aka: ICEPACK ,I broke 7 bones during a race and had 7 icepacks on my body

location: Midland , Michigan

years young: 41

favorite product: Granola - Peak Protein

how he eats it: I eat it two hours before a HARD race or training ride and a hour after for recovery.

why mt. biking: It is the best way for a rush. Plus I like the intense concentration required not to crash.

How else do you live Bear Naked? Lots of jerky, which my 5 kids love but my wife HATES. Plus COFFEE.....

cannondale he rides: SCALPEL

years in the saddle: 8

trail of choice: Chubb Trail in St. Louis , Mo -There is over 925ft of climbing on shale and loose rock.My first year riding I dropped off a12 ft cliff and was unlucky and broke both arms.

greatest race: This past year, The Xterra ,Milwaukee , Triathlon.It was 105 degrees and the swim took place in lake Michigan with 6 ft waves.I did all my swim training in a pool ,talk about concern.I ended up taking 2nd place in the open clydesdale category.

playing on his ipod: The Off Spring

spinning in his DVD: Narnia

favorite read: The Be Happy Attitudes, by Dr Schuller