used physical force directly against anyone but he has been under fire and earned the Medal of Courage as he relates in a 2009 article in Garage Magazine: Thomsen still races for fun occasionally. For example, he raced the amateur 41-45 cruiser at the November 2001 ABA Grand Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and won. He also raced in the 36 & Over Expert 20" class as well as the 45-50 Cruiser class at the ABA Winternationals in February 2007. He made the mains but didn't place in the top three of either class in the mains, but his competitive spirits remained undimmed: Stu said he'll be training more and plans on racing again this year. 'I still hate losing,' he said. 'I guess I'll always be that way.' As proof of that, he won the 50-54 Cruiser main at the 2008 NBL Grand National, amazing onlookers with his jumping ability. Notes External links The American Bicycle Association (ABA) Website. The National Bicycle League (NBL) Website. "Deputy Thomsen AKA BMX Racing Legend Stompin' Stu" September 18, 2009. Orange County Sheriff Department blog article on Deputy Stuart Thomsen 1958 births Living people American male cyclists BMX riders