location: North Carolina

years young: 35

favorite product: Hot Cereal - Rolled Oats

how he eats it: in my chamois

why mt. biking: In today's go-jam! world, its the best way to take in the most backcountry beauty, intrigue in the least amount of time.

How else do you live Bear Naked? Kayaking whitewater, fishing, hair-camping, Alpine hiking, town cruiser rides

cannondale he rides: Rush, Scalpel, Beast of the East, Daytripper

years in the saddle: 20

trail of choice: Roots, Rocks and Reggae

greatest race: The Great Divide Race

playing on his ipod: For intervals: Pinback, For Recovery: Johnny Cash

spinning in his DVD: The Bicycle Thief

favorite read: Treasure Island