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Lee
Freeman
Nickname:
Lee
Family:
My wife, Mary Scott; two kids:
Will, 11; and Elizabeth, 9; and one Cavalier King Charles Spaniel,
Jessie (all are avid cyclists. except Jessie!).
Favorite
bike:
My Litespeed Saber.
Why/how
I started cycling?
I started recreational cycling in graduate school (1986) for stress
relief from school, but I did not take my cycling seriously. I
do take my faith in Jesus Christ seriously and I am constantly
looking for ways to share my life and faith with others. In January
2002, I was looking for a way to spend more time with my friends,
Steve Kester and Jon Colehower (both guys are far better athletes
than I will ever be!). Jon and I were training for the Tri-Blue
Sky sprint triathlon series. Steve was training for Ironman Florida
and encouraged me to join rides with Frazier Cycling. From my
first ride with Ralph Frazier, I fell in love with cycling!
Current
cycling motativation:
"Finish fast". I'm a terrible swimmer and I normally need to catch
the pack during the bike leg.
Goals
and cycling interests:
First and foremost, is to glorify and enjoy Jesus Christ. The
Bible says whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Secondly,
is to compete well. When my kids ask me how I finished a race,
I want to be able to tell them, "I did my best." Thirdly, to encourage
the joy of cycling with my family.
Greatest
Cycling Fear:
Becoming mesmerized by the wheel that I'm hanging onto! A tractor-trailer
could be about to hit me and my only thought is "Don't lose that
wheel!"
Coolest
Triathlon Event:
Last summer, my two kids, the Kesters' oldest two kids, and the
Murphys' oldest child, all competed in the Tri-America Kids Triathlon
at Lake Lanier. Their performances were incredible and they had
so much fun! After the race, each kid received a "Triathlon Club"
tee-shirt that Steve Kester had made for them. The looks on their
faces showing their pride were priceless. It's a memory that I
will never forget!
Number
of bikes:
Two. My Litespeed Saber and a Trek 2300 (which stays permanently
on the wind trainer).
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