Pedal Hub: Heart of a racer

Gene Oberpriller
Gene Oberpriller won the Chequamegon 40 in Cable, Wisc., in 1993.
Courtesy of Gene Oberpriller

You know co-host Gene Oberpriller as a renegade bike shop owner/cycling instigator. But there's more to his story.

Geno used to be a professional mountain bike racer. One of the best in the country, in fact.

Patrick decided this is a story we need to be more familiar with, so he went, appropriately, one-on-one with Geno.

Create a More Connected Minnesota

MPR News is your trusted resource for the news you need. With your support, MPR News brings accessible, courageous journalism and authentic conversation to everyone - free of paywalls and barriers. Your gift makes a difference.