2008 U.S. Armed Forces Cycling Team

Marine Gunnery Sergeant Ken Young

DOB: 22 July 1975
Current residence: Woodbridge, Virginia
Hometown: St Albans, Vermont
Cycling strengths: Sprinting
Current military job: Watch Team Chief Marine Corps Operations Center

Why did you join the military? I joined the Military in 1994 because I wanted to be challenged!

Previous Sports: I played Football in High School.

How did you get started in cycling? In 2004 I was barely meeting the minimum standards of what the Marine Corps accepts for height/weight. I decided to get in shape. I lost more than 30 lbs in 12 weeks and then decided to help keep the weight off I would buy a bike. I started racing in 2006 and after 12 months of racing had the required points to upgrade to CAT 1.

Most memorable experience in cycling: I have two memorable moments in my short cycling career the 1st was when I won the Grand Prix of Silver Spring Pro/Elite race last year. This was my Teams Race and all of our sponsors were there! Another memorable moment was taking Former US National Criterium Champion Dave McCook to a photo finish at the Wilmington Grand Prix.

Most memorable experience in the military: My most memorable Military experience was my 3 ½ years of service in the White House.

Top 2007 cycling results
2nd Overall Mid Atlantic Region Pro/1/2 Best All Around Rider 2007
1st Place Virginia State Criterium Championship (Master’s)
1st Place Virginia State Points Race (Elite Track)
1st Place Grand Prix of Silver Spring (Pro/1/2)
2nd Place Carl Dolan Memorial (Pro/1/2)
2nd Place Bunny Hop Criterium (Pro/1/2)
2nd Place Mid Atlantic Road Race Championship (30+)
2nd Place Church Creel Time Trial (Pro/1/2)
3rd Place Chantilly Criterium (Pro/1/2)
4th Place US National Crit Championship (Master’s 30+)