My interest in cycling started with mountain bikes, but after several trips to Europe and seeing the Tour de France, both in person and on TV, my focus turned to road riding. I discovered Tieni Duro, as many people do, by meeting a member while out on a ride.
At first I wasn’t sure about joining a racing team, but I have had so many great experiences and made so many good friends that I wonder why I was hesitant to begin with. In my first two seasons with Tieni Duro I only did a handful of races, and had no real results to speak of. In my third year I started riding more during the week and competed in more races, but it wasn’t until the 2010 season that I started following a structured training plan. With the help of my coaches I have improved a great deal this season and I have won three races.
This Fall I will be attending Cal Poly, where I plan on riding and racing with their team, alongside a Tieni Duro alum. I hope to continue my growth as a cyclist and as a person, as I have with Tieni Duro. |
