Q&A - Personal

What inspires you to compete?

I love to ride. I also want to be the best rider that I can be, and by competing, I ride with alot of people that are good riders. This only make me better. And, it's human nature to be competative...

What has been your most embarrassing moment?

Biking moment... Racing the Landmine classic after it rained. All the bridges on the course were wet and very slick. And after multiple prerace warning from the officials, I fall off the only bridge that's mor than a foot off the ground...I dropped about 3 or 4 feet with about 6 other riders behind me watching.

Describe your style...

I'm pretty easy going when I race and ride. I ride to have fun, and I approach every race like a really good mountain bike ride.

Music?

Jam bands...DMB, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Grateful Dead, Allmans, etc...and I can't forget the Blues...

Employment / Experience Summary

I owned a bike shop for about 6 years. Now I work for Southwest Airlines as an Operation Agent for our Ground Operations in Albany, NY.

Q&A - Competition

How did you get started?

I started cycling for rehab after knee surgery.

List your competitive highlights:

Finishing top 10 in the NORBA finals at Mt Snow after pre-riding the course with Lance Armstrong. Fininshing 1st overall in points (in class) for the 2008 Root 66 Northeast XC Race Series.

What are you planning for next season?

In 2009 I;ll be rding with the Colavita Racing NY/NJ team. I plan to again race the Root 66 Northeast XC Series. I'll also be racing 2 or 3 of the US Cup East races and hope to qualify for the Las Vegas Unification Race. And anything else that my schedule will allow.

What has been your biggest accomplishment?

Being able to still race into my 40's...and be competative.

Q&A - Favorites

  • Favorite Car: Jeep
  • Favorite Magazine: Dirt Rag, Nevada Magazine - I read mostly books
  • Favorite Movie: Fandango
  • Favorite Trick: Anything The Amazing Johnathan does...No bike tricks
  • Favorite Event: Williams Lake Classic / Any Mt Snow Race
  • Favorite Rider: Lance Armstrong / Floyd Landis

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