[Elefantino]

* real name Mike
* where do you live? Jacksonville Florida's Alps
* explanation of your handle Homage to Marco
* explanation of your avatar Me, caught napping atop Col de la Ramaz
* age: me 46, my back 80, my attitude early 20's
* occupation Newspaper editor
* favorite bike The next one ... (shh. don't tell the wife)
* what's in your stable? Serotta CSi, DeBernardi SLX
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 51 mph, Sebastopol, Calif., 1992 (the mindless years)
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 5,200 last year, down to just over 4,300 this year with two weeks left
* picture of yourself or your ride? ride after this morning's outing, below
* make up and answer at least one additional question. What is your quest? I seek the grail. And flat hills.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told? This is the biggest lie I've ever told.
* and, something fun When I got my first "Allez! Allez!" by winning a bunch sprint under the banner at Bailly-aux-Forges last year. I may have hit 26 on the top end.