What Moves Us

Some of Chris' first memories involve bikes. His racing career started in mountain bike downhill, then Chris turned to road racing and crits. In the last few years, Chris has turned his attention to short distance triathlon, which means he is only willing to suffer for short periods of time, unlike the true masochists in the office. Don't let the short sleeves fool you however Chris can still handle a bike, as was proven in our first annual Conference Room Time Trial. Not only did Curb's win handily, he did so without taking any paint of the walls. "What moves me is being married to my best friend, spending time outdoors, and seeing 198 on my heart rate monitor.""

Roy is husband to Kendall and father to a beautiful daughter. Roy played minor baseball in the Seattle Mariners Organization before retiring in 2003. He started running ultra marathons 2 years ago and has migrated to 50K and 50 mile Trail ultra marathons. Roy recently showed his running chops in house by taking a resounding victory in the first edition of the Swiftwick Open 390ish meter race around our parking lot. "It doesn't get much better than sweet single track trail!"

The father of three active children and married to a bike and outdoor “junkie”, Jay’s mantra might hold true to teach the following: If there is no path, make one; if there is a mountain, climb it; a bridge, narrow, creaky, slick, or swinging, cross it; an obstacle, find the quickest, most efficient way to maneuver and conquer it without fear or hesitation. Jay enjoys adventure, culture and the great outdoors: trekking and climbing adventures are what moves him and his Swiftwicks right to the top of Machu Picchu in Peru, Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa, Canadian Rockies, US Rockies, Bryce Canyon, glacier ice climbing in Alaska, and any ridge or bump in the road in between. Fresh air, pounding heart, clear thinking, and most of the time, his hiking buddies, two Weimaraners, Crosby and Mia.

Sam is a husband that is blessed to a spectacular wife that somehow manages to put up with his shenanigans. From Birth, Sam has had a fascination with bikes. Probably ingrained by his father, Sam pretty much grew up on things with two wheels and loved riding. After a brief BMX, Motocross and Semi - Professional Amateur Regional racing career as a category 2 cyclist, he turned to the darkside of sleeveless jerseys and wetsuits winning Nashvegas Olympic triathlon(his second ever). "Even though I said I would never be a triathlete, it was a way for me to show that I am great at everything. That is why I need and rep the best sock." What Moves Sam is his faith, his wife, and his continual pursuit to be better.

Hailing from the great state of Alaska, James is a former Division 1 football player that has turned into our resident Crossfit junky. He likes to lift heavy things. What's "heavy" you ask? Well how about a 500lb deadlift and a 350 pound bench press. Don't let those numbers fool you though James is sneaky fast and has some serious hoops chops as well. JBoogy is currently training for his next Crossfit competition.

Andrew is a devoted husband and father who's fiercely competitive nature is hidden by a large dose of southern charm. A former moto crosser that now spends most of his off time riding mountain bikes and chasing points in the Tennessee Mountain Bike Series. Our first hint at Andrew's true side was during our recent RC Car Racing night when he put on a "rubbin's racin's" diplay that would make Dale Earnhart Senior blush.

Matt is our resident loud talker (A.K.A Bullhorn) who is a former Captain of University of Louisville Men's Soccer Team, Scratch Golfer, and Ultra Marathoner. Matt enjoys traveling with his beautiful wife Bethany, playing soccer, cycling, golf and trail running with his 6 year old son Greyson, not to mention "Selling the best DAMN SOCK ON THE PLANET."

Matt won't mention this, but he recently knocked over an hour off his previous time in The Stump Jump 50K trail race.

Grant is a self proclaimed has been high school grid iron star (although the purported video evidence has disappeared along with the beta format), wrestled in college and loves to relive the old days over a tall beer and a taller tale. He recently claimed the title of fastest down hill runner alive during Team Swiftwick's Championship performance at the 1st Annual Rock and Road Marathon Relay. He credits both Roy and Matt for their mentorship and his mother for the gift of great down hill running genes. Grant claims, "I'm pretty sure my two boys inherited the magic also, so look out in about 18 years!"

Grant spends most of his time aboard 2 wheels on both dirt and road and is a multi year participant of events such as Dirty Kanza and the local crit series. "I just like to get out there and talk a little smack before I take my beat down. Race leader back!"