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, Jim Saueressig takes us on a trip down Memory Lane with a mention of his Sears “Free Spirit” bike..
Name: Jim Saueressig
Home: West Bend
Occupation: CPA
Disciplines: Road, maybe MTB and gravel (I say that every year)
Years racing/riding: I started riding seriously in 1985 when I replaced an old Sears “Free Spirit” bike with a Trek 500. Racing started in 1990.
2015 highlights: My favorite race for the year was The Ashley For the Arts road race. It features some climbs and a long twisty descent where I hit 5 0mph. That was a blast.
Why do you ride/race: I’ve always enjoyed the fitness aspects of the training and the peacefulness of getting lost in the country. Racing is just a test of that fitness and an excuse to get together with friends.
My Dream Bike Ride: When I first started riding I was drawn to organized tours and charity rides. I’ve always wanted to do a cross country tour. That would be a great way to spend a summer.
Gryphon Velo Racing 