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RIDEr / instigator / Race organizer
 Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Graduate: Rhode Island School of Design, BFA, BGD
Yearly Milage: 7,500 - 10,000
Age: 37
Height: 6' 0"
Strengths: Climbing, T2 and not bonking
Weaknesses: Swimming and rest days
Favorite gear : 53/12
Favorite Fuel : DQ Oreo Blizzard
Always on the hunt for adventure, Eric dreams of his next challenge before his current one ends. The two-time Ironman has ridden from San Diego to Washington DC, Rome to Barcelona, Glacier Park to Yuma, Vancouver to Mexicali and Toronto to Rhode Island (the last on a mountain bike with only a sleeping bag, cash and a tool kit of essentials). These incredible experiences have fueled a lifetime of memories: Screaming downhill at upwards of 55 mph; Climbing continuously for over 25 miles; Tracing 136 miles of the Blue Ridge in a single day--fully loaded with gear; Riding eight centuries in as many days; Covering countless miles and meeting even more personalities. All in pursuit of the important truth: What is his limit?
In preparation for RAAM he plans on heating up in the winter months with the Vuelta de los Nueve Faros, hammering the Tour of California and racing Ironman Arizona and Ironman St. Croix 70.3. Then after racing across the country, Eric has his sights set on riding through Portugal and Spain, enjoying Total 200 v4 and organizing Endure 24. Eric resides on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
Rides & Races
+ 3 Total 200 (2005, 2006, 2007): A one day, 200 mile: Race organizer and rider, 21mph avg
+ 3 Ironman races: 2 X USA, 1 X AZ (2006, 2007, 2008): 10:40
+ 8 Ironman 70.3 races including World Championships (2006): 4:56
+ Tour of California (2008)
+ 2 Vuelta de los Nueve Faros (2006, 2008): A 3-day, 385 mile ride circumnavigating Puerto Rico
+ 2 Cross Country Self Supported trips (4700 miles in 56 days, 3100 miles in 28 days)
+ 2 Canada to Mexico trips (2003, 2005): Rocky Mountain route, West Coast route
+ 100+ century rides (100 miles or more: 1993-present)
+ 3 AIDS Benefit Rides (NC to Washington DC): 3 day supported ride
+ Rome to Barcelona Self Supported trip
+ Seattle to San Francisco Self Supported trip
+ Toronto to Providence, Rhode Island Self Supported trip
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Meet the team that's making it happen:
Riders
  
Crew & Support
                  
It takes a whole team to race in the most grueling race in the world. We are in the four person team category, which means we ride as a relay from start to finish. And the riders depend on an entire support crew - about 3 crew members for each rider during the race. And leading up to the event there are even more people involved with logistics, promotions, coaching, training events, health, nutrition and morale support just to name a few. Our team is a great combination of personalities and talents.
Check out what they have to say in the blog. |
