Comments on: Bart Yasso: A Running Icon Talks Cycling

By: John Breckner

John Breckner — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:26:00 +0000

How has running helped make you a stronger cyclist? I just got into running myself and am wondering if it will make me stronger on my bike.

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:03:00 +0000

Wow Bart…I didn’t know about that part of your background. Thanks for sharing it. You are an incredible role model on so many levels. Awesome.

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:02:00 +0000

Good question, Meghan. I meant to ask him what kinds of bikes he had and then forgot when the camera was on.

By: chills

chills — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:49:00 +0000

I enjoyed the post and video. My question for Mr. Yasso is how did you train for your ride across the United States?

By: Bart Yasso

Bart Yasso — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:13:00 +0000

At age 22 back in 1977 I needed a change from drugs and alcohol. Running was my escape I was lucky I made the change before it was too late. My Mom and my brother George played a major role in my success.

By: Christopher Whelchel

Christopher Whelchel — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:01:00 +0000

Indeed, Bart is “Kind, funny and interesting” as you so well stated. I had the opportunity to run with him while in town and we had a great time. I’ll have to reach out to him sometimes about the route he used to ride across the US. I would love to do something like that but the logistics would crush me…. so if I had someone’s plan, I could do it!

By: Freddie

Freddie — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:00:00 +0000

I would like to ask Bart what his athletic plans are for 2012. Do you have any epic runs or rides coming up next year?

By: Bart Yasso

Bart Yasso — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:55:00 +0000

First real bike was a Team Fuji back in 1978. Before that I had a 3 speed and 10 speed no clue what barnd.

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:55:00 +0000

Good post. I would like to know what kind of bike he did his across the US ride on. Doing it in 18 days is incredible.

By: Recbriggs

Recbriggs — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Hi Bart, what kind of bike do you ride? Let us know the brand, model, and what you like best about it.