Erik used to race with Lee, but then he found Michelle. Erik's a cabinet maker by day and he and Michelle are currently renovating their house, so he hasn't been riding as much as he usually does. He, Lee and Robin used to ride together quite frequently, and Robin hoped he would find a girlfriend so she would have someone to ride with, too.
His goal is to beat Lee one day soon, again. The two have a healthy competition where biking is concerned. When Erik is on his bike, you may hear him mumbling to himself; he is chanting his last name. Power.