I am...
- A freelance journalist - After years of math, science, and engineering classes, I end up doing something that requires word-related skill. Go figure. A technical writer - At least according to this piece of paper the UC Berkeley Extension gave me. Still - I never really did find a "true" tech writer position. An avid cyclist, both mountain and road - Started on bicycles, moved up to motorcycles, and somehow returned to bicycles. Healthier, cheaper, and just as much fun! A triathlete - I'm training for my first this spring (Wildflower / Olympic distance). I hope I don't drown... A "retired" motorcycle racer - Even managed to score wins in the Northern (AFM) and Southern (WSMC) California racing circuits. After I stopped, my bank account reached new highs. And I was unemployed... A motorcycle race school instructor - What feels better than going fast? Showing others how to go fast. Able to eat more ice cream in less time than you - Don't believe me? Put some money on it :) Not so much as has-been, more of a was-going-to-be - Then again, it's never too late, is it?
Videos
When someone utters the magic words, "Hey, let's get this on film," you know you're in trouble. Click away to view some of the highlights and lowlights of my Motorcycle Racing / Mountain Biking experiences...
Why they call me MrCrash, Part 1 - Breakdancing on the pavement at 80 mph in Turn 9, AMA Pro Thunder @ Laguna Seca, 2001
Why they call me MrCrash, Part 2 - Tucking the front in Turn 4, WSMC Middleweight Twins @ Willow Springs, 2001
Why they call me MrCrash, Part 3 - Doing a Nose Dive and busting a collarbone on the Confluence Trail @ Auburn, 2003
Catch me - Playing follow the leader while riding the 2003 ZX-6R @ The Streets of Willow, 2003
Caught me (at least in the corners) - Playing hide and go seek with my friend Bill. I'm on a 400 lb, 130 hp GSX-R750, while Bill is railing on an 220 lb, 80hp TZ250
On the Cover
I remember my first - a friend emailed me before I saw it, telling me "Dude, nice cover shot! Too bad you couldn't get your knee down!"
Lucky for me, I was able to make a few more...
For more useless information...
A little while back, a local motorcycle website asked me a few questions. Check it out here:
My interview on Bay Area Riders Forum.