Rider: Michael Morris
DOB: 4-21-1958 (ouch!)
Riding since: 1964 Racing since: 1986
Favorite ride: Cuyahoga Valley hill rides - sometimes you swear you're in Colorado (minus the mountains) due to the length and steepness of the hills, the pine trees lining the roads, other times you're sure you're in Kansas with flatlands and wind with plenty of humidity to soak your helmet, jersey and anything else clung to your body.
What motivates you: Today I remain motivated to ride because it helps keep my weight in check; on the other hand I find I still receive the same benefits I did when I started over 20 years ago- the feeling of being alive, outdoors, in all kinds of weather, testing myself over and over again and knowing I'm doing something that appears easy but if you do it right you end up pushing yourself harder than most people can ever imagine possible.
Anything else: I'm just getting back into riding and racing after taking almost 7 years off and it amazed me how much I missed it. I'm extremely grateful to Evan and our sponsors for allowing me to rekindle my passion for the bike by sponsoring this team. Also, for supplying great uniforms to wear and look good in, and of course for providing incredible 'pick me up juice' (the coffee!).
Favorite 53X11 Coffee: I have to admit I'm addicted to the 'Early Break' blend. I used to depend on my sprint in races and now that I'm older perhaps I should change my tactics and try a few 'early breaks' instead. Liven up the ride from the gun...
Billy Slutz
DOB: 9/16/1975
Riding/Racing since: It will be a year since I started riding this April. I was previously a marathon runner.
Favorite ride: Every morning I can climb out of bed and get on my bike becomes my favorite ride.
What motivates you: To see how good I can be if I give it all I can give. Plus, I love competition and competing.
Favorite 53x11Coffee: I haven't tried it yet, but I am going to guess the Chain Breaker. The darker & stronger, the better!
Friedrich S. Leutz- Passed away this Dec 2009- We'll miss ya Fritz
Dob: April 27, 1968
Riding Racing since 2008
Favorite Ride: "Sunday In June" from The Cleveland Touring Club.
What motivates you: Getting up everyday without pain & suffering of epilepsy which almost ruined my cycling career early on.
Favorite 53x11coffee: The Early Break & The Down Shift.
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