Rudy at the Rist Canyon Hill Climb 2010
Cycling Background/Experience:
I raced BMX as a pre teen and until I was so tall I looked really funny on the bike. I was attracted to the dark side of adrenaline sports and survived my 20′s and most of my 30′s doing nothing but rock climbing.
In my 30′s I traded adrenaline for endorphins; I started racing Biathlon and bought my first adult road bike in 2007, the same year I was able to call myself a good “Club Rider.”
In 2008 became the father of twin daughters, and in an effort to manage my life, I decided to focus on one leisure activity until the girls become more self sufficient: cycling.
I made the leap to from Club Rider to Racer this season (2010) and now have my first racing license.
DOB/Hometown:
2/14/69 – Highland Falls, New York
Height/Weight:
6’0”, 155 pounds
Education:
B.A., Castleton, Vermont
M.S., University of Wyoming
Ph.D., Clemson University, South Carolina
Job Off the Bike:
Social Scientist for the United States Geological Survey; I conduct and facilitate the integration of biological, social, economic, and institutional analyses of conservation policies and management practices to help land and resource managers make informed decisions and resolve resource management conflicts.
Years Cycling:
3.5
Cycling Disciplines:
Mostly Road, but I will do some local ‘cross races, and might get talked into doing a mountain bike race or two by team members.
Bikes Owned:
1989 Cannondale RX100
2004 Gary Fisher Sugar 3+
2007 Cannondale Six13
2008 Fuji Cross Pro
2009 Specialized Tarmac Pro
You may be surprised to know…
I have had eight sports related orthopedic surgeries and I spent a total of $1 on gambling when I went to Las Vegas.
Favorite Web Link:
German Forklift Safety Video
Results – 2010:
Bob Cook Memorial Mt. Evans Hill Climb (7/28/10): 2:44:38 50th place SM 35+_4
Mike Horgan Hill Climb (7/03/10): 1:27.52 16th place SM 35+_4
Rist Canyon Hill Climb: 1:40:04 SM35+_4
Sunshine Hill Climb: 1:00:15 SM35+_4