About Mike

How did you become involved in cycling? Well, I have an old roommate to thank for getting me into cycling. Once upon a very long time ago we rented a house with a one-year lease. After about three months things deteriorated enough so that I just absolutly couldn't stand this one roommate. So I needed some way to disappear for a long period of time. I dug out my old college-era 10 speed and I was off wobbling down the road. And I haven't stopped riding since. That was the only good thing I could say about this roommate, she got me onto a bike.

What do you consider your greatest cycling achievement?
Oh, this is a hard one. Was it maybe the first century I finished? The first double-century? Nah. Maybe the first time I broke the 40mph barrier? The 50mph barrier? Nope. Possible the first time I got a top ten finish? No, I don't think so. Riding from Los Angeles to Mono Lake, twice? Good, but not quite. Being hit by a car? Being chased by a dog? Definitely not. Finishing the Death Ride? Better, but no. Taming a track bike? Being beaten by a 'cross bike? Riding on the beach at Point Reys? Riding through Badwater in Death Valley? Climbing Bowman-On Orbit on a tandem? All good, but not there. Becoming a tandem captain? Racing the tandem at the Burley races? Getting closer.  Wait I know, any time spent on the big bike is worthwile.

Tell us anything else about yourself. There isn't much to tell. I'm 5ft 11inches tall, weigh about 150 pounds but nobody cares about that. I'm older than most people think. I have a B.F.A. from SJSU in art. I've always considered myself fairly creative. Most people only know me as "Spike". I like a good cup of coffee, preferably Peets. I like to try and have a lot of fun during a ride, but I also ride well enough to make my presence known.

Any additional comments?  Nah, lets go ride.