Name: Chris Stastny
Nickname: Staz
Hometown: Vacaville, CA
Twitter: @TheStaz
Number of years on Cal Giant: 3
Number of years racing: 7
Favorite thing about Specialized:
The bike history displays they have throughout Specialized HQ
Top 3 Race Results:
- 1st 2010 Stage 1 Mt. Hood last year
- 1st 2009 Stage 2 San Dimas (cat 2)
- 4th 2011 stage 4 Merco Cycling Classic
Favorite way to eat Cal Giant berries:
Put all different kinds into a big bowl and eat until my stomach hurts
When did you start shaving your legs? Shaving cream or soap?
It was my 16th Birthday, the night before Nevada City. I used to use shaving cream, but now I use soap because it’s easier to deal with.
What kind of race is your specialty?
Rainy, windy, rolling, long road race – makes me smile just writing those words together
Do you race mountain bikes or cyclocross?
I race cross on occasion, but I’m never fit enough to do well so I just suffer like a dog.
Do you listen to the same kind of music when warming-up for a TT vs a crit vs a road race? What kind is it?
I’m all over the board. It depends on my mood. I range from Bob Marley and Ray Charles to some intense Skrillex action, just to name a couple.
Would you choose a romantic dinner with your girlfriend or Go-Kart racing?
Both with the girlfriend? I’d probably only choose dinner because I’m way too competitive and Go-Karting may get ugly.
What is your most memorable personal or team result?
My biggest achievement so far in my career was my win at Mt Hood. I got dropped every lap up the main climb, but I was able to keep my cool in large part because I had James Mattis around me for most of the day.
What are your short-term and long-term cycling goals?
Short term: win races
Long term: become a professional
Describe in one word Rand’s blog.
WOW
When you’re not on your bike, where can your friends expect to find you?
I can be found in bed with my feet up playing Call of Duty or reading, but I usually go find them first.
Does anyone else in your family race bikes?
Dad used to race for the Czech national team in the 70s. He’s taught me all I know about racing and how to handle myself in tough situations.
Other than cycling, what is your favorite sport?
Hockey
When I grow up, I want to be awesome.
If you could only eat 5 foods for a month, what would they be?
Burgers, pizza, salad, oatmeal, sushi
