Mark Hutson

Nickname: The Shark
 

Favorite bike: 2001 Colnago CT-1

Dream bike: Pinarello Dogma with Campy Record Gruppo.

Number of bikes: I don't have enough fingers to count them.
 

Why/how I started cycling:  I cycle because you can get to places faster than on foot!  I was pedaling my legs in my mothers womb.  The first bike that I really remember was a hand-me-down from my two older brothers - a Raleigh Chopper, made in England.  It had a three-speed stick shifter and a twelve inch front wheel.
 

Cycling Motivation:  To remain in excellent physical health, so I can ride bikes with my grandkids.
 

Cycling Goals:  I want to go as fast as I can... and still have two beers every night!
 

Cycling Story:  Walking up Hogpen Gap on my first Frazier Cycling Ride - a humbling experience.  I have never walked again (unless I cramped out). 
 

Cycling Accomplishments:  1993 BRAG.  2003 Six Gap Century.

Best Finish: Any time I can hang onto Bill Murphy and Ralph at speed

Longest Ride: 108 miles (1993 BRAG)

Favorite Bike Ride: Any ride with Biker Bob.

Worst crash: 1980 End-over-end tumble resulting with a broken nose, fractured teeth, front teeth through my lip, and one BIG scab on my face.  I was never able to pull my feet out of my toe clips.
 

Interesting facts: I grew up playing soccer and racquetball.  I missed the "boat" on football, although I had the physique for it.  My best sport was probably racquetball before I wasted my elbow.