Justin Koppa – American Ex-Pat
Justin racing cross in Kansas City
Suddenly the nickel-clad horse takes the bit in its mouth and goes slanting for the curbstone defying all prayers and all your powers to change its mind — your heart stands still, your breath hangs fire, your legs forget to work.”
– Mark Twain, Taming the Bicycle
I ride a bike because I can. I ride it to work, I ride it to play. When I am not riding a bike, I am thinking about riding a bike.
–Yours Truly
Bio: Born in 1976, the year of the Dragon, in Kansas, currently reside in Bavaria, work as a contractor for the DoD, have a wife and two kids, and enjoy cheesecake for dessert. Started riding in 1994, racing in ‘99, and bought my first “adult” bike in 2004. Race schedule located on my blog.
Palmarès:
2008: Did some races
2007: Broke a leg
2006: 1st Amateur NORBA Marathon Phoenix
10th 24hrs of Old Pueblo Solo
17th Short track, Collegiate Nationals
9th GC Tour of the Gila, Cat 4
2005: 1st Duo 12 hours Dawn til Dusk, Gallup
2nd 24hrs of Old Pueblo, 5-person
State Champion NMORS Expert
2004: 1st 24hrs of Adrenaline, 4-person
2003: That’s a long time ago
2002: That’s a really long time ago
2001: State Champion NMORS Sport
2000: Finished some races
I thought of that while riding my bicycle.
– Albert Einstein
