Pat Cowan

Location: Denver, CO, United States of Awesome
Blog: PAT COWAN

Age: 30

Fave riding style: Road. Though, in another life I would've rocked the track.

My first bike was: Blue and Silver BMX. I remember the first time I ever rode without training wheels.

Riding offers me: space.

I wish I never sold my: soul to corporate america.

I am inspired by: my mom.

One day, when I was riding: I remember thinking, "I wish I lived somewhere flat."

In the off-season, I do a lot of: telemark skiing.

I am current lusting: for a Campy Shamal wheelset.

Special talents: i can cross one eye. if you didn't already think i was the coolest guy you know, you do now.

Trust me when I say: I'll never shave my legs.

Best Race Result:

1st Place, 1992, LaFrambois Island Mountain Bike Criterium

Favorite local bike shop (Name, City, State): REI. Big box, yes. But they're not pricks.

Current Sponsors: I don't feel comfortable sharing her name, but she's helped me in my struggle against temptation.

My current bike(s):

2008 Scott CR1 Team
2003 Marin San Marino
1970’ish Schwinn

The cycling world needs more: Steel.