Rider Profile

Why are you doing the test?
I got caught up in the hype of 'locals only' registration.

Have you done the test before?
8 times!

What did you learn from your last test experience?
Go slow at the start, keep my mouth closed.

What are you looking forward to the most?
The start, I get goose bumps when 'oh Canada' finishes and that wave of 800 riders starts moving.

What are you dreading the most?
Being humiliated by yet another fresh crop of 14 year olds.

What kind of frame do you ride on?
A custom steel hardtail 'Truelove'

Do you have an inspiring rider?
All those first time riders who's goal is to make the cutoff times, or just finish the damn thing.

How are you preparing for the Test?
Road riding and the bike park. Actually, doing the test is just preparation for the Gearjammer.

How will you celebrate afterwards?
Tons of watermelon, and maybe a beer afterwards, followed by tales of glory.

January 1, 2008