Shawn always knew he wanted to be a professional cyclist. From the day he first watched the Tour De France he spent most of his afternoons racing the likes of Greg Lemond, Laurent Fignon and Pedro Delgado. In high school he got side tracked a little to run cross country, indoor and outdoor track. After 4 consecutive team state titles in cross country and setting a national record that still stands in the indoor distance medley relay, he figured it was time to move to his first love. Moving through the ranks in New England, getting a spot on the US national team from 2002-2004, he finally turned professional in 2005 and has been living his dream ever since.