ARSENAL PROFILE - MICHAEL MANEY

Name: Michael Maney
IG Handle: @mtbmike411
Location: Cedar Falls, IA

1. What Arsenal Class year are you?

- 2020

2. Socks with Crocs, yes or no?

- I'm more Keens than Crocs but no socks ;)

3. If you are bonking on a long run or ride, what is your "gas station go-to?"

- Classic donut and an ice cold chocolate milk

4. Name your three favorite pizza toppings (and pineapple doesn't count):

- Tomatoes, Green Peppers and Banana Peppers. You said pineapple doesn't count (you know, towards the 3), so add that too :)

5. What is your favorite part of being a Ridge Supply Arsenal Member?

- The bright colored community of positive attitude of course!

6. Pick three destinations (or events) you'd like to go run or ride that you have never been:

- Cape Epic, Great Divide MTB route, and Bend, OR. Honorable mention to Croatan Buck Fifty...that sounds fun!

7. Do you have a quote that motivates you in life or in sport?

- "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts." -Mark Twain

8. What music is on your playlist right now that you wouldn't normally admit to?

- A smattering of DJ Khaled collabs

9. After a day out running or riding, what is the first thing you are grabbing out of the refrigerator?

- One of the amazing tempeh burritos my wife makes for me

10. What is something interesting about you that wouldn't come up in normal conversation?

- Prior to becoming a mechanical engineer, I was a heavy equipment operator and made side money repairing and tuning small engines and motorsports products.