I am Italian, 53 years old. I have lived in Austin for the past 30 years, went to college in Brussels, Belgium, where I earned a Physics degree with highest honors. I came to Austin shortly thereafter to do thermodynamics and laser spectroscopy research at UT, but eventually decided to get into business. The relevant business expertise I bring to Castle Hill is niche marketing, business systems, green technologies, people's leadership and management.

When it comes to cycling, riding my bike for a LONG TIME is my favorite fitness activity, yes -paradoxically - AWAY from the gym! I ride my best the longer the distance, which makes me truly appreciate a finely tuned bike position, ergonomic bars, saddles, and related accessories. I have ridden my fixed gear bike from Austin to Lake Tahoe in 20 days unsupported a few years back, but also up and down the East and West Coast. In 2007 I rode across America on an extended 4,500 miles route on my magnesium Dogma, equipped with panniers, in record high temperatures. Seems silly? How about an informal Giro d'Italia in 2008, also unsupported, but on my Carbon Prince with panniers this time? The secret: use small panniers! My longest one day ride: 241 miles on fixed gear in Texas 2009 August weather.

Jerry Gerlich has over 20 years of riding, sales and fitting experience in the cycling industry. His cycling experience dates back to the mid-eighties when he took his inexpensive mountain bike on the road while touring with a band. His bike shop experience began in 1988 in Los Angeles, his bicycles increased in value and Jerry has been hooked on cycling in some shape or form ever since.

Jerry began fitting bicycles in 1990 and has enjoyed the unique challenges that arise with each new client. After several years of struggling as a musician and racing his mountain bike, he moved back to Texas then graduated with a Bachelor's degree in kinesiology in 2001 from the University of Texas in Austin. Jerry has continued with his passion for selling and fitting road, mountain and time-trial bicycles since the inception of Castle Hill Cycles. His passions are his wife and two sons, his bicycles, his drums and his job as a personal trainer, bike fitter and salesperson for Castle Hill Cycles.

Gordon is a USA Cycling Certified Mechanic since 2002, and has been servicing bicycles professionally for the past 15 years. Born in Houston, Texas, Gordon discovered his passion for cycling as a kid, and started racing in downhill bike races as early as he can remember. While studying electrical engineering at UT, Gordon started working at various bike shops in Austin. His passions include playing pool, collecting bikes, and going on fun rides, such as the annual Shiner and Longer than Hell rides.