Team Bacchetta
Team Bacchetta Member Bio - John Foote
Name: John Foote
Sex: Male
Age: 48
Location: Troy, OH
e-mail: JBFIV@aol.com
Phone number: (937) 332-1610
Riding Background: Ultra-Racing
How did you get into Recumbents?
I got into recumbents out of physical necessity. I’m sporting a degenerative spine which has resulted in five surgeries over the years. My Aero allows me to put in long rides without pain. I’m now back into Ultra racing after doing a lot of it in the 1980’s on the old STD bike.
How did you get asked to be a TEAM BACCHETTA team mate?
I had, by my standards, a very good ride at the Sebring 12/24 in February 2006. In fact, it was a personal best for me at the 24 hour distance (437 miles). Rich Pinto and a contingent of the Bacchetta Team were there and cheered me on and liked the way I rode.
What Bacchetta do you ride?
I’ve been riding a 2005 Aero for about a year now. It suits my riding style and special physical requirements very well. Stiff enough to turn power into speed, yet forgiving over the long haul and rough road surfaces. Best bike I’ve ever ridden.
Race results or Personal Best Rides.
Ultras:
| 1st Recumbent Division | Larry Schwartz Memorial Tinbutt 12 hr. 2005 |
| 1st Recumbent 12 hr | MW Ultra-Marathon Championships 2005 |
| 6th RAAM Qualifier | Sebring 12/24 2006 |
| RAAM Qualified |
The Sebring 12/24 was my personal best (PB) 24 hr race with 437 miles. Previous PB 24hr was 393 on std bike.
Events planned to attend for the rest of 2006:
| Cross State Record Attempt | June |
| MW Ultra-Marathon Championships | September 2 in Iowa |
| Texas Time Trials (Tentative) | October |