How I got started

I got started in biking in 8th grade. I rode my department store bike very aggresively, i started looking on the internet and got into the whole freeride/downhill scene. I took a trip to whistler and rented a bike, from that moment on i knew biking was for me. I saved for a year and a half and bought an ironhorse downhill bike. 3 months later I entered my first downhill race, I got 7th of out 11 racers in beginner class, but I didn`t care that I did poorly at that race, it was the best time of my life, I loved it. Then from there on out I pushed myself to do better and to train and it has paid off beautifully. I love racing now and I want to pursue it on a professional level.

Goals for the Future

I plan on racing downhill at many venues around the western United States and Canada. I am going to race semi professionally next season and race many US national events.

What inspires you to compete?

I compete for the satisfaction of trying hard and knowing I tried hard. I am always trying to best myself and moving up in the ranks and getting good results makes me happy.

Describe your style...

My style off and on the bike is one to be noticed. My riding style is very flashy and fun when its all fun and games, but once it comes down to race time, its all business. Off the racing scene I`m a very easy going, outgoing guy that loves to just have a good time.

Do you train? What does your schedule look like?

My training schedule is very intense and I hold myself to it. My training for each season starts when the last season ends, I ride throughout the winter regardless of weather, honing my skills, just to get the competive jump on other racers than will be inside playing videogames.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

My goal in life is to keep riding and just be happy with my lifestyle, maybe not to be rich, just make enough to be able to keep riding and do want I love.

Do you like to travel? What's your best (clean) road trip story?

I love to travel, the farther the better. I love to go to new places to race and meet new people.

2004 Results (Junior Beginner class)

- WIM Series, Beacon Bomber DH race, Spokane, WA ---> 7th place

- WIM Series, Chelan MTB Festival DH race, Chelan, WA ---> 2nd place

- WIM Series, Squilchucker DH race, Wenatchee, WA ---> 4th place

2005 Results (Junior Sport Class)

- WIM Series, Beacon Blastoff DH race, Spokane, WA ---> 1st place

- Olympic Meltdown DH race, Port Angeles, WA ---> 1st place

- WIM Series, Beacon Bomber DH race, Spokane, WA ---> 1st place

- WIM Series DH Finals, Jackass Jam DH race, Silver Mtn, ID ---> 3rd place

- Broken Spoke Festival DH race, Bellingham, WA ---> 1st place

- October Huckfest Joyride DH race, Whistler BC ---> 7th place (40 racers, including Jr. Pros)

2006 Results (Junior Expert Class)

- Island Series DH #1 Naniamo, BC --->4th place

- Island Series DH #3 Port Alberni, BC --->6th place

- Mt Hood DH #1 Mt. Hood, OR ---> 3rd place

- Beacon Blowout DH - Washington State Championships - Spokane, WA ---> 2nd place

- Mt Hood DH #2 Mt. Hood, OR ---> 1^st place

- Mt Hood DH #3 Mt. Hood, OR ---> 3^rd place

- Mt Hood DH #4 Mt. Hood, OR ---> 4^th place

- I also attended two norba national races in the 2006 season which were:

1) National Championships DH Sonoma, CA – Crashed

2) Brian Head National DH Brian Head, UT – Mechanical trouble

2007 Results (Expert Class)

-Sea Otter Classic DH Monterey, CA - 14^th place

- Mt Hood DH #1 Mt. Hood, OR - 4^th place

- Beacon Blowout DH – WA State Championships –Spokane, WA - 3^rd place

- Mt Hood DH #2 Mt. Hood, OR -3^rd place

-Willamette Pass DH #1 Willamette Pass, OR - 2nd place

-Mt Hood DH#3 Mt. Hood, OR - 1st place