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Midori Tabata

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Midori in Calistoga
Midori in Calistoga

Nickname: N/A
Group: Not Advanced
Year joined OYJ: 2002

Where are you from originally? L.A., although not born there
Where do you live now? Oakland
What's your profession? Unpaid worker
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Pope
What profession would you not like to do? President of U.S.

How and why did you take up cycling? My spin instructor said to take it outside.
What was your first bike? A single speed with coaster brakes for girls from Sears. It was blue.
What bike do you ride now? Marinoni and Giant

What's your favorite club ride? PLucas Valley, it’s pretty, scenic, varying terrain, opportunities for good food.
What's your favorite climb? TBD
How many miles do you ride a year? Depends anywhere from 2200 to 3500 give or take
Can you fix a flat? Yes.

Favorite movie? Wizard of Oz
Favorite musician/group? Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
Favorite beer/wine? Pinot Noir
Favorite local restaurant? Dopo on Piedmont
Favorite Bike Shop: Velo Sport

Paper or Plastic: Plastic, need it to pick up after my dogs
Sugar or Plain: Plain
Creamy or Chunky: Creamy for now. Used to be chunky.
Chocolate or Vanilla: Both, depends on mood, but dark chocolate, not milk.
Dogs or Cats: Dogs, but have had both kinds.
Pen or Pencil: Both
PC or Macintosh: Use a pc, but learned GUI on Mac
Full Screen or Letterbox: Full screen, I’m old and need large letters
Dubbed or Subtitled: Either way you lose in the translation.
The Movie or The Book: The book

 
Next Club Ride

LAKE:
Arlington Loop

19 May 2012

MEET: 8:00
ROLL: 8:20
Join Us

Looking to ride with the Yellowjackets? Find all the details on the Join page. If you just want to come along for a ride, take a look at our Ride Calendar.

Download the 2012 Membership Application

Next Club Meeting

Wed, June 13, 7:00 PM
Oakland Public Library - Rockridge Branch