Please pray for this ministry and its leaders that we would continue to walk worthy of the calling with which we were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. and that we are given opportunities to share the GOOD NEWS!  THANKS!!!

Favorite Bike Trails: Local– Anderson Truck Trail. 9 miles out and back, 1,300’ elevation gain, and the sweetest, fastest single-track just 15 minutes away. Try riding it in the morning in the fog, at the top you break free looking down at mountain peaks poking out of the clouds. 

Epic Trail– Nobel Canyon with the Laguna Loop. Ahh, Noble Canyon, just the name Nobel says it all. This 25 mile strenuous trail has it all, Alpine Meadows, Alpine Forests, Canyons, Oak Groves, Water Falls, Creeks, Desert, Cliffs, and best of all – 23 miles of Advanced single-track. Any ride at Noble is always a good ride.

Favorite Food After a Ride: Mexican! Carne Asada Burrito with Jalapenos always hits the spot.

Favorite Bible Verse: Mathew 7:24-27 24"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash."

Best Crash: I call it the ‘Sailor Dive’ crash. You know, when we were kids we did the sailor dive, hands at our sides and dove in the water. I was on this awesome single-track in Woodland Hills going through a rock field. Everything was perfect, I saw the line, was bouncing off and over rocks everywhere, the MO was up and I was in the zone. About ? of the way through, I got this STUPID idea I was going too fast and decided to play it cautious. I broke the cardinal MTB rule, NEVER LOOSE YOUR MO! My front tire rolled over this nice rock but did not have enough MO to go over the next one – OTB for me! I flew through the air with my arms at my sides and landed headfirst on a rock.  If it were any other body part I may have gotten hurt, but since it was only my head, I brushed off the ‘trail frosting’ and had an awesome day. Yes, I kept the MO up! BTW, there is a reason HELMETS ARE MANDATORY ON OUR RIDES.

Favorite Bike Trail: Sycamore Canyon (Medina) to Martha's Grove / Cardiac / Rocky Ridge / Slaughterhouse Canyon.

Favorite Food After a Ride: BANANA’S!!!  Gee what a surprise.

Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Best Crash: Back in the day (1988) I rode my road bike to work. I was a busboy at a restaurant and had to work nights. I was riding home from work one night, the street lights were the only lights I had. I was hauling but down this hill at about 30 mph or so and came to a railroad crossing. I pulled my front tire over the first rail, and came down on the second. The next thing I know, I'm laying on the ground looking up at a street light. Did I have a helmet on? No. I wearily get to my feet to look for my bike and find it in two pieces. Thankfully, I was only two blocks from my house and was able to walk home. The front wheel in one hand, and the rest of the bike in the other. Bleeding profusely from my forehead, I telephoned a friend to have his mother come and clean me up before my mom came home. The bike's down tube was bent in half, never to be fixed again. I ended up at the hospital getting 8 stiches to bring the gash in my forehead together.

Favorite Bike Trail: Nobel Canyon

Favorite Food After a Ride: Fois Gras as an appetizer followed by fresh baby greens topped with wild mushroom Fricassee and a balsamic rosemary vinaigrette on the side. For the main course I prefer a pan-seared halibut with an orange buerre blanc. All finished with a dark chocolate genache torte, and steaming cup of cappuccino.

Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 43:5-7 5Fear not, for I am with you; I will bring your descendants from the east, and gather you from the west; 6I will say to the north, "Give them up!' and to the south, "Do not keep them back!' bring My sons from afar, and My daughters from the ends of the earth-- 7Everyone who is called by My name, whom I have created for My glory; I have formed him, yes, I have made him."

Best Crash: It was on the Santa Anna trail in the San Bernardino Mountains and it was my second day with clip-less pedals. I was warned about dry loose sand conditions which I quickly forgot as I tried to follow three much more experienced riders than myself. I had a couple small trial falls and then the big one came. I went over the edge of the cliff, which thank God it was a gently slopping one, nonetheless painful. Later while hurt and tired I proceeded to endo. I’m a little more careful these days, but not much, as I seem to have the same experience over and over and over……

Favorite Bike Trail: Santa Anna trail in the San Bernardino Mountains. This trail has it all; great single track, water crossings, long down-hills and a long climb to finish it off. I just wish it were a little closer.

Favorite Food After a Ride: #6 from Jack in Box, nothing beats the Ultimate Cheeseburger.

Favorite Bible Verse: Mark 10:27 Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God."

Best Crash: I have been pretty lucky not to have been involved in any serious crashes, maybe that is because of my great handling skills (yea right). I do believe that a ride without one decent crash or a little blood hasn’t really been a great ride. The most exciting crash I have had was crossing the stream at Padre Dam that became a 4 foot deep river after a rainstorm. When I tried to cross it going about 20 mph my bike stopped rather quickly as I continued over the handlebars and dove into the water. A little stunned I grabbed my bike and swam to the other side.

Favorite Bike Trail: I don't get out of SD much so locally Tunnels on my single speed is the most fun.

Favorite Food After a Ride: Los Primos grilled chicken breast burrito, only available at the San Carlos Los Primos. Wash it down with a large Jamaica.

Favorite Bible Verse: 1 Timothy 1: 15 - 17 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners-of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Best Crash: Coming back from riding Tunnels at PQ in 2010. We were coming down the drop by the power lines and the trails is on the left. The guy in front of me went a little to the right and I decided to go farther to the right, not knowing that it was about a 4 foot drop off. I landed in a rut and did a superman with bike still attached. The impact of the top tube of my bike left a 8" square purple bruise on my thigh, not to mention torn up left leg and forearms. Worse part was the 3 additional miles I had to ride back to the cars. It was the first big crash in about 6 years.

Favorite Bike Trail: Favorite trail is actually kind of tough. I honestly have not ridden a whole lot of different trails. But I really like the whole Mission Trails/ Sycamore Canyon/ Martha's to Scripps Poway Parkway square area. I like how it can all be tied in together. Yet, I am quite partical to my home riding turf in the South Bay. I tie rides from my house through the canyons, to Sweetwater Reservoir, all the way out to Otay Mountain, to the beach area South of Imperial Beach. I also like the ride Mike Maio puts together during the year... with a lot less stops.

Favorite Food After a Ride: Vietnamese food is my favorite because it can actually be healthy if you choose the right dishes. It's also the bomb for pre and post race meals. Keep in mind, though, like most other restaurants, it's good to know which ones to go visit.

Favorite Bible Verse: I Timothy 2:5 - For there is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity--the man Christ Jesus.

Best Crash: My favorite crash was actually in the rain by myself on my Coronado 180 loop. It was a night ride around 2330 as I was approaching the first restaurant at dog leg heading North on the bayside boardwalk. The rain had washed a bunch of sand and dirt onto the corner apex of the turn and the lighting was poor. As I hit the turn, I slammed down into the ground so hard and fast, there wasn't a millisecond to even consider protecting myself. Multiple bones snapped and cracked as my body formed itself into the concrete surface, my back twisting an abnormal shape, handlebars pressing firmly on the deck as my left shift/brake pod grinds away from the friction of high velocity surface impailment. My elbow struck the ground, I didn't stop sliding until the left side of my face and helmet, along with my whole left flank, from my ankle to my shoulder, scoop shoveled the boardwalk a clear path of travel, clean of any sign of mud and sand. The mud and sand were embedded into my left side, like an expert mason troweled it neatly in place. I'm sure I was quite a sight, absolutely pathetic as I slid 18-20 feet, at a 45 degree angle across the pavement. I would think sparks actually trailed me. It took a second, but I jumped up, automatically looking behind me to see if the lone walker saw my body plant into the unforgiving cement. After that I continued my 42 mile loop with more deliberate care. I was feeling the pain and soreness for days.