September 20, 2001

Welcome Eric Goss, Research and Development

Eric Goss, Research and DevelopmentFirst Principles Engineering Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Eric Goss to its R&D team. As a current CCA and UCI Pro/Elite ranked competitor with five years of racing experience at the National level in Downhill, Cross-Country, and Road cycling, Eric joins us as a test rider and product development specialist.

In addition to his competitive spirit, Eric brings considerable technical skill to the First Principles team. Born in Fredericton, NB, Eric completed two years of Mechanical Engineering school at the University of New Brunswick before heading to the mountains of North Vancouver to hone his Downhill riding skills. He is enrolled currently at the University of British Columbia where he is working part time towards the completion of his Mechanical Engineering Degree.

First Principles Engineering is committed to providing our customers with the very best in new product design and prototype development. To this end, we are very pleased to have Eric on our development team.

Career Highlights:

1997:
 6th place overall, Canada Cup Series, XC Junior Elite
1998:
 Several podium finishes in Atlantic Canada Road Races
1999:
 Champion, Atlantic Canadian dual slalom
25th place overall, Canada Cup, XC Senior/Elite
2000:
 3rd place, 8 Hours of Gore Endurance Race, solo category
35th place, Canada Cup #2, Downhill, Senior/Elite
2001:
 3rd place, BC Indoor Freeride Championships
9th place, Canada Cup DH #2, Pro/Elite
14th place, Canada Cup DH #3, Pro/Elite
Qualified 58th,World Cup DH#3

Eric Goss, Research and Development
Eric at 2001 World Cup, Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver

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