

Name Michael Ceely
Home The People’s Republic of Berkeley
Occupation Berkeley Denizen and full-time Oxygen Thief
Experience USCF Category 1 - 1992 NorCal/Nevada District Road Champion, 1988 and 1992 US Olympic Trials, 1987 Wisconsin Pursuit Champion
Favorite race(s) Snake Alley Criterium (Burlington, IA) - a lung-searingly steep, switch-backed, cobble-stoned climb, followed by a screaming downhill – lap after lap! Click on the middle photo below. Damn, that looks painful! Check out the toe clips and the Brancale helmet.
Pre-ride beverage Peet’s Coffee (Arabian Mocha Java with milk and sugar, thank you!)
Pre/post-ride hangout Pre-ride - The Cheeseboard; Post-ride - Peet's at Walnut and Vine
Overindulgent meal Sushi with plenty of hot sake at Sushi California (Berkeley)!
Retirement/current bike Orbea Lobular, and of course it’s orange!
RACE PHOTOS (click for larger version)