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RACER PROFILE: Anthony Salmon
CATEGORY: Expert
TEAM: Brighton University
SPONSORS: Evans Cycles, Torq Fitness
LOCATION: Evans Cycles and Torq Fitness
DOB: 23 May 1984
HEIGHT: 1m 70cm
WEIGHT: 75kg
EMAIL: a.salmon@brighton.ac.uk
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RACER GEAR
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| BIKE: |
Epic S Works, Explosif rigid singlespeed, Kona Jake the Snake, Pinnacle Trojan |
| COMPONENTS: |
Would like a Brompton C3 |
| WHEELS: |
Tubeless |
| TYRES: |
Hutchinson and Bontrager |
| SHOES: |
Shimano seem best but have Northwave, Spesh and Cannondale |
| PEDALS: |
Shimano, but fancy a go at Egg Beaters |
| RIDING WEAR: |
Normally green |
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RACER STATS & SPECS
| Year began racing: |
2002 |
| Best results: |
1st - U23 Three Peaks
3rd - BUSA MTB 2007
Finished Transrockies 2006 |
| Weekly training hours: |
Too few |
| Favourite race course: |
Cwm Carn, Innerleithen, Gorricks and Dalby |
| Favourite riding area: |
The North and South Downs at the moment |
Longest distance or hours
ridden solo in one day: |
12 hours |
Percent of training that
is on the road: |
Most |
| Cross-training activities: |
The odd triathlon and some running - looking to do more kayaking |
| Supplements/sports drinks: |
Torq and Powerbar |
| Race preparation activities: |
Torq and Powerbar |
| Heart rate monitor/power meter used for training: |
Ptap and Polar |
| Riding strengths: |
Thrive in a team event, like nasty conditions, long distances, anything new |
Most enjoyable aspect of
mountain biking: |
Travel, banter, the sunshine, fast downhills, night racing
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| Greatest bike moment: |
Next ride :P |
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