Race History & Accomplishments

Ben VanHoose

Ben is new to the cycling scene but not new to fierce competion.  He comes from a long lineage of endurance runners.  He's been running marathons and ultra marathons for a while.  A few years back, he purchased a mountain bike at the same time as his parents. Coincidentally, a new trail was being constructed in his hometown of Greenville, Michigan at the same time.  While routinely riding the new Edward's Creek mountain bike trail he became hooked on the different challenges that existed compared to running.  Over the years Ben began mixing more biking in with his running workouts and noticed great improvements.  Each ride was a new learning experience.  Only a few years ago he decided to try his new found love in the competitive world of racing mountain bikes.  He has been seen riding time trials, cross country races, and endurance races while continuing to competively run.  While racing is still a goal he pursues, going out and putting in the miles on a road bike or mountain bike are still just as fun.

In The Stable: Giant Iguana Mountain Bike, and Diamondback Racing Podium 2 Road Bike
Team Positions: Racer, Club Rider

Other Interests

Ben currently attends Ferris State University for Radiography and when he is not working or attending classes he gets outdoors as much as possible.  Whether it is riding, running, kayaking, snowboarding, or hunting, Ben is always enjoying himself.  At one point, he worked out at Winter Park, Colorado as a lift operator.  Part of Ben's plans for the team is to get back out to Colorado for some mountain bike racing in the summer and then snowboarding for off-season fun.