Jay Moglia 6/14/1960 - 6/26/2021

Jay Moglia passed away after suffering a heart attack while leading a ride from his famous mountain training facility in Lost River, WV, also known as Raw Talent Ranch.

Besides being a long time DC messenger, Jay became a prolific figure in the mid-Atlantic road racing scene, first as a fierce and extremely capable competitor despite not ever having raced a bike before his early 30s. He quickly rose in the ranks earning his Category 1 USCF ranking less than two years after completing his first race.

He would later survive a horrific accident during a race in Jackson, Mississippi, nearly losing his leg and then his life due to trauma-related kidney failure. Not only would he survive, his determination to rehab and push his body defied all odds and he was back on that very same course a few years later. At age 40 and post-accident he qualified for the 2000 Olympic trials in Jackson. Competitive spirit and love of the sport took over any potential trepidation. He was young beyond his chronological years as evidenced by his athletic successes and infinite energy and enthusiasm.

Having travelled across the US training, competing in USA Cycling National Race Calendar (NRC) events, and staying in seedy but functional and affordable motels, Jay wanted to establish a place for cyclists that was both homey and inspiring. With his partner Audrey, they bought a partially renovated barn on top of Branch Mountain in Mathias, WV. After two years of a lot of sweat and elbow grease and support from his family, especially his brother Stephen and sister Robin, Jay's vision was realized. He started hosting cycling teams. Jay made it his mission to unlock potential in others and share the deep joy he found in his beloved sport. He provided coaching, adventure, a good time, and a lot of entertaining stories.

In addition to his extensive and enviable accomplishments in cycling, which already bridged worlds between the street and road, he was also a gifted song writer and musician whose band Crippled Pilgrims produced a landmark collection of early 80s work, which is still being sought out by collectors and DC music aficionados decades later. He continued making music with some of his Pilgrims band mates in a new incarnation, the Rambling Shadows, as well as engaging in solo song writing projects throughout his life. Music was just as important to him as cycling. The two were imperative in spiritual balance.

All of us who knew Jay loved him a lot and his death comes as a profound and grievous loss. The passion that drove him in his different pursuits was an extremely generous one more outward-bound than inward-directed . He we most of all interested in sharing his

gifts and helping his very large circle of friends unlock their own raw talents. If you knew Jay, he was a fan of yours and believer in your potential to do great things.

Jay's survivors include his partner of more than 20 years Audrey Taucher; his brother Stephen Moglia and wife Yolanda; his sister Robin Moglia, her husband Bob Clancy and their two children; sister Marise Galgano, her husband George and their two daughters; his mother Barbara Moglia; his favorite Aunt Jo; cousins, nieces and nephews, and countless friends. Jay was preceded in death by his father and role model Joseph "Buddy" Moglia.

There will be a memorial events in WV and DC at later dates tbd. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.

Follow the link to view actual video footage of Jay's adventures Masi Balance Series - Part II - Jay Moglia - YouTube