Matt Gehling

Stats

DOB: 06/12/85
Currently Resides: Madison, WI
Height: 5’9″
Weight:145 lbs
Education: BS Consumer Science UW Madison
Years Racing: 3
Racing Classifications: MTB 1, CX 3, Road 5
Strengths On The Bike: Handling, climbing
Strengths Off The Bike: GSD
Nickname: G
Family: Claire – Fiancé
Favorite Movies: Best trainer movies – LOTR, Kill Bill 1 & 2
Currently on my MP3: Lots of Foo Fighters and Rise Against

Race Highlights

11th Overall WORS Elite 2010
5th Trek Big Ring Classic 2010

In My Own Words

I spend my off-season doing: Skiing, lifting.
My goals and expectations for 2012 are: Get fast again.
I started racing because: Friends needed a teammate for a 12 hour race.
My cycling mentors and/or influences are: Ron Stawicki and the WETC, Bryan Fosler.
I consider my finest moment on the bike to be: 1st top 10 at Alterra in 2009 (7th)
The one thing I’ve done on a bike that I will never do again: Barrel Roll.
When I’m not on my bike, I like to: Cook.
Something you probably don’t know about me is: Twin sister.