Team Globalbike: Josh Whitmore
Race Category: Favorite Riders: Deb Whitmore, John Tomac, Katie Compton Residence: Sylva, NC Recent Competative Results: Cycling Related Endeavors: After spending most of 2008 on the sidelines with a devistating knee injury and the second half of 2009 plagued by mono, I am more motivated than ever to be diligent with training and racing for 2010. I am HUNGRY to kick butt after a couple years of injury and illness. I originally tried to go big in cycling as a mountain bike racer. I started racing off-road at 14 and put the pedal to the floor for training for the next 6 years. I did decently well as a junior, placing well at the national level. I turned pro at 19 and spent a couple years as pack fodder in the back of the big pro mountain bike races in the mid 90's when Floyd Landis, Cadel Evans, and Miguel Martinez were mountain bikers. Without showing much promise for a big money pro contract, I decided to pursue other life goals. I quit racing, went to school, and worked for several years as a backpacking, rock climbing, mountaineering, paddling guide for places like Outward Bound and NOLS. Over the last several years I have gotten back into cycling, this time as a road and cyclocross racer. I've greatly enjoyed working with the team and figuring out how we can topple the big names in the races we enter. Occasionally we pull it off, proving that you don't have to be the strongest person in a road race to win it. Race smarts and team tactics can tip the scales in your favor. Other Interests: Everything outdoors - Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Ice Climbing, Ski Mountaineering, but also Graphic Design, Sewing, podcasting, working on my bikes, building mountain bike trails, and training my dog. To contact the team, email Josh or call 828-226-4156 |
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Team Globalbike
Age: 33
