Which Relay link do you want to ride?Prefer Pitts to Columbus...but Columbus to Indianapolis ok
How you found us
E-mail list...watched the activities last year.
Why you want to do this ride
Help bring publicity to the newly formed Central Ohio Bicycling Advocacy Coalition. Columbus is at a turning point. We have a bicycle-friendly administration...and are currently building a new Transportation & Pedestrian Commission here. Our community is steeped in cycling history (TOSRV)...however...the rapid growth of our city has created the urban sprawl that is so unfriendly to cyclists. I've been in this community for only 4 years... but, have gained a great passion for advocating for cyclists...because there's still a possibility of winning the battle here (unlike Detroit from whence I came!)
Plus....humbly....I've become an "infuential" in our cycling community. I can get the press....and...I can get a sizable group to ride...or, come out to the festivities here in Columbus.
There was nice publicity last year for the ride through Columbus...but, we can make it much BIGGER....and use it to bring OUR cycling community together to spark the passion for cycling advocacy.
Your touring experience
15 years. Tons. TransAmerica Tour in '88...and the Race Across AMerica in 2001. (Although...that was far from a "tour!")
Tell us about your bike
Which one? ;-) Bianchis.... enough of them to make my wife say I can never have another ;-)
Describe your training regimen
I think my RAAM experience says enough. I could ride 200 miles before the sun sets. (or before the sun rises...take your pick)
How many miles do you ride a year?
10,000 - 15,000
Are you car free or Interested?
I try to commute to work by bike several days a week. I've made a lot of friends in the "commuter" niche....they're my heros!
How are you making time for this?
Will just take a few days off work. It's actually congruent with my work for the American Lung Association.
How many miles do you plan to ride in 2003
10,000...if the snow ever melts!
What are your fears about doing this ride?
None. I live for this stuff. (Now...ask me about fear before starting RAAM...and I'll be much more respectful!)
Do you have any special skills
I can gather publicity & participation from our cycling community.
Do you have any helpful friends for us?
I'm sure I could find plenty. I'm an Officer of the ULtra Marathon Cycling Assn...so, know many cyclists across the country.
Affiliated bike club eMails
I'm a member of UMCA nationally..then, locally/regionally....Columbus Outdoor Pursuits (3,000+ members), Westerville Bike Club (local 300 member club), Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society (from living in Detroit), and a member of the TriTech Multisports Racing Team. (regional bike shop)
What other activities do you do?
I can talk a lot. :) But.... I love nothing more than being on my bike. And.....despite my social nature...I rather love riding all day by myself too!
Your age
41 in human years. 14 in enthusiasm years!
Your occupation
Executive fundraiser for the American Lung Association of Ohio.