Geoff Rackette

GEOFF RACKETTE

Geoff caught the racing bug a little later in life than some, but he's going strong and getting stronger.

Age: 46

Height: 5'9"

Weight: 150 lbs

Residence: Edmonton

Category: 5 / Master B

Discipline: Road

Specialty: I Wish

What is your favourite movie?
Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
What is your favourite food?
Hand made pasta.
What is your favourite band?
Pink Floyd vs. Foo Fighters in a cage match.
What is your favourite colour?
Red, no blue, no aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh.
What is the worst movie/TV show of all time
Anything with the word "Idol" in the title
Who is your favourite actor?
Denzel Washington.
What is your least favourite subject?
High school social studies.
What do you do in the winter?
Skate skiing, ice climbing.
What do you ride?
Road - Marinoni Element XTi , TT - Marinoni TTA
What is your favourite/best ride?
Favorite - any ride in Jasper or Banff.
What is your best moment on a bike?
Riding in Colorado.
What is your dream bike?
BMW R1200C.
Who is your favourite cyclist?
Eddie Mercx. He was strong at everything.
Who is your non-cycling hero?
Any cancer warrior, for their personal strength.
What is the strangest thing you've eaten while riding?
In Australia I picked up an energy bar. It was perhaps the worst 'edible' item I have ever ingested.
What is your worst injury from a crash?
Mountain biking in the river valley in 1997 I crashed hard, split my helmet and wound up with bruising from my knee up to my ribs and halfway across my body.
What is your favourite recipe with SPAM in it?
Spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, eggs bacon and spam
Have you ever lied to your parents/boss/significant other to go for a ride?
That's why it's nice being the boss.

Career Highlights

2008

2007

I just started racing in 2006 so I am still editing my highlight reel
Finished the Pigeon Lake RR after that infamous carbon fiber and bone crushing incident on the north side of the lake.

Career Lowlights