Kim Eppen - Category 1.


Date of Birth: 10.28.1967

Hometown: Iowa City, IA

Current Residence: Iowa City, IA

Years Racing: 3

Previous Teams: None

Occupation, other than bike racing: Physical Therapist (Cardiopulmonary specialist) and group exercise instructor (spinning and functional exercise training classes)

Family status: Married, Brain

Best accomplishments on a bike: First Place Overall Wisconsin Off-road Series 2005; First place overall: Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic on tandem with Brian, 2005.

How and when did you get into bike racing? Brian introduced me to mountain bike racing three years ago.

What would you consider your best strengths as a cyclist? Being a stoker on the tandem with Brian—pedaling hard and not having to worry about anything else.

What is your most shining moment on a bike? Seeing the look on Hopson’s face when we roll up on the tandem for a group ride. It’s the ONLY time I have a chance to get back at the guys for what they routinely do to me on every other ride—punish me.

Most embarrassing moment on a bike?  My near-death experience at the end of the Sugarbottom race this past summer.

When off the bike, what can we often find you doing? Working as a PT, exercising, teaching exercise classes, and spending time with Brian and friends.

Favorite movies? “Curb Your Enthusiasm” complete seasons on DVD.

Favorite musical artist? No one favorite artist. Dance music.

Favorite food (no pasta, please!)? Atlas Bar and Grill (restaurant in Iowa City): large Atlas mixed greens salad w/ grilled salmon, no croutons, champagne vinaigrette on the side, and a side of mango chutney. Other favorite food: popcorn.

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