This is Sepp Kuss, multi-time mountain bike XC national champion and winner of the Maverick Conference Championship road race
CU: Where are you from?
SK: Durango, Colorado
CU: What year are you? What’s your major?
SK: I’ll be a senior now finishing up my advertising degree
CU: What disciplines of cycling do you participate in for the team?
SK: Mountain is my main focus but I still do road as well
CU: How long have you been riding?
SK: I’ve been riding for 10 years
CU: What got you into cycling?
SK: The Durango Devo Jr. mountain bike program in Durango
CU: What is your favorite kind of racing? What is your favorite collegiate race?
SK: XC is my thing but I enjoy road races too. My favorite collegiate race is the CU Snowmass MTB race.
CU: What are your cycling ambitions?
SK: I'd like to take cycling as far as I can once I finish my degree. It's all about finding a balance.
CU: Are you sponsored by an outside team? If so, who?
SK: Gateway Harley Davidson / Trek
CU: What is your favorite part about Boulder as a city?
SK: There's always something to do. Boulder has a small town vibe, but doesn't feel small. There are so many different areas to explore.
CU: Biking is a big commitment time wise, how do you balance your academics and social life with cycling?
SK: I try to stay disciplined with my riding and schoolwork so I have more time for a social life. In the off season, social life and academics take priority over training.
CU: A lot of wise, successful cyclists live by a specific mantra… Do you have one?
SK: No excuses!
CU: If you could have lunch with anyone, who would it be and why?
SK: Peter Sagan. He seems like a cool guy.
CU: What's a fun fact about you?
SK: I speak German
CU: You would say you are a ___________ person
SK: Squirrel
CU: What’s your favorite music to ride to?
SK: I don't listen to music while riding.
CU: What’s one thing you never ride without?
SK: Saddle bag with tube, pump, tools, etc.
CU: What bikes do you currently ride?
SK: Trek Emonda
CU: What were some of your goals for the past season?
SK: To gain experience in road racing and shoot for results whenever I can.
CU: Thanks for taking the time to talk! Anything else you want to say?
SK: Find me on Twitter and Instagram: @seppkuss