Staff Profiles

Over the Edge Sports Staff 

General Manager & CFO - George Gatseos, 1997-2000 and back again!

COMING SOON!

 

Sales/Service Manager & CIO - Noah Sears, Since 2006

Freelance product tester, writer, racer and overall "big deal". The longest full-time employee of OTE, Noah can help you find the right trail or bike for any occasion. Noah just signed a sponsorship deal with Knolly Bikes and will be shredding the Mountain States Cup circuit when not showing visitors the best that Fruita/GJ has to offer!  His blog here.

 

Recent favorite ride      Geez, that's hard.  I can only narrow that down to simply, Sedona!

The bike you rode        Knolly Endorphin or Podium depending on how hard the trail wants to work me.

Post ride refresher       Stella Artois or glass of Chianti
   
Whats your best porn name or nick name      Skeet-skeet McBurgerface

Favorite food         Hotpockets - when you want a hot meal without a big deal....

Favorite Quote       "I don't know how to put this, but I am kind of a big deal."  -Ron Burgundy

" If I weren't here. I'd be..."     somewhere else

What takes you over the edge?      Biking "experience" gained on the internet (AKA FORUM NERDS!)

Whats your trick, skill or the thing that gives you an EDGE? I'm pretty awesome at everything.

Head Mechanic - Landon Monholland, Since 2010

Landon is a ten-year bike industry vet who's crossed the country riding and wrenching.  We're awefully excited to have him join the OTE team, his knowledge and skills are a great addition to the family.  When he's not in the shop he can be found exploring new and uncharted trails all over Western Colorado and Utah.  In 2009 he completed the grueling Moab route known as the Centurion, 104 miles of Moab's toughest terrain - quite an accomplishment considering he had a severe back injury just a few years ago.

 Recent favorite ride      Phil's World in Cortez, CO

The bike you rode        Currently a Trek Remedy

Post ride refresher       "My wifes chocolate chip cookies with a tall glass of milk!"
   
Whats your best nick name      Commandon Landon - thanks Nate the Great

Favorite food          Burger from Munchies in Fruita or Milt's in Moab

Favorite Quote       "My goal in life isn't to meet my end in a well preserved body, but to skid into the grave broadside, completely worn out, used up and loudly proclaiming - WOW WHAT A RIDE!"   - Edward Abbey

" If I weren't here. I'd be..."     Shredding trails with my hot rod of a wife

What takes you over the edge?      My inconsistent Elixir brakes

Whats your trick, skill or the thing that gives you an EDGE?    "Skipping" - a counter-steering technique I learned from a homeless man who lives in a van.  Skip taught me that I am never so good that I can't learn something new.

 

Service -  Dereck Fish, Since 2006 (Seasonal)

”Fish” came here from Vail in 2006 and was a instant part of the family. He is quick on the smile, excellent with the bike and even better on the bike. Our favorite nudist, Derek can be found on the trail before and after work most days. It is our goal here at OTE to make him eat donuts and drink beer... we'll slow him down! Derek is here in Spring to fall and drives Limos in Vail in the winter. Watch for his PINK I-9 Wheels on the trail on his new Edge 29er. 

Recent favorite ride      Zion Curtain to Western Rim

The bike you rode        Edge Cycles 29er singlespeed

Post ride refresher       Nuun and vodka or a New Belgium brew 
   
Whats your best porn name or nick name      Zipper Harkney

Favorite food          Sushi

Favorite Quote       "Don't quit.  Suffer now and live the rest of yourl life as a champion"   - Muhammed Ali

" If I weren't here. I'd be..."     riding my bike

What takes you over the edge?      Nicotine

Whats your trick, skill or the thing that gives you an EDGE?    mental strength

  

Sales/Trails/Resident Super Hero - Jari Kirkland 2004 (Seasonal)

Jari just won the 2008 24 Hours of Moab, well done... again!

Our seasonal smiling face at the front counter and the toughest girl I know. Jari is a fierce competitor behind an ever smiling face. She is the women's record holder at 24 Hours of Moab and Montezuma's Revenge. Jari spends here summers punishing herself with Team Crested Butte in events that defy mere mortals. We are lucky to have her here for the Spring season lifting our spirits, as well as our fitness, as we try to keep up with her contagious attitude for life and her endurance on a bike. Watch for her in the Festival Bottle walk... look out... '07 is her year!

 

Founder - Troy Rarick, Since 1995

Marketing, Lifestyle, Events(Fruita Fat Tire Fest), Cycle Tourism Consultant & Trail Builder
”It all started with a vision of great riding in Fruita. We built some trails, opened this shop in 1995 and threw a Fat Tire Festival Party... not much has changed really, it's still about all the same things. People, Bikes and the Passion for being alive! Fruita, OTE and I are about something simple and pure... the quest for good livin', the pursuit of great rides and a Passion for People on Bikes”

Recent favorite ride      That new discovery or new project that offers that feeling of new adventure, new lines and challenge not yet mastered!

The bike you rode        I ride everything!  If we sell it, I ride it.  BMC Pro machine in Italy.

Post ride refresher       Top shelf Margarita or an aussie port

Whats your best porn name or nick name      Richard Hertzer (thanks Johnny)

Favorite food        Italian of course!

Favorite Quote       "You're the one individual who lives his life without the fear of consequences."  -Mike Ferrentino

" If I weren't here. I'd be..."     Somewhere in the Alps, or possibly institutionalized

What takes you over the edge?      The feeling of fear within myself while simultaneously demanding full commitment from myself.  Now    that's living!

Whats your trick, skill or the thing that gives you an EDGE?    My quest for life experiences, and my commitment to share it with the world.

 

Service Specialist - Simon Stewart, Since 2002 (Seasonal)

Seasonal Western Spirit Guide / Minneapolis Mafia

”you can check out anytime you like but you can never leave” You'll only find Simon here in the spring, as he guides for Western Spirit Tours in the summer and fall. But once you've been involved in the OTE/Fruita tradition as deeply as Simon has, you can never leave without serious consequenses... if you catch my meaning... and I hope you catch my meaning... Where in the world is Simon now? We'll see him this fall I'm sure

Staff Alumni

Sarah Rarick 1995 - 2009

Max Lohmeyer 2009

Jerry Wolf - 2005-2008

Keith Benedetto 2001-2008

Matt Mason - 2005-2006
Jen Zeuner - 2002-2005
Anne Keller - 2002-2005
Scott Winans - 1995-1997
Doug Buniger - 1995-2003
Brian Stratton - 1996-1998
Tim Rangitch - 1998-2001
Amy Day Agapito - 1998-1999
Deedee Ross - 1999-2003
Skip Hamilton - 1999-2002
Michael Sineni - 2000 and still helping us!
Jason Grove - 1999-2001
Jon Rizzo - 1998-2001

Thanks to these and so many others who have made us what we are... and thank you from the depths of my heart for ten awesome years! I wish there was room to list all the outstanding customers and friends who have made this legend a reality. Thanks!