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RACER PROFILE: Neil Halcrow
CATEGORY: Sport
TEAM: Bikefax/Buff
SPONSORS: Bikefax, Buff, Kona, Continental, Torq
LOCATION: West Midlands
DOB: 20 April 1980
HEIGHT: 1m 80cm
WEIGHT: 73kg
WEBSITE: www.Bike-fax.com
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RACER GEAR
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| BIKE: |
Kona Hei Hei |
| COMPONENTS: |
RockShox Reba Race, Shimano XT, Hayes Carbon Stokers, Race Face, Ergon Grips |
| WHEELS: |
FSA XC300 Wheelset |
| TYRES: |
Continental Race King Protection 2.0, Continental Mountain King Protection 2.2 |
| SHOES: |
Specialized Pro MTB |
| PEDALS: |
Shimano M540 |
| RIDING WEAR: |
Bikefax Jersey, Kona or Continental Shorts, Buff windproof Gillet, Ergon Gloves |
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RACER STATS & SPECS
| Year began racing: |
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| Best results: |
3rd - Sleepless in the Saddle, Mixed Pairs 2007
3rd - Bikefest, Mixed Pairs 2007/2008
10th - Wild Boar, Solo 2008
1st - Builthwells Merida 75km |
| Weekly training hours: |
15-20 |
| Favourite race course: |
Ashton Court Bristol (Bristol Bikefest) |
| Favourite riding area: |
North Wales or Sierra Nevada |
Longest distance or hours
ridden solo in one day: |
24 hours |
Percent of training that
is on the road: |
25% |
| Cross-training activities: |
Running, climbing |
| Supplements/sports drinks: |
Torq Energy, Bars, Gels, and Recovery (if Torq makes it, I like it) |
| Race preparation activities: |
Organise kit, check bike, warm up, find the start |
| Heart rate monitor/power meter used for training: |
Polar RS200sd |
| Riding strengths: |
Technical sections and descents |
Most enjoyable aspect of
mountain biking: |
Flowing though awesome singletrack and night riding |
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