How I got started

I got started in racing with a dare from my older sister. She is a competitive triathlete and in the winter of `03, she dared me to compete in a local cross country race. After that race, I raced in one other cross country event (`04) that was held locally.

I wanted to compete in cross country racing but dowhill racing appealed to me more.   I didn't get into downhill racing until the summer of 2005.  After that first race, I was hooked and never looked back.

My first race in 2005,  was the Western State Police & Fire Games held at Northstar at Tahoe. After that race, I continued to enter the local series held at Northstar.  I placed well and had tons of fun that season. 

Goals for the Future

My plans for the 2008 season are to attend as many downhill mountain bike races as I possibly can.  I want to continue to improve my riding and become even more competative.  I'm am committing myself and stepping up to Expert Class.

Stepping up to Expert Class will be fun and exciting.  I would like to put up some good results for the 2008 season.  I know that it will be challenging but fun. 

I am very interested in road bike racing and will try to attend some local events.  Road riding is not new to me but road racing is.  It is something that has interested me since I watched my older sister compete.   I have a lot to learn but it will be fun.

Some Personal Information About Me:

I was born in Northern California to a Mexican father and a Japanese mother. I was raised in a small farming community that was very close knit.  I have one older sister and brother. 

I played baseball and soccer through my school years and beyond. I grew up riding dirt bikes and dreamed of racing motocross. Upon graduation from high school, I immediately joined the Marine Corps. I spent four years in the Marines and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant (E-5). During my time in the Marine Corps, I was meritoriously promoted and received numerous letters of appreciation and accomodation.

 Upon leaving the Marine Corps, I attended a police academy in North Carolina, graduated and was sworn a sworn police officer with a local agency. After a short stint as a police officer in North Carolina, I moved back to California to be closer to family.

I successfully completed a California law enforcement academy (better known as a 'police academy').  I graduated and was sworn in as a police officer with a small local agency. After a few years working for a police department, I applied for and was sworn in as a deputy sheriff with a much larger local law enforcement agency here in Northern California. My current assignment is patrol.

I have been together with my wife for 6 1/2 years and have been married to her for 5 years. We have a 2 1/2 year old son together and are currently planning on having more children.