John Grisa

Stats

DOB: 6/18/1957
Currently Resides: Brookfield, WI
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 175
Education: University of Wisconsin, BS – Zoology
Years Racing: 7
Racing Classifications: Masters 4
Strengths On The Bike: Asking intriguing questions
Strengths Off The Bike: Well, I once won 43 games of Freecell in a row. Does that count?
Nickname: Grease
Family: Kris (sweetheart for 29 years); Ryan (UW Engineering Grad School & awesome fiddle player); Troy (poet & snowboarder); Julie (cutie pie redhead)
Favorite Movies: O’ Brother, Where Art Thou
Currently on my MP3: Podcasts of “Tuesdays with Aaron Rodgers”

Race Highlights

2011 – Bronze medal at WCA State Crit Masters 4/5, 50+
2009 – 3rd place WCA Masters 4/5 Series, 50+

In My Own Words

I spend my off-season doing: Body Pump, Pilates and an annual trek to Vail for a little downhill skiing
My goals and expectations for 2012 are: Land a podium spot in a couple of races and help KS Energy win the team title.
I started racing because: I wanted a team kit.
My cycling mentors and/or influences are: Greg Lemond
I consider my finest moment on the bike to be: When I am with a teammate or two in a good position on the final lap of a race.
The one thing I’ve done on a bike that I will never do again: Flip over a 4×4 piece of lumber in the middle of the road.
When I’m not on my bike, I like to: Hike
Something you probably don’t know about me is: I spent a night in a cave during a snowstorm near the peak of the Grand Teton Mountain.