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Kirk Albers OK! he doesnt have Michigan mailing address, we went outta state for this one, scince he hits Michigan events a few times a year and he is a swell guy, so all those opposed go somewhere else for the next few days . If you want to know a cool dude without ever speaking to him read for a few minutes cause this guy is cool!, A dad, a baker, a coach and one hard ass guy when he's clipped in! he's done his time on all over the place and still finds time to come up here and beat up the Miscener homies. the first time We met Kirk Albers was at the 1st running of the Cone Crazalia classic. Scince than he's come back often. Those sceners out there that are married and raising a family should take notes from this guy as proves you can have a wife and kids and still go fast! Thanks Kirk for the insperation!

1.when you were doin the Jelly belly gig did you get the Free candy??

For sure, they have some funky flavors that would keep me from eating many.

2. Married? Kids

13 years to wife Anne, sons Evan (6) and Eric (3).

3. Favorite riding buddie?

Anyone who will put up with me half-wheeling them.

4. Strengths?

Traditional hardman-type courses, either windy and small rollers like Leelanau.

5.what are some of your secret cravings?

Not so secret: Peets Coffee (Major Dickinsons Blend), we used to live around the corner from a Peets shop in the Boston area.

6. what are your weakness, cycling specific?

Time trials and long climbs, just a fair finisher.

7. how many bikes do you own?

Five road bikes, one 'cross, two track bikes and a vintage Hobbs fixed gear from the fifties

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

Riding in the laughing group at some of the big American tours (Italians have a way of coaxing girls to go Mardi Gras style)

9. what races do look forward too?

My "hometown" race: the Grandview Classic, Erie St. is always fun but I can't seem to have the right luck there, the Cone is a good one. I always looked forward (although I don't do it anymore) to the Lancaster UCI race as it is one of the hardest out there. My club's race, the Louisville Metro PD Criterium is a great one, maybe Leelanau, but I still haven't gotten over that one.

10.big goals this season?

Same as always, leave it all out on the road, hopefully my boys will cross the line first.

11.Have you have been injured?

See attached photo from last year's Snake Alley Criterium

12. Are you coached or self coached?

Self-coached (I'm USAC Level One certified), occasionally I seek out advice from peers.

13. Big hour training week?

18 hours/ 18,000 kjs

14. what other intrest do you have or hobbies?

I've got kids and race bikes?

15. favorite place to ride? ?

16. Friday night, in a NON race time of year? what happens in the Albers house.

Some sort of Netflix movie, catching up with kids/wife/family, maybe pizza and some Lego building of course.

17. Last C.D. you bought?

Oooofff, I'm not even sure where to buy CDs. Downloaded some favs from the college days, REM, Pixies, and some more recent stuff, Franz Ferdinand, Kaiser Chiefs, Modest Mouse, Paul Oakenfold, a tiny bit of rap (Notorious, of course), a little Sufjan now and then.

18. good book or Ipod?

Both, I read the New Yorker magazine every week, usually download This American Life, and I have about ten books on my Ipod, trying to get through Dom DeLillo's "Underworld", I usuallly read the recommended books from the Times.

19. Past teams you have ridden for?

Texas Roadhouse, Jelly Belly, Mongoose, Team Columbus, Frigidaire

20. Favorite day of week ?

Race day, of course.

21. occupation ?

Full-time dad, part-time coach, President of the Ohio Cycling Association, worked cooking/baking in restaurants for over 10 years.

22. do you follow a strict diet?

Not so much, I try to keep it healthy.

23. would you still ride if you didnt race?

Absolutely, I think its in my blood (the family all still lives in Holland except my parents/sister). I'll never forget watching on television the poetry in motion that was Fignon winning his first Tour while on a family trip to Amsterdam.

24. worst bike ever ridden?

No doubt, Bridgestone RB-1.

25 throw out the thank yous this was a fun interview...!!

Since this a MI sort of thing, thanks to Dale Hughes and his track crew, they have always gone overboard to make me feel welcome at Bloomer, and to Jamie Smith, my number one MIscener fan, he always finds the right thing to say.