Lynda Maldonado

Born: Hatboro, PA -1969

Years Racing: since 1996

How I got started in racing My husband, then boyfriend, bought me a bike with his '96 tax return. He¹s a keeper.

Racing Highlights: 2005: 2005 silver medal Cyclocross PA State Championships, Christiana Stage Race, 8th

Favorite Race: Christiana Stage RAce

Funniest Race Experience: Having a full water bottle (not actually full of water) expolde directly in my face after being run over by the peloton during the first 5 minutes of the 2005 Liberty Classic. Shortly there after the next 10 minutes were spent untangling my bike from a pile of wreckage not related to the water bottle.

Toughest Race (ok, maybe not so fun):Housatonic Road Race, old course

Favorite Food: sushi

Favorite Beverage: belgian beer

Favorite TV Show: Chapelle's Show

Favorite Movie: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Hobbies: My 3 Italian Greyhounds

Favorite Saying/Motto: "Oh, hi"