I began riding a bit in High School but moved away from it with commitments to my family and business filling taking priority. I started riding more frequently again in 2007 to prepare for the Seattle to Portland ride with some friends. This reignited my desire to ride, and I began mountain biking and started racing in 2008. I enjoy riding bicycles the ,health benefits, pushing the limits of my mental and physical capabilities. I race for the competitive excitement of the races. For me, racing is about trying to win and crush the competition!