Frank Obusek 3rd Year VeloSports Racing
Age: 40
From: Barnesville, OH
Home: Asheville, NC
Race Category: Road Cat 3, Mtn Cat 2, Track 5,
Strengths: He’s got a jump!
2010 Goals:
- Ride significantly stronger than in previous years
- Top 3 finish in a Cat 3 Road Race
- Win a Cat 2 (Sport) Mountain Bike Race
Results:
- 1st place 2009 Charlotte Short Track @ Renaissance Park (Race #1)
- 3rd place 2009 Bank of NC Short Track (#3)
- 2nd place 2009 Ocho 8-Hour Duo (with Owen Simpson)
- 1st place 2006 Tour of Oaks Cat 4 Criterium
- 5th place 2006 Rock Hill Omnium Cat 4/5 35+
- 4th 2006 Tour de Leaves
- 10th 2005 115-Mile Cherohala Challenge
Hobbies/Interests:
Texting my daughter, camping in remote locations of the Southern Appalachian mountains, writing acoustic guitar music, single origin coffees from local roasters, web development, listening to podcasts during road trips, cooking with veggies, and observing the night sky.
Professional:
Frank graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Geology with a focus in structural geology, GIS and Remote Sensing. He is currently the Geospatial Imaging Program Manager for the NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis. His work deals with extracting geospatial information, i.e. landcover, tree canopy, impervious surfaces and wetlands information from satellite imagery and/or orthophotography. Just some of Frank’s work can be seen at NC CGIA’s website.
In His Own Words:
People do what people do and I am just happy to be here at all is one of my favorite sayings, as quoted from the folk singer Todd Snider. I am a comedian at heart and love to make people smile. I often over extend myself in 16,000 different directions only seeking simple smile from those who least suspect it. Riding and training on my bicycling is a way for me to enjoy the outdoors and maintain my fitness. If I have something to share, I enjoy passing on what I know to others. When I’m motivated there is no stopping me. If you are the old lady in a grocery store, look out! I’m going to make you smile!
After a pull
