Monte Masters, 59
& Toi Masters, 57
THEIR STORY
Toi and Monte Masters had a serendipitous love story — they lived across the street from each other during high school, started dating in college, and have been married for 36 years. Monte is the Director of Marketing for Medtronic, Inc., and Toi is a Financial Analyst for Commander, Navy Installations Command. They are proud parents of two. In their free time, aside from cycling together, Monte and Toi enjoy walking along the river and treating themselves to MemPops afterward.
THEIR PATHS TO FITNESS
Monte and Toi were fit growing up; Monte played baseball and was in Jr. ROTC, and Toi was a cheerleader and ran track and cross country. Additionally, their mothers worked out together, which further inspired them to be active. Now, they are passionate about cycling and riding together or with several local cycling groups, including the Major Taylor Memphis Cycling Club, Memphis Hightailers Bicycle Club, and Grip and Grind Cycling Group. Monte also rides with the Men of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Biking Bruhz Cycling Team, and Toi is a member of Black Girls Do Bike. Toi is also receives training at Apex Personal Training. They blend their love of cycling with their love for travel by renting bikes during vacations to tour the cities they visit. Aside from cycling, the couple loves trying new adventurous activities like swimming with sharks, zip-lining, and rappelling into caverns.
THEIR STRENGTHS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Toi and Monte find strength through partnership and can always count on one another to provide assistance and support during their cycling ventures. Monte praises Toi for her focus and commitment, inspiring him to achieve his goals. Toi recognizes Monte as an amazing motivator and his ability to push others through challenges. Thanks to their support of one another, Monte and Toi have both accomplished 100-mile bike rides, an incredibly challenging feat!
THEIR GOALS & ADVICE
Monte’s advice for those looking to find their direction in terms of fitness is to start with stretching and meditation, which may help guide them toward the next step. Toi recommends finding an accountability partner who shares your passion for the same fitness activities.
The Masters are both training with the Bluff City Training Team, the Victory Bicycle Studio Summer Training Club, and the BPC Performance Coaching House of Pain to prepare for several upcoming cycling challenges, including a week-long Ireland tour, the NYC 5 Boro Bike Tour, a metric century ride at the Major Taylor International Convention in Los Angeles, and returning to Jamaica for 3 days of fun riding challenges.