What inspires you to compete?
The constant challenge. Riding dirtbikes never gets easier.
What has been your most embarrassing moment?
This summer at Angel Fire I made a huge mistake by leaving the key for the cable lock in the hotel room. I didn't notice this until we went to unload the bike before the race. So we had to drive all the way back to the hotel room and get the key. By the time we got back to the race site my class was starting and by the time I got to the starting line I started at the back of the pack 4 minutes behind my class. I managed to fight my way through the pack of 57 riders to 6th in Open C and 11th Overall C.
Do you train? What does your schedule look like?
As a Firefighter I work 48 hours on and then 96 hours off. While I am at work I have an hour and a half to work out every day. Then on my 4 days off I have plenty of time to work out and to ride.
How's Life Treating You?
Life is a little rough now but also great.
It is rough because the last race of the season at Monte Vista was a two day race. The first day I won 1st place in my class! The second day wasn't so great though. I got a bad start and fought my way through the pack to 2nd place and had almost caught the leader when I caught a bad bounce in the rocks and smashed my foot in between the bike and a tree. I managed to finish a lap then had to pull off. I ended up breaking 2 bones in my foot. One of which needed surgery to insert a pin. I'll be off the bike for 8 weeks.
The great part right now is that my wife and I are having a baby and it is due the end of October!
Employment / Experience Summary
I have been working as a firefighter for almost 4 years now. It is a very rewarding job. I love working there. The job carries a lot of responsibility, and we are held to a higher standard by the public, so I try to conduct myself accordingly at all times.