SEMBA RACE TEAM
If you like to compete in mountain biking at any level or discipline, then the SEMBA Race Team is for you. Whether you’re a podium chaser, have personal goals, or simply want to cheer on others, our team is as serious as you want to make it. Traveling as a group, riding with friends, sharing costs, camping, and supporting each other – this is what our team is about.
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MEET THE SEMBA RACE TEAM
Mike Braun
Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
Currently Resides: Mammoth Lakes, CA
Riding: Specialized S-Works Epic WC
Career: Rossignol Race Department / Retired Law Enforcement
Interests: Alpine Ski Racing, Nordic Skiing, All Cycling, and Tennis
Ingrid Braun
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, CA
Currently Resides: Mammoth Lakes, CA
Riding: Specialized S-Works Epic Evo
Career: Mono County Sheriff
Interests: Alpine and Nordic Skiing, Hiking, and Paddleboarding
Matt Brock
Place of Birth: Westminster, CA
Currently Resides: Mammoth Lakes
Career: Teacher
Riding: Pivot Mach 4 SL
Interests: Snowboarding, Cycling, Languages
Pete Smith
Place of Birth: New Hope, PA
Currently Resides: Bishop, CA
Riding: Specialized S-Works Epic HT
Career: Aerospace Engineering & Consulting
Interests: Sailing, Ski Racing, Hiking & the Outdoors
Gary Taylor
Place of Birth: Northridge, CA
Currently Resides: Mammoth Lakes
Riding: Specialized S-Works Epic
Career: Mammoth Unified School District, Maintenance, Operations and Transportation Director
Interests: Mountain Biking and Road Biking
Matt Hall
Place of Birth: Columbus, OH
Currently Resides: Mammoth Lakes, CA
Riding: Specialized Diverge /
Specialized S-Works Epic Evo
Career: Landscape Architect
Interests: Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing, All Cycling Disciplines
John Herzog
Place of Birth: Santa Monica, CA
Currently Resides: Mammoth Lakes
Career: Enterprise Software Sales Executive
Riding: Specialized S-Works Epic Evo
Interests: All types of skiing, surfing, and triathlon
Julie English
Place of Birth: Walnut Creek, CA
Currently Resides: Mammoth Lakes, CA
Riding: Specialized Epic Evo
Career: Accountant/EA
Interests: Nordic Skier, Runner, Kite Surfer
Matt Guntert
Place of Birth: Lassellsville, NY
Current Resides: Mammoth Lakes, CA
Riding: Scott Spark AXS
Career: Mono County Sheriff’s Office
Interests: Biker, Runner & Snowboarder
Britt Cogan
Place of Birth: Dubuque, IA
Currently Resides: Mammoth Lakes
Riding: Specialized S-Works Epic
Career: Orthopedic Physicians Assistant
Interests: Cycling, Nordic Skiing
Caroline Britton
Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
Currently Resides: Mammoth Lakes, CA
Riding: Santa Cruz Blur
Career: Mammoth Hospital
Interests: Skier, Hiker & Road Biker
Zack Brown
Place of Birth: Charleston, SC
Currently Resides: Mammoth Lakes, CA
Riding: S-Works Epic
Career: Mammoth Hospital, Director Outpatient Clinic
Interests: Road and Mountain Biking, Nordic and Backcountry Skiing
Kevin Cadotte
Place of Birth: Montclair, CA
Currently Resides: Mammoth Lakes, CA
Riding: Santa Cruz Blur
Career: Cook/Retail Sales
Interests: Road Biker, Hiker & Fisherman
QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR RACE TEAM?
Interested in joining the SEMBA Race Team or just learning more about the team? Reach out to us and get the conversation started - the Race Team is for everyone at all levels of competition.