Home town: Topeka

Birth Place: Topeka

Bike: Trek 5200

Cycling team: Wheatland Cycling Team

Family: Wife Kim, Daughter Haley

Occupation: Field foreman-Heavy equipment operator for a Rural Water District Past Athletic Experience: None Organized

About Jack: I began cycling as a child and I loved it so much it was all that I did. Then like most I grew up and my bike was left behind. In recent years I have rediscovered my passion for cycling and now like when I was a kid, its all I want to do. I've been cycling now for 5 years, 2 1/2 of those going on training rides with the Wheatland team. All of my recent success can be attributed to them, they have helped me to find another level of cycling fitness. It's always inspiring to ride with the likes of Steve and Kris Tilford, Keith and Catherine Walberg, Bill Stolte, Joe and Glenda Taylor, Brian Walawender, George McDairmid, Bob Locke and everyone else that makes me hurt.

Hardest day on the bike: Every day on the trainer.

Other current athletic experience: I enjoy running 5-10K races, but also run in a few longer distance events and have completed one marathon.

Dream goals: To always finish.