derek and the ludvig bell man

Where were you born or from and how long have you been in the DFW area?
East Kilbride, Scotland
 
What brought you to the DFW area?  What part of town do you currently live in?
An airplane!… seriously though I moved to Fort Worth in 2000 to be with my wife Shannan
When you are not cycling, how do you earn your living? 
I work mostly with web development for an Education Service Center (Region 10)
What is the best thing about your job?
Learning new things!

derek and shannan

How long have you been a member of the PBA? 
Officially since May 29 2011 I’ve been riding with you guys a little longer than that (I had some technical difficulties purchasing my membership (sorry))
How did you get interested in cycling, group cycling, cycling with the PBA?  
I rode with Richardson Bike Mart and wanted something a little more sociable. I had heard about you guys and one week gave it a try and was hooked ever since!
Are you a member of any other bike clubs?
No
How many rides and how many miles per year do you cycle? 
When I’m fully functional I like to ride 5 days a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Tell us two or three interesting things most people don’t know about you. 
I love to talk… Oh you said don’t know, OK here goes: I love to learn as much as I can about other languages as I’ve been in the situation many times where I’ve been in another country and didn’t speak the language of those who’s company I kept.
Describe your first bike
The first bike I remember having was a Raleigh Tomahawk,  it was the kids version of a Raleigh Chopper
Do you participate in any other sports?
Love skateboarding, snowboarding, motorcycling (on and off road) and wind surfing
Have you, or do you do any bicycle racing?
No but I’d be up for it if my friends were!
What is your favorite ride ever or best ever riding experience?  
Every ride I ride with good conversation I enjoy! I especially love learning new things so if you have any interesting trivia please share!
What is your most embarrassing cycling moment?
Getting used to clip-in pedals (that must be a common one)!
If you could go on one more bike ride, what ride would it be?   
A long one with GOOD friends and the right clothes!
What is your favorite book, movie, or play? 
A movie that will always stay with me is Night Breed both myself and very good friend Thomas Moonan enjoyed it tremendously… The special effects were primitive but the idea was so appealing!
If you have, or had, an iPod, what music would be in it?  What is your favorite food or cuisine? 
Lot’s of audio books and music that is good to cycle to!
What other hobbies or interests are you involved in when not riding your bike? Do you have any pets?  If so, describe. 
I love video games! I have an MSc in Game Technology (it was way more difficult than you might think!).
Do you have any kids? What are their ages and do they ride bikes?
Not yet but we are expecting TWINS in August!!!
What else would you like to tell us about yourself? 
Hmmm  I’ll need to leave that for when we cycle together!… See you on the road!

derek in the hospital