No one said racing in Oregon would be easy, but the 25 year old 2nd year Portlander has made the transition from USCF Criterium rat to OBRA all 'rounder and looks to secure some top podium spots with new UberSquad Half-Fast Velo.

Cycle Sport: Craig tell us a bit about how things have gone so far this season.

Craig Sinanian: Good. Things are coming to a close on the Lakeside/Riversedge squad or Squadra Negro and I'm looking forward to watching my new teammates get rip roaring drunk while I sip on some water or possibly a Dr. Pepper.

CS: How did things come about in terms of HFV? And how were things on the Lakeside team?

Craig: Well basically no other team wanted me. So I sent my checks to Raimondas Puskas and crossed my fingers. I've got no complaints about my former team. I spent much of that time unsuccessfully answering the question 'Who's your daddy?' and being elevated to the status of 'Peter Drake's Bitch' so all in all it was pretty good.

CS: When did you get the cycling bug?

Craig: About five years ago I was hanging out [Ed note. He was panhandling] in Copley Square in Boston, MA when I saw some poseurs on nice looking bikes. They had scrawny legs and big guts so I figured I could do that. As it turned out, those people were employees of Merlin Metalworks.

CS: What would you say your strengths and weaknesses as a rider are?

Craig: My only strength is that I have no weaknesses. Is that possible? Anyhow, I try to get on with all my mates and I'm pretty good at making mud flaps for fenders. I guess that last one isn't really a strength but more of a hobby.

CS: Last question and it's for the ladies....what's your 'status'?

Craig: I'm pleading the Fifth on that one....Hey-Ohhh!!!. Serioulsy, they don't call me "Whitebread" for nothing though....

CS: You know we weren't going to interview you since we have the same initials and it would be hell on our Copy dept.

Craig: Eat my shorts then....