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Mayors' Ride Bios - Christopher Butson
1. Which Relay link do you want to ride?
Steamboat Springs to Salt Lake City
2. How you found us
Request from Lisa Romney at Mayor's office in Salt Lake City.
3. Why you want to do this ride
I want to be a part of the National Bicycle Greenway for many reasons:
-To raise awareness of bicycling as a means of transportation
-To support the effort of creating the Greenway
To support and represent the bicycling community in Utah and Salt Lake City
4. Your touring experience
Participant in the Big Ride Across America, a cross country ride and
fund-raiser for the American Lung Assocation in 1998. Many centuries in
Utah and California. I have been cycling for over 20 years.
5. Tell us about your bike
I would ride this link on a beatiful Cilo road bike. I also own 4 other bikes: 2 mountain bikes, a Schwinn Suburban (commuter) and a tandem. I'm planning to buy another road bike soon.
6. Describe your training regimen
I ride almost every day of the year. I commute to work by bicycle. Beyond that I ride at least 3 times a week: 2 medium rides and one long ride (60-120 miles).
7. How many miles do you ride a year
5000+
8. Are you car free or Interested
I am interested and available.
9. How are you making time for this
My job allows a lot of flexibility in work schedule.
10. How many miles do you plan to ride in 2002
5000+
11. What are your fears about doing this ride
I'm not crazy about riding in extreme heat.
12. Do you have any special skills
Yes, lots.
13. Do you have any helpful friends for us
Affiliated bike club eMails
15. What other activities do you do
Full time researcher at the University of Utah; Delivery driver for Meals on Wheels; Build bicycle light systems.
16. Your age
34
17. Your occupation
Researcher.
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