Hometown: Edmonton ( adopted), Chatham Ontario, originally

Fave Food(s): Thai/Vietnamese and Indian.

Interests other than cycling: cooking, micro brew, single malt scotch, my kids sports

Favorite place/trail to ride: Squamish/Whistler

Occupation: Business Development Director

Occupation pertaining to Hardcore: Monday ride leader, baggy short wearing elder statesman.

5 words my friends use to describe me: old, fat, slow ?

Claim to fame: riding mountain bikes longer than Hardcore has been open! (22 yrs)

Why I race: The challenge and getting back into shape at 50 plus.

Your weapon of choice for the 2010 season, in detail:

- Endurance racer - Cove Hummer Ti hardtail baby! - nice Stan’s race wheels, Magura Laurin 120mm fork, XO shifting and some carbon bits and bobs finishing kit.