Q&A

• To me, Oakley is A company on the cutting edge of my sport and many others. They made sunglasses 'cool' for a lot of sports where they traditionally weren't. They have been a great sponsor for me and I'm honored to be a part of the family.
• Who / What inspires you? Being able to do what I love to do. Being outside all day and just riding my bike.
• If you could be someone famous, who would you be? Tiger Woods. I love golf and it would be cool to be able to play that well.
• Party animal or mellow TV on the couch? Depends on the day
• Number of years participating in your sport 10
• If you were not a pro mountain biker you would be? Still working at IBM.
• When did you start your sport? 1995
• Years as a professional 8
• Favorite Bands: Jimmy Buffet, JayZ and Bigge. Films: The Big Bounce Books: The Monkey Wrench Gang TV Shows: Lost and CSI Miami Drink: Chai Tea
• What is more important to you than mountain biking? My wife, family and friends.
• Any last words? n/a
• What move / trick are you working on? n/a
• What are your favorite songs currently loaded onto your Thump? Any Jimmy Buffet songs.
• Do you have any other special talents (music / write / draw / paint)? n/a
• 5 Items I can't live without Dog, phone, internet, granola, and thumps.