What sparked this scientist's professional cycling career?

[Newsome]

Hello everyone,
I am john.
Growing up I competed in a variety of sports, but long before I ever thought about throwing a leg over a bicycle to race one, I loved riding my bike more than anything else. After school, on the weekends, or at the motorcycle races where my parents competed, if you were looking for my brother and I, chances are you'd find us on our bikes.

My desire for competition, combined with my love of cycling, propelled me towards a career as a professional cyclist. I raced road bicycles competitively for 11 years, racing professionally in Europe and America.

 

[ProfuselyQuarky]

Really? Have you ever made it to one of the big three? Or what about the classics?

 

[Newsome]

yes! may be one :D