real name, if you like: Alex
* where do you live? Alameda, CA; east SF bay area
* explanation of your handle: a nickname
* explanation of your avatar: N/A at the moment
* age (general or specific): 28 as of last Wednesday
* occupation: Supervisor
* favorite bike: Cinelli Supercorsa (until I get my Serotta built up)
* what's in your stable? the aforementioned Cinelli, a 1983 Specialized Expedition, my 1988-ish TdF-lugged Serotta, a 1991 Fuso cyclocross, and a 1991 Masi Team 3V.
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 48, last september, on highway 1 near Devil's Slide. lots of turns!
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 2000. Usually more, but I was hit by a car in February and was laid up awhile
* picture of yourself or your ride?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/soradical
* make up and answer at least one additional question. Q: What song gets stuck in your head the most while riding? A: usually something random, with a good beat, but often a terribly annoying song. Foreigner comes to mind.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: I was at home this whole time
* and, something fun. I went to Portland on a whim last summer, rented a cheap hybrid Fuji, and rode around town for a week. Covered 200 miles, lost a few pounds (even though I was basically riding from restaurant to restaurant much of the time) and had a blast.