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RACER PROFILE: Helen Findlay
CATEGORY: Masters
TEAM: The Bicycleworks
SPONSORS: The Bicycleworks
LOCATION: Edinburgh
DOB: 23 October 1971
HEIGHT: 1m 53cm
WEIGHT: 55-60kg
WEBSITE: http://helenmfindlay.blogspot.com
EMAIL: helenmfindlay@yahoo.co.uk
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RACER GEAR
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| BIKE: |
Orange EV 06 |
| COMPONENTS: |
Shimano XTR |
| WHEELS: |
Shimano |
| TYRES: |
Depends on the conditions, Schwalbe somethings... |
| PEDALS: |
Eggbeaters |
| RIDING WEAR: |
Depends on the company... |
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RACER STATS & SPECS
| Year began racing: |
2003 |
| Best results: |
Silver medal - Scottish Champs 2006
20th - Female L'Etape du Tour 2005
1st - Marin Winter Series, Round 4, women's 4-hour, Thetford 2008 |
| Weekly training hours: |
12-20 |
| Favourite race course: |
Badaguish, Innerleithen, Fort Bill, Drumlanrig, Rotorua |
| Favourite riding area: |
Scottish Borders, Cairngorms, Wellington - Makara Peak & Mt Vic |
Longest distance or hours
ridden solo in one day: |
247 km |
Percent of training that
is on the road: |
70% |
| Cross-training activities: |
Running, drinking, playing pool |
| Supplements/sports drinks: |
ISO Torque |
| Race preparation activities: |
Panicking about tire choice, winding other people up about tire choice, trouble-shooting at the SXC |
| Heart rate monitor/power meter used for training: |
Polar |
| Riding strengths: |
Recklessness - I'll ride anything |
Most enjoyable aspect of
mountain biking: |
Thrills |
| Greatest bike moment: |
Too many to choose from, and long may it continue!! |
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