About Carl

Carl Hekkert is a current USCF Senior Cat. 2 member of LGBRC. He is a versatile endurance athlete, regularly completing in all major cycling disciplines, including: road, track, mountain, cyclocross and ultra-endurance events.

After completing several successful seasons as a top age-group triathlete (All-American Honorable Mention in 2000), he joined the club in 2001 as a Cat. 3 team member. Carl quickly moved up to Cat. 2 after competing in over 50 track and road events in 2002. In 2003, Carl returned to the NORBA’s Expert ranks by competing in several premier Northern California events.

When asked what attracted him to cycling, he says, "I got involved in cycling by delivering the San Jose Mercury News on my morning paper route. The guy with the route next to mine got a racing bike so I got one as well. In high school my water polo coach convinced me in to do triathlons. After several injuries from running, I started road racing. In college I raced for Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo."

His fondest cycling memories include racing in three Collegiate National Cycling Championships for Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo ('92-'95), competing in the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii and racing with the pros at Superweek in 2002. My greatest cycling achievement is racing in Pro 1-2 at Superweek when I had just upgraded to Cat 2. Also I was the first person ever to compete in the collegiate national triathlon, mountain bike and road races in the same year.


He says, "I have many interests including spiritual theology, philosophy, ethics and accountability.
I recently completed a masters degree in theology but I work as a financial consultant. I've enjoyed cycling in every stage of life. I want to help introduce others to cycling and ride for the rest of my life. I've competed in BMX, triathlons, road, mountain, track and cyclocross but most of all I enjoy riding with friends and meeting new people."

Carl’s favorite quote comes from an ancient text that states, "He who neglects discipline despises his soul. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, before honor comes humility (Proverbs 15).” He adds, “Cycling is a great gift that combines ingenuity and passion. It has provided me a way to meet many great people and see new places while enjoying God’s creation."