Hey! That little midget is me! That picture was taken when I was barely over 2 1/2 in the summer of 2000. This was the year I started riding with my dad.

These are links to pictures of me riding a bike!
What xtracycle will I recieve? I'm so EXCITED!!!!

Me, my dad, and family friend Julie
http://www.precisiontandems.com/photos_files/tripletnwtrs.jpg

A short early day video at the Northwest Tandem Rally
http://www.precisiontandems.com/tripletvideo.htm

A recient picture taken last fall with me in the number 3 position *from the front*. (middle stoker)
http://www.precisiontandems.com/photos_files/mtr2011.jpg

I'll see what I can come up with...proving that it's me might be hard because it's just a picture...but I have some ideas. I found this from a tandem@hobbes post....I couldn't believe you found that picture!

Thanks!
Courtney

Nate,

There's no doubt about it, that's Courtney and her Dad Mark. Remember seeing them at tandem rallies years ago during the period this photo was taken. The US tandem community is relatively small, and Mark and his family are well known to the community and own one of the best tandem shops in the US.

Brian Mink
Monona, WI

Courtney - I can see you guys are determined to prove this out! How awesome. Just want to let you know, I'm heading out of the office and will be away for the next week on vacation - so don't mistake my lack of response - I'm looking forward to the locktight case of virtual identity proof. Something tells me Facebook might be helpful in the pursuit...

-Nate

Hey Courtney,

Wow! You found us. Or we found you! Incredible the connecting power of the internet! Do tell us how you discovered our post - did you already know about Xtracycle?

You clearly have a long history on a bike. Nearly as long as Xtracycle's history it appears.

Anyways, it occurs to me that while I'm inclined to trust you, I still don't have true proof you are the munchkin in question.

If we can get true proof, we will award you an Xtracycle, $224.99 value. If you would like to reach to us directly, you can send an email to nate@xtracycle.com.

Good luck!
-Nate

Nate:

You clearly don't understand how tightly knit the hard-core tandem community is. We've watched Courtney grow up for 14 years on the back of a tandem, along with her sister Natalie. How many of "us" do you need to weigh in with proof that Courtney is who she appears to be, particularly since you found the photo on her Dad's website at Precision Tandems.com????

Love the Xtracycle, but we also love Mark, Sue, Courtney, Natalie and their friend Julie, aka. Mighty Mouse... whom we've watched grow up from before she was a glimmer in her daddy's eye.

The entire family history on tandems was on the very page from which that photo came:
http://www.precisiontandems.com/artkidbackinstall.htm

What else is needed?

What?! only the base? Man you gotta at least spring for some v-racks for Courtney. as for evidence, could we supply you with more photos of Mark? the jersey may change, but that grin stays the same!

Hi Nate!

Sorry I couldn't get back to you sooner, between summer homework and bike trips, I haven't been able to take a breath. In the last month since I have responded, I have thought of many things that might help me prove to you that the munchkin in the picture is me. As you mentioned facebook, I thought about my options but as I have seen from personal experiences, facebook is not for me. I have seen it tear apart friendships, of people I know personally, and it can make people someone who they are not. I seriously don't need the extra drama and although it is helpful in proving a person in a picture is me...I have something up my sleeve and I hope you'll find that out soon! Until then, think over what everyone has said. In the pictures, my dad looks the same, only a little older. And how many people do you think ride one of those bikes? Not many, I can tell you that.

Thanks!
Courtney

Hey Courtney - all sounds good. I'm eagerly anticipating the mysterious something up your sleeve.

Best, Nate

Did Courtney get the Xtracycle?!!?