Staff

George Gatseos

Owner/General Manager

George has been part of the OTE family since the beginning. He worked at OTE in high school and was part of the original crew of "renegades" building trail at 18 Road. George raced as a semi-pro XC racer from 1997 to 2002 and was ranked 5th nationally. After his racing career George completed a degree in business with the hope of melding his love of cycling into a successfull business. In August of 2010 the opportunity to purchase Over The Edge Sports, Fruita presented itself. George partnered with his long time racing buddy, Ross Schnell, and the rest is history. George is proud that Over The Edge and Fruita are one of the most desired biking destinations in the world.

"I didn't just buy a bike shop, I bought Over The Edge"

"I want to make sure that everyone that visits Fruita has the best experience ever!"

George Gatseos III

'Rad' Ross Schnell

Co-Owner

"I'm a desert rat who loves red rocks and technical riding".

This is a typical understatement from our Co-Owner Ross Schnell. Ross has been riding and racing bikes his whole life. He was the Colorado State BMX champion in 1991. He is a long time sponsored pro with Trek Bikes. He won the 2008 All-Mtn World Championships, and the 2009 World Single Speed Championships. Ross is freakishly fast on a bike, up or down. He's also one of the nicest, most humble pro athletes you'll ever meet. Ross' role here at Over The Edge is to promote our store by doing what we all love to do- RIDE BIKES! http://rossschnell.com/

Favorite Ride: "The Ribbon" to "Free Lunch" to "Holy Cross" @ Lunch Loops

The bike I ride: Trek Remedy

Post-ride refresher: Cold, delicious beer

Best nickname: "Rad Ross", from the 80's BMX days

Favorite food: Nutella, or pizza from the Hot Tomato!

Favorite quote: "Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right" Henry Ford

If I weren't here, I'd be... Somewhere else!

What takes you over the edge:
People who think they "know it all". Problem is, my girlfriend says that about me all the time. Doh!

What's your trick, skill, or thing that brings you over the edge: In life: I'm not afraid to fail, obviously, because it happens all the time.
Actual skills/tricks: I use a lot of "bike separation" and proper body position to corner fast. It works well when I do it right- still working on it though.

Landon Monholland

Store Manager

Landon is a twelve-year bike industry vet who's crossed the country riding and wrenching. 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 in one day. This is quite an accomplishment, considering he had a severe back injury just a few years ago. Landon also has lately been freelance writing for Dirt Rag and Mountain Flyer magazine. He and his wife's story about their dog Gus received more mail then any other article ever written for Dirt Rag.    http://www.commandonlandon.blogspot.com

Recent favorite ride: Pucker Up Trail at Lunch Loops

The bike you ride: Trek Remedy

Post ride refresher: A Vanilla shake!

Whats your best nick name: "Commandon Landon" (Thanks Nate!)

Favorite food: A buffalo burger from Milts in Moab, or a slice of Pizza from the Hot Tomato in Fruita

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 sweet trails with my hot-rod Wife Mary, and my little muppet of a dog, Dinka Jane.

What takes you over the edge? People who won't listen to Mary because she is a girl.

What's 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.

Jared Navratil

Service Manager

We took over ownership of OTE in the fall of 2010.  We were short staffed, and unsure of how to get someone to work for us for two months, and then lay them off for the winter.  Things like getting a place to live and moving to a new town are tricky when all you can offer an employee is two months of work.  J-Rad was like a dream come true.  He was between jobs, had loads of experience and was willing to live in his camper between two dumpsters behind the shop!  PERFECT!  J-Rad went on to a really great job in Bend Oregon after the 2010 season and we've been trying to get him back ever since.  For 2012 we finally succeeded.  With a full time, service manager position offered he no longer needs to live between two dumpsters and we now have one of the most knowledgable service technicians in the industry.  J-Rad has 15 years experience and he's only 31.  Thats HALF his life working on bikes!  OTE is stoked to have J-Rad back in Fruita.  Your bike will be glad he's here too!

Recent favorite ride: Horse Thief Drop In...GET SOME!

The bike you ride: Mojo HD...Pimped!

Post ride refresher: Cold Beer in a Cold Can (look for the blue mountains)

Whats your best nick name: J-Rad

Favorite food: Burrito

Favorite Quote: "A rider goes where he's inspired."  Wayne Leonard

If I weren't here. I'd be... flying my hovercraft  (he's serious)

What takes you over the edge? When Max gets upset because someone wouldn't listen to Mary because she's a girl.

What's your trick, skill or the thing that gives you an EDGE? I'm OCD. I'm OCD. I'm OCD. I'm OCD. I'm OCD.

Mary Monholland

Sales

Mary grew up in Moab, UT and has worked in the bike industry since she was 14 years old. She was a "free rider" before any of us knew what that meant. She's one of the most accomplihsed female bike riders any where and has a habit of singing Disney songs while kicking butt at the front of a group of fast guys. A friend once described her this way..."Mary will destroy you on a six hour bike ride, then bake you cookies when you get home." That's our girl!

Recent favorite ride: Lunch Loops! Yeeehaa!

The bike you ride: Trek Remedy

Post ride refresher:  CHOCOLATE!

Whats your best nick name: The Velvet Hammer

Favorite food: Strawberries dipped in Chocolate.

Favorite Quote: "Live simply so that others may simply live."

If I weren't here. I'd be... Riding with my Hubby- who's also my best friend. :o)

What takes you over the edge? People who won't listen to me because I'm a girl.

What's your trick, skill or the thing that gives you an EDGE? Always seeing the glass as half FULL.

Max 'Snazzy'

Sales

Max, described in two words...Customer Service! Max is the most helpful sales guy you will ever meet. We have to send him home on his day's off because he won't stop "working"- which to him isn't work at all. Max can't wait to help you have the best time you can possibly have while riding bikes in the Fruita area. From trail advice, to bike advice, to "where can I get a beer?" Max has the answer to your questions.

Recent favorite ride: Holy Cross at Lunch Loops

The bike you ride: Trek Remedy

Post ride refresher: PBR

Whats your best nick name: Maxmatic (given by Timoni Slusher)

Favorite food: Whatever I'm eating at the time.

Favorite Quote: "Some people hear voices. Some see invisible people. Others have no imagination whatsoever."

If I weren't here, I'd be... Somewhere else on the way to here.

What takes you over the edge? When Landon gets mad at Jared because he's upset with me because someone wouldn't listen to Mary because she is a girl.

What's your trick, skill or the thing that gives you an EDGE? I have the incredible ability to not take something seriously and realize it's not that important.

James Sunkel

Technician

Tater Tott

Community Relations

Tater Tott is Fruita's most loved citizen. If you haven't met him, you are missing out. Tater stops in the shop most days to give hugs, see what is going on, and greet our customers. Don't be scared if he wants to "give you a funny farm."  You won't soon forget the experience. No one loves life more than Tater. Thanks for keeping it real....Budddddy!