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Name: Jeff Barnes
Nickname: TavusD, executive belt, aka. Dr.TommyJohnSallyJesseRafealSeptian
Born: 1964
Employer: Barnes Retirement Plan Specialists, Inc.
Position: Owner, Investment Advisor
Community Leadership: Involved in giving time through my business (MIFA meal delivery, for instance) and projects through Rotary Club Memphis East, Cub Scout Den Leader
cirque du vélos Member Since: 2008
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 180
Current Bike (or Bikes): Tarmac, Santa Cruz Superlight, Kona Ti King Kahuna
Componetry: cheap, heavy stuff that won't break easily
First Real Bike: '84 Stump Jumper
Started Riding Competitively: 1990
Most Prized Competitive Result/Achievement: Probably several of the 12 hour mtn bike races where we won the team event (or came darn close).
Most Enjoyable Ride/Route/Race: West of Covington Pike to North Watkins on the river trails on both sides of 240 -- called the Epic. Rarely dry enough to ride. Always demanding. Always leave some skin on the trail.
Favorite Competitive Format: Road
Inspiration for Riding Competitively: "The race is over at some point and you know how you did. Work/Career/Profession - whatever you call it, is rarely so resolute."