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

[reptarlazer]

* real name: Christian
* where do you live? Long Beach, CA
* explanation of your handle: Just because
* explanation of your avatar: N/A
* age (general or specific) 24
* occupation : Bartender, Cinematographer, Bike shop
* favorite bike: I hate them all for their own reasons.
* what's in your stable? Giant OCR C2, Ted Wojcik, Benotto Track Bike, Fit TRL 2 (BMX), Bianchi Randonneur, Miyata Triple-Cross
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Not sure, but I did hit 48 in the draft of a semi-truck just the other day. I love the feeling of catching that wave.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Not enough. Too many injuries.
* picture of yourself or your ride?

* make up and answer at least one additional question. Other interests: whiskey, skateboards, surfboards, ukulele, dogs, good beer, and bad bad beer.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I could curb my internet addiction
*Something fun? Slip and slides.

[eippo1]

* real name: Oppie
* where do you live? Medford Mass
* explanation of your handle: Oppie backwards
* explanation of your avatar: still need one
* age (general or specific) 36
* occupation : architect, seasonal bike shop employee
* favorite bike: Fuji dirt bike from when I was 5
* what's in your stable? Incoming Dean El Diente, outgoing Tarmac Pro, 2005 Sworks E5, 1989 Ironman Master Centurion, 2007 Fuji Thrill
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 48 on the Kangamangus highway
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? I have no idea. way too few
* picture of yourself or your ride?
dog:

partially finished Centurion:

* make up and answer at least one additional question. How do I drink beer when I have bad acid reflux? I still haven't figured this one out, but I love beer.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I was Lola from the Kinks' song.
*Something fun?Every time I get to walk my dog, which is a lot.

I've been a regular on BF for a long time, but have been spending a lot of time across the hall lately and lurking here. The down time over there actually pushed me to start posting here.

[elegant]

* real name, if you like: Patrick
* where do you live? All over... Between Philly, NoVA/DC, Colorado Springs, Southern California.
* explanation of your handle: short, shrivled, and a little to the left.
* explanation of your avatar: elegant
* age (general or specific) 21
* occupation: Student
* favorite bike: My favorite bike is the bike I don't have
* what's in your stable? Litespeed Archon C1, 2007 BMC SL01 7800, Cannondale Scalpel
* fastest speed on a road bike? Only clocked speed I remember is 42 riding fixed.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Not enough.
* picture of yourself or your ride?

* make up and answer at least one additional question: I've really been wanting to start racing... Serious riding started in 2008 and I have yet to race anything!
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: It's not you, it's me.
* and, something fun. Dog sledding in Colorado. Such a blast... Oh, and here's another picture of my cat.

[cycle_chic]

Real name: Amanda
Where do you live: Gainesville, FL
Handle explanation: No one else had it?
Age: 22
Occupation: Student, Lover of Life
What do you ride: Scott CR1
What do you want: Something sexy made in Amurhica
Fastest speed on road bike: 47mph, Italy
How many miles on the road last year: Around 10,000. I have some free time as a student...
Biggest lie ever told: "I need a break from the bike." I can't stay away from the bloody thing for more than 24 hours.
Something fun: Alpe d'Huez, Mont Ventoux, Le Tourmalet, Aubisque, Galibier (Telegraphe), Izoard. Done them all. Slowly but steadily.

[fatallightning]

* Mattie D
* Nyack, NY
* explanation of your handle: Video games mang, tekken in particular
* explanation of your avatar: Converge, Jane Doe. Seminal hardcore album
* age: 28
* occupation: Sale Manager at Piermont Bike
* favorite bike: Always changes
* what's in your stable? Cervelo SLC-SL, Serotta Classique Ti, Cannondale caadX, Tiemeyer Signature Track, Trek T1
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? I don't know. 50 something, coming out of Harriman State Park
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? I don't ride witha computer, typically at least 100 a week year round.




And off the bike, because spandex/helmets/glasses have a way of homogenizing a look.

[ajz07]

* real name: Adam
* where do you live? Boston, MA
* explanation of your handle: my initials...and my number from college sports.
* explanation of your avatar: N/A
* age (general or specific) 32
* occupation : physician (cardiologist)
* favorite bike: Currently my 1998 Merlin
* what's in your stable? Merlin Titanium (1998), C'dale Six13 (2006), Argon e-114 TT, colnago ovalmaster that is not built up, and probably never will
* fastest speed on a road bike? I didnt have a spedometer on my bike when I was coming down Mt Ventoux, but I imagine it was then
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? my guess is ~7K, I try not to be too neurotic
* picture of yourself or your ride? to be posted
* make up and answer at least one additional question. Why biking? Because I love getting out on the open road and just going. That, and after years of running I realized I could see more terrain by biking.
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I would cap the bike stable at 2...
*Something fun? I havent lived in the same place for longer than 4 years since I was 18.

[joelmalm]

* real name, Joel
* where do you live? Malmö, Sweden -Flat & Windy
* age: Late 20´s
* occupation: Part-time restaurant/ Part time wheel-builder
* favorite bike: Commencal META AM, Serotta Ottrott, Colnago Carbitubo
* what's in your stable? Billato-built Lemond Team Z replica, Dodici Leggero track bike, that´s my favorites in the current stable
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 2000
And a picture of my favorite, pictured here for city use:

[dream_theater]

* real name: Adam
* where do you live? Santa Barbara, CA
* explanation of your handle: Favorite band of all time
* explanation of your avatar: John Petrucci
* age (general or specific) 21
* occupation : Student and musician
* favorite bike: Serotta CSI
* what's in your stable? Serotta CSI, Giant TCR Alliance, Specialized Allez, IRO fixed gear, Bianchi Imola
* fastest speed on a road bike? 40s on a decent
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Not as many as I hoped (knee and head injuries)
* picture of yourself or your ride? Soon...
* make up and answer at least one additional question. Shimano, SRAM, or Campy? Ha just kdding guys...
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told: "Of course I'll be here in the morning"
*Something fun? Im in a rock and roll band and we're going to be big

[foofighter]

* real name, Duan
* where do you live? South Orange County (Aliso Viejo to be exact)
* explanation of your handle: x-files fan foofighter name for UFO back in the day and not necessarily the band
* explanation of your avatar
* age (general or specific) 42 - healthiest i've been since high school
* occupation Real Estate Development Mgr - T-Mobile USA
* favorite bike can there be just one? I have many favs
* what's in your stable? Currently a 2011 Nashbar Steel CX bike that i converted to road duty complete w/ road fork and modified rear brake bridge. On order is a John Caletti special
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 53mph going down Pacific Island Drive in Laguna Niguel.
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? Personal record of 5000 miles last year.
* picture of yourself or your ride? My avatar
* something interesting about me is. I'm a father of 5. YES FIVE kids all under the age of 11. My wife also rides so I'm pretty lucky.

[ofcounsel]

Real name: Al
Where do you live? North Orange County, CA
Explanation of your handle: As a young law firm associate, I envied those with the title of "Of Counsel" because they didn't seem to work as hard as the firm partners, and didn't seem to have the book of business either. But they seem to have a level of expertise that meant they were too good to get rid of. That's what I aspired to be. I've had the handle for over a very long time now.
Age 43
Occupation: Senior counsel for a large corporation
Favorite bike: 1985 Peugeot PH501
What's in your stable?Cinelli Proxima w/Campy Record 10, Specialized Camber Expert, Trek 7.1 FX (with baby seat), and an Eddy Merckx Fuga frameset waiting to be built.
Fastest speed on a road bike? where?: I have no idea, but I race motorcycles, and I've done 158mph on the front straight at Auto Club Speedway.
How many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? I'm just getting back into riding about 2 months ago. I've put in about 400 miles on my mountain bike since I started up again. Haven't pulled out the road bike yet, but I will this weekend.

[rkalams]

^^^Small world "foofighter" (aka Duan) I bought you Voodoo Canzo 29er from you in person like 4 or 5 years ago. Loved that bike!

Real name: Ryan
Where do you live? Just moved to Davis, CA from Santa Monica
Explanation of your handle: It's my name
Age 28
Occupation: left my job a year ago to pursue my personal passions and am developing them into businesses.
Favorite bike: The ones I currently own. Salsa Fargo, Salsa Chili Con Crosso and Trek Remedy 9
What's in your stable? See Above
Fastest speed on a road bike? where? No idea, I think around 45 coming down westridge
How many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? just got back into road riding a few months ago after moving to Davis. Was a mtber before that. I do a 40 mile ride every other day.

[twangston73]

* real name, if you like: Thomas
* where do you live? Anchorage, Alaska
* explanation of your handle: too boring to explain
* age (general or specific): 39
* occupation: Attorney
* favorite bike: for now, Wolfhound SS; waiting to see if S&S coupled Serotta Fierte being built will displace it
* what's in your stable?: Klein Quantum Pro, Specialized S-Works FSR, Cannondale Rush 600, and the above mentioned Wolfhound and Serotta
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 45 MPH, Eklutna Lake, 2011
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? 1500?
* picture of yourself or your ride? I am too fast to capture with conventional technology. Or can't find a flattering enough picture...
* what is the biggest lie you've ever told. I never lie...
* and, something fun. I grew up just miles from the Litespeed factory. I was not into biking at the time, had no idea that it existed or was doing anything special. Now i know!

[dustyrider]

real name: David
where do you live: western Colorado
explanation of your handle: self explanatory
explanation of your avatar: I don't believe in avatars
age: born in '80
occupation: Public School teacher
favorite bike: the next one
what's in your stable: Chromag Sakura, Serotta Concours CX, Trek Emonda, Specialized Rock Combo.
fastest speed on a road bike: 40 mph +/- . where: Colorado National Monument. when: Evertime and it leaves me wanting moar.
how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year: You tell me and we'll both know.
picture of yourself or your ride: I do like my anonymity.
make up and answer at least one additional question: What's the most unusual tattle tale I've been told? An elementary school girl told me that one of her peers was standing up to pee in the stall next to her, how she knew that, or what I was supposed to do about it, I couldn't begin to understand, beneath my contained laughter!
what is the biggest lie you've ever told: yes
and, something fun: Why do girls wear make-up and perfume?

[khatfull]

New guy, although a lurker for a while...

* real name, if you like - Keith
* where do you live? - Woodbury, MN
* explanation of your handle - Figure it out
* explanation of your avatar - Haven't chosen one for here yet, likely a headtube shot
* age (general or specific) - 48, tomorrow!
* occupation - Network Administrator/Consultant
* favorite bike - Fuji and Klein (vintage and modern)
* what's in your stable? - 72 Fuji Newest, 72 Fuji Professional, 84 Fuji Touring Series V, 88 Fuji Opus IV, 01 Klein Quantum, 07 Klein Q-Elite XX
* fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? - 47mph, local short hill, 2010, spun out in a compact 50-12!
* how many miles ON THE ROAD on a road bike last year? - Around 1000, way, Way, WAY too few, to be resolved this year, bad work/family year last year
* picture of yourself or your ride? - No pics of me on a bike, whew.
* and, something fun. - My other passion is table tennis...I've been playing leagues for four years now.

[lovethesport]

name..Chris
Live.. Atlanta
age...63(if I don't look in the mirror...45)
Occ...Financial Planning
Favorite Bike... Serotta Legend
Stable... Serotta Legend and MAX II..Trek Fuel Ex 9.5
Miles on road...4000?.. new computer in sept.
Fastest speed... 46 in North Georgia Mtn. while still feathering the brakes
Make up quesiton... Memorable ride? Following the 2010 TDF for a week and had a chance to ride up the Alpe d"Huez( and others)
Biggest lie... the Campy Hyperons were a gift from a client.
Something Fun... mtn biking with my 3 sons in Asheville and Sun Valley.