Bruce Cole-Baker
I’ve liked every “Kiwi” I’ve ever met, and Bruce Cole-Baker is my favorite. The easy-going, tall lean man from New Zealand is just plain cool. He and his wife Erin Cole-Baker are both talented musicians. (If you ever get a chance to hear ECB, don’t miss it!)
Bruce has been having great success as a bike racer recently. He was kind enough to answer a few questions for Central Oregon Athlete.
Central Oregon Athlete – Where were you born?
Bruce Cole-Baker – New Zealand!
COA – How long have you lived in Bend?
BCB – Almost 5 years
COA – What brought you to Bend?
BCB – We found Bend after visiting Central Oregon for the Sisters folk festival in 2005.
COA – How long have you been racing bikes?
BCB – Almost a year.
COA – What has been your best result so far?
BCB – 1st Singlespeed at Crook County Crush XC.
COA – What are some of your racing goals?
BCB – US MTB Marathon Nationals, High Cascades 100.
COA – What are some of your other hobbies?
BCB – Breaking/Fixing Bikes, Running, Music.
COA – What’s your favorite workout in Central Oregon?
BCB – Hillclimbs..Mt Bachelor, Skyliners, Marazik.
COA – Anything else to add?
BCB – Thanks to Sunnyside for bike fixins, and to everyone involved with putting on all the fine events in Central Oregon, and to Josh for bringing this community together!
