Introduce Yourself: Names, Face, Bikes, Interests

We have a few threads here and there with introductions, but nothing organized. For this thread, post your picture, pics of your bikes, and a small blurb about yourself (favorite foods, commuting routes, etc).

yes, this was ripped off from chifg...

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Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on March 20, 2013 at 2:26am

Who would have thought I would look up a comedian I'd never heard of before, and as a consequence of that, look up the definition of "paraprosdokian", all because of a post I read on the Chainlink?

Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on March 20, 2013 at 2:28am

it's the mysteries of the internet.   When you think about it, from the picture you dont actually know who is the comedian and who is Bob....

You can infer, but don't know for sure.

Skip Montanaro 12mi said:

Who would have thought I would look up a comedian I'd never heard of before, and as a consequence of that, look up the definition of "paraprosdokian", all because of a post I read on the Chainlink?

Permalink Reply by T.K. 3.5 mi on March 28, 2013 at 11:47am

Hello all! My initials are TK and I was raised in San Diego, but have been in Chicago for the better part of 8 years. Went to school at IIT a few times, and currently live in Ukrainian Village. My company produces batteries, some of them for bicycles. I sold my cage 9 months ago and have never looked back. I ride my bikes to work, to softball, to marathons, to triathlons, in triathlons, to bars, to Blue City Cycles, in critical masses, in chiditarod, to Comrade Cycles and am always looking to expand that list. Recently volunteered for Active Trans and Working Bikes and am beyond stoked every time I meet someone new involved in this community. I am looking forward to meeting more of you! Here are my bikes...

This is my first road bike, Blue Thunder, in one of its states. Bought in 2009 from a guy in Orange County for $200. It is a mid-80s CyclePro 63cm steel frame. To date, the only original components from my purchase are the frame, shifters, handlebars, brake levers and brake calipers. It has been my learning bike and has served well. This beast went through 2 triathlons! 

This is Tomorrow, because I am going to ride it tomorrow. (Also wanted to reference Tomorrow, the 60s psychedelic band that put out the classic "My White Bicycle") Cannondale 63cm aluminum frame with the  house logo on the front. Superbe and Dura-Ace components, Phil Wood hubs! Just got this in late November and havent taken it out for anything besides commuting... yet. It is very fast, and I havent fully experienced the aluminum stiffness that everyone talks about. Going to upgrade to clipless pedals hopefully soon. 

This is N=3 at McKinley park with all of my favorite geese. Schwinn Superior frame, and more phil wood hubs! I built this one up as a fixed gear recently and have been thrilled by the fixed feeling. Still learning how to track stand, run red lights, and flip off taxis. 

Apple Cider Century finishers!! (Im on the left)

Cheers!

Permalink Reply by Todd Bremer on July 12, 2013 at 3:22pm

I'm Todd, a 6'5 white guy (i'm hard to miss) I ride a Schwinn Mesa GS blue & white. Can often be found on the I & M Canal trail or on various parts of the Prairie Path.

Permalink Reply by Andy J on July 13, 2013 at 4:15am

Hi, I'm Andy.

I like like to ride too, but at the moment, I'm more interested in where to find this place in Glenview where the lonely divorced woman hang out...

cutifly said:

The trick is to meet the kind of woman with "her own money and her own future" . Although in the majority of examples such as that they do end up being not very attractive nor interesting and are almost always overweight but hey you know they gotta be smart. So the trick is a brown paper bag and a cut out from a fashion magazine with someone you are really attracted too, paste with a glue stick and place on head. Don't have a paper bag ? A younger better looking sister or 20's something's daughter will do. Woman always sense when your getting some kind of action and all of a sudden they want to chase you and try a mess you up only to dump you after you say you have left your other woman for them. Solution is don't tell. I know a great place in Glenview supposed to be a haven for lonely divorced woman with great live music. I personally have not been there yet, but would be willing to check it out, I am pretty good at chatting people up when I am drinking. I personally prefer my babes on Prozac involved in some type of crisis, but hey that is just me. I am always down.
Permalink Reply by Vilda on August 2, 2013 at 10:38am

Keep this one alive.

Permalink Reply by Jera Sue on August 2, 2013 at 11:01am

Everybody sing: Ahh ahh ahh ahh...

Permalink Reply by Vilda on August 3, 2013 at 3:29am
Hello! :)
Permalink Reply by Mark on August 23, 2013 at 3:12am

Hello everyone.

I'm Mark.  Newb here.  Newb cyclist.  And I love this community.

I recently took up cycling to lose some weight, and have really fallen in love with it.  I have had a few bad experiences from the start, (Brand new road bike stolen on the first day I owned it) But have kept a positive attitude, and look forward to many, many, more rides.

I am a bit different in my riding then most people.  I actually live in Wisconsin, but I ride in Chicago on a daily basis.  I work for Metra, as a conductor, so I have a long break in Chicago, and enjoy the LFP as often as possible.

I appreciate all the information you all post. This is a fantastic resource, and I look forward to getting to know you all better. 

Here is a picture of me, and a picture of my bike.  A Fuji Sportif 1.7c. Great entry level road bike. But be warned, the seat is a mid evil torture device in disguise.

Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on August 23, 2013 at 4:25am

Are you a conductor on a line to Wisconsin?  I'd love to say hi sometime!

Mark said:

I am a bit different in my riding then most people.  I actually live in Wisconsin, but I ride in Chicago on a daily basis.  I work for Metra, as a conductor, so I have a long break in Chicago, and enjoy the LFP as often as possible.

Permalink Reply by Chitown_Mike on August 23, 2013 at 5:43am

Hi, I'm Mike and I strongly adhere to the cycling Rule #5....ok not really, but I enjoy pushing myself to become a better cyclist.

Oh and I interchange terms that may be associated with a person who rides a motorcycle, mainly because I don't care and in context it means nothing.

This is me on a ride after the crazy flooding earlier in 2013 (duck lips in their full glory):

These are my rides:

The 82 Schwinn Continental - aka Gertie.

Also mistaken for a spaceship......

The early 90's Trek 800 - aka The Dirt Denizen 

Consistently mistaken for a tank or off-road vehicle because of the knobby tires on it.

And this is my wife and I's little buddy (the face is because he is eating a dill pickle....yes he really likes them too):

Permalink Reply by Mark on August 23, 2013 at 6:06am

Yes, I am.  I work out of Ogilivie Transportation Center, on 500 W. Madison.  On the Kenosha line.  Feel free to say Hi.  It seems the car I work in always has the most bikes, maybe because I really enjoy talking with the cyclists.  They are usually very good people.



Julie Hochstadter said:

Are you a conductor on a line to Wisconsin?  I'd love to say hi sometime!

Mark said:

I am a bit different in my riding then most people.  I actually live in Wisconsin, but I ride in Chicago on a daily basis.  I work for Metra, as a conductor, so I have a long break in Chicago, and enjoy the LFP as often as possible.

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