He was one of the first cross-over athletes, becoming a founding member of the Schwinn-7-11 professional cycling team with his former speed skating coach, Jim Ochowicz who together conceived of the idea of a European-style sponsored team for North American riders.
He was one of the first cross-over athletes, becoming a founding member of the Schwinn-7-11 professional cycling team. Together with his former speed skating coach (and ex-bike racer), Jim Ochowicz, they conceived of the idea of a European-style sponsored team for North American riders.