Meet
Michael
Home place
The central coast of California
Why I Ride
To open new horizons, push and test my physical and mental limits and put the rest of life in proper perspective.
What I Ride
Depending on the day, Trek Domane, Pinarello Dogma, Specialized Diverge, Treck Niner and Specialized Shiv. Or the beach cruiser tandem!
Favourite Race so far
Race Across the West
An endurance highlight
Race Across the West and thinking I was mid-field of 24 starters with 200 miles to go only to learn that half the field had dropped and I was holding the Lanterne Rouge. Then rolling across the finish line 14 hours and 15,000 feet of climbing later, with the Lanterne still in hand.
My most challenging moment
Joe Barr 500: Bad GPS data, telling me I had 30 miles and 1,500 feet of climbing left, only to learn it was more like 60 miles with 4,000 feet of climbing.
What I tell myself to keep the bike moving forward
Short term goals; focus on the next town, turn or hill.
Racing or Riding Goals
Silver State 508 in 2025, and bigger beyond!
What endurance teaches me
To always look down the road, way down the road.
Favourite treat-food on the bike
Kristen’s energy bars, more punch per pound cannot be found.