Town you live in (bonus: add where you are from)? I live in Lexington but have lived many places.  I’m from Long Island but have lived in Spain, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia and Dominica.

What led to you joining CRW and what do you enjoy most about being a member? I was a member of CRW in the late 80’s/early 90’s when I first moved to Boston.  I loved being able to get to know where I was now living.

What is your best advice for a new club member? Try to find a recurring ride that fits into your schedule; you’ll get to know people.

When did you become a Ride Leader? I’ve been a ride leader for a little over a year.

What led to you becoming a ride leader? I was encouraged by other leaders to do it.  I love designing new rides, linking up roads I learn on other rides to create a new ride and testing them out. CRW needs more leaders, too.

What types of rides are you planning on leading? I have been leading what I call “new to group rides” rides. Many people are intimidated by the thought of riding with a group; it’s good to show them the benefits of riding with others.  

How long have you been cycling, and what initially got you interested in the sport? I have been cycling for about 40 years. I was living in Phoenix, at grad school, and it seemed like a fun thing to do with friends.

What is your favorite thing about cycling? There is nothing better than the feeling you get when you are riding a bike.  I have been volunteering at the Bike Connector; we distributed more than 2000 bicycles last year to people for fun, exercise and basic transportation.  It’s a joy to see people get their bike.

How many miles per year do you typically ride? My goal is 1,500 miles per year.

What is your greatest cycling accomplishment? I rode 2,079 miles from San Francisco to St Joseph, Missouri in 29 days. I couldn’t take more than a month off from work, so I didn’t cross the entire US. The real accomplishment was the training - riding as much as I could for 2 months before the ride, including back-to-back centuries.

What is your favorite road or trail to ride on? My favorite road is Monument in Concord/River Road in Carlisle. It feels different every time I ride it.  Late afternoon in the fall is the best - it’s like riding through a painting.

What is your favorite route to ride? Ahhh, too many favorites to name one. I love a hilly start, then a long flat section with few turns, and then a meander thru a neighborhood for the last few miles.

What is your favorite post-ride food or drink? Ice tea and cashews.  On a very hot day, ice cream before heading home.