Name: David Andrew Benyo

Age: 25

Height: 6'2"

Weight: 225 lbs (Pre-ride)

Born in: Montour Falls, NY on 5/26/79

Resides in: Albany, NY

High School: Horseheads High School

Athletics: Baseball, Cross Country & Indoor Track

College: The College of Saint Rose

Major: Mathematics

Athletics: Baseball & Cross Country

Occupation: Insurance Agent Assistant

Company: New York Life Insurance Company

Location: Latham, NY

Family:
Father: Stephen Benyo
Mother: Barbara Benyo
Sister: Tanya Mackiewicz
Brother-in-law: Jim Mackiewicz
Girlfriend: Michele Fusco

Hobbies: Biking, Running, Baseball, Bar Sports

Most Influence By: My Parents and sister who have always been my support through thick and thin.

Favorite Athlete: Not to sound cocky, but myself. I can't stand watching other people play. I want to play!

Who Inspired Me to Bike Across the US: Dana and I had talked about it since we became friends in high school. Coach Bellizzi showed me that there was more to life than athletics and you should never wallow in your own pain. Life can change at any time, get out and do what you want to do before it's too late.

Looking Most Forward to: Meeting other people, the scenery, completing this trip, being away from home.

Looking Least Forward to: The hills, staring at Dana’s back the whole time, being away from home for so long.

Best Memory: I’ll let you know when we finish the trip.