Personal History
I am a hard working hare scramble rider from Minnesota. I grew up riding a bike and have been racing on the track and in the woods for more than 20 years. I have been an A rider in the District 23 Hare Scrambles and Enduro series for over 10 years now and look forward to racing each year. We have a very competitive off-road series in Minnesota, one of the largest in the country.
I have been a member of one of the largest motorcycle clubs in the Midwest, the Norsemen (norsemenmc.org), for more than 20 years. I enjoy being active in the off-road community, the families that compete and help out in these off-road events are some of the nicest, most genuine people. The spectators are great too and are often out lining the trails in the woods taking pictures and helping C riders in mud holes.
Outside of racing, I manage an IT department and have a Computer Science and an Accounting degree. In all aspects of my life, I believe you should enjoy what you do and work hard to be the best at it.
Riding Goals
I have a new KTM for the 2011 season and will be racing in a new class for me, VET A. This is a competitive class and I look forward to the challenges that will bring. I am dedicated to any sport that I put my effort into.
Over the long Minnesota winters, I lift weights, pedal on the trainer, run on the treadmill, and many other workouts to be in the best shape I can be come spring.
It is my goal to be in the top three in VET A for the year in the D23 Hare Scrambles season, as well as place in the top five at some of the regional OMA races.
Competitive Highlights
I took a few years off of racing after buying my house in 05', but have been back racing the entire series for the past two seasons.
2003 - 2nd - 200 A - District 23 Hare Scrambles Series
2003 - 2nd - 200 A - District 23 Enduro Series
2004 - 2nd - 200 A - District 23 Hare Scrambles Series
2009 - 3rd - OPEN A - District 23 Hare Scrambles Series
2010 - 1st - 200 A - District 23 Hare Scrambles Series
I also have been competing in running events to keep in shape for the motorcycle seasons. I have raced in several races from 10Ks to half marathons and usually end up in the top 25% in my age class. I am also looking forward to doing a few triathlons in the near future.