2011 Mt. Hood Cycling Classic, Stage 4
- By Charles Pelkey
- Published Jun. 6, 2011
Tricia Bailey and Katie Antonneau climb the gravel to the finish at Cooper Spur. Photo: Pat Malach | Oregon.CyclingAction.com
Charles Pelkey
Charles Pelkey joined VeloNews in 1994 after serving as press secretary for former GOP Whip Alan K. Simpson in the U.S. Senate. Pelkey has worked as a journalist since 1985 and held a number of editorial positions at VeloNews including Senior Editor of VeloNews.com. Pelkey earned a JD from the University of Wyoming College of Law and lives in Laramie, Wyoming, with Diana, his wife of 25 years, and their two children, Philip and Annika, whose presence serves as a constant reminder of what really matters. Pelkey left VeloNews in July, 2011, but continues to be a regular contributor. Charles can now be found at liveupdateguy.com