Mike first promoted a bike race at the age of 16, it was a local time trial in Los Olivos. He has been an avid cyclist his entire life. He first started racing at the age of 12, starting as a Junior Road Racer out of Solvang and Santa Barbara County in Southern California. He has raced road, mountain bikes, & cyclocross, all the disciples and even some racing on the velodrome. He has competed in at least one race in the last 4 decades and estimates that he’s pinned a number on close to 2,000 times! As he raced on club teams most years he took an interest in fundraising opportunities such as the promoting of races to fund his clubs racing teams and his fellow racers. Some races that Mike has competed in are: NORBA National Series, CO Off-Road Points Series, LT100, Wheat Thins Crit Series, Redlands Stage Race, ESPN’s Pikes Peak DH, Iron Horse Classic, Nevada City GP, Sea Otter, the list is long. He’s raced for local club racing teams and on mountain bike trade teams.In 1999 he was approached by Adam and David Firestone about helping with a MTB race at their vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley. The Firestone Walker Classic was born and this started nearly nearly 20 years of racing on a piece of land that became known as the Dirt Club. Here, Mike became even more immersed in the bike race promoting life. The DC hosted big and small races, Nationals and a funky 24 Hours of Halloween, the first ever NICA CA State High School Championship twice!Since he was 16, Mike has always helped promote the sport of cycling. Mike has organized and promoted races in the following disciplines:Road races, criteriums, cross country, downhill, enduro, dual slalom, trials, hill climbs and Short Track cross country.2018 saw him step back from promoting & has since evolved into an on-stage MC or Race Day Announcer. Specializing in race play by play, rider intros, interviews and awards ceremonies. Mike has worked for Team Big Bear, the SoCal League, UCI US Pro Cup, The Sea Otter Classic, The 805 Crit Series, CBR Crits, Barry Wolfe Grand Prix and many other events. Mike is especially proud to be the Race Day Voice of the SoCal Racing League and to coach his son Evan’s Team!Mike is available as an event consultant, MC, race announcer and webcast announcer. In addition Mike would welcome opportunities as an Operations Manager or Event Staff Assitant.In closing Mr. Hecker has over 37 years of bike race promoting experiences. He’s held a USCF or USA Cycling Racing License since 1984. That’s a lot of experience up for grabs. He hopes to hear from you and your company soon!