Moncel At the controls

Jay Moncel.this guy proves that you can be a Factory rep and rep at the same time, Jay is the Regional Trek bicycle rep,long time MTB racer, grew up in northern Michigan, a fast cross racer and gettin faster. a up and coming cat 2 racer and one heck of a asset to our scene, yup i guess you can say he's got it figured out. How many of us can actually say, I LOVE my job and i dont mind goin to work? probably very few...

1.How long have been racing

Since 1995

2. what changes have you seen in the Miscene over the years

Unlike most super old skool racers, I started racing mountain bikes. Then in late 1999 I entered my first road race. After that i mixed it up for about 4 years then went full road with only just a little MTB each year. MTB was getting smaller but really unique with certain riders who stuck around. Road exploded and the next thing I knew michigan was kicking out pros left and right. Today with guys like joe lekovish pumping up our sport with every breath, I’m hoping to see growth in all diciplines, road, MTB, cross and track..

3. first bike?

Department store huffy BMX, real bike haro MTB

4. past sponsors?

Various local shops, Becks Mustard, Bontrager, Aiello Group, Essex Brass

5.what are some of your secret cravings?

Peanut butter, Nutella, sugar and deserts

6. what are your weakness, cycling specific?

TT, sticking to the plan,

7. how many bikes do you own?

Right now 3, cyclo-cross, road and single speed MTB

8.What are some of the funniest cycling moments you have had?

One time I was traveling to a race with 2 friends. We were supposed to meet at my buddies house and leave from there. I got there early and then brad arrived. When he got there we started loading the car. We were packing the bikes and brad realized he had forgotten his bike.

9. what races are you looking forward too?

Cone Azalia, Ada, Proctor Cycling Classic, Superweek, Downers Groove

10.big goals this season?

Podium anywhere. Help the team win the team points challenge

11.Have you have been injured?

I got injured last summer on a trip to colorado mountain biking with a group of friends. It was prettty cool actually. The first day we did like 4 hours in the saddle. Coming in on a decent I was leading the group. I got a little too hot in a corner and washed out and went OTB. It was a lame crash but I got a stick jabbed into the top of my thigh and had to take a trip to the emergency room. I have a nice scar now for life on my right thigh. That’s about it.

12. do you coach yourself or have coach?

For the most part I would say I coach myself. Ireally need to get a real coach. It’s a weakness of mine to not follow the plan. I think it would be a huge benefit for me if I did. I’m looking at the cycle-smart program with adam myerson for the fall.

13. do you set up a peak for a season?

I like to have good fitness around late may and into june. Every person I know that races hard in the area gets lethargic in july because its so hot and by that time we’ve all got a lot of racing under our legs. It’s a good time to rest and readjust for the last half of the season. After late august I start to taper down of course because I want to get ready for cross.

14. what other intrest do you have or hobbies?

Having other intersts is really important for me. Its helps me balance my cycling because you have to dedicate so much time to it. Music is a biggie for me. I like food and learning about nutrition as well as cooking when I have time. I like travel, film and art.

15. favorite place to ride?

Anywhere in Europe. Arizona – Mt Lemmon. South Carolina – Mt Mitchelle and Pisgah. On weekends riding to dexter and chealse for coffee. Traverse City is also really great for Michigan. Wisconsin is the shit!

16. whats your take on emo?

Don’t know

17. Last C.D. you bought?

Re issue of Monster Magnet’s Spine of God

18. good book or Ipod?

I pod all the way

19. girlfriend ?

yes

20. what does Jay do on friday night?

Recaping the week of work and prepping for the next week so I don’t have to do it on Sunday night. And lately I’ve been having dinner with my girlfriend at fun restaurants in ann arbor..

21. big hour traing week ?

15-20?

22. do you follow a srtict diet?

This year leading into the season I’ve done a good job with that. When I got back from my european vacation in late jan, I was serious about getting ready for the year. I’ve stuck to it since I’ve been back. I like nutrition and I can get into a rythem if I put my mind to it.

23. would you still ride if you didnt race?

Absolutely, its become a part of my lifestyle

24. Wine or beer?

Wine, but I like beer too.

25 THANKS your one of the best!! and thank those that keep you rollin!!!

Michigan scene is the shit!