Mayors' Ride Bios - Mike Costarell

Which Relay link do you want to ride?
Pittsburg to Columbus

How you found us
Friend of Denise Hill

Why you want to do this ride
I am training for a Century, and want a long period of exercise to get the legs adapted. Plus there is a mind cleansing release to 6 hours a day on the bike.

Your touring experience
Nil, I am mostly a road biker; good cardio, but not much of a camper.

Tell us about your bike
I have a 2001 Trek 7500 Hybrid

Describe your training regimen
I go 3 days a week for 2 hours. I am usually not worth a damn for the next few hours, so I try to train at night. I usually use a Heart Rate monitor and stay in the 160 BPM or less range.

How many miles do your ride a year
1000

Are you car free or Interested
I have a car and a truck; I am not sure what is asked here.

How are you making time for this
I am self employed

How many miles do you plan to ride in 2003
1200

What are your fears about doing this ride
Running out of underware, and enjoying the simple life that I never go back to a 9 to 5 job again.

Do you have any special skills
I am an engineer and live on a farm, I am good at improvising.

Do you have any helpful friends for us
I am not hooked up politically.

Affiliated bike club eMails
None

What other activities do you do
I own a 150 year old house in the middle of 130 acres, which keeps
me pretty busy.

Your age
Very late 20’s

Your occupation
Engineer