Getting to Know You!

[smile4menow222]

Real name: Kathleen

Where do you live? Parker, Colorado

Explanation of your handle: I am always smiling...

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

Age (general or specific) Just turned 46!!! I love getting older... well, not what my skin is doing, but knowing I have "been there, done that!" What is up with that weird looking type of new skin I am aquiring?????? You know what I mean... thin and ????

Occupation: Barista... Starbucks...

Favorite bike: dunno... love the one I have... ex hubby left and I ended up in a bike store about 3 days later buying this "custom" road bike... it's a Raleigh with a carbon frame... other than that, I would have to go look at it and tell ya more...

all I know is, I go fast!!!! tee, hee...

What's in your stable? Trek Navigator 200 2004

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Just got a spedometer thingie for my birthday... wireless CAT EYE... I also hit 28.5, riding on the road yesterday!!!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't think I have one...

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I like this statement... copying it...
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: A couple of weeks ago, I took off when a storm was going on all around me. In Colorado, you can see the most amazing storms in the distance or over the mountains and not be in it. It was awesome. A nice feel in the air and no one on the trails ridin'...

Most fun ever had on a bike? When I can zip past those thin, tall guys all decked out in their riding gear. Sometimes, I look like I just got out of the nearest thrift store. I just throw on whatever and go off riding...

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[bunnydodger]

Real name: Laurie

Where do you live? Parker, CO

Explanation of your handle: When I commute to work very early in the morning, I am dodging bunnies all along the bike path! It's also the name of my road bike.

Age (general or specific) 47

Occupation: PC Hardware/Software Purchasing

Favorite bike: Both my bikes!

What's in your stable? Specialized Dolce Elite 2008, Cannondale F7 hardtail – 2008

Fastest speed on a road bike? 32 mph and scared to death!

Most memorable moment on my bike: So far, participating in my first cycle event this year – Elephant Rock 32 miler

Most fun ever had on a bike? Every time I have the chance to ride my bike is a whole lot of fun to me.

[jesvetmed]

Summer seems to be bringing a lot of new faces our way!
Welcome to everyone!
Jes

[z28cat]

Real name: Donna

Where do you live? Denton, TX

Explanation of your handle: I love my cats and my Z28. My life is expanding since the creation of this handle, however...

Explanation of your avatar:

Age (general or specific) 50

Occupation: Coach/trainer

Favorite bike: My first orange Schwinn Stingray with a banana seat

What's in your stable? Orbea Opal, Guerciotti, Benotto, Rossin and a Balance ATB.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 50 MPH + in the mountains outside of Colorado Springs, in the late 80's. Wouldn't do that now.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Can't figure out how to add one here.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I rode 50 MPH + in the mountains outside Colorado Springs in the late 80's. Now that I think about it, I'm wondering if I have been exaggerating all these years. I DO recall passing all the cars however!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Sounds cliche, but each ride brings some new memory to my life. I LOVE the feeling after, the challenges during and the interesting things you see and that happen along the way. MOST memorable is the completion of my first (and only) 200 mile ride, virtually non-stop.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding the incredible hills in Talihena OK towards Mena Arkansas. There is NOTHING like those climbs and descents!

[Tabby]

Real name: PJ
Where do you live? Westerville, Ohio

Explanation of your handle: Tabby was my cat, confidant and best friend. She's been gone now for several years. My sons and I buried her in the garden under the bleeding heart plant, Tabby loved to walk in my flowerbed. Jimmy Buffet was playing an outdoor concert couple miles from the house, and we could hear the music. Befitting her personality, Tabby was buried to Jimmy Buffet.

Explanation of your avatar: My nemisis boardwalks and bridges. Did a great mtb women's clinic in Michigan .... got past my fear!

Age - 53 til next week.

Occupation: Office Manager

Favorite bike: 2008 Trek 6000

What's in your stable? 2008 Trek 6000

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I'm pretty new to riding and don't ride road.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I attached one...where is it?

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

Most memorable moment on my bike: I've only been riding since end of April. Boardwalks/bridges kinda freak me out for some reason and on my 4th ride, I went off the side of a low boardwalk ... onto a log and cracked a rib. All is good now, back on the bike and have gotten past most of my boardwalk fear. Yeah, me!!

Most fun ever had on a bike? I love riding thru creek crossings and over log piles ... just plain fun!!!

[arielmoon]

Real name: Jennifer

Where do you live? Ocala FL

Explanation of your handle: Uh... I like Ariel and I am a moon child?

Explanation of your avatar: That's me.

Age (general or specific) I'll be 40 on wed the 16th of July.

Occupation: Equine Administrator on a large thoroughbred farm

Favorite bike: I like my BF's madone but I have no reference really, I have only ridden two bikes.

What's in your stable? BF's Trek 2300 not sure what year

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 35mph a few weeks ago coming down a hill on HWY 27 in Ocala. It was fun but there was some gravel so I didn't try for more.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I dont have a pic of me and the bike yet.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I dont lie... EVER. (*hee*)
Most memorable moment on my bike: I saw a deer last week while riding on the farm where I work. That was pretty cool.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I just started riding a few months ago and to me every ride is fun. I am enjoying getting stronger and more fit. I did a charity ride about a month ago and some experienced riders/ racers told me that I should be racing. I was pretty flattered.

[beccaB]

Real name: Becky

Where do you live? Jackson, MI

Explanation of your handle: My husband calls me that

Explanation of your avatar: It's from the start of a very hilly ride with hairpin turns that goes 20 miles from Cross village, to Harbor Springs, MI

Age (general or specific) 46, the same age as Chris Chelios.(Red Wings defenseman)

Occupation: School bus driver

Favorite bike: Trek 7.3 FX, the only one I'm riding now, but would like to graduate to a faster road bike someday when I heal from some injuries.

What's in your stable? see above

Fastest speed on a road bike? 31.7

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I haven't had a chance to take a camera with me very often, but probably will when the dh and I do "one helluva ride" on Saturday, the 63 miler.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I may have stretched the truth a little on occasion.

Most memorable moment on my bike: The baby fawn I had to stop for a few weeks ago.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding around a lake in Colorado when my husband was running, training for a triathlon. That was before I was riding seriously, but the place was absolutely beautiful, and there were elk nearby.
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[aer]

Real name: Abbie

Where do you live? Chattanooga, TN

Explanation of your handle: Those are my initials, and "aer" in ancient Greek means "air, mist, vapor". For Anaximines, it was the essential element of the universe that dispersed or compressed made up all things. Cool! (See "occupation" for explanation of why I would think that is cool.)

Explanation of your avatar: That sounds technical. Maybe I will get one of my students to get me one.

Age (general or specific) 32

Occupation: Teacher (Classics, Philosophy) and coach

Favorite bike: I don't want to play favorites, it might hurt their feelings.

What's in your stable? Trek 6500, IF Steel Deluxe

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Currently I do not have a road bike.

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I'm not scared!

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I was in college, I rode my bike to our practice fields every weekday. It was a straight road through a valley, one mile downhill and one mile up, always a little breezy despite being closed in by old sugar maple trees. I loved watching the trees change as the seasons passed. Those daily (short) rides were not challenging or anything, they just made a lasting impression of that time in my life.

Most fun ever had on a bike? About 10 years ago I rode with a group of 9th graders near Bravard, NC - super fun climbs over big boulder-like slabs, nice weather, downhill singletrack that was just challenging enough (i.e. pretty easy). Since there was a more experienced guide, my only job was to make sure the kids had fun and enjoy the day! Nice. That was a fun place to ride, and a fun place to introduce some kids to biking in the woods.

[Paradox]

Real name: Jennifer
Where do you live? Colorado
Explanation of your handle: just a word
Explanation of your avatar: I like kitties
Age: 34
Occupation: Finance
Favorite bike: I only have one
What's in your stable? Giant XTC
Fastest speed on a road bike? never rode a road bike
Another picture of yourself or your ride? nope
What is the biggest lie you've ever told: not sure
Most memorable moment on my bike: when I flipped over my bars, luckily just a few scrapes and bruises
Most fun ever had on a bike? coasting downhill on smooth singletrack

[sfa]

Real name: Sarah

Where do you live? suburbs of Baltimore, Maryland

Explanation of your handle: My initials. Original, huh?

Explanation of your avatar: It's a picture of Altun Ha, some Mayan ruins in Belize. It was the only picture on my harddrive at work that WASN'T my kids.

Age (general or specific) 39

Occupation: Grants office coordinator at a college

Favorite bike: I'm sure there are many nicer ones out there that I'd love just as much, but I have a long term, stable and faithful relationship with my Miyata 600 touring bike.

What's in your stable? Just the Miyata. I shopped around for a newer/better bike for a couple of months, looking for a good commuter, and I kept coming back to touring bikes. So instead of spending a lot of money on something new, I spent a little money to get the Miyata back on the road.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 53 m.p.h. going down a long strait stretch with a respectable grade in the pouring rain with my bike fully loaded for long distance traveling. This was in northern Italy 17 years ago and even at the time it scared me when I realized that the speed wasn't really a problem, but stopping might be. I don't think I'd attempt that these days!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? The original catalog page for my bike. Not much has changed since I bought her, except new handlebars and tires:

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: The biggest? I can't remember. I tend to stick to small lies. The lie I really remember is telling my mother that I was starring in a class play when I was in second grade. There was no play and if there had been I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have gotten a lead role. I don't know why this one continues to haunt me.

Most memorable moment on my bike: This is a silly one, but there's one hill near where my parents live that was always my nemesis, starting from when I was nine years old and allowed to venture out of my immediate neighborhood. I couldn't get up this hill for anything, not in my first heavy single speed bike or in my next fancy ten speed or in my Miyata when I was training to go touring. I'd always end up walking. Then I spent most of 12 months touring and the day after I got back I woke up early (jet lag) and went out on my bike to make sure it survived the flight home. And I got up the hill without even slowing down.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Can I count every day I was touring? Every morning I'd wake up and think that there was nothing else in the world I'd rather be doing right then. Second most fun was teaching my daughter to ride.

Sarah

[squidgy]

Real name: Katie
Where do you live? Cornwall, UK

Explanation of your handle: Trail name from my 1997 Appalachian Trail Thru-hike...easy to remember...it suits me.

Explanation of your avatar: not got one. Give me a chance. only signed up a minute ago

Age (general or specific) 31

Occupation: Print lecturer...way too much fun to be classed as a real job!

Favorite bike: ?? don't know enough about bikes yet...

What's in your stable? Thorn Raven Tour

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I'm a scardy cat...I like to go slow and steady


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


Most memorable moment on my bike: usually the most recent crash..

Most fun ever had on a bike? These questions are hard...I don't know...every time I go for a ride???

[HillSlugger]

Welcome to all the recent new members!

Katie, what's a "print lecturer"?

[teigyr]

Welcome everyone

Tabby, bridges scare me too. Even if they are caged (or have a fence around them). I don't know why!!! I'm working on it. I think you're doing great!

[NoNo]

150+ posts and I'm just getting around to this!

Real name: Annette

Where do you live? Branford, CT

Explanation of your handle: One day in high school chem, my friend spun around in his seat and said "I'm going to start calling you 'No No'. You just look like one!" I assume it has something to do with No No Nanette, but who knows?

Explanation of your avatar: Oooh, why haven't I done that yet?

Age (general or specific) 27

Occupation: GIS Analyst. In normal-speak, I make maps. Yes, I did get a degree in cartography, I'm a dork like that.

Favorite bike: Cervellos give me that "OOOOOOH!!" feeling.

What's in your stable? 2004 Specialized Hardrock Sport and 2006 Specialized Dolce Elite

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I think I hit 42 or so down a hill during my first metric last fall. It was shortly after I bought the Dolce, and I had no clue I could go that fast on a bike. I liked it

Another picture of yourself or your ride? If I must...


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Nothing comes to mind, really. Oh, wait. One day walking home from elementary school two boys decided to have a jumping contest out of the tree in my front yard. It got to my friend's turn and he immediately grabbed his arm and started screaming when he hit the ground. He went running home and when I walked inside my mom asked why he was crying. I just said "I don't know" and went to my room. The next day he came in with a broken wrist and when the teacher asked how he did it, he just said "I tripped and fell on the sidewalk" and gave me a look like "I'm not telling, either". I always felt bad about that.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I think it's yet to come, we're looking at biking in Tuscany next year So far, finishing my first metric was very cool, I never knew I could push myself like that.

Most fun ever had on a bike? When I used to ride my mountain bike, it was always enjoyable getting all mucked up. I never worried about speed or cadence, it was just fun playing on the trails. On the roadie, I've greatly enjoyed exploring the town I moved to last year. Riding along the water and looking at the gorgeous houses and scenery, and just getting to really enjoy my surroundings and explore is great fun to me.

[BlueVet11]

Where do you live? Georgia

Explanation of your handle: Blue - I have a Blue roadbike and its my favorite color, Vet11- I'lll be graduating veterinary school in 2011

Explanation of your avatar: dont' have one yet!

Age (general or specific) 25

Occupation: Student

Favorite bike: I like my Blue

What's in your stable? Blue RC4 roadie and a KHS mtb

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? not sure, im still pretty slow and don't have a computer, I'll have to ask DH, he'd know!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I don't really remember! Sorry, I'm no fun!

Most memorable moment on my bike: When it all finally clicked, and I enjoyed my bike. It was only a 6 mile ride, but I got bit by the bug that day!

Most fun ever had on a bike? I think last week when we were out on a new trail, totally lost and it started pouring, lightening, thundering. I am usually pretty slow on the mtb but we found some bikers that knew their way and I didn't want to lose them. So I rode my butt off and had so much fun riding in the rain/mud on a technical trail (I know, shouldnt be on the trail in the mud but we didnt know it was going to rain, we were trying to get out!)