How I got started

I raced BMX for seven years and then I switched to Mountain Biking after I was introduced to the sport by some friends.

Goals for the Future

I am planning to focus 110% on DH racing and DJ contests. Another goal of mine is to compete in all races in the state doing both hardtail and full suspension classes in 2007.

What inspires you to compete?

I started racing BMX, and I liked the people I met through racing. BMX was a good thing for me; all I could think about was riding. Because of this, I didn`t have time to get in trouble or be bored. It also taught me a lot about myself and what I could do. I also enjoy talking to the younger riders, teaching them what I know, and seeing them stoked on new things. Also, competing makes me want to be better rider!

Do you train? What does your schedule look like?

I work five, sometimes six days a week from 7am-4pm. After work I ride street or DJ, or go shuttle at the local Crawfish MTB trail. I ride at other locations on the weekends. I usually ride 6-7 days per week, as much as I can.

Music?

I like all kinds of music. I played the cello for five years, and the drums for seven years.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I want to continue to be a person with a biking-filled life, and I also want to help contribute to our sport...

Schools Attended

I am currently preparing to go to school for video production. If I cannot get more involved in MTB through riding, I would like to pursue a career making MTB movies. I have already made several movies, which I have posted on MTBR. Movies are a hobby for me now, but I would like to make it a career.

I won first place at BigWheels Night in Portland, Oregon. I won all five 4X races (expert class), second place in Best Trick and third place in Big Air. I won first place Overall in the Expert class at the Eugene Indoor Freeride Contest. I also placed second in my first downhill race in Ashland, Oregon`s Spring Thaw.

 i also won the orba 19-29 expert class state championship for 2007