Team Name: Nerac Earth
DOB: 6/5/89
Hometown: Norwich, CT
Residence: 208 Rogers Rd
Height: 5-11
Weight: 150
Strengths: Mostly hills and flats
Hobbies: Biking, sleeping, paintball
Race Class: Expert
When did you start racing? Eh, about 2 1/2 years ago
Why did you start racing? My dad got me into it
What do your mates call you? Kyle
Name your cycling mentor : Lance Armstrong, George Hincapie, Tyler Hamilton, Kyle Strait
Name your favorite ride, to date: Grayville or Gay city/Case mt, doesn’t matter, just as long as the weathers nice and I don’t get tired
Who has influenced you the most in cycling? Paul Fabish and Lance, and my dad
Where do you like to ride? All over, just preferably not inside
What and when was your first win? Beginner class, and I’m not sure where
What’s your #1 strength as a cyclist? Climbing
Other than race, what are some of your other bike skills that would make any Mom proud? Kicking my dad’s butt all the time…. hehehe
How about skills off the bike? Pretty much everything I guess
What gets you pumped up before a race? PANTERA!!!!, and just getting mentally focused, I really get amped
Fondest memory in a race? Winning a real hard sprint to the finish at winding trails, I played it smart the whole race and sucked a guys wheel, and then really showed him who’s boss at the end
How would you describe your sense of humor? I think I have a great sense of humor, I laugh at everything, but some say it is a little dirty, but that’s alright
What types of comedians do you relate to? Jim Brewer
What has been your finest moment in racing? Winning the beginner and sport seasons, and completing a 3-person 24 hr. race
When you’re not on your bike, what do you like to do? Hang out with friends and chill at Kyle’s p’house
Favorite flick? Probably Anchorman
Favorite ride? Grayville
Favorite song? 5 minutes alone by Pantera
Favorite Carb? Mmmm pasta
What foods do you indulge in the most? Grinders
What’s the best perk about riding? Just being able to relax and think about things, it really helps to relieve stress
Name your ultimate upcoming biking moment: 24 hr. races
Name your ultimate upcoming non-biking moment: Spring break
Describe your best cycling memory: When we were all flying down a big hill and Ben crashed in front of me and I didn’t even think twice about running him over… it was sooo funny
Your perfect day? Nice ride not too warm not too cold, about 65-70, then hanging out with the ladies
Got any nicknames? Stork
Favorite junk food? I’m not a big junk food person but probably M&M’s