The infamous Tom Carter is our DJ this week on 10 Tracks. Originally from Columbus, OH, Carter has been active in the Northern Colorado cycling scene for some 30 years. He’s been a grassroots race promotor, perpetual volunteer, and racer. There are grainy photos on Facebook that prove he did indeed ride BMX, MTB’s, ‘cross, and even bikepacked back in the day. There are more recent photos of him mountain biking and gravel riding. Rumors suggest he’s making a return to racing in 2021.

The father of two attended and perhaps graduated from UNC, he rides for the First City Cycling Team and works for Excel Energy. 

Favorite bike?

Salsa Warbird, Niner Air9 RDO- it’s really a tie.

Favorite ride?

Park Creek- or Wathen and all that can follow it.

Preferred style of riding?

I just like to ride- you name it, I’m likely game.

 

Alpine Dental Health

Mick McDill with Alpine Dental Health is among the strongest masters mountain bikers in Northern Colorado (despite the stereotype, he does not ride a Yeti) with strong results at the Leadville 100, BC Bike Race, Breck Epic, and, more importantly, the Sendtown Tuesday night races. He's one of my favorite nemeses on Tuesday nights. I've yet to beat the PR I set while chasing him down Kimmons way back during a Lory Mountain Bike Challenge race. He's a longtime member of the Northern Colorado…

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