Since I can't seem to update from post from long ago and I don't want to confuse folks, I have moved (from Placerville, CA to SLC, UT) and shattered my land speed record (now 49.something back in the summer). And I have another bike in my stable, a 2005 Titus Racer X mtb. I think everything else holds true!
(And since I can't keep the same avatar, I won't even try to explain it. As of 1-11-06, this is the "winter" avatar)
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01-11-2006, 03:23 PM #1
chionophile
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01-18-2006, 03:54 PM #2
Team Embolism
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Real name: Sarah
Where do you live? Mill Valley, CA
Explanation of your handle: The climber's jersey in the Tour de France is the maillot a pois rouge (jersey with red spots). I use this shortened version quite tongue in cheek because even though I have done a lot of rides with a TON of climbing, I'll never be the best climber!!
Explanation of your avatar: Don't know enough about computers to have one!
Age (general or specific) 39
Occupation: Attorney
Favorite bike: WAY too many to choose from... Pinarello Dogmas are great!
What's in your stable? I have an Eddy Merckx Team SC and a Colnago Ovalmaster Ti. My daughter and I ride a Meridian tandem.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? about 59 at the Death Ride in 2005. My husband was trailing me in the car and I realized that if I went down, he'd hit me so I slowed up. Just a tad.
Another picture of yourself or your ride? Um. I haven't figure out how to put pictures in yet...
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmm... I haven't told my mother about the night I spent in jail. Is that a lie or an omission?
Most memorable moment on my bike: Getting caught by the USPS pro team on one of their training rides in Marin in 2004. Hincapie, Pena, Noval, Ekimov, Azevedo, and me! I hung with them for 10 miles (they weren't going their usual speed), and it was fantastic! I was the only girl in the group and of course had to blurt out "Hi EKI!!" as soon as I got into the pack.
Most fun ever had on a bike? See above. Also, riding Alpe d'Huez and Mt. Ventoux in France in 2003.Last edited by maillotpois; 01-18-2006 at 03:57 PM.
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01-19-2006, 01:47 PM #3
I love headwinds! Really?
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Welcome to the board maillot! Wow - what a Most Memorable moment you had! and to ride with them for 10 miles?? - that ROCKS!! and I'm drooling over your stable! Very Nice!!
Hope to hear more from you!Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"
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01-19-2006, 01:50 PM #4
Team Danger Dachsund!
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Welcome m.p.! What a cool story! Lise
Run like a dachshund! Ride like a superhero! Swim like a three-legged cat!
TE Bianchi Girls Rock
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01-19-2006, 09:04 PM #5
Team Embolism
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Thanks for the great welcome - and Lise I love the Daschund!!!
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01-20-2006, 04:25 PM #6
Team Danger Dachsund!
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Yeah, isn't that fabulous? Snapdragen found it for me to use as my avatar. (Again, I bow in gratitude to Snapdragen)
Originally Posted by maillotpois
It's sort of a good luck thing for me; we had a dachshund (Schatzi) who lived to be 18. Now I look for dachshunds at every triathlon or long running race--I almost always see one, too.
Last edited by Lise; 01-20-2006 at 04:29 PM.
Run like a dachshund! Ride like a superhero! Swim like a three-legged cat!
TE Bianchi Girls Rock
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01-20-2006, 03:46 PM #7
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mtblawgirl
Real name: Jen
Where do you live? Boston, Massachusetts
Explanation of your handle: I'm a law student who loves to mtn bike
Explanation of your avatar:
Age (general or specific) 30-ish!
Occupation: Law Student
Favorite bike: Trek Fuel
What's in your stable? MTB - Trek 6700 with XTR; Road - Litespeed Classic; Commuter - Fuji Sagres
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? declining at 55mph on the Natchez Trace in Tennessee. WHOO!
Another picture of yourself or your ride? yep
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: as if!
Most memorable moment on my bike: my first race or going down on my road bike at 38mph. ouch.
Most fun ever had on a bike? the azalea trail at Chilhowee Mtn with my crazeeeeee friends
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01-26-2006, 08:24 PM #8
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New member
Hi ladies!
Real name: Linda
Where do you live? Chicago, Illinois
Explanation of your handle: My road bike is a Fuji
Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??
Age (general or specific) 29
Occupation: Physician (Pathologist)
Favorite bike: my Fuji is my baby!
What's in your stable? Fuji Newest WSD road bike (2004), Trek 7200 hybrid (2000)
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? about 23, on the Lake Michigan path
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmm...I'll have to think about this one.
Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding in the middle of the night with 500 other people during the LATE ride in Chicago
Most fun ever had on a bike? Any time I'm riding with friends!!
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01-26-2006, 08:51 PM #9
"Breathe, Stupid!!" :)
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OOOooooh! Your baby is a Fuji too?? I LOVE my Fuji baby. I named her Flicka. Black, ornery, and fast! Originally Posted by Fuji Girl
Welcome to the board, Linda!"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." --Albert Einstein
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01-26-2006, 09:18 PM #10
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Yes! What kind of Fuji do you have? I named mine "Midori" (I wanted a Japanese girl's name). I'm obsessed with mine! I'm so glad I'm not alone in my Fuji-love! Thanks for the welcome, I'm excited to be here. Originally Posted by BikeMomma
OOOooooh! Your baby is a Fuji too?? I LOVE my Fuji baby. I named her Flicka. Black, ornery, and fast!
Welcome to the board, Linda!
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01-26-2006, 10:17 PM #11
"Breathe, Stupid!!" :)
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When I got it last year, I couldn't contain myself...here's the thread: Originally Posted by Fuji Girl
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=2393 The link to the Fuji site still works.
Here's a pic of the two of us (same as my avatar, but clearer):
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showp...5&postcount=27
Love it!
~BikeMomma"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." --Albert Einstein
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01-27-2006, 10:05 AM #12
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Wow!! That's an AWESOME bike. Some day I will work my way up to carbon, but right now I'm not worthy. Good for you! Originally Posted by BikeMomma
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02-02-2006, 01:58 PM #13
rustygrass
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- Portland, OR
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Real name: Michelle
Where do you live? Connecticut
Explanation of your handle: Mmm. Complicated. It tangentially involves my two favorite colors (orange and green), the color of my first "real" road bike, and my enviro roots.
Age (general or specific): 28
Occupation: Policy analyst for a regional environmental non-profit
Favorite bike: Oh, how can I choose?
What's in your stable? Of course they all have names:
Mango: 1999 orange LeMond Alpe d'huez roadie with Campy: my "city" bike
Ramona Quimby: 2004 Cannondale T2000 touring bike, my daily ride now that it's winter in the northeast
Tomato: 2000 (?) (CAAD 4?) red Team Cannondale Campy Record roadie: my nice weather bike
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Hmm. Not sure. I caught some speed on some of the Queen Anne hills when I lived in Seattle...40+ something?
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmm. Incriminate myself, why?!
Most memorable moment on my bike: Most recently, the finish line of the 108 mile NYC century in September. It was a long ride, which is not a big deal, but it was the longest last "20 miles" of my life, with all the starts and stops of the city bike riding. Overall, it was an amazing day.
(Or was it when I was still trying to like mountain biking, and it was failing, and I was crying and I tried to throw my old POS Cannondale MTB off the side of a cliff on a trail in SW Washington state?)
Most fun ever had on a bike? My first century, the NYC Century, of course! Though I very much enjoyed riding in Portland, OR a few summers ago and being spoiled by Breakfast on the Bridge on my commute into work (organic fair-trade coffee, organic berries on homemade organic pancakes...mmm)
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02-02-2006, 03:02 PM #14
I love headwinds! Really?
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Welcome to the board Rusty! Ramona Quimby?? Dare I ask where or what that came from?? your story about trying to take up mtb'ng had me smiling - I tried it this summer too. I haven't given up on it yet but I'm just too much of a roadie at heart - I kept thinking this mtb'ng was really hard work for not going anywhere! LOL
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"
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02-02-2006, 05:37 PM #15
My stratigery is simple!
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- Jan 2006
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- FL
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Hello Chicas!!!
Real name: Johanna but you can call me Jo
Where do you live? Orlando, Fl
Explanation of your handle: It is political, nuff said...!
Explanation of your avatar: It is temporary... but I like it!
Age (general or specific): 35
Occupation: CT Tech
Favorite bike: Specialized Dolce Elite or Tarmac. Could be my award if I lose weight, I don't deserve a great bike yet.
What's in your stable? Specialized Sirrus '05 pimped with Shimano 105 components and looking to add more bling bling!!
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Hahahahaha!! That would be the speed ordinary people warm up. C'mon I just started!! 
Another picture of yourself or your ride? "I don't have very many pixs of myself - I hate having my pix taken" - CorsairMac
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: "I don't love you anymore!"
Most memorable moment on my bike: The day I bought my bike and realized I could run my bike with a bad knee!! WOOOHOO!!!
Most fun ever had on a bike? I have not had sex on my bike yet!! Lol... just kidding! I AM having the time of my life running my bike!!!
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