How I got started

I had just turned 39 and approaching a full blown mid life crisis. I was out of shape and looking to direct my energies towards something worthwhile.  I couldn't afford a girl friend or a sports car without making my wife suspicious.  I was able to slip a bike in.  I now have 6 bikes and I think the wife would have been okay with a girlfriend.  It would have kept the house less cluttered with wheels and parts! 

Goals for the Future

To race at a higher level - to compete with top talent throughout the Southeast.  Racing at the elite master's level and perform at my best.

What inspires you to compete?

The desire to see how far I can push my 45 year old body in a sport that caters to the young. To see how my body adapts year after year.  To challenge myself to rise to the level of the master's field and compete against former national champions and former pro level riders.

Describe your style...

When I feel good - aggressive, when I don't - pure survival.

Do you train? What does your schedule look like?

Training takes a back seat to earning a living. My job requires travel and extra hours. Training occurs when and where I find the time. I try to get 12 - 15 hours in a week. I typically get between 8 to 10.

2008 State Cat 4 Time Trial Champion

2008 Georgia State Criterium Champion - Cat 4

1st Place 2008 LaGrange Criterium

1st Place 2008 LaGrange  Prologue

1st Place 2008 Table Rock Circuit Race

1st Place Gainesville Time Trial

 1st Place 2007 Master's 35+ Rock Hill Omnium

2nd Place Master's 35+ RHO - York Downtown sprints

2nd Place Rock Hill Road Race

2nd Place Albany 2008 Georgia Cup prologue

2nd Place 2004 Georgia Cat 4 - RR State Championship

2nd Place 2005 Georgia Time Trial State Championship
1st place 2005 Perry- Roubaix time trial - Perry, GA
1st place 2005 Spring City Time Trial - Huntsville, AL
1st place 2004 Callaway Mtn bike race
2nd place 2004 Macon Cherry Blossom Criterium
MAR (sprinter jersey) leader - GA Cup cat 4 2005 (March - July)
KOM (King of the Mountain) 3rd - Ga Cup Cat 4 - 2004
6th ranked in the Nation - cat 4 Time Trial ( 7 weeks 2006)
3rd ranked in Team Time Trial cat 4 2005 (4 weeks)
4th place Perry-Roubaix 2004 Omnium
6th place 2005 LaGrange Master`s Omnium
9th Place 2005 Rome Cat 4 Omnium.