How I got started

My local bike shop (Smoky Mountain Bicycles) helped to get me started.

Goals for the Future

Be an ambassador for my sponsors!!

Get my wife to ride and race.
Win Expert 30-39 Cross Country Expert Class for Southeastern Series.
Qualify for the National Championship.

Repeat as 12 hour open state champions.
Compete in at least 15 cross-country mtb races.
Compete in 25+ road races, TT, Crits, RR, etc.
To encourage members of the community to ride.
To help all associated riders to improve.
Provide and volunteer within the wider local community.
To be an integral part of a competitive team that is representative of us and our sponsors.
Be in the top 5 of all categories according to USA cycling rankings.

What inspires you to compete?

Being around other people. I want to do and be my best.

What has been your most embarrassing moment?

Getting my picture taken at Bump and Grind while I was upside down still clipped in on my bike.

Do you train? What does your schedule look like?

Yes Work, train, eat, sleep...Work, train, eat, sleep...Work, train, eat, sleep...Work, train, eat, sleep... My poor wife!!

Why do you compete?

Why would anyone not compete?

How's Life Treating You?

I get to ride my bike and race, I have a beautiful wife that helps support my hobby,how bad could life be?

Cowbell Challenge - Winning the 12 hour state championship!