2008 U.S. Armed Forces Cycling Team

Air Force Reserve Major Bill Jacobus

DOB: 30 October 1967
Current residence: Albuquerque, NM
Hometown: Evergreen, CO
Cycling strengths: Lead-outs, sprints, and long breakaways
Current job: Air Force Reserve F-16 Pilot

Why did you join the military? I joined the military because I knew I wanted to do something involved with aviation, fly if possible. Luckily for me, the Air Force Academy is only about one hour south of my hometown so I knew about the programs there.

Previous sports: Previous sports include football and rugby at the Air Force Academy where we won back-to-back National Collegiate Rugby Championships. I had a late return to competitive athletics as my 20’s were spent “flying, fighting, and winning” in the F-16 for three consecutive overseas tours.

How did you get started in cycling? I got started in cycling through mountain biking and triathlon while stationed at Hill AFB in Utah.

Most memorable experience in cycling: My most memorable race in cycling has to be the 2007 Iron Horse Criterium in Durango Colorado where I finished second to Chris Wherry and ahead of a strong field containing several professional riders in a 46 mph sprint.

Most memorable experience in the military: My most memorable experience in the military was flying (and skiing and kayaking) as an Exchange Officer for two years with the Norwegian Air Force.

Top 2007cycling results:
1st, RMR Criterium, Salt Lake City, UT
2nd, Iron Horse Criterium, Durango, CO
3rd, Old Tascosa Classic Criterium, Amarillo, TX
7th, Tour of the Gila Stage 2, Silver City, NM (Cat 2)