Nickname(s):
Z-Man (don't ask)
City where I live:
Holland
Other Humans and/or Critters I live with:
Sara (wife)
Hannah Jo (daughter)
Noah (son)
Chloe (Pretend Dog - aka the yipper)
I originally hail from:
Born and bred right here in Holland
I have called myself a cyclist for:
7 years. Since mid 2000'
These are the bikes that I own:
1. 2000 Trek 5200 (roadie)
2. 2000 Trek 770 (path bike)
Vital Stats: 50% Carbon / 50% Aluminum
Favorite bike:
Whatever one I'm riding.
Dream bike:
Tough one.
Average number of miles riden a year:
1500 to 2000 miles.
Favorite cycling memory/memories:
2001 Lakeshore Loop Bicycle Tour. Beautiful weather and surroundings the weekend before 9/11.
Worst cycling memory:
That big bonk on Butternut coming home from my second Century
All time favorite ride/route:
That little road in the pines that zig zags back in forth near Paw Paw.
Cycling advice and tips:
None. Just ride.
Favorite cyclist and why:
Lance but for what he has done for Cancer awareness and research.
Average number of flat tires per season:
2
Favorite ice cream flavor:
Cappuccino Chocolate Chip from Kilwin's
Preferences:
- Campagnolo or Shimano - push. I've only ever tried Shimano.
- Carbon.
- Still a shorts guy.
Riding fuel:
Water and occasionally Gatorade on hot days.
Post ride snack:
Trail Mix
Favorite song to have stuck in my head during a ride:
Points of Authority by Linkin Park