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Michael (aka Mikey or "The Barrell")
Michael's sporting background began in rugby and swimming and he has the physical build to match. However, his participation in these sports was, to coin a phrase, "short" lived as he has the height of a 12 year old girl. Mikey went on to study Physics at the University of Exeter, a subject that would prove useless later in his life.
Soon after leaving Exeter Mike decided to move to London to seek his fortune as a stunt double for Daniel Larrusso (aka Karate Kid). Unfortunately, as with his early sporting attempts, a career in movies was to prove unsuccessful and was soon cut "short". However, Mike Johnson put that set back behind him and has since established himself as a key player in the London HR industry. It was also here in London where Mike found his true love, no not himself, or indeed his girlfriend, but for different modes of transport. To date his collection includes a car, two scooters and two bicycles. It is also rumoured he can been seen cruising Richmond Park late at night on a Segway with nothing but a fig leaf covering his mini-modesty.
MJ is an all out power athlete with an explosive turn of speed, however, that is where the similarities with his Olympic legend namesake end. Mikey's strengths lie in his competitiveness and commitment and he is always focused on the task in hand - sometimes he is so focused he forgets to wash himself and his clothes.
Expect to see "The Barrell" effortlessly charge away from the pack in the first 500m of the day, disappear over the top of first hill, only to appear again five minutes later at the side of the road, flat on his back gasping for air! In addition to his raw power, Mikey is a socialable creature with cheeky sense of humour - qualities which will be invaluable during times of low morale and will make him an integral member of the LEJOG team. He is also a fearless and experienced cyclist who will be a strong contender for King of the Hill.
Credentials:
Previous cycling experience: Boy racer on his daily cycle commute (Plus a couple of lame ass triathlons and a leisurely Sunday cycle ride from London to Canterbury)
Bike: Cube Agree GTC Pro (carbon frame, carbon forks, Ultegra groupset)
BMI: 28 (technically a brick sh*thouse)
Shoe size: 4
Gun size: Bazooka
Soon after leaving Exeter Mike decided to move to London to seek his fortune as a stunt double for Daniel Larrusso (aka Karate Kid). Unfortunately, as with his early sporting attempts, a career in movies was to prove unsuccessful and was soon cut "short". However, Mike Johnson put that set back behind him and has since established himself as a key player in the London HR industry. It was also here in London where Mike found his true love, no not himself, or indeed his girlfriend, but for different modes of transport. To date his collection includes a car, two scooters and two bicycles. It is also rumoured he can been seen cruising Richmond Park late at night on a Segway with nothing but a fig leaf covering his mini-modesty.
MJ is an all out power athlete with an explosive turn of speed, however, that is where the similarities with his Olympic legend namesake end. Mikey's strengths lie in his competitiveness and commitment and he is always focused on the task in hand - sometimes he is so focused he forgets to wash himself and his clothes.
Expect to see "The Barrell" effortlessly charge away from the pack in the first 500m of the day, disappear over the top of first hill, only to appear again five minutes later at the side of the road, flat on his back gasping for air! In addition to his raw power, Mikey is a socialable creature with cheeky sense of humour - qualities which will be invaluable during times of low morale and will make him an integral member of the LEJOG team. He is also a fearless and experienced cyclist who will be a strong contender for King of the Hill.
Credentials:
Previous cycling experience: Boy racer on his daily cycle commute (Plus a couple of lame ass triathlons and a leisurely Sunday cycle ride from London to Canterbury)
Bike: Cube Agree GTC Pro (carbon frame, carbon forks, Ultegra groupset)
BMI: 28 (technically a brick sh*thouse)
Shoe size: 4
Gun size: Bazooka
