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RACER PROFILE: Andrew Howett
CATEGORY: Elite
TEAM: SWCC / Station Fitness
SPONSORS: Station Fitness Gym and Squash Club, team sponsor. No personal sponsors.
LOCATION: Lincolnshire
DOB: 29 September 1981
HEIGHT: 1m 85cm
WEIGHT: 64kg
WEBSITE: www.sleafordwheelers.co.uk www.fifeac.co.uk
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RACER GEAR
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| BIKE: |
Marin Mount Vision Pro, Saracen Killi |
| COMPONENTS: |
Marzocchis, XTR, Midleburn, MAX-M, USE, Hope |
| WHEELS: |
Hope hubs, DT spokes, Mavic 717 rims |
| TYRES: |
Panaracer Fire Mud, IRC Mythos |
| SHOES: |
Shimano 221 |
| PEDALS: |
Shimano 959 |
| RIDING WEAR: |
Red & Blue team kit |
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RACER STATS & SPECS
| Year began racing: |
1999 |
| Best results: |
3rd - Trek 6-4-2 Elite, Builth Wells, 2005 |
| Weekly training hours: |
20-25 |
| Favourite race course: |
Badaguish, Dalbeattie, Bringewood (when it's dry!) |
| Favourite riding area: |
Dumfrieshire |
Longest distance or hours
ridden solo in one day: |
9.5 hours (MTB), 224km (Road) |
Percent of training that
is on the road: |
60-70% summer, more than 90% winter |
| Cross-training activities: |
Fell running, time-trialing |
| Supplements/sports drinks: |
High 5, Mars bars, bananas |
| Race preparation activities: |
Ride course day before. Usually mending bike up to the last minute! |
| Heart rate monitor/power meter used for training: |
An old York one of some sort. Don't use it much, though. |
| Riding strengths: |
Stamina (enduros on a very hot day), short, sharp climbs. Useless in the rain, though. |
Most enjoyable aspect of
mountain biking: |
The other riders. Made some good friends and even met my other half at a race. |
| Greatest bike moment: |
SXC Laggan 2006 -- only 3 months after snapping a tendon in my knee. Lapped by the entire field, but it was great to just get on the bike again. I had wondered if it would ever be possible. Also, Margam 6-4-2 start, 2005, long story. |
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