The fastest woman bicyclist in the world!
Denise is going to compete in the George Street Bike Challenge for Major Taylor on July 22
http://www.telegram.com/news/20180704/world-record-holder-to-compete-at-george-street-hill-climb
Athlete – Racing Career
First Woman to set a Paced Bicycle Land Speed Record at 147mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats Utah September 2016 (www.TheProjectSpeed.com) (www.Facebook.com/firecycle) Twitter & Instagram: @FireCycle
15 National Cycling Championships (Mt. Biking, Road & Velodrome)
2013 Ironman and Half Ironman finisher
2 x Jr. World Championship medalist in Mt. Biking in Italy (Downhill & Cross Country)
Completed in over 35 half marathons in 28 states + DC
Completed over 11 marathons in 4 continents, including Antarctica (2013) & The Great Wall of China (2017)
Business Owner/Entrepreneur
CEO of Rancho Santa Fe Security Systems and Rancho Santa Fe Protective Services
2nd generation family owned/operated security business w/over 5,000 clients & 55 employees
Provides Alarm, CCTV/Video, Card Access, Alarm Response, Patrol & Guard Services
www.RSFsecurity.com Since 1978 works with brother, sister & eldest son in the business
C-10 Electrical contractor
Managing Partner of Park Plaza Executive Suites Commercial Office Building
Other Interests:
Auto: Car racing - competed in 23 endurance car races since 2011
Active member of local car clubs, BMWCCA & West Coast MINIs
Autocross & car show participant - MINI Cooper
Firearms: Firearms competitor – Firearm: Glock 17 9mm
Motorcycle: Off Road Motorcycling – Equipment: CRF250X
Personal
Age: 45 Children: 3 boys ages 24, 23 & 18
Eldest son is a Marine Reservist/Full time Cal State San Marcos student/employed in family business, middle son resides and has a career in South Dakota, youngest attending Mira Costa Community College
Community
Encinitas community member since 1978 - Parents founded Rancho Santa Fe Security Systems, Inc.
Opened first office in Encinitas in 1980
Member of Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club since 2001
Member of Soroptimist International of Oceanside/Carlsbad since 1996
Past board member, Encinitas Chamber of Commerce (ECC), Oceanside Chamber of Commerce (OCC)
Past Chair, ECC & OCC Governmental Affairs Committee & ECC Education Committee
Hosts & organize annual Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Salute to Education Event; honoring local teachers and students since 1998
Active participant with the Challenged Athletes Foundation charity
Supports many local non-profits through both the family business & personally
PRESS:
The World’s Fastest Woman on Two Wheels The Wall Street Journal 1-7-2017 https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-worlds-fastest-woman-1483715969
TailWinds Magazine El Tour Special Section Nov/Dec 2016 https://issuu.com/tailwindsweb/docs/tw-pullout-novdec-2016-web; http://www.perimeterbicycling.com/el-tour-de-tucson/dedication