Who are you (and what do you look like)?

[primov8]

* real name: Francis A.

* where do you live: NYC

* explanation of your handle: We grew up in the Lower East Side of NYC and "primo" was a nickname that a childhood friend gave in elementary school because I wore Bally shoes/sneakers (only because my Aunt was a regional mgr for Bally). "V8" because all the cars and suvs I've owned for the last 14 years have been V8 equipped.

* explanation of your avatar: Our bikes racked on top of my QX80 and on the hitch.

* age (general or specific): 44

* occupation: PT/DPT in sports med/orthopedics

* favorite bike:Hopefully the Lynskey

* what's in your stable: Lynskey Helix Disc Road, SBC 7005 Undefeated, SBC 6061 Black Label All-Road, GT Laguna Pro (wife), Motobeccane Elite Sport (13yr. old son), Scott Speedster JR24 (11yr. old daughter), Cube Acid 240 (9yr. old son) and a 18" Schwinn girls bike (6yr. old daughter)

* fastest speed on a road bike: It was definitely on my previous Ridley Noah, close to 50 mph on a descent.

* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year: about 6500

* and, something fun: While out on a Sunday morning ride, our 11yr. old daughter gave her mom the "look" when passing her, dropped gears and sped away.

* How did you find the paceline Forum?* Nick, aka Bianchi10 told me about this forum.