BICYCLE EXPERT WITNESS

EDUCATION

1966-1970, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri

1998-present, Study and practice of Dynamic Motion Therapy, 1000 hours of field experience. DMT is an advanced technique involving soft tissue release techniques for testing and relieving muscle stagnation in serious and recreational cyclists and other athletes.

2000-present, Computrainer factory trained technician. Associate coach instructor specializing in performance and therapeutic diagnosis of injuries using Spin Scan, Coaching and WattUp software programs. Seattle WA

EXPERIENCE

LEGAL EXPERT

1986-Present, Plaintiff and Defense cases. Trial qualified expert witness in litigation involving cycling standard of care and due care while bicycling, biomechanical parameters of cyclists including soft tissue issues effecting performance, injury, rider response, rider safety, bicycle components including frames, tires, tubes, drive train, design/ failure, handling and stability, appropriate actions of a rider, accident duplication, rider position analysis, and defensive bicycling. Road and off-road course conditions.

1976-Present, Engineering consultant. Counseled bicycle manufacturers on frame and component manufacturing design and handling characteristics.

1984-90, Engineered, designed, built and marketed line of signature series racing and touring bicycles.

1983-Present, Designed and tested prototype and production road and off-road bicycles and specialty components.

MILITARY

1970-`72, Special Service Branch, U.S. Army
`72-`80, Active Reserve U.S. Army.
1972, Personal Commendation from General William Westmorland, Commander of U.S. forces, South Viet Nam,
1972, Honorable Discharge, U.S. Army

EXPERTISE

Cycling journalist, Cycling conditioning, training and injury consultant, Cycling Biomechanical analyst, Masters competitor, Coaching consultant, Motivational speaker

OVERVIEW

In terms of expertise, Expert 76 is a professional cyclist and founder of America's longest running cycling educational organization. JHS offers instructional programs for all levels of riding expertise. As a cycling expert witness, Expert 76 is trial qualified in rider safety, mechanical set up, design and engineering of frame, drive train, tires, tubes, braking components, bike handling, rider proficiency, rider response, accident duplication and hazardous conditions. In the past sixteen years Expert 76 has successfully worked with both plaintiff and defense attorneys on a wide variety of cases.

Expert's 76 cycling experience spans more than thirty-seven years in which time, Expert 76 has cycled over 450,000 miles. Expert 76 is the author of four technical and historical cycling books, and a contributing writer for several magazines. Expert 76 staff and Expert 76 have completed the official instructional video for which Expert 76 holds an international elite level coaching license. Expert 76 has served as a network television commentator of competitive events and has been inducted into the U.S. Cycling Hall of Fame. Expert 76 has lectured to audiences as diverse as school children to medical doctors on a gamut of cycling subjects ranging from performance tuning and biomechanics to injury prevention and rider safety.

ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS

968-2003 18 times United States Cycling Federation and NORBA national champion
1968, 72, 76 3- time member of the U.S. Olympic Cycling Team
1971 Pan American Games gold medalist in cycling (Cali, Colombia)
1975-76 2-time winner Red Zinger/Coors Classic (Colorado)
1975 Winner, 1000 mile Tour of Baja (Mexico)
1973 Winner Tour de L' Estre (Quebec, Canada)
1981 Winner Ironman Triathlon world championship (HI)
1982 Second place, Race Across America, Santa Monica to New York City
1985 World speed record holder-152 MPH (Bonneville Salt Flats, UT)
1987 World record holder for 24 hours-539 miles (Fl)
1989 World record holder for tandem--mile and kilometer (UT)
1998 Bronze medal World MTB Championships Switzerland
1999 Bronze medal World MTB Championships Quebec
2000 World record holder for 24 hours Canoe 104.8 miles, WI

COACHING HIGHLIGHTS

1982-Present, JHS coaching clients have won 146 U.S. national cycling and triathlon championships, 16 world championships, and 2 Olympic gold medals. JHS has staged 232 training camps and clinics in the US and 7 countries, enhancing the performance of thousands of athletes. Expert 76 has coached members of the U.S. national cycling and triathlon teams and national triathlon teams of Japan, China, Australia, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil.

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS AND ASSOCIATIONS

U.S. Rider of the Decade, Competitive Cycling Magazine
1979, Arthritis Foundation, spokesperson Houston, TX,
1985, National Bicycle Dealers Association Man of the Year award
1989, U.S.A. Cycling Hall of Fame, inducted
2001, United States Triathlon Association Hall of Fame
1990, Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, inducted.
Board member, United States Cycling Federation.
Alumni Association, Southwest Missouri State University.
1995, League of American Cyclist's recipient of Paul Dudley White Award
Category 1 licensed member United States Cycling Association
Coaching affiliate, United States Cycling Federation

PUBLICATIONS

Available upon request

PRESENTATIONS

Available upon request

KEYWORDS

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