Name: Yannick Eckmann
Hometown: Boulder, CO
Twitter:@Eckmannia
Website: www.eckmann-bros.com
Number of years on Cal Giant: First year
Number of years racing: 11
Favorite thing about Specialized:
I like the lunch ride, especially that they turn it into a ‘race’ on some days to make it more fun.
Top 3 Race Results:
- 1st overall USGP Cyclocross for Jr 17-18 (undefeated)
- 3rd overall Tour of the Gila as a Cat 3
- 5th place Elite USGP Ft Collins
Favorite way to eat Cal Giant berries:
In my cereal
When did you start shaving your legs? Shaving cream or soap?
I started shaving my legs when I was probably 11 years old. I shave with whatever I have closest to me.
Who does the cooking, you or your mom?
My mom does the cooking. She is really good at it, everyday she makes something different just to mix it up. Mostly she makes some german recipe food.
What kind of race is your specialty?
I can ride crits pretty well. I mostly stay in the front of the field where there are normally no crashes.
Do you race mountain bikes or cyclocross?
I race cyclocross.
Would you choose a romantic dinner with your girlfriend or Go-Kart racing?
That’s pretty easy. Since I don’t have a girlfriend I would choose Go-Kart racing.
What is your most memorable personal or team result?
As a first year U23 I finished 5th in the elite field at a USGP. It opened my eyes that I just need to work harder and be focused to achieve something so big.
What are your short-term and long-term cycling goals?
Short-term: go in to every race battling for the win
Long-term: go pro and ride in the Tour the France
Describe in one word Rand’s blog.
Hilarious.
What is your favorite downloaded app you would recommend to others?
Something related to drawing.
When you’re not on your bike, where can your friends expect to find you?
At home on the couch or in school for now
Does anyone else in your family race bikes?
My brother races bikes as well. We are teammates.
Other than cycling, what is your favorite sport?
Alpine skiing or nordic skiing
