Name:Alex Hasse
Nickname:Kaiser Horse
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Name:Chris Anderson
Nickname:Golden Palomino
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Name:Greg Tankersley
Nickname:Man O War
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Name:Steve Brown
Nickname:Frank Lloyd Horse
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Name:Todd Otanicar
Nickname:Skeletor
Height:5'10"
Weight:155
Years riding/racing:4 years racing
Category:3 (Road), A (Cyclocross)
Current Race Steeds: Alan Cross A-Matrix, Trek 8900, Bianchi San Lorenzo
Goals for the 2006 season: Win a Cat 3 road race, earn enough points to Cat up to a 2 (longshot), get a top 5 in a cyclocross A race, learn "Stairway" on my air guitar.
Favorite place to ride: Elk Meadow, Colorado. Forest of Nisene Marks State Park, Capitola, CA
Family life: Married to Jennie for 2+ years, she is a runner who stubbornly avoids all attempts at getting her to race a bike. We also have a cross-eyed cat.
Other interests/passions: Surfing, snowboarding...and other things you can't do in the Midwest.
Name:Chip Dobson
Nickname:Sea Biscuit
Height:6'
Weight:185
Years riding/racing: 20 years riding/3 racing
Category:4 (Road), C (Cyclocross)
Current Race Steeds: Bianchi 928 Carbon , Jamis Nova Cross
Goals for the 2006 season:: Help team, finish top ½ in 4s. Finish well in Cs for Cross.
Favorite place to ride: Palomar Mountain, California
Family life: 3 Boys, Chet, Luke, Jake, and supportive wife Kathy
Other interests/passions: Running, Coaching, Politics
Name:Steve Grim
Nickname:Seattle Slew
Height:6'
Weight:165
Years riding/racing: 2 years riding/1 year racing
Category:5 (Road)
Current Race Steeds: Bianchi 928 Carbon L, Flyte SRS-2
Goals for the 2006 season:Move up to Cat 4, improve descending and cornering, consistently place well.
Favorite place to ride:West side country roads, Smokey Mountain roads around Gatlinburg.
Family life:Married, no kids
Other interests/passions:Football, mountain climbing, old muscle cars
Name:Matt Bell
Nickname:: palerider, 'nati Matt, father-torque, mattyB (I will answer to most anything)
Height:6'1.5"
Weight:164
Years riding/racing:a decade
Category:Cat 4 (Road), A (Cyclocross)
Current Race Steeds: Bianchi Cross Concept, Kona Kula Deluxe & Flyte SRS-2
Goals for the 2006 season: Champion Men's B Race at Cyclocross Nationals
Favorite place to ride: Bill Lorenz Ride in Northern Kentucky
Family life: Married to Catherine, we have two darling daughters, Mia & Josey. They are my favorite course side cheerleaders!
Other interests/passions: I love practicing my air guitar, taking care of my yard (designed by Jeff Sakacsi) and playing with Mia's new dollhouse.
Name:Nick Tinsler
Nickname:Versace Horse
Height:6'1"
Weight:170
Years riding/racing:7 years riding/3 years racing
Category:4 (Road), B (Cyclocross)
Current Racing Steeds: Bianchi 928 Carbon Road Bike, Bianchi Cross Concept CX bike, and Kona Kula Primo MTB
Goals for the 2006 season: My biggest goal for this season is to work well together as a team, whether that is the stupid-early spring series, or the Ault Park races. I'd like to win a crit or two this summer before I shut her down and focus on cross. I am really looking forward to cyclocross this year as I move up to the A (expert) race.
Favorite place to ride: Cincinnati (Westside), Smokey Mountains for road or MTB, MTB in Arizona or Colorado Springs
Family life: I have an awesome wife Rachel who puts up w/ me and my 3 kids: Bianchi 928 Carbon Road Bike, Bianchi Cross Concept CX bike, and Kona Kula Primo MTB
Other interests/passions: I like to cook... and eat. Rachel and I just bought our first house, and I enjoy working on it, for the most part, except during the cycling season. I also love watching Jim rag on Brett... it never gets old! Rachel and I are involved with a group called the Navigators at the University of Cincinnati. We are both active w/ mentoring and leadership development.
Name:Dan Ott
Nickname:Darkhorse Dan
Height:6'0"
Weight:175
Years riding/racing:10 years riding/3 years racing
Category:3 (Road), A (Cyclocross)
Current Race Steeds: Bianchi Freccia Celeste, Bianchi Cross Concept
Goals for the 2006 season: Road-place in the top 10 in the cat 3 spring series races. Cyclocross-Place in the top 5 in the A races.
Favorite places to ride: Blue Ridge Parkway & Smoky Mountains
Family life: My wife Rebecca, of eight wonderful years, and I have 3 children: Libby (6), Cameron (4), and Cade (6 months). They are the loves of my life and I can't remember life without them. I am truly blessed. They are a big part of the Darkhorse cheering section!
Other interests/passions: I love Jesus! I lead a Bible Study for Freshman guys at our church. I also enjoy playing the guitar and spending time with friends and family
Name:Bill Hoffman
Nickname:Bronco Billy
Height:6'1"
Weight:168
Years riding/racing:15 years avid recreational/3 years racing
Category:4 (Road), B (Cyclocross)
Current Race Steeds: Bianchi San Lorenzo, Bianchi Cross Concept
Goals for the 2006 season: Upgrade to Cat 3 by end of season
Favorite place to ride: Blue Ridge Parkway
Family life: Single
Other interests/passions: Running, kayaking,
Name:Brett Brevoort
Nickname:Stylehorse
Height:5'9"
Weight:150
Years riding/racing:5 years riding/2 years racing
Category:4 (Road), B (Cyclocross), Sport (MTB)
Current Race Steeds: Bianchi 928 Carbon, Bianchi Cross Concept, Gary Fisher Sugar MTB
Goals for the 2005 season: My goals this year are many. I'm going to make the jump to the Cat 3-4 races in the spring and hold on tight and pray I don't get dropped. I'd also like to spend more time with friends, mountain biking, and just having a good time. In the fall, my goal is simply to race Cyclocross in the B class and have a blast doing it.
Favorite place to ride: On the road: Clingman's Dome in Tennessee; On MTB: Harbin Park
Best cycling advice: If you're serious about cycling, surround your self with positive people who will support you in a sport that requires a lot of your time and energy.
Family life: I'm single but enjoy spending time with friends and family, especially with my nieces, Ella and Ava.
Other interests/passions: I enjoy all the normal stuff like reading, movies, and long walks on the beach but if there's time, I also like backpacking, hiking, and on occasion, running.
Name:Jim Parker
Nickname:Grizzly Horse
Height:5'10"
Weight:180
Years riding/racing:7 years riding/1 year racing
Category:4 (Road), B (Cyclocross)
Current Race Steeds: Bianchi Freccia Celeste, Bianchi Cross Concept
Goals for the 2005 season: Place in a couple of 3/4 road races and finish in the top 5 for the Cyclocross season.
Favorite place to ride: Mountain biking at Tsali, NC
Family life: Married with no Kids
Other interests/passions: Backpacking
Name:Jeff Sakacsi
Nickname:Horse with No Name
Height:6'4"
Weight:182
Years riding/racing:4-5 years of competitive cycling
Category:3/4 (Road), B (Cyclocross)
Current Race Steeds: Bianchi San Lorenzo, Bianchi Cross Concept
Goals for the 2005 season: Do whatever possible to help make this team successful.
Favorite place to ride: Going to The Sun Road, Glacier National Park, Montana.
Family life: My girlfriend Kirsten and our house full of pets. 2 dogs, Molly and Hero. 2 cats, Gray Ghost and Baby
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