What brought you to Greenville?
Well I guess you could say my parents since I’m a native! I was born and raised here in Greenville, and left SC after my wife and I finished both undergraduate and graduate school at the University of SC in Columbia. We ended up in the Dallas, TX area where our girls were born. We returned to SC in December of 1999 and have been here since.
How long have you been cycling?
Like many, pretty much all my life, but only started serious road cycling in 2009 after traveling in a job for years and was out of shape. My daughter and I trained for the Wheels for Meals 25 mile course that year and I was hooked after that. I started riding at SCTAC/Donaldson in 2010. I never would have believed in those days where my cycling adventures have taken me and that I would be serving the Greenville Spinners club board for 6 years, but it has been great!
How do you benefit from your Greenville Spinners membership?
First, I joined for the camaraderie and opportunities for group riding, which has produced countless friendships and many rides over the years. Secondly, it is a great resource for general cycling knowledge and advocacy for safer roads, improved cycling practices, and access to discounts and other benefits from our bike shop partners and other affiliates.
And for me, I have always been passionate about serving the cycling community and making it a safer sport and leisure activity, so serving on the board provides me with personal satisfaction to see so many enjoying our rides and activities.
How would you describe the cycling community in Greenville?
It is an extremely close-knit group and I know I could turn to anyone for help or assistance in any way. It is also very inclusive, and I’m so glad to see many new riders join us and grow in their confidence, skills and abilities over the years. It’s been fun to see so many newcomers come out to our Tuesday rides and blend right in.
