Joe Gaudio  

Joe is an Ultra Cyclist that has competed in various Ultra Marathon Cycling  Races and RUSA events.

 A 2006 BMB (Boston-Montréal-Boston) finisher and a Super Randonneur three years in a row.

He is an accomplished endurance cyclist competing in events from 200 to 750 miles. Remember the clock does not stop in an Ultra Event!

If it has two wheels Joe can ride it on one.  An accomplished motocross rider he is trading in the motor for quad muscles this time. His other interests include ice-skating, kayaking and water-skiing.

Joe is an experienced strong long distance cyclist who has completed many cyclo-tours.

He is a licensed union plumber and a member of Local 777 and now active in Scouting with his son.
Happily married Joe is always supported by his wife Mary-Jane and his 11 year old son Kyle.


Joe and Mary-Jane

Joe jumping.

On a tour.

Joe & son Kyle

Tim Picard  

Tim is another experienced long distance cyclist.  Having completed every single cyclo-tour we have rode including the famed Bloomin’ Tour….  Connecticut to Tampa Florida .

In 2007 he rode in all 5 New England states with-in a 24 hour period during the 2007 RUSA Fleche’.  A terrific hydrofoiler he enjoys most water sports. His other interests include sailing, ice skating, water-skiing, ATV riding and kayaking.

Tim is a self-employed building contractor.  Owner of the Carpentry Company he has constructed many spectacular homes over the years and is an accomplished cabinetmaker.

His son Justin and daughter Emily support him in all his sporting activities.

The touring cabinet maker.

On the road in Florida.

Sweet sweet water!

Tim with Emily & Justin.

Ken Silvestri  

Ken is also an Ultra Cyclist who has competed in many Ultra Marathon Cycling races and RUSA events.  A 2006 BMB finisher and two-time Super Randonneur. Ken is an experienced long distance cyclist competing in Ultra events from 200 to 750 miles.

Experienced in cyclo-touring Ken has completed many long distance tours including The Bloomin’ Tour Connecticut to Tampa Florida.

Ken is an accomplished barefoot water-skier, speed skier and hydrofoiler. He has enjoyed many other sports over the years. Scuba diving, ice skating, high speed boats, wind-surfing, ATV riding and kayak fishing with the YakDawgs to name just a few.

A member of Local 777 Ken is a union plumber/pipe-fitter by trade.

Always supported 100% in all his extreme sports and foolishness by his wife of nearly 30 years Debbie.

Just a short break.

Walking on water.

Yeah - that bike is lite.

Flying on a Hydofoil.

Kelley Behrens

Ultra Cyclist, hydrofoiler, water-skiier, kayaker, ice skater

Kelley has competed in many UMCA and RUSA cycling events ranging from 200 to 750 miles.  A 2006 BMB finisher and Super Randonneur.

 KB is an experienced distance-touring cyclist having ridden in all of our previous long distance tours.

As the rest of the Eliminator Cycling Team he excels in most water sports.

His other interests include kayaking, ice-skating and swimming. You can count on him to be there at the finish line.

He rides Campy equipped Litespeed and Cannondale bicycles.
 

Jean-Pierre Crozet

Pro-Cyclist, Alpine Skiier

The oldest member of the crew is never to be taken lightly. A skilled and powerful European cyclist will humble riders half his age.  Having competed in cycling races in the Swiss Alps he is no stranger to big climbs.  He is also a talented cycling mechanic and wheel builder.

An expert snow skier and previous member of the Okemo Ski Patrol.

Having owned many bicycles over the years he is presently riding a Campy equipped Colnago.
 

Herb “H-Bomb” Petersen

Cyclist, triathlete, water-skier, hydrofoiler, speedskiier

Along with many other sporting activities Herb is an experienced endurance cyclist. HP has competed in Ultra Marathon and RUSA events. He rode the Fleche covering all 5 New England states in 24 hours.

He is also an expert Hydrofoiler twisting out flips with nosebleed heights off the water.  Hard to beat Herb is a proficient water-skier and barefooter.

He has competed in triathlons and other running events. Some of his other interests are snow skiing and ice-skating.

He is backed up by his supportive wife Wendy and two children Tim and Heidi.
 

Al Nebelung

Cyclist, water-skiier, ice skater

Al is a powerful cyclist who has rode in several RUSA events.  A hill climbing specialist he is hard to beat when on a bike.  He is also proficient slalom water-skiier having skied for over 30 years.

His other interest includes swimming, skating and hiking.  Al is one of the Teams motivators.

Al rides a custom made Campy equipped bike by Independent Fabricators.
 

Jay Sullivan

Cyclist, windsurfer, ice skater, water-skier, barefooter, kayaker

Jay is a strong cyclist and water-sports enthusiast. On the water (liquid or frozen) he is a tough competitor.  He is a proficient ice skater, water-skier, barefooter and expert windsurfer. A two-time kayak race winner Jay is always a contender. His other sporting interest includes wakeboarding, snowboarding and roller-skating.

 Jay proudly rides a Campy equipped Pinarello bicycle.
 

Scott Kushman

Waterskiing, cycling, kayak fishing, ice skating, windsurfing

Scott enjoys kayak fishing with the YakDawgs fishing crew.   He is also an accomplished hydrofoiler.  Scott has done extensive cycling and rode in the Tri-State 175 and The New England 12/24. He also rode with the Eliminator Team to Canada.