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2014 UtahMountainBiking.com Team -- Currently Racing 
Category definitions: (More than one may apply, for example "Veteran Dabbler" = 10 races total, but not doing 4 per year.)
    Dabbler = Newcomer to team or currently racing less than 4 races per season.
    Active = 4 or more races for UMB per season.
    Veteran = Racer with 10 or more races for UMB team.
Note: Racers, if you didn't race in 2013 but plan to race in the 2014 season, contact Bruce to get on the roster!
Note #2: If you've just signed up, your information won't appear on this page until after your first race as a team member. To see the list of sign-ups (new riders who haven't raced yet) click here: [ List of new racer sign-ups ]

Ben Allen
Status: Dabbler
Category: CX
From:  
Bike: 
Squad:  Cyclocross
History:  
CX races 2013: 1

Bruce Argyle
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category: Men 60-plus
   CX Masters 55+
From:  Alpine
Bike:  Superfly 100, Rush
Squad:  ICup Series, Senior Games, Endurance, Cyclocross
History:  UMB team captain since 2003. Over 150 races in last 8 years. Intermountain Cup season podium 6 times. Nineteen-time Senior Games Mtn Biking medallist, including 5 Gold. Lotoja. Sr Games road medallist. 2012 season 1st place USCS. Toughest Racer Award 2013.  2013 season 2nd place.
Factoids: ER doc, medical simulation programmer.
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 128
CX races 2013: 11

Patrick Arthur
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner Men 40+
From:  Draper
Bike:
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2009.
Factoids:   
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 4

Landon Ashton
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner 16-18
From:  
Bike:  
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 4

Mike Ball
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner 30-39
     Clydesdale
From:  Murray
Bike:  Specialized Hardrock
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2009 as 1st year racing.
Factoids: Pro computer geek. Also into road cycling, scuba diving, skiing.  
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 5  
No races 2012.

Conrad Baker
Status: Dabbler
Category: 9-and-under
From: Farmington
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined 2013. 
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 1

Wayne Baker
Status: Active
Category: Sport 35-39
From: Farmington
Bike: Stumpjumper FSR
Squad:  ICup Series, Snowbasin weeknight series
History:  Snowbasin races 2010. Joined 2011. 
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 8

Bogdan Balasa
Status: Sign-up
Category: BM 40+
From: Lehi
Bike: Sette Razzo SC
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2014 in 3rd year racing ICup.
Factoids: Photography, skiing, outdoor activities

Ian Beaty
Status: Veteran Active
Category: Expert Men 19-29
From: Mesa, AZ
Bike: Niner RIP 9
Squad:  ICup Series, Sundance/Soldier Hollow, Midweek series
History:  Joined team 2010 as first season racing. ULCER. Leads 180-member mtn bike group, over 200 bike trips. 2011 ICup season 1st place. 2012 season 2nd place.
Factoids:  Teaching assistant, BYU mountain biking class. Designs experimental unmanned aircraft, gem cutter, scuba diver, ballroom dance teacher and competitor.
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 23

Ben Becker
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner 40-plus
From: North Ogden
Bike: Trek Marlin
Squad:  Endurance, Mt Ogden midweek
History:  Cedar City Fire Road 60K. Joined 2012.
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 1

Bill Becker
Status: Dabbler
Category:  Beginner Men 40+
From:  Highland
Bike:  Trek Fuel EX 8
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team new to racing in 2009.
Factoids:  Scuba diver, snow skiing. Corner Canyon trailworker.
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 9   
No races 2012.

Dave Benson
Status: Veteran Active
Category: Expert Men 40+
  Singlespeed
From: South Jordan
Bike: Hardtail Klein
Squad:  ICup Series, Endurance, Cyclocross
History:  Racing multiple years: endurance, cyclocross, crit, triathlon. Has done Lotoja, singlespeed Desperado Duel 100, 2 Ironmans, Brian Head Epic 100 twice. Joined team 2011. 2012 season 2nd place. 2012 Sparkplug Award.
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 21
CX races 2013: 7

Joe Benson
Status: Veteran Active
Category: Men 60+
From: 
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series, Cyclocross
History:  
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 7
CX races 2013: 9

Stephen Bergen
Status: Veteran Active
Category:  Sport Men 40-plus
From:  Sandy
Bike: Santa Cruz SL
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined 2006. Several 1st-place finishes.
Factoids:  Played water polo in HS. Was airlifted off Porcupine Rim in 98 after a nasty crash.
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 33

Phil Blair
Status: DabblerMen 50-plus
From: Sandy
Bike: Specialized
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2014 as new racer. 
Factoids: 

Steve Bonney
Status: Active
Category: Singlespeed
From: Draper
Bike: Raleigh XXIX Rigid S.S.
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined 2012.
Factoids: Applications Engineer for Subzero Engineering. Cycling Addict.
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 4

Trevor Brasfield
Status: Dabbler
Category:  CX Men C
From:  
Bike: 
Squad:  Cyclocross
History:  Joined team 2013.
Factoids:  
2013 CX races: 1

Dominic Bria
Status: Veteran Dabbler
Category:  Sport Men 40+
From:  Lehi
Bike: Specialized FSR
Squad:  ICup Series, Road
History:  Joined team 2004.
Factoids:  Marketing executive. One of UMB's "Founding Fathers."
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 19  
No races 2012.

Jim Buckmiller
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner 40-plus
From: Salt Lake
Bike: Fezzari Abajo Peak
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Lotoja. Joined 2012, first race Five Mile. 
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 1

Ben Buhler
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner 40-plus
From: 
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2011 season, first race Solitude. 
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts:
6

Caldy Buhler
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner Men
From: 
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2013 season
Factoids:
Pre-season UMB starts: 1

Michael Buhler
Status: Active
Category: Beginner 19-29
From: Herriman
Bike: Specialized Enduro Pro
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Racing since 2008. Joined team 2011 season. 
Factoids: Licensed falconer
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts:
6

Christian Burrell
Status: Veteran Active
Category: Sport 35-39
From: San Diego (now Pleasant Grove)
Bike: Rocky Mountain Vertex 970
Squad:  ICup Series, Cyclocross
History:  Began riding mountain bikes in 2010. Joined team 2011 for 1st race ever at Cholla. 2012 Most Improved Award. 2012 season 3rd place.
Factoids: Science teacher in Saratoga Springs. Rock climber.
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 27
CX races 2013: 1

Blaine Butler
Status: Dabbler
Category: CX
From: 
Bike: 
Squad:  Cyclocross
History:  
2013 CX races: 1

Will Carnell
Status: Dabbler
Category: 10-12
From: 
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series, Cyclocross
History:  Joined 2010 at Draper
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB ICup starts: 2
2013 CX races: 2

Kevin Casto
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner 30-39
From: Cottonwood Heights
  via Biloxi MS
Bike: Cannondale Flash 29er
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  15 years biking, 1st year racing. Joined 2012. 05/01/2013
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 7

Shea Chatlin
Status:  Dabbler
Category:  Sport Men 40-49
From:  
History:  Joined UMB 2013.
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 1

Jennifer Cherland
Status:  Dabbler
Category:  Sport Women 35+
From:  Info needed
History:  Joined at Five Mile 2014.
Factoids: 

Evan Christensen
Status:Veteran Dabbler
Category:  Beginner Men 30-39
From:  Richfield
History:  Joined UMB 2006 as 3rd year racing.
Factoids: State title Cross-Country team in high school
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 13

Harrison Christensen
Status: Dabbler
Category: Junior Men 16-18
From: Moab
Bike: Cannondale Rize
Squad:  ICup Series, high school league
History:  Mountain View HS mtn bike team. Joined 2013.
Factoids: Multiple medals at fencing

Pre-season UMB starts: 3

Chris Cole
Status: Veteran Active
Category: Pro
From:  Salt Lake City
   (Pollock Pines, CA)
Bike: Stumpjumper Evo R
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  4 years racing prior to joining team 2009. Single-speed season champion ICup 2009. Frozen Hog 2010.
ICup 2010 season 2nd place.
Factoids: State Champ one-mile track Idaho. XC and track scholarship Colorado State. 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 18

David Colvin
Status: Dabbler
Category: SM 19-35
From:  Salt Lake
Bike: Yeti AS-R
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Raced mountain and road on Georgia Tech team

Clyve Cousins
Status: Dabbler
Category: 60-plus
From: New Zealand
Bike: 
Squad:  Endurance, ICup Series, Cyclocross
History:  Joined team 2012, Wasatch Back 50, PCP2P
Factoids: 
USCS 2 races.
CX races 2013: 5

Coleman Cowan
Status: Active
Category: 9-and-under
From: Murray
Bike: Specialized hardrock 24"
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  2 races 2010. Joined team 2011. 2011 ICup season 2nd place.
Factoids: Loves to ride bikes! 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 8  
No races 2012.

Jason Cowley
Status: Dabbler
Category: BM 40-plus
From: Pleasant Grove
Bike: Specialized Camber
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2013 as new racer.
Factoids: 

Cody Dabb
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner Men
From: Springville
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series, USCS, DH, Weekday races
History:  Joined 2013, 06/6/13
Factoids: 

Steven Dalley
Status: Dabbler
Category:  Beginner Men
From:  Lehi
Bike: Santa Cruz Tall Boy
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2013.
Factoids:
Pre-season UMB starts: 2

Joseph Dodge
Status: Dabbler
Category:  10-12
From:  
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2012.
Factoids:
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 2

Katie Dodge
Status: Dabbler
Category:  9-and-under
From:  
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2012 at Sundance. 2012 season 3rd place female.
Factoids:
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 5

Michael Dodge
Status: Veteran Active
Category:  Sport Men 30-39
From:  
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2012 at Cactus Hugger. 2012 Rookie of the Year
Factoids:
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 11

Nathan Drozd
Status: Veteran Active
Category:  Expert 30-39
From:  
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series, Cyclocross
History:  Joined team 2010 at Cholla
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 16
CX races 2013: 2

Brandon Dubovik
Status: Dabbler
Category: 19-29 Sp;ort
From: Ogden
Bike:
Squad:  ICup Series
History:   Racing for a few years. Joined team 2014.
Factoids: F-16 mechanic at Hill AFB

Jonathan Duncan
Status: Active
Category: 30-39 Beginner
From: Orem
Bike: Cannondale
Squad:  ICup Series
History:   Recently started mountain biking. Joined team 2011.
Factoids: Grew up in Germany
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 4  
No races 2012.

Eric Ellis
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category: Expert Men 19-29
From:  Provo
Bike:  Specialized Enduro
Squad:  ICup Series, Road
History:  Joined team 2008, 3 years riding experience
Factoids:  Personal trainer studying exercise science  
Pre-season UMB starts: 19

Mike Engberson
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category:  Expert 40+
From:  Eagle Mountain
Bike: custom 29er hardtail
Squad:  ICup Series, Endurance, Road, Cyclocross
History:  Racing Intermountain Cup for UMB team since 2004.
Factoids:  Be nice to this racer. He controls the UMB budget. Mike is an expert jumper and tech rider. 2006 Season 2nd place. 2007 Season 3rd place.  2012 Sparkplug Award.
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 89
CX races 2013: 12

Taylor Engberson
Status: Dabbler
Category:  9-and-under
From:  Eagle Mountain
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team May 2013
Factoids:  
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 2

Jake Engel
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner Men 30-39
From: Lehi
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series, Weekday race series
History:  Joined 2012 season.
Factoids: 
USCS 1 race 2012

Paul Ermer
Status: Dabbler
Category:  Beg Men 40+
From:  Logan
Bike: Trek Rumblefish I
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  First race St.G 2013
Factoids:
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 2

Richard Ewell
Status: Veteran Active
Category:  Clydesdale
From:  Highland
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  First race Canyons 2009. 2011 ICup season 1st place.
Factoids:    
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 14

Kent Fairbourn
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner Men 30-39
From: St. George
Bike: Trek Remedy 9.9
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined 2012 season. 
Factoids: Math teacher and basketball coach
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 1

Jack Gage
Status: Veteran Active
Category: Expert 30-39
From: Beaverdam
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series, Cyclocross, Endurance
History:  Racing off and on since 2001, joined team 2009. Five times racing 24 hours of Moab, Brian Head Epic time 9 hr 56 min.
ICup 2010 season 1st place.
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 15
CX races 2013: 3

Casey Gibbs
Status: Active
Category: Clydesdale
From: 
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  First race Sundance 2013. Joined team 2012 season.
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 2

Carter Greene
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner 16-18
From: Pleasant Grove
Bike: Custom Jamis-Parker 1-09
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  First race Sundance 2010. Joined team 2011 season. 2/7/2011.
Factoids: Has narcolepsy.
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 2  
No races 2012.

Jay Griffin
Status: Active Veteran Team
Category:  Men 50+ / Expert 40+
From:  West Valley City
Bike: 2010 Motobecane Fly Ti Team 29er
Squad:  ICup Series, Senior Games, Cyclocross
History:  Joined 2005.  9 years racing, on "vacation" for a few years while he coached Justin. 2008 Sport 40+ ICUP Season champion, Sea Otter 4th place. 2009 Men 50+ ICUP Season Champion, Senior Games: Gold in Expert Hill climb and Downhill, Silver in Expert XC, Sea Otter 3rd place. ICup 2010 and 2011 season 2nd place. 2012 season 1st place.
Factoids:  Trained and certified over 500 scuba divers, First mountain bike race spring 1992

Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts:
73

Justin Griffin
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category:  Pro
From:  West Valley City
Bike: 2010 Motobecane Fly Team
Squad:  ICup Series, Hillclimb, Road, Cyclocross
History:  6th year racing Intermountain Cup, joined original UMB team 2004. 2005 - 9-and-under season champion. 2006 - 10-12 season champion. 2007 - 10-12 season champion plus 4th in S/E 13-15! 2008 - sport/exp 13-15 season champion, Sea Otter 1st place (14 & under), Snowbird Widowmaker 1st place overall. 2009 - Spt/Exp 16-18 season champion, Widowmaker 1st place overall, 1st Snowbird Road Race Hill climb (Jr. licensed div.), Sea Otter 4th (age 13 racing sport 15-18)
Factoids:  First rode singletrack trails at age 4!

Pre-season UMB starts: 94

Brad Griffiths
Status: Active
Category: Beginner Men
From:  Orem / Lehi
Bike:  Fezzari Hidden Peak
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined UMB 2013.
Factoids:  
Pre-season UMB starts: 4

Norah Griffiths
Status: Dabbler
Category: Youth 10-12
From:  Lehi
Bike:  
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined UMB 2013.
Factoids:  
Pre-season UMB starts: 2

Jonathan Hall
Status: Veteran Active
Category: Sport Men 40+
From:  Saratoga Springs
Bike:  Scott Genius
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined UMB 2008.
Factoids:  Freelancer, web designer, avid cyclist, husband and father.  
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 12

Darren Harris
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category: Expert Men 30-39
From:  Brigham City
Bike:  GF Sugar 29er
Squad:  ICup Series, Endurance
History:  3rd year racing ICUP
Factoids:  Cyclocross interest.   
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 32

Dallin Hatch
Status: Active Veteran
Category: 
From: Riverton
Bike: Specialized Epic 06
Squad:  ICup Series, Sundance/SH weekday race series, Cyclocross
History:  3 prior ICup starts. Joined 2012 season w Sundance. 2012 season 2nd place. 2013 Most Improved Award. 2013 season 2nd place.
Factoids: Lots of road riding
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 15
CX races 2013: 12

Garrett Hayes
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner 16-18
From: Santa Clara
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined UMB 2011 with Cholla race.
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 3

Seth Hejny
Status: Dabbler
Category: Sport 30-34
From: 
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  
Factoids:
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 2  
No races 2012.

John Higgins
Status: Veteran Active
Category: Expert 40-plus
From: Australia (SLC now)
Bike: Cannondale Flash 29er
Squad:  ICup Series, road
History:  Started 2008, moved to Sport Class 2009, State Champion at Solitude 09, moved to expert. Park City P2P, Snowbird Hill Climb, Ultrawidowmaker. Joined team 2011.
Factoids: In Utah for 5 years. Skiing, hiking, backpacking. Commutes with bike to work.
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 12

David Hodges
Status: Dabbler
Category: Sport Men 30-34
From: Estes Park, CO
Bike: Trek Fuel EX8
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Raced Tahoe Xterra, Lotoja. Joined UMB for 2011 season. 
Factoids: Photo and photoshop, cooking show enthusiast.
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 1  
No races 2012.

Chad Horman
Status: Dabbler
Category: ICup Sport 40+
From: Pleasant Grove
Bike: Kona Explosif
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Off and on racing for 10 years. Joined UMB 2010.
Factoids: Completed Mt Taylor Quadrathalon twice: 13 mi road bike, 5 mile run, 2 mi XC ski, 1 mi snowshoe to 11,000 ft mountain-top, then reverse course back to the bottom
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 5

Mike Horne
Status: Veteran Active
Category: CX Men Cat C
   ICup Sport 34-39
From: 
Bike: 
Squad:  Cyclocross, ICup Series
History:  Joined for 2009 CX season.
ICup 2010 season 3rd place.
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 14  
No races 2012.

Riley Horrocks
Status: Dabbler
Category: Jr Men 13-15
From:  
Bike:  
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2013 with Five Mile
Factoids:  
Pre-season UMB starts: 1

Shane Horton
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category: Singlespeed
From:  West Jordan
Bike:  Scott Scale
Squad:  ICup Series, Cyclocross
History:  10 years biking, 2007 Frozen Hog. Joined team 2008.
ICup 2010 season 1st place.
Factoids:  Ceramic artist, guitar and banjo player. College soccer.  
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 32
CX races 2013: 7

Parker Horton
Status: Active Team
Category: 9-and-under
From:  West Jordan
Bike:  
Squad:  ICup Series, Cyclocross
History:  Started racing 2009 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 9 
CX races 2013: 3

Colin Hunsaker
Status: Dabbler
Category: Sport Men 19-29
From:  
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  2005 Intermountain Cup season joined UMB team.
Factoids:  
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 6

Ben Hutchings
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category: Men 30-34 Sport
From:  Salt Lake City
Bike: Gary Fisher Sugar 292
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  2004 Intermountain Cup season joined UMB team. 2012 season 2nd place.
Factoids:  Expert runner. Sally's brother.
2007 2nd place for season.
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 76

Dale Hutchings
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category: Sport Men 40-plus
From:  Lehi
Bike: Gary Fisher Tassajara
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined UMB team 2007.
Factoids:  General contractor. Loves fishing, bowhunting.
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 45

Dan Hutchings
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category: Men 35-39 Sport
From:  Salt Lake City
Bike: Gary Fisher 292
Squad:  ICup Series, Cyclocross, Endurance
History:  Racing with UMB team since 2005.
Factoids:  Network engineer, fly fisherman, water skiier.
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts:
46
CX races 2013: 3

Rachel Hutchings
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category:  Beginner Women
From:  Lehi
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2006. 2013 season 2nd place.
Factoids:  Daughter of Dale.
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 35

Brayden Jacob
Status: Dabbler
Category: 10-12
From:  Pleasant Grove
Bike: 
History:  Joined UMB race team in 2011.
Factoids:  Son of Jeremy Parker
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 2   No races 2012.

Chad Jenkins
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner Men
From:  North Ogden
Bike: Sette Razzo 29er
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Racing 10 years ago. Joined team 2013
Factoids:  Type 1 diabetic
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 2

Denmark Jensen
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category: Expert 40+ / Singlespeed
From:  South Jordan
Bike: Specialized Stumpjumper 29er HT
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  2nd season racing before joining UMB team in 2007.
Factoids:  Basketball, board games, indie music from the UK
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 43

Draedin Jensen
Status: Active Veteran
Category: 9 and under
From:  South Jordan
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team in 2012. 2012 season 2nd place male.
Factoids:  
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 16

Eric Jensen
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner 30-39
From: East Logan
Bike: Specialized Camber 29er
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  23 years riding. Two marathons. Joined 2011 season.
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 2

Brian Jeppson
Status: Veteran Dabbler
Category: Expert Men 40-plus
From:  Cedar City
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined UMB team 2009.
Factoids:  Owner, Cedar Cycles  
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 10

Chanda Jeppson
Status: Active
Category: Expert Women
From:  Cedar City
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined UMB team 2009.
Factoids:    
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 8

Theron Jeppson
Status: Dabbler
Category: Expert Men 30-39
From:  Cedar City
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined UMB team 2011.
Factoids:  
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 1   No races 2012.

Brock Jeske
Status: Veteran Active
Category: Sport 19-29
From: 
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined 2013. High school champion bike racer. 2013 season 1st place. Junior Racer of the Year 2013.
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 11

Aaron Johnson
Status: Active
Category: Beginner 19-29
From: Salt Lake City
Bike: Haro
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2011 season as first year racing. Riding since only 2010.
Factoids: Scuba diver, free diver, water polo, raquetball
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 4  
No races 2012.

Dallin Johnson
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category: Sport/Exp 13-15
From:  Stansbury Park
Bike: K2 Razorback team
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined 2009.
Factoids:  I like running, and swimming, and am interested in Downhill  
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 16  
No races 2012.

Catherine Kalwies
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category: Sport Women
From:  Taylorsville
Bike: Cannondale Rush
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  New to racing in 2007. 2011 ICup season 2nd place.
Factoids:  Learning to play banjo
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 54

Jeff Kingsford
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category: Men 50+
From:  Ogden
Bike:  Giant Anthem X Custom
Squad:  ICup Series, Endurance, Cyclocross
History:  Began racing 2008, 7 ICup races. 2009 first year with UMB. UMB "Enthusiastic Attitude" award 2010. 2012 Sparkplug Award. 2012 season 3rd place.
Factoids:  Two-time national and seven-time state motorcycle trials champion!   
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 34
CX races 2013: 11

Adam Lee
Status: Active Veteran
Category: Sport/Expert 13-15
From: 
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team Snowbasin 2011. 2012 Junior Racer of the Year.
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 12

 Lee
Status: Dabbler
Category: 10-12
From: 
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2013 at Draper race
Factoids: 

 Lee
Status: Dabbler
Category: 10-12
From: 
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:   Joined team 2013 at Draper race
Factoids: 

Kyle Leiendecker
Status: Dabbler
Category: Junior 16-18
From: Lehi
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2013
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 3

Sean Lindel
Status: Dabbler
Category: Sport Men 40+
From: 
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2013
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 4

Adam Little
Status: Veteran Dabbler
Category: Beginner 30-39
From: Kamas
Bike: Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Riding entire life, racing 10 years ago in Colorado and now back at it.
Factoids: Favorite riding spots Cresta Butte, Loma, Fort Collins, Vernal.
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 10

Tracey Lott
Status: Dabbler
Category: Men 50-plus
From: 
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined St.G 2013
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 1

Mike MacDonald
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category: Men 50+
From: Melbourne, Australia
Bike: Cannondale Rush
Squad:  ICup Series, International Races Australia
History:  Joined team 2008, started racing 2007.
Factoids:  Sucker for long rides and hill climbs.  
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 16

Michael Manning
Status: Active
Category: CX
From: 
Bike: 
Squad:  Cyclocross
History:  
2013 CX races: 4

Russ Margetts
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category: Beginner Men 40+
From:  Murray
Bike: Canondale Jekyll
History:  Joined UMB team in 2006, 15 years mountain biking.
Factoids:  Father of UMB racer Tyler. Into boating, skiing, canyoneering
Total UMB starts: 11

Ryan Margetts
Status: Veteran Dabbler
Category: BM 19-29
From:  
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined UMB team 2005; off for a couple of years then back.
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 10

Tyler Margetts
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category: Sport Men 19-29
From:  Murray
Bike: Specialized Epic Marathon
History:  Joined UMB for 2006 season.
Factoids:  Wakeboards, guitar player. Attending UVSC
Total UMB starts: 17

John Marshall
Status: Dabbler
Category: BM 39-39
From:  
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined UMB team 2011, Dutch Hollow.
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 2

Tim Martindale
Status: Veteran Active
Category: Beginner Men 40+
From: Spanish Fork
Bike: Fezzari Nebo Peak
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  4 years riding, Joined 2012 as 1st year racing.
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 6

Mike McLaughlin
Status: Dabbler
Category: Sport Men 40-plus
From:  Park City
Bike: Gary Fisher Hi-Fi Pro 29er
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Riding about 4 years, 2013 is 1st year racing.
Factoids:
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 6

Mark Messer
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category: Expert 40-plus
From:  Cedar City
Bike: Ellsworth Truth
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Some racing about 10 years ago. Joined UMB team 2009. ICup 2010 and 2011 season 1st place.
Factoids:    
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 31

Jacey Messer
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category: 10-12
From:  Cedar City
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined UMB team 2009, Soldier Hollow. ICup 2010 and 2011 season 3rd place.
Factoids:    
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 17

Travis Millward
Status: Dabbler
Category: 19-29 Beginner
From:  Bountiful
Bike: Giant Reign
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined UMB team 2006. Biking since age 3.
Factoids:  Has run a marathon.
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 5  
No races 2012.

Bill Moor
Status: Dabbler
Category: Sport Men 34-39
From: SLC (Birmingham AL)
Bike: Scott Scale Elite 29
Squad:  ICup Series, Solitude Series
History:  Racing for 1 year. Joined 2012
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 1

Christopher Morrill
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner 30-39
From: Springville
Bike: Rocky Mountain Slayer
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2010. 01/20/10
Factoids: Financial planner whose work takes him to Moab and Price regularly
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 2  
No races 2012.

Rick Morris
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category: Men 60+
From: Texas
Squad:  ICup Series, Cyclocross
History:  Joined 2012. Many years riding and racing. 2012 season 1st place.
Factoids:  Owns bike-related businesses
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 17
CX races 2013: 12

Jared Muir
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category: Sport Men 19-29
From: Pleasant Grove
Bike: Specialized BigHit FSR2
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined 2008. 3 years riding, no prior racing.
Factoids:  Held school push-up record with 1005!  
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 17  
No races 2012.

Katy Nafus
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner Women
From:  West Jordan
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined 2013. 2013 season 1st place. 2013 Rookie of the Year.
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 5

Spencer Neeley
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner Men 30-39
From: Pleasant Grove
Bike: Schwin Homegrown S-20
Squad:  ICup Series, Weekday race series
History:  Joined 2012. New to racing. 
Factoids: Camping, hiking, hunting, bowling, basketball referee, insurance and investments...
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 6

Sydney Nielsen
Status: Veteran Active
Category: 10-12
From: Morgan
Bike: Specialized Hotrock
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Graduated from training wheels 2 weeks before her first race (Sundance 2008).
Factoids:  Age 8. Sister of Brayden and Shawn.  
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 23

Joshua Nielsen
Status: Active Veteran
Category: 9-and-under
From: Morgan
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team Snowbasin 2011. 2013 Most Inspirational Award
Factoids:  
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 10

Jacob Nielsen
Status: Dabbler
Category: 9-and-under
From: Morgan
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2013.
Factoids:  
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 1

David Neumann
Status: Dabbler
Category: Sport Men 19-29
From: St.George (via Cincinnatti, OH)
Bike: Specialized Rockhopper
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Desert Rampage BM 19-29 2nd, Xtera Tri Sport Men 19-24 2nd. Joined team 2012 season. 
Factoids: Mountain biking, whitewater kayaking, rock climbing, jiu jitsu.
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 1

Lee Nitchman
Status: Active
Category: Sport Men 35-39
From: 
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Racing with UMB intermittently for three years 
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 2

Billy Oliver
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner 30-39
From: Park City via Boulder CO
Bike: Specialized Pitch
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2011.
Factoids:
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 1  
No races 2012.

Ryan Olsen
Status: Active
Category: Sport Men 30-34
From: West Jordan
Bike: Motobecane Ti Fly 29er
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2010 as second year racing.  04/26/2010
Factoids:
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 9  
No races 2012.

Jeremy Parker
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner Men 30-39
From: Pleasant Grove
Bike:  Titus
Squad:  ICup Series, Cyclocross
History:  Joined team July 2010 for Cyclocross, ICup 2011
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 4

Karl Parkinson
Status: Veteran Dabbler
Category: Beginner Men 30-39
       Clydesdale
From: American Fork
Bike:  Gary Fisher 29er
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team July 2008
Factoids:   
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 13

Baylor Payne
Status: Dabbler
Category: 10-12
From:  Pleasant Grove
Bike:  
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2009.
Factoids:  Son of Ryan
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 7

Dylan Payne
Status: Dabbler
Category: 10-12
From:  Pleasant Grove
Bike:  
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2011 as 1st-time racer
Factoids:  Son of Ryan
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 6

Ryan Payne
Status: Veteran Active
Category: Clydesdale
From:  Pleasant Grove
Bike:  Titus Racer X Carbon
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2009 as 1st-time racer, road rider w several road centuries, three Tour de Suds
Factoids:  Government Specialty Ammunition Contractor-Designer  
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 21

Gene Poncelet
Status: Veteran Active
Category: Men 60-plus
From:  North Ogden
Bike: Santa Cruz Blur
Squad:  ICup Series, Senior Games
History: Racing past few years, joined UMB team 2010. 2012 Best Attitude Award.
Factoids: Retired rocket scientist!
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 40

Kellye Potter
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner Women
From: Ogden
Bike: Specialized Stumpjumper
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2014 after 3 ICup races in 2013.
Factoids: 

Joel Quinn
Status: Veteran Active
Category: Men 60-plus
From:  South Jordan
Bike: Giant Anthem
Squad:  ICup Series, Endurance, Senior Games, CX
History:  15 years riding, racing since 2006. ICup season 1st place and 2nd place in Men 57-plus. World Senior Games 9 golds, 6 silver, 1 bronze. Joined UMB team 2009. UMB Toughest Racer award 2010. ICup 2010 season 2nd place, 2011 season 1st place. 2012 Most Inspirational Award. 2013 season 1st place.
Factoids: Developed diesel turbocharger for Ford. Won Idaho and Utah motorcycle XC championships 1976.  
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 47 -  CX races 2013 1

Derek Ransom
Status: Veteran Active
Category: Expert Men 30-39
From:  Alpine
Bike: Carbon Rush 3
Squad:  ICup Series, Cyclocross
History:  Joined team 2008. ICup 2010 season 2nd place.
Factoids: Rower for MIT crew.  
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 37
CX races 2013: 1

Hattie Ransom
Status: Veteran Active
Category: 10-12
From:  Alpine
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2008. ICup 2010 season 2nd place. 2012 season 1st place female Junior Racer of the Year 2013.
Factoids: Daughter of Derek  
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 31

Hunter Ransom
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category: Junior Men 13-15
From:  Alpine
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2008.
Factoids: Son of Derek  
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 32

Pierce Ransom
Status: Dabbler
Category: 9-and-under
From:  Alpine
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2011.
Factoids: Son of Derek
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 6

Sawyer Ransom
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category: 9-and-under
From:  Alpine
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2008. 2012 season 3rd place male.
Factoids: Son of Derek  
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 23

Brian Ressa
Status: Veteran Active
Category: Sport 40+
From: Layton via Grand Junction CO
Bike: Giant Trance2
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2009. Sundance 12-hr solo, 7 endurance events 10/6/09
Factoids: Biking, golf, dog and kids
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 25

David Ressa
Status: Active Veteran
Category: 10-12
From: Layton 
Bike: Iron Horse
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2009.  Junior Racer of the Year 2013.
Factoids: Interest = trucks!
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 16

Maggie Ressa
Status: Active Veteran
Category: Jr Women 13-15
From: Layton 
Bike: Iron Horse
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2009.  2012 season 3rd place femaleJunior Racer of the Year 2013.
Factoids: Loves horses.
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 15

Adam Reynders
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category: Men 50+
From: Holladay
Bike: Kona Hei Hei 29
Squad:  ICup Series, Cyclocross
History:  Joined team 2011 season. 2/28/2011
Factoids: Skiing, dirt biking!
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 29
CX races 2013: 4

Sally ( Hutchings) Reynders
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category:  Women 40-plus
From:  Salt Lake City
Bike: Gary Fisher Cake 2
     Gary Fisher HiFi 29er
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  2004 racing season joined UMB team. 2nd place for 2009 season! UMB "Most Inspirational" award 2010. ICup 2010 season 3rd place, 2011 season 2nd place. 2012 season 1st place. 2013 season 2nd place.
Factoids:  Enjoys fly fishing, hiking, outdoors. Sister of team members Ben, Dan, and Dale.
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 80  

Casey Russell
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner Men
From: 
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2012 season with Lambert USCS
Factoids: 
USCS 1 race

Justin Sampson
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner Men 40+
From: Layton
Bike: Scott Spark 35
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2012 season. 
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 2

Ben Schmalz
Status: Active
Category: Expert Men 30-39
From: Saratoga Springs
Bike: Scott Scale 39 HT
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2012 season. 2012 season 3rd place.
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 7

Chris Seare
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner Men 30-39
From:  Info pending
Bike:  
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2011
Factoids:
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 1  
No races 2012.

Scott Seare
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner Men 30-39
From:  Info pending
Bike:  
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2011
Factoids:
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 1  
No races 2012.

Jessica Septon
Status: Dabbler
Category: Sport Women 19-34
From:  Ogden
Bike:  Santa Cruz Juliana
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2014
Factoids: Big science nerd. Loves extreme adventures -- and knitting.

David Sheeran
Status: Dabbler
Category: Expert Men 19-29
From:  
Bike:  
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team St.G 2012
Factoids:
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 2

Meghan Sheridan
Status: Active
Category: Pro Women
From:  Park City
Bike:  
Squad:  ICup Series, Cyclocross
History:  Joined team 2012 with Lambert Park USCS race. 2012 season 2nd place. 2012 Racer of the Year. 2013 season 1st place
Factoids:
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 16
CX races 2013: 7

Greg Sironen
Status: Dabbler
Category: Sport Men 40+
From:  
Bike:  
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2013 with Five Mile. 
Factoids:
Pre-season UMB starts: 5

Geno Smith
Status: Veteran Active
Category: Expert Men 40-plus
From: Park City
Bike: Trek Superfly
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2010 season. 
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 15

Greg Soper
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beg Men 30-39
From:  Herriman
Bike:  
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Signed up 2009. 1st race The Canyons.
Factoids:    
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 3  
No races 2012.

Jason Sparks
Status: Veteran Active
Category: Expert 40+
From:  Brigham City
Bike:  Specialized Epic
Squad:  ICup Series, Cyclocross, Endurance
History:  20 years biking, worked at bike shop. Joined UMB 2008.
ICup 2010 and 2011 season 2nd place. 2012 Sparkplug Award.
Factoids:  Asst Principal at Box Elder High School; ran Mountain Bike Club for school. 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 63
CX races 2013: 18

Rachel Sparks
Status: Active Team
Category: 9-and-under
From:  Brigham City
Bike:  
Squad:  ICup Series, Cyclocross
History:  Joined UMB 2008 for Wolverine Ridge.
Factoids:  Jason's daughter.  
Pre-season UMB starts: 5
2013 CX races: 5

Rebecca Sparks
Status: Active Team
Category: Beginner Women
From:  Brigham City
Bike:  
Squad:  ICup Series, Cyclocross
History:  Joined UMB 2008 with Deer Valley Race.
Factoids:  Jason's daughter.  
Pre-season UMB starts: 6
2013 CX races: 11

Corey Spencer
Status: Active Veteran
Category: Sport 40-plus
From: West Haven
Bike: Trek Superfly
Squad:  ICup Series, Solitude Weekday Series, Cyclocross
History:  Joined team 2012 season. 
Factoids: Raced motocross for 10 years
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 16
CX races 2013: 11

Devin Spencer
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner 16-18
From: West Haven
Bike: Specialized Hard Rock
Squad:  ICup Series, Solitude Weekday Series
History:  Joined team 2012 season. 03/08/2013
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 8

Ryan Steed
Status: Dabbler
Category: Clydesdale / BM 40-plus
From: South Ogden
Bike: Specialized Enduro SL
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2011 season as 1st year racing, 8th year mountain biking.
Factoids: Avid fly fisherman, archery hunter.
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 1  
No races 2012.

Jarin Stevens
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner Men
From: 
Bike:  
Squad:  ICup Series
History:   Joined UMB team 2014 w Draper.
Factoids:

Mitt Stewart
Status: Active Veteran
Category: Expert Men 40+
From: 
Bike:  
Squad:  ICup Series, Cyclocross
History:   Joined UMB team 2012 w Sundance. 2012 Most Improved Award. 2013 season 1st place. Racer of the Year 2013.
Factoids:  
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 18
CX races 2013: 1

Darren Stirland
Status: Veteran Active
Category: Sport Men 30-34
From:  Salt Lake
Bike:  Kona King Kikapu
History:   Joined UMB team 2008.
Factoids:  Runner, student U of U.
Pre-2014 UMB starts: 17

Carson Taylor
Status: Active
Category: 9-and-under
From: 
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2011 season. 2011 ICup season 3rd place.
Factoids: Older brother Merrick races for Kuhl.
Pre-2013 UMB starts: 7  
No races 2012.

Eric Taylor
Category: Sport Men 19-29
From:  Salt Lake
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2006, three seasons racing ICup.
Factoids:  
No races 2012.

Brian Thomas
Status: Dabbler
Category: Men Sport 35-39
From: Cottonwood Heights
Bike: S-Works Epic
Squad:  ICup Series, Midweek Series
History:  Joined team 2012, as 5th year racing.
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 1

Christian Thompson
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner Men 30-39
From: 
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2011.
Factoids: 
Pre-2013 UMB starts: 1

Kyle Thorsen
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner Men 30-39
From: West Jordan
Bike: Marin Mount Vision
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2011 as 1st year racing, biking for 3 years.
Factoids: 4x4 off-roading, shooting
Pre-2013 UMB starts: 1  

Matt Thygerson
Status: Dabbler
Category: Sport Men 30-39
From: Lehi
Bike: Felt Nine Sport
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2014. 
Factoids: 

Daniel Truong
Status: Veteran Active
Category: Sport Men 19-29
From: Salt Lake City
Bike: Giant Trance X 29er
Squad:  ICup Series, Cyclocross
History:  Joined team 2013 as 1st year racing.
Factoids: Optometry Resident at SLC VA Medical Center
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 3
CX races 2013: 6

Colleen Tvorik
Status: Veteran Active
Category:  Sport Women
From:  Park City
Bike:  Cannondale Rush
Squad:  ICup Series, Cyclocross
History:  Sundance/Soldier Hollow race series. Joined UMB team 2009. ICup 2010 season 2nd place.
Factoids: Competes in the jumping division of horse shows. Grew up in Michigan.  
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 20
CX races 2013: 10

John Twitchell
Status: Active Veteran
Category: Clydesdale
From: Saratoga Springs
Bike: Giant Anthem 29er
Squad:  ICup Series, Cyclocross, Endurance
History:  Joined team 2012. New to racing. 2012 season 2nd place. 2013 Most Inspirational Award. 2013 season 1st place.
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 22
CX races 2013: 5

Korbin Twitchell
Status: Dabbler
Category: 9 and under
From: Saratoga Springs
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined team 2012 for Cactus Hugger. 
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 1

Chase Vallejo
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner 13-15
From: Alpine
Bike: Gary Fisher HiFi
Squad:  ICup Series, Weekday series
History:  Joined team 2012 as 1st year racing.
Factoids: Wrestling, scuba diving.
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 1

Bentley Vanderwel
Status: Dabbler
Category: 10-12 (age 9)
From: Pleasant Grove
Bike: Trek
Squad:  ICup Series, USCS
History:  Joined team 2013 as 1st year racing. Junior Racer of the Year 2013.
Factoids: Plays piano, trumpet, cello
Pre-season UMB starts: 5

Brian Vanderwel
Status: Dabbler
Category: Beginner 40+
From: Pleasant Grove
Bike: Camper Comp
Squad:  ICup Series, USCS
History:  Joined team 2013 as 1st year racing.
Factoids: Pilot and flight instructor
Pre-season UMB starts: 6

Jake VanWagoner
Status: Veteran Active
Category:  Sport Men 16-18
From:  Highland
Bike: Specialized Stumpjumper
History:  Joined team 2007. 2012 season 2nd place.
Factoids:  
Pre-season UMB starts: 12

Jaxon Van Wagoner
Status: Dabbler
Category:  
From:  Highland
Bike: 
History:  Joined team 2007.
Factoids:  
Pre-season UMB starts: 3

Tim Wagstaff
Status: Dabbler
Category: Sport Men 40+ / Sport A
From: Park City
Bike: Trek
Squad:  ICup Series, Weekly Race Series, Sundance
History:  Joined team end of 2012 after 2 years racing. 
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 4

Chad Waldron
Status: Dabbler
Category:  Beginner Men 40+
   CX Cat C
From:  Kaysville
Bike: Specialized Epic
Squad:  ICup Series, Cyclocross
History:  UMB team member since 2007.
Factoids:  School and Action Sports Photographer.
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 3  
No races 2012.

Quinton Wall
Status: Sign-up
Category: Beginner 16-18
From: Layton
Bike: 
Squad:  
History:  Joined team 2014 new to racing. 
Factoids: 

Steven Weaver
Status: Dabbler
Category: Sport Men 30-39
From: Highland
Bike: Specialized Camber Comp
Squad:  ICup
History:  Joined team 2014 during 1st year racing. 
Factoids: Optometrist in Highland and Saratoga Springs; also provides eye care to Native Alaskans several times a year -- over 50 villages.

Jake Weber
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category:  Expert 30-39
From:  Eagle Mountain
Bike:  Scott Scale RC 29er
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Adventure racer. Joined UMB team 2009. ICup 2010 season 3rd place.
Factoids: Age 34  
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 16

Gary Wekluk
Status: Active Team
Category:  Men 30-34 Sport
From:  Harriman
Bike:  Raleigh M700
Squad:  ICup Series, Endurance
History:  3 previous races including Draper 09 before joining UMB team 2009.
Factoids: Aviation nut!  
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 5

Steve Winters
Status: Dabbler
Category:  Beginner Men 40+
From:  Cedar Hills
Bike: Ellsworth
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Joined 2004. Frozen Hog 2003 40-plus 1st. 2004 Season: Summer Games 3rd. UMB Top Trailworker 2010 through 2012.
Factoids:  Hobbies fly fishing, float tube, camping, old movies.
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 4

John Young
Status: Active
Category: Sport Men 30-39
From: Provo (via Fallon, NV)
Bike: Giant V2, Motobecane
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Biking many years, racing two years before joining UMB. Joined team 2012. 
Factoids: 20-year military veteran
Pre-season UMB starts: 4

Casey Zaugg
Status: Veteran Active Team
Category: PRO men
From: Cedar Hills
Bike: 
Squad:  ICup Series, Sundance/Soldier Hollow series
History:  Joined team 2010. 2011 ICup season 3rd place. 2012 season 3rd place.
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 21

Paul Zimmerman
Status: Active
Category: Men 50+
From: American Fork
Bike: Santa Cruz Tallboy
Squad:  ICup Series
History:  Mtn bike racing since the 90s. One or two road centuries yearly. Joined team 2011. 
Factoids: 
Pre-2014 UMB XC-series race starts: 19

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