Name: Dana Spencer Carr

Age: 25

Height: 5'10"

Weight: 165 lbs (Pre-ride)

Born in: Elmira, NY on 8/14/79

Resides in: Elmira, NY

High School: Horseheads High School

Athletics: Cross Country, Indoor & Outdoor Track

College: Bucknell University

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Athletics: Cross Country, Indoor & Outdoor Track

Occupation: Engineer and Project Manager

Company: TEPPCO (Texas Eastern Products Pipeline Company)

Location: Corning, NY

Family:
Fiancée: Courtney Wolanin
Father: Rick Carr
Mother: Linda Carr
Sister: Jessica Carr

Hobbies: Biking, Running, Triathlons, Water and Winter Sports

Most Influence By: My parents and my late college coach Art Gulden

Favorite Athlete: Lance Armstrong

Who Inspired Me to Bike Across the US: Dave Brofennbrenner & Scott Sehon - former teammates at Bucknell that ran across the US in 2004 - see www.runtheusa.com

Looking Most Forward to: The experience and scenery

Looking Least Forward to: The potential mechanical bike problems

Best Memory: To be determined!