Daniel Porter

Location: Portland, Oregon
Blog: The Lunch Time Grind

Best Race Result: 1st Place - Cross Crusade Series (B class) 2006 2nd Place - Falls City Firecracker XC (Single Speed) 2008 8th Place - Cross Crusade Race #6 - Master A class

Favorite local bike shop (Name, City, State): Cyclepath, Portland, Oregon

Current Sponsors: Twin Six Cyclepath My wonderful and supportive wife & kids

My current bike(s): Soma Rush (fixed) Soma Juice (29er Single Speed) Kelly Knobby (cyclocross) Titus Motolite (fun) Scott CR1 Pro (Carbon road) There may be some new additions/replacements in the stable for 2009...

Where I ride: Pacific Northwest, S. Lake Tahoe California

I ride when: I'm happy, sad, stressed, bored, when I want to think. Just about anytime

When I'm not riding I'm: either thinking about riding, planning my next ride or analysing a past ride

This year, I want to: get a top 10 series finish in 2009 cyclocross crusade Master A category

You should really try: Cyclocross. The fun, the pain, the beer.

If you're ever in my area, check out: the beer - I recommend Ninkasi brewery IPAs

The 3 websites I check everyday are: http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com, http://bikeportland.org, http://velog.com/

The cycling world needs more: Hardmen

Would you believe me if I told you: that I am a Nigerian Prince and that I would like you to help me transfer my many riches out of my country. I'll give you a 25% helpers fee, but I need your bank account information to transfer the money into. Seriously... trust me.

Tip #1

Make sure your bike is connected *tightly* to your roof rack before getting on the freeway. Seriously, trust me.

Tip #2

Pack the night before