History:
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1984, at age 35 started serious cycling in Garland-Richardson-Plano, TX. Greg Lemond, Bernard Hinault, Alexi Grewal, Davis Phinney, Connie Carpenter-Phinney, Rebecca Twigg, Steve Bauer, Sean Kelly, Stephen Roche, Phil Anderson, & especially N-Dallas local rider Peter Green were inspirations during my early cycling years. I watched Peter do a 1984 Memorial Day race, then immediately ordered a Mercian/Campy bike for myself. 1985, helped Peter train to win the USCF National Individual Time Trial Championship for age category 55-59. Peter's jersey, medal & a photo are framed & hanging on the Richardson Bike Mart wall of fame. 1985-1990, USCF registered Cat 3, Criterium & road raced in DFW area. 1999, Moved to Cedar Rapids, IA Completed RAGBRAIs: 2000-2004, 2006-2012; GRABAAWRs: 2009-2011 & Bicycle Tour of CO 2012. |