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RACER PROFILE: Eric Pettett
CATEGORY: Expert
TEAM: Leeds University
SPONSORS: Krakow Property Group, Torq Fitness, Stif Mountain Bikes
LOCATION: Leeds
DOB: 4
May
1981
HEIGHT: 1m 90cm
WEIGHT: 80kg
WEBSITE: www.leeds-uni-cycling.org.uk
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RACER GEAR
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| BIKE: |
Santa Cruz Blur |
| COMPONENTS: |
Shimano |
| WHEELS: |
Shimano XTR |
| TYRES: |
Depends on conditions, duh! |
| SHOES: |
Shimano MT225 |
| PEDALS: |
Shimano M970s |
| RIDING WEAR: |
Lycra, with no boxer shorts on underneath |
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RACER STATS & SPECS
| Year began racing: |
2005 |
| Best results: |
3rd - Mountain Mayhem, Open 2008 (Torq Kona B)
3rd - NPS, Sport 2005 (Leeds University) |
| Favourite race course: |
Builth Wells - technical and hilly |
| Favourite riding area: |
Peak District - This place is RUDE |
Longest distance or hours
ridden solo in one day: |
240 km |
Percent of training that
is on the road: |
85% |
| Cross-training activities: |
Walking to work |
| Supplements/sports drinks: |
Torq nutrition |
| Race preparation activities: |
Quality rest! |
| Heart rate monitor/power meter used for training: |
Powertap |
| Riding strengths: |
Mental focus |
Most enjoyable aspect of
mountain biking: |
The scenery, the people |
| Greatest bike moment: |
Learning to bunny hop |
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