Mark Johnson

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Twitter: @twitter? huh?

My first bike was: Some hand-me-down 10sp bike from my brother. My dad had the vision to put flat bars on it. I thought it was pretty cool until I was trying to ride a wheelie one day and the handlebars snapped.

Best Race Result: No specific results. Sort of a jack of all trades (running, triathlon, x-cross). Won the Survivor cross country trail running series in winter 2010 (5k, 10k, 15k, 20k). Des Moines marathon, 2hrs 40 min. 2009 Bigfoot triathlon Lake Geneva WI, 8th place (I think, it's all just for fun anways, right?)

Current Sponsors: Twin Six, Meades Bike Shop, myself (with support from my wife and kids)

My current bike(s): Trek XO1, Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo, Look 576 tt, Green custom cruiser

When I'm not riding I'm: Being a dad, making art, brewing beer, scheming

This year, I want to: Qualify for Kona. (and stop coming in 2nd at x-cross races.

If you're ever in my area, check out: Fairhaven Rd., you'll hardly believe you are still in IL.

The cycling world needs more: More single track, and less roadie v. mtb attitude.

Preferred type of racing: Cyclocross

If I could ride anywhere: Paris-Roubaix cobblestones

You should do this everyday: exercise for at least 45 minutes, and eat chocolate.

Did you know: It really is about the rider? and the ride!