I started racing at 11 (see my website). Emigrated to Canada, where, to my horror, there weren't any real bikes until the European bike boom happened. That's when I started working in the bike biz 'cos I knew how to work on these "exotic" machines.

Got into touring at 19 and didn't race gain until my 40s. Also began randonneuring at that time, which continues to be my main focus, as I near 57.