I'm new here, so I figured this was a good place to start.
* real name, if you like
Emily
* where do you live?
Boston Area
* explanation of your handle
Latin word for my favorite animal, and I've been using it as a handle for 15+ years so why stop now?
* explanation of your avatar
Guess I should get one?
* age (general or specific)
31
* occupation
Musician and Bike Bag Maker at Dill Pickle Gear
* favorite bike
1974 Raleigh Professional built up as a fixie brevet bike, by the name of Archie
* what's in your stable?
Aforementioned Raleigh, Surly CrossCheck fixie commuter, 1972 Raleigh Professional built up as a touring bike, 2004 Fuji Team Issue (that I hardly ever ride...)
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when?
62mph, drafting a tandem down Roxbury Gap in Vermont
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year?
A lot, give or take... I don't count
* picture of yourself or your ride?
From the Appalachian Double Cross 1000k this year
* make up and answer at least one additional question.
What instrument do you play? Recorder and historical flutes. Yes, recorder. Yes, it's a real instrument and I spent six years in music school for it.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told?
Oh, I think this section is fairly flat
* and, something fun.
Coming up with bicycle limericks!