Nickname (aka): KJK

Race Category: Cyclocross "B"

Residence: Santa Cruz, CA

Résumé: Triathlon, ('97-'03), sprint and Olympic distance races. Cyclo-cross: raced C's first season Surf City (5 races) in '01, upgraded to Bs for 10 races in '02 Central Coast, Surf City and Coyote Point.

My Bikes: Grape Madness Rock Lobster cross bike, Airborne Lucky Strike, Calfee Luna Pro

How I support by Bike Habit: Freelance writer! I cover endurance sports and report on them for newspapers, magazines and web as a freelance sports/travel writer. I also write publicity and promotional materials.

Best Time on the Bike: Touring!: Copper Canyon Mountain Bike trip in Feb. 2003, Utah Cycling Club Tour in Sept. 03 through Bryce and Zion Canyons. American Youth Hostel (AYH) for 400 miles, six days in San Diego County, Christmas, 1999. p>Worst Time on the Bike: My worst time on the bike was being thrown off the bike when I was hit by a car in Santa Cruz. I walked away from the accident okay but never felt the same about road riding again.

My Motto: Seize the day!

Favorite Post-Ride Food:Burrito

Grab Bag: I am always seeking story ideas! Tell me about new races, events, trends and profiles of riders of every level. Email me at Gerkin@aol.com. I have been reporting on local cyclocross races since 1995. Here are some of my stories on biking that have appeared in the Santa Cruz County Sentinel: Bearing their cross: Cyclo- cross plenty friendly to the first-timer giving it a go By KAREN KEFAUVER SENTINEL CORRESPONDENT October 9, 2003 http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/archive/2003/October/09/sport/stories/01sport.htm

http://www.santa-cruz.com/archive/2002/October/10/sport/stories/03sport.htm

http://www.santa-cruz.com/archive/2002/October/24/sport/stories/04sport.htm. <