Andrew Hellpap

Stats

DOB: 3/26/1981
Currently Resides: Belleville, Wisconsin
Height: 5′ 9″
Weight: 140 pounds
Education: Bachelors Degree in Political Science, Minor in Journalism; University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Years Racing: 2
Racing Classifications: Road 3, Cyclocross 4
Strengths On The Bike: Long, uphill sprints and climbing
Strengths Off The Bike: I have been told I am very calm in stressful or emotional situations.
Nickname: Drew, Drewski or some abreviated version of Andrew
Family: Wife Gale, and cat Rizzo
Favorite Movies: The Big Labowski, Casablanca and Forest Gump
Currently on my MP3: A ever-changing mix of classic rock, modern retro rock and electronic music

Race Highlights

Won the 2011 WCA Cat 4 state time trial championship by more than 2 minutes, completing the race in a faster time than several riders in higher race categories.
Won the 2011 UW-Whitewater Cat 4 time trial

In My Own Words

I spend my off-season doing: Lots of work around the house, training for next road cycling season and working to expand knowlege of the sport of cycling.
My goals and expectations for 2012 are: To improve on my season results from 2011, work toward upgrading my road category, be more consitent during races and most importantly continue to develop a more positive outlook on bike racing regardless of results.
I started racing because: I found shortly after buying my first road bicycle as an adult I couldn’t keep myself from riding as hard and fast as possible. It didn’t take long until I decided to give racing a try.
My cycling mentors and/or influences are: My coach Gordy Paulson and friend Tom Starr, a MadCity Velo Club racer.
I consider my finest moment on the bike to be: Leading former teammate Greg Ferguson (Trek-Midwest) across a sizable uphill gap in the 2009 Flambeau 40 road race in Park Falls, Wis. Greg went on to stay in that breakaway and finish third.
The one thing I’ve done on a bike that I will never do again: Allow myself to be in a position to be knocked off my bike in a large pack by a careless racer — if I can help it.
When I’m not on my bike, I like to: Work with the cyclists and athletes I coach at Speed Cycling, Fitchburg, Wis. Also, I truly enjoy being at home with my wife Gale.
Something you probably don’t know about me is: As a news reporter I covered the Brown’s Chicken Murders case in Palatine, Ill for the Chicago Sun-Times News Group. The case has been the subject of an MSNBC news feature. And, that I was published in the Chicago Sun-Times on more than one occassion.