Explain your avatar [Archive]

spingineer

08-22-07, 07:41 AM

So some of us have avatars that are just pictures of ourselves, but others have a hidden agenda, or meaning, or inside joke. So what's the story behind your avatar?

With mine, I was rolling into the parking lot at the end of the Tour de Max ride, and I saw LostinSanJose with a camera, and just had to pose for a goofy shot.

DiabloScott

08-22-07, 08:28 AM

Das ist Claudia Schiffer - the meaning is not hidden. ;)

Siu Blue Wind

08-22-07, 09:17 AM

Gee, I was waiting for you to start this since you mentioned this in the other thread.....

Well let's see...

The "abstract painting" (what most people think it is) is actually Titanium Dioxide. When I got my new bike, I had my avatar a Moots insignia but then a few people accused me of trying to show off. I wasn't trying to brag but was rather tickled that I finally got my dream bike. Well ANYWAY I decided to take it off and find something bright and colorful. In googling, I found this and it was perfect!

waterboy

08-22-07, 09:34 AM

Mine is taken during a flood about 4 years ago. The local MUP was under about 5-12" of water. Since my other passion is racing sailboats- it seemed the perfect opportunity to take the beater out and combine water and wheels.

BlastRadius

08-22-07, 09:35 AM

Mine is a Bianchi bird trademark on a nut... at Bianchi Nut. The background is Celeste.

I need a new one that with a Pinarello P.

Hermes

08-22-07, 09:55 AM

I change mine from time to time so there is no special meaning other than I like the pic. This one is Webcor leading the peloton.

Kestrelman

08-22-07, 09:58 AM

"There's no need to fear..."

Gee3

08-22-07, 10:00 AM

Mine is a drawing of the tattoo I have on my upper arm. It's supposed to mean Destiny in Chinese, for my daughter's name. But someone on the fourms told me it was reversed! Doh! Then again, others have told me it was correct. Who knows...!!!

Oh well... it's not like I can erase it from my shoulder.

jobob

08-22-07, 10:10 AM

Mine is a bike w training wheels 'cuz I always have something to learn. :p

caloso

08-22-07, 10:13 AM

Mine is a picture of Lucien Buysse, the 1926 Tour de France champion. Here's the full size picture:

http://users.skynet.be/lenetducyclisme/images/Photo%20Tours/1926/Lucien_Buysse.JPG

Dchiefransom

08-22-07, 11:16 AM

It's my Rans Stratus LE sitting in my driveway.

7rider

08-22-07, 11:23 AM

Ogami Itto.

Since I try to take care of my cub:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1232/1204605160_fa47a2fac1.jpg

Although it's my daughter who's the manga maniac:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1117/1203654269_1282fb12a4.jpg

BigSean

08-22-07, 11:38 AM

Mine is self explanitory. Taken along hwy 84.:D Share the road.

DiabloScott

08-22-07, 12:36 PM

Ogami Itto.

I thought that was Wayne Newton

http://www.thebiographychannel.ca/images/episodes/329.jpg

7rider

08-22-07, 12:43 PM

I thought that was Wayne Newton

http://www.thebiographychannel.ca/images/episodes/329.jpg

Hey, I'll be the first to admit that Tomisaburo Wakayama ain't no Toshiro Mifune in the looks department, but he does angry with the katana better than anyone else.

Hobartlemagne

08-22-07, 12:49 PM

My family is of Welsh descent, and I live in Texas. So- I combined the flags for the avatar.

hammern_frank

08-22-07, 01:00 PM

any questions?

BlastRadius

08-22-07, 01:18 PM

I've been a Steelers fan since McDonalds came out with those SuperBowl magazines way back in the 70's.
I had them all.

t4mv

08-22-07, 02:16 PM

How do you think I got to be OTB (off the back) and DFL (dead firetrucking last)? :D

alainp

08-22-07, 02:30 PM

Nothing special about mine. It's just me staring at you. Got a new lens at the time and took some test shots. Thought it looked neat..

http://alainp.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p527241525-10.jpg (http://alainp.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p527241525-4.jpg)

NeCrO632

08-22-07, 02:33 PM

Mine is the logo for Rock Racing (http://www.rockracing.com)...the cycling team sponsored by Rock & Republic (http://www.rockandrepublic.com/) clothing company. One of their riders were on the cover of Velo(something or other) and I liked their jerseys so I went looking...can't find their jersey but I got more info (http://www.rockracing.com/api/Index.cfm/cms.page/i/396/site/cycling/t/Cycling-Race-Team/) on them and their logo!

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc20/NeCrO632/964.jpg

dauphin

08-22-07, 02:33 PM

I got nuthin

redtires

08-22-07, 02:34 PM

I want a lawyer! I'm not saying a word without one!!!! :D

mtnwalker

08-22-07, 02:59 PM

Mine is a big L surrounded by 3 phalanx's. I was told that it means my bike is an extension of my..........

But what do I know. I just wanted a light, fast bike.;)

bikingshearer

08-22-07, 04:36 PM

Belgian flag. I'm not Belgian - not Flemish and not Walloon - but it was the coolest looking avitar in BF's library when I looked. I have since figured out the whole photo-posting thing, but I haven't come across anything yet that I like better. Besides, some of the toughest, hardest and most successful bike racers over the last 100+ years have been the Belgian strong men. Merckx, de Vlaeminck, van Steenbergen, van Looy, Godefroot, de Bruyne, Schotte, the two Maes's -- pretty cool collection of stars, and that's just the tip of the iceberg.

hammern_frank

08-22-07, 04:42 PM

cccorlew

08-22-07, 06:05 PM

Das ist Claudia Schiffer - the meaning is not hidden. ;)

For my first month on BF I thought "I've got to meet DiabloSott. She's a babe. And she rides. And lives near me. OMG"
Imagine my pain when the truth came out.

cccorlew

08-22-07, 06:08 PM

Mine is me at about 5. I feel like a kid when I ride, so why not.

genejockey

08-22-07, 06:12 PM

Mine is from one of my favorite movies, Army of Darkness, because it's funny, and doesn't take itself too seriously, like when the hero is trying to escape from a cemetery full of rising dead, and these bony fingers are doing Three Stooges stuff to him - eye pokes and such. It contains classic lines like, "Good? Bad? I'm the one with the gun."

ifox

08-22-07, 06:31 PM

Mine is my dog Felix.

http://www.cattom.net/pics/albums/felix/2006/felix/felix.jpg

rydaddy

08-22-07, 09:47 PM

Mine is my dog Roxy. I got into a flame fest with someone in the commuting forum on the subject of pitbulls. I decided to make her my avatar because she is a prime example that not all pits are bad.

msincredible

08-22-07, 11:19 PM

Cute pups, ifox and rydaddy! Here's a pic of my two, Watson and Grover.

Oh, and I already explained my avatar in the other thread.

Pheard

08-22-07, 11:36 PM

My pink tassles blowing in the wind.

Oh yea.

OHHH YEAAA.

ken cummings

08-22-07, 11:52 PM

hard hat, white shirt, tie, clipboard, pocket protector, and if any of you are old enough to remember, a slide rule. I'm an engineer of course.

Stradavarius

08-23-07, 02:00 AM

http://spincyclz.com/images/sunset1.jpg

I did the original painting in my Tamalpais High school art class, and later gave it to my first girlfriend :( ...it's musta been love. Many years later I could still recall the image in my head since I had labored over it for many hours, and when I bought my last laptop...a Toshiba Tablet, I had to try and see if I could recreate it with the stylus and tablet function. It's not as smooth as the first one, but pretty decent for MS Paint. Just got Illustrator and Photoshop, and learning how to use those, and will make another attempt when time allows.

Guess I was thinking of the lone wolf, alone no longer and happy with his new love howling at the moon eh.

qpliu

08-23-07, 03:50 AM

Jamison Creek Road. Picture taken April or May 2005. About 1 mile from the top.

cantdrv55

08-23-07, 07:52 AM

I look like my avatar except I'm Asian.

NeCrO632

08-23-07, 08:19 AM

I decided to make her my avatar because she is a prime example that not all pits are bad.

Mostly it's the owners.. Some pit owners want their dog to be intimidating.. 9 out of 10 that I see out here either got a heavy chain for a collar or even walk around with a muzzle..sad that's the image the owners want to project.. :(

DiabloScott

08-23-07, 08:42 AM

For my first month on BF I thought "I've got to meet DiabloSott. She's a babe. And she rides. And lives near me. OMG"
Imagine my pain when the truth came out.

I've been using that avatar for years on assorted forums and groups - I just like it... but I've been looking at it for so long I really identify with it, it's a symbol of me even though it doesn't look anything like me of course.

Anyway, as long as we're posting our dog photos, this is my greyhound Abbey:

http://lh4.google.com/DiabloScott/RsqrXvDvZrI/AAAAAAAAAbg/E_IHKdsoVIE/s800/2007-07-14%20076.jpg

Red X ?? Click HERE (http://picasaweb.google.com/DiabloScott/Abbey/photo#5101077952208004786)

rydaddy

08-23-07, 09:30 AM

Mostly it's the owners.. Some pit owners want their dog to be intimidating.. 9 out of 10 that I see out here either got a heavy chain for a collar or even walk around with a muzzle..sad that's the image the owners want to project.. :(

It's totally the owners. I'm sure you see a lot of doggy negligence in Oakland. It's too bad - and it paints an unfair image on the entire breed.

Tmax1

08-23-07, 11:45 AM

My 4 year old making a scarey face.

FractalSquirrel

08-28-07, 08:37 PM

Mine is a really fat squirrel. Since I'm a clydesquirrel.

damnpoor

08-28-07, 08:47 PM

Anyway, as long as we're posting our dog photos, this is my greyhound Abbey:

When I get my own place I want to adopt a greyhound. I'm jealous. Here's my poochie;

http://a686.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/52/l_6acd8a070c096347e3930f34a196c77d.jpg

I just put up my av. I made it a long time ago when people where have avatar wars for the "coolest" one. I thought it was stupid, so to protest I made one to mock them all.

rsvmiller1

08-28-07, 11:42 PM

Your dog Felix looks like my girl, Daisy
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b391/cswinsf/Photo_060407_002.jpg

And my avatar is my last name in Korean centered in the Korean flag.... and I made this patch and had it sewn onto the back of my leather suit for motorcycle riding/racing
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b391/cswinsf/7cad.jpg