Rick Walls

Location: Wauwatosa
Blog: bikes, bikes, bikes, bikes...…
Twitter: @hardtail6

Best Race Result: 2007 WORS Smokin Spoke 1st Singlspeed/5th overall; 2007 24-9 3rd Older Than The Hills; 2008 Jonathan Page Classic #2 9th in Cat 4s

Favorite local bike shop (Name, City, State): Brookfield Cycle, Brookfield, WI

Current Sponsors: Twin Six; Hayes Brakes; The Muddy Cup

My current bike(s): Waterford R33; 1999 Gunnar Crosshair; Salsa El Mariachi (in blue and green); Lemond Filmore; Gary Fisher Paragon; Klein Quantum Pro; Trek Portland aka Frank The Tank; 198? Bianchi Sportif ; Klein Pulse

Why I ride: it feels right

Where I ride: tarmac, dirt, gravel. Whatever lay before me.

I ride when: I can.

When I'm not riding I'm: thinking about what bike to get next.

This year, I want to: commute more

You should really try: Sushi

If you're ever in my area, check out: The Tosa Trails

The 3 websites I check everyday are: cyclingnews, bikesnobnyc,

The cycling world needs more: riders who obey traffic laws

Tip #1

Keep you pedals horizontal when coasting.