Kevin Tolbert

Favorite bike: Kestrel, Talon SL all carbon
 

Number of bikes: Three: Kestrel Talon SL, Trek Helo, Mountain Bike

Dream bike: Kestrel Talon SL
 

Why/how I started cycling: I started cycling when I began Triathlons.  I was such a bad swimmer and runner I had to find on event that I could excel at.
 

Current Cycling Motivation: To finish my next half Iron Man with a 23 mph average or greater.

Cycling Goals and Interests: I want to join the FCP group on the ride across Iowa
 

Other Interesting Facts: I enjoy teaching 7th grade Sunday School. Multi-sports. Boating & Water sports.

Cycling History/Accomplishments: Finished 1st and second, in my age group, on the bike in two Olympic and sprint races in 2004. 

Best finish - Our team of 3 finished second out of 800 cyclists in the "Gambler".

Favorite ride -  Blairsville Ride

Longest race/ride - Jacks summer century, 103 miles

Fastest race/ride - 26.1 mph average on the Lunch-time 20-miler.

Most Memorable/Best Cycling Story: While doing the "Gambler Ride" in Athens GA we were misdirected four miles off course.  Our group of three got back on track and at mile 37 of the metric century I crashed while crossing a 120 year old covered bridge.  My bike was in bad shape but we were able to repair it and finish the ride.  Our team finished in second place.

Best/Favorite Sport: Cycling, I enjoy riding with the group and camaraderie it invokes along with the opportunity to spend time outdoors.

Worst crash: I crashed while crossing a 120-year-old covered bridge in Athens.  The wood was so smooth that my tires began to slide as though I were riding on ice.  I crashed headfirst, thank God for helmets, into a 16" X 24" massive wood beam.  The beam survived; my head and bike did not fare as well.