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

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Mike Braun

Place of Birth: Buffalo, NY
Currently Resides: Mammoth Lakes, CA
Riding: Specialized S-Works Epic
Career: Rossignol Race Department / Retired Law Enforcement
Interests: Alpine Ski Racing, Nordic Skiing, All Cycling, and Tennis

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Ingrid Braun

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, CA
Currently Resides: Mammoth Lakes, CA
Riding: Specialized Epic Pro
Career: Mono County Sheriff
Interests: Alpine Ski Racing, Nordic Skiing and All Cycling

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: Los Angeles, 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 Stumpjumper Pro
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: KTM Lycan Elite
Interests: All types of skiing, surfing, and triathlon

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Julie English

Place of Birth: Walnut Creek, CA
Currently Resides: Mammoth Lakes, CA
Riding: Santa Cruz Blur
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

Mike Johnson

Place of Birth: Foston, MN
Currently Resides: Mammoth Lakes, CA
Riding: Canyon Lux CF SLX 9
Career: Retired Police Sergeant/Army Ltc.
Interests: Alpine/Nordic Ski Racer & Road Biker

Ted Dardzinski

Place of Birth: Camden, NJ
Currently Resides: Mammoth Lakes, CA
Riding: Specialized Epic Pro
Career: TEDD Inc. (Therapeutic exercise design & development)
Interests: Alpine/Nordic Skier & Surfer

Tammy Dardzinski

Place of Birth: Washington DC
Currently Resides: Mammoth Lakes, CA
Riding: Specialized Epic Pro
Career: Retired
Interests: Road Biker, Paddle Boarder, Swimmer, Nordic Skier & Dog Lover

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.