I always had a lot of talent, but I didn't capitalize on it. I was not committed to cycling. After separating from his wife in 1998, Meighan says he realized he had made some poor decisions in his past, and after a rough period, he decided to make some major changes He and his former wife share custody of their children. His daughters are his first priority. He participates in local community theater and attends church with them on Summit Road in Los Gatos near their home.
Birthday parties take precedence over cyclocross races without a second thought.
Meighan is also focused and dedicated more than ever before to his racing. Now he is one of the top guys in the country. He's a great rider to have representing us because he's a total showman all the time, and he always races hard. I really did give up all hope. Now, life is good.