Name: Brantley Smith

Age: 22

Home: Lincolnton, NC

Bike: 04 Raleigh Prestige frame, Campagnolo drivetrain, Ultegra brakes and
crank

Occupation: Mechanic / student

Experience: Employed at local bicycle shops since the spring of
99 doing mostly mechanic work. In 2002, rode the Cross Country Challenge
but also helped out as a wrench. In 03, worked on staff with AbB on
the Cross Country Challenge. This year, worked the Challenge again, but
will also be working on the Great Mississippi River and Fast South rides.

A bit about Brantley: Has lived in Lincolnton, NC all his life. Was home
schooled by his mother and then went to college at Western Carolina
University. Graduated from WCU this past May with a Computer Information
Systems (CIS) degree. After working tours for 5 months, he will be going
back to school in November at the NASCAR Technical Institute in
Mooresville, NC. His goal is to get involved in motorsports as a mechanic
or fabricator, but there are many possibilities.

Favorite quote: You can't beat a donkey for having long ears.

Hobbies: Working on his Mustang, Ford 2.3 turbo engine, cycling,
Geocaching, hiking/camping, & computers.

Brantley Smith
brantley@binaryweb.com
http://www.binaryweb.com