In an effort to give readers/followers a look inside the team and its partners, we’re launching the occasional question and answer feature called “The Last 200 Meters.”

The idea is to take a two minute interview, or emailed Q&A, and see what happens.

In this edition, Danny Schierschmidt mentions his favorite mechanic.

Name: Danny Schierschmidt

Home: Green Bay, WI

Occupation: Insurance adjuster

Disciplines: MTB, Cyclocross, Fat-Bike

Years racing/riding: Entering my fourth year of racing and a life time of two wheeled fun

2015 Highlight: Missing two mountain bike races for the birth of my son Zach.

Why do you ride/race: I enjoy the camaraderie and friendships gained through cycling. People who know me well may say even more importantly is that it allows me to get a small fix for my competitive spirit!

Most dreaded bike repair: Hmmm..bike repair?? Isn’t that what teammate Aaron Messenger is for?!

My “dream” ride destination is: alpe d’huez- Of course I would need the crazy European spectators to be present heckling me on.

Movie or song that best summarizes your life: O.A.R. – That was a Crazy Game of Poker.