my bike: My first major wreck. I went down going uphill and took another rider down with me.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Taking my bike on a dirt road near my house. I ended up covered in mud after a fall in a DEEP puddle. I was so muddy I had to hose myself and my bike down outside. It was awesome. I think I was born to do cyclocross

[blueeyesaz]

Real name: Elizabeth

Where do you live? Chandler, Arizona

Explanation of your handle: I have blue eyes and live in Arizona!

Explanation of your avatar: Picture of me on my honeymoon hiking trip.

Age (general or specific): 25

Occupation: Business Systems Consultant for the Technology group of a large financial institution.

Favorite bike: Mine, Trek Madone 5.2 WSD!

What's in your stable? Trek Madone 5.2 WSD

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Sad to say...only about 25mph on a bike path in Scottsdale, AZ.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of my ride yet.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I cannot admit.

Most memorable moment on my bike: This isn't actually from when I was riding my bike but a couple of years ago I was out mountain biking with a friend. There were quite a few people hiking the trail at the time and though people usually move out of the way for mountain bikers around here...this particular day they didn't! I had a choice to either sacrifice myself down the side of the trail or hit the people (not sure what they were thinking and I didn't have time to make a graceful stop)...needless to say I took a digger but finished the trail instead of heading back...had to help my friend clean up the blood spots on the bike though.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Just getting out there in the open, picking up speed and feeling the wind on my face while enjoying the scenery!

[debm62]

Real name: Debbie

Where do you live? Kalamazoo, MI

Explanation of your handle: lack of creativity...name and year of birth

Explanation of your avatar: I don't have the time or inclination to come up with one!

Age (general or specific) 46

Occupation: hospital billing rep

Favorite bike: my beautiful Co-Motion Nor'Wester

What's in your stable? Just my Co-Motion, in Ferrari Red w/black carbon forks (the closest I'll ever come to owning a Ferrari!) Oh, I do also have an old Trek Mountain bike for the occasional trail adventure.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 35 mph a couple of weeks ago going down the steepest hill I've ever dared, on 28th St. near Galesburg, MI....of course, coming back the other direction on my way home I only managed 10 mph on the way back up -- it was a tough one!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I am not crazy about pics of myself in spandex....

Most memorable moment on my bike: Crossing the finish line at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway after the Tour de Cure, getting off my bike, kneeling down to the track and kissing the bricks on the finish line, as is customary at the end of any race there. What a thrill!

Most fun I've ever had on my bike: any morning with little or no wind, sun shining, breeze in my face, catching glimpses of deer, hawks, turkeys, cranes and any other wildlife here in rural western Michigan, no traffic, just me and my bike. It's freedom like nothing else I've ever experienced.

[seeingsparks]

Real name: Charly
Where do you live? DC but going back to Boston

Explanation of your handle: Its my handle I've had for a while doing other non-cycling activities.

Explanation of your avatar: avatar?? that's asking a lot.

Age (general or specific) 20

Occupation: Sales Associate at a LBS

Favorite bike: Serotta

What's in your stable? Serotta Fierte Ti, Serotta Legend SE and maybe soon to be a Bianchi

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? 31mph rolling around Oakland Hills, CA

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I never take pictures/ I'm so lazy


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm ashamed to admit it.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding through Western Mass during the fall with my college roommate on a BMX bike because it was the only bike for miles that I could find/afford/would fit.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding around East Bay when I lived there or going to the beach with my friends.

[Jow28]

Real name: Joanne but everyone call's me Jo
Where do you live? Vancouver WA

Explanation of your handle: Jo is what people call me, W was the first initial of my last name until I got divorced, 28 is when I created the name.

Explanation of your avatar: Me and Mt. St. Helens in the background on the Tour de Blast 2009

Age 40

Occupation: Self Employeed Graphic Artist

Favorite Bike: Mine! Bianche Volpe Cycle Cross

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 35 riding downhill on the RACC (Ride Around Vancouver) ride.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I have tons!


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Can't remember but I wouldn't tell!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Crashing on my bike outside my house because I my clips were stuck in my pedals.

Most fun ever had on a bike? watching my boyrfriends butt when I ride behind him! WOOT!

[KatieJean]

Real name: Cathy
Where do you live? Simi Valley, California

Explanation of your handle: KatieJean is my nickname, and I always feel more active when I use it.

Explanation of your avatar: Gotta figure out how to add one...would probably be of me on my sailboat (a Catalina 30)

Age (general or specific) 50--that's when I started biking again after a several decade hiatus

Occupation: Administrative Assistant at a school

Favorite bike: In my mind, the Sears 10-speed (metallic orange) that I rode all through high school was the best bike ever!

What's in your stable? Giant OCR3

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Don't know, but faster than I felt comfortable going downhill in the hills around home.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Working on it.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: The ones to myself about how I'll improve my bad habits tomorrow.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Successfully finishing a hilly ride without having to get off and walk on the steep parts, as I had done the previous 3 tries. I had to "woo-hoo!" when I realized I'd gotten past all the uphill parts!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Same as above--I was singing & shouting all the way down the other side of that hill!

[RockChickRides]

Real name: Tracy

Where do you live? Maryland

Explanation of your handle: I like rock and I'm a chick.

Explanation of your avatar: My four kitties rock out like nobody's business.

Age (general or specific) 46

Occupation: IT & Marketing geek

Favorite bike: Just getting back into riding, so no fave.

What's in your stable? Currently stable-less, but looking to add a hybrid or urban for commuting and a cruiser for errands.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? To be determined.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "It's not you, it's me." Yeah, dude, it really was you.

Most memorable moment on my bike: TBD.

Most fun ever had on a bike? "Borrowing" my bro's old 10-speed when I was 8 and screaming down a steep hill. Even the resulting broken arm was awesome.

[Southernmomma4]

Real name: Jackie
Where do you live? Memphis Metro area/west tennessee

Explanation of your handle: I live in the South and have four kids. That's about it

Explanation of your avatar:

Age (general or specific)30

Occupation:Certified Nurse's Assistant/College student..soon to be (hopefully) nursing student

Favorite bike: I like them all

What's in your stable? just a couple of on-the-cheapside mountain bikes right now.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I have never been on a road bike..yet.

Another picture of yourself or your ride?i don't have many of myself

What is the biggest lie you've ever told:I try to avoid lies...especially big ones, they're too heavy to have to carry.

Most memorable moment on my bike:well, just change it to a bike and the most memorable moment is when my brother taught me how to ride. He told me to just sit on it push off with my foot three times and start pedaling. We lived on a dirt(gravel) road on top of a very tall hill. I took off down the road and along came a care well I got over but I was going pretty fast and my brother failed to tell me how to stop the bike. So I put both feet down, fell and got gravel rash on my knees and elbows along with gravel in my knees and elbows. Might be why I feel a teensy bit nervous too this day going downhill very fast, even though I know how to stop without falling over. I also know it hurts when you hit the ground.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Nearly everytime is fun. I love riding down our street with my 11 year-old dd nowadays.