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Name: John Baker Date of Birth: 12/7/71 Born: Anderson, IN Hometown: Englewood, CO Height: 6'0" ft. Weight: 175 lbs Road Bike: 1997 Look KG243 USCF Category: Cat 4 Cyclist since: 1992 Sports Background: Cycling Strengths: Sprinting, team workhorse 2010 Racing Goals: 1. Finish top 10 in the CAT 4 BAR competition (best all around rider) 2. Upgrade to CAT 3 2010 Team Goals: 1. Register the Black Key Bulls as an ACA club (done)
4. Promote a camp or clinic for kids, where the primary focus is on rules and safety for road riding. Past Experience: Started racing mtn bikes in 1993, then switched to road racing in 1994, racing for various teams from ’94 to ’01. Highlights include: 1994 Muncie, IN; Ball State University Cycling Team – C Team top point scoring honors 1995 Ball State University Cycling Team – B Team top point scoring honors 1995 Black Key Bulls – Bike-A-Thon Champs - Team Rider 1996-1997 Boulder, CO; Morgul Bismark Cycling Team - CAT 3 1997 Morgal Bismark Cycling Team president 1998 Boulder, CO; Pro Peloton Cycling Team – CAT 3 1999 Ludlow, VT; Killington Pico Cycling Team – CAT 3 2000-2001 Boulder, CO; Pro Peloton Cycling Team – CAT 3 I “retired” in 2001 for various reasons, but my passion for cycling never left me. I started training again in October ’08, with the goal of racing a few times in ’09. I raced 5 times in ’09, with a highlight of 7th place in a crit in August. This happened to be particularly satisfying for me, since the last race I did in ’01 was at the same course & I crashed out of that one. Career Highlights: Lots of top 20, top 10, and a few top 5 finishes over the years. What I Bring to the Team: A wealth of experience that I can share with others, and a passion and dedication which is unmatched, to see the Black Key Bulls thrive in the Colorado racing scene. Nickname: Opie Hobbies: Music, building anything, welding Profession: Engineer / Program Manager |