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RACER PROFILE: Andrew Patterson
CATEGORY: Master
TEAM: Altura, Patterson Training
SPONSORS: Altura, Power Bar, Hope, Lupine, Genuine Innovations, Panaracer, Lizard Skins, Sram Rock Shox, Addidas Eyewear, Fenwicks, Crank Brothers, Camelbak
LOCATION: Macclesfield (Centre of the Universe!!)
DOB: June 1971
HEIGHT: 1m 94cm
WEIGHT: 77-80kg
WEBSITE: www.pattersontraining.com
EMAIL: andrew@pattersontraining.com
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RACER GEAR
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| BIKE: |
Endorfin Speed II SL Custom build |
| COMPONENTS: |
Easton carbon(Bars & Seat Post), Hope (Stem, Wheels, Brakes) Fizik saddle, Tune cranks |
| WHEELS: |
Hope Pro III |
| TYRES: |
Panaracer |
| SHOES: |
Sidi Dominators |
| PEDALS: |
Crank Brothers Candy 4ti |
| RIDING WEAR: |
Altura Prototype race wear |
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RACER STATS & SPECS
| Year began racing: |
1984 |
| Best results: |
1st - SXC Drumlanrig 2007 |
| Weekly training hours: |
8-16 |
| Favourite race course: |
Midlands races and Drumlanrig |
| Favourite riding area: |
Peak District |
Longest distance or hours
ridden solo in one day: |
9 hours |
Percent of training that
is on the road: |
100% winter 80% summer |
| Cross-training activities: |
Roller skiing, hill walking, pubbing |
| Supplements/sports drinks: |
Power Bar Performance Sport Drink, Recovery and Fitmax powders |
| Race preparation activities: |
Off-road intervals and the local chain gang |
| Heart rate monitor/power meter used for training: |
SRM on the road bike, heart rate monitor on MTB |
| Riding strengths: |
Big power outputs, good on short steep climbs, and in a sprint also technical ability |
Most enjoyable aspect of
mountain biking: |
Fresh air, fun, social, good for fitness - it has everything, doesn't it? |
| Greatest bike moment: |
Was in the team who rode the first route finding (Reccy) for the Great Divide trail in the US and got on the cover of Adventure Cyclist Magazine for my efforts! |
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