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RACER PROFILE: Ifan Rhys Richards
CATEGORY: Expert
TEAM: Revolution Bikes RT
SPONSORS: Felt Merida UK
LOCATION: NW Wales
DOB: 11 July 1978
HEIGHT: 1m 78cm
WEIGHT: 64kg
EMAIL: ifanrichards1979@yahoo.co.uk
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RACER GEAR
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| BIKE: |
Giant MCM Carbon |
| COMPONENTS: |
Hope, Shimano XTR |
| WHEELS: |
Mavic |
| TYRES: |
Continental |
| SHOES: |
Shimano |
| PEDALS: |
Shimano |
| RIDING WEAR: |
Cofides |
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RACER STATS & SPECS
| Year began racing: |
2004 |
| Best results: |
3 Wins - Welsh XC Series 2006
Went more into Endurance Events in 2007 |
| Weekly training hours: |
8 |
| Favourite race course: |
Coed Y Brenin |
| Favourite riding area: |
Coed Y Brenin, Dyfi Forest |
Longest distance or hours
ridden solo in one day: |
8 hours |
Percent of training that
is on the road: |
40% |
| Cross-training activities: |
Rugby, running |
| Supplements/sports drinks: |
Maximuscle |
| Race preparation activities: |
Gentle warm up |
| Riding strengths: |
Climbing, technical decents |
Most enjoyable aspect of
mountain biking: |
Riding down technical single tracks, and climbing monster climbs we have around here in North Wales |
| Greatest bike moment: |
3rd place - Mountain Mayhem 24-hour team 2007, 2nd place - Bontrager 24/12 2007, great courses |
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