I am a chef by trade.  I love my work / career. I have been in the kitchen in some way or another for over 20 years.  I have a degree in Culinary Arts.  I have worked in Chicago, Michigan (my home state) I now live in Kansas with my wonderful wife (8 years) and two dogs.

I started biking my last year in High school.  I watch as much cycling things I could find, not much to watch. Heard about the 7-eleven team (go Bobke!).  Biking took a back seat to my career.  I did not bike for almost 15 years.

I was back in Michigan visiting a great friend.  He gave me a frame that needed to be repaired (top tube crack). I fixed the crack after a bit of research (thanks Sheldon Brown R.I.P.).  I have been riding the bike now for three years and started competing last year. 

At 40 I do not see myself winning the Tour or a spring classic but I love the competition.  I know I can do this for a long time.  In fact a lot of the guys I ride/train with are close to if not over 10 years older than me. Some of those 50 something guys are pretty darn fast too, so watch out.

Keep ridn'