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Name: Joe Labonte
Nickname: "Joe" to my friends, "Pop Pop" to my grandson and "King" on Watkins every President's Cup ITT race day
Born: 1955
Birthplace: Amsterdam, New York
Employer: Self
Position: CEO
Community Leadership: Past Director Memphis Youth Hockey League and Past Managing Director Houston Hight School Hockey
cirque du vélos Member since: 2008
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 205 lbs
Bike (or Bikes): Specialized Tarmac, Trek Speed Concept, Bianci King Bee, Specialized Roubaix
Frame Material: Carbon
Componetry: Shimano Ultegra 6700
First Real Bike: Specialized Roubaix
When did you start riding competitively: 2010
Most Prized Competitive Result/Achievement: 2011 TBRA medal winner for Masters 55-59's ITT (silver), Crit (silver) and RR (bronze). King of Watkins ITT title for 2009 (27:21), 2010 (24:46) and 2011 (23:45)
Most Enjoyable Ride/Route/Race: Anywhere with sons Billy and Jason.
Favorite Competitive Format: ITT
Inspiration for Riding Competitively: "Somewhere around 53X11 lies the fountain of youth."