Age: 31

Occupation: Business Analyst

Personal Status: Engaged- wedding in October

How many years riding: 5

Current Bike: Suzuki GS500E

Dream Bike: Nothing in Particular

Took MSF course?: Yes, in 1994

best advice anyone ever gave you about riding: Always
wear your gear, no matter how hot

Scariest Moment on your bike: The first time I passed
a semi coming in the opposite direction on a 55 mph
road. Nearly blew me over!

Dumbest Thing you've ever done on your bike: When I
first started riding, I rode the bike for about 150
miles. Then the next time I tried to ride, it stalled
out on me after about a 1/4 mile. I couldn't get it to
re-start. I walked it home cursing it. When I got
home, I realized I was out of gas and could have used
the Reserve to get to the gas station.

Best advice for those getting into riding: Ride with
someone that a lot of experience and do what they do.

Have you ever crashed? Yes, kids in the middle of the road
while I was cresting a hill.

Favorite part about riding: Knowing that I can outrun
nearly every other vehicle on the road.

Biggest revelation you've had while riding: That I
wanted to marry my girlfriend.

Favorite motorcycle shop: Cycle Accessory Discounters
in Gaithersburg

Favorite roads: Still learning the area, but
Darnestown Road heading west is a fun drive