Nye helps Team Laughing Dog in race

Julie Nye is the third of five women on Team Laughing Dog who will be profiled this week, as the team passed through Wichita, Kansas on Wednesday, as the 3,000 mile Race Across America heads east for Missouri.

Nye was born and raised in Sandpoint, where her love of the outdoor activities keeps her very busy. She is the office manager of a local real estate development company, and along with her husband Kevin owns the Outdoor Experience.

She took up cycling 27 years ago, and has been hooked ever since. She also enjoys skiing, yoga, sailing and golf.

The Daily Bee sat down with Nye recently to learn a little bit more about one of the five team members racing across America to raise money for autism.

Q: Favorite movie?

A: When Harry met Sally.

Q: Favorite book?

A: The Art of Fielding, by American author Chad Harbach.

Q: Favorite music?

A: Gotye.

Q: Favorite meal?

A: Burritos, morning, noon and night.

Q: Hobbies?

A: Running, fly fishing, photography.

Q: Typical training week leading up to the cross country race?

A: It was more measured in hours. I tried to do between 8-10 per week.

Q: What I love most about cycling is . . .?

A: The view of the world from the bike. You can go slow and appreciate things.

A: Longest ride ever?

A: CHaFE 150.

Q: Historical figure, living or dead, that you would love to have dinner with?

A: Elton John.

Q: When I finish the Race Across America, the first thing I’ll do is . . .?

A: Take a nap or take a shower. That’s a toss up.

See tomorrow’s Daily Bee for a profile on team member Kathi Riba Crane.

To find out more about the race, or to make a donation to autism, visit “www.teamlaughingdog.com.”