As “road captain” and super-domestique, Tim once again helped lead the team to an NRC team championship in 2008. Tim is also coming off one of his most successful cyclocross seasons, which saw him win the overall title of the USGP of Cyclocross. He’ll continue putting his experience and work ethic toward helping the team succeed in 2009.

Tim rides Specialized helmets and optics.

Tim Johnson Fact File

Date of Birth/Location: 8.5.77; Middleton, MA

Height: 5′ 9″

Weight: 150 lbs

Current Residence: Beverly, MA

Education:

High school and 1yr at Lindsey Wilson College, Columbia, KY

Years Racing: 17

Years as a Pro: 9

Previous Teams:

Health Net pb Maxxis, 2006-08

Jittery Joe’s/Kalahari, 2005

Saunier Duval-Prodir, 2004

Saturn, 2001-03

Strengths on the bike:

All-arounder; Pain and suffering

Strengths off the bike:

Snowmobiling, coffee making, washing our Team Leer Tundra, working on the house, motorcycling, snowshoeing, XC Skiing and fishing. Some igloo building to keep the technique fresh.

Goals for 2009:

2009 is going to be a crucial year. We hope to build upon the success of the Health Net/Maxxis legacy by adding wins at America’s biggest races. Besides that, win one race myself!

Nickname: Johnswah

Family Status: Married to Lyne Bessette; one dog-child named Vitesse

Favorite Movies: Rad, Slap Shot, Talladega Nights and 9 Ball Diaries

Currently on my iPod: More of this and a bit of that.

Little known fact about Tim: Dancing with the Stars. Enough said.