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RACER PROFILE: Jef Sharp
CATEGORY: Veterans
TEAM: Ben Hayward Cycles/ OTH
SPONSORS: Ben Hayward Cycles
LOCATION: Cambridge
DOB: 30 December 1961
EMAIL: jef.sharp@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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RACER GEAR
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| BIKE: |
VooDoo |
| COMPONENTS: |
SRAM, KCNC, XTR |
| WHEELS: |
Custom Hope, Mavic, Titanium spokes |
| TYRES: |
Racing Ralphs, Conti Speed Kings |
| SHOES: |
Adidas |
| PEDALS: |
Xpedo |
| RIDING WEAR: |
Endura |
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RACER STATS & SPECS
| Year began racing: |
1988 |
| Best results: |
1st - National Champs, Veterans 2001
2nd - National Champs, Elite Masters 1998
3rd - National Champs, Veterans 2007
1st - NPS, Veterans 2001
1st - NPS, Masters 1996
1st - Eastern Regional (many times)
1st - SAMS Champ 1996
1st - Midlands (a few times)
1st - Marin Winter Series (several times)
1st - Gorrick Series, Veterans 2007
100 wins and over 200 top-3 placings in 20 years of racing |
| Weekly training hours: |
6-8 |
| Favourite race course: |
Plymouth or QE Country Park |
| Favourite riding area: |
Many |
Longest distance or hours
ridden solo in one day: |
6 hours |
Percent of training that
is on the road: |
80% |
| Cross-training activities: |
none |
| Supplements/sports drinks: |
Torq |
| Race preparation activities: |
Sleep/rest |
| Riding strengths: |
Hill climbing, singletrack |
Most enjoyable aspect of
mountain biking: |
Summer riding |
| Greatest bike moment: |
Having Tim Gould say to my mate, 'That's Jef Sharp, isn't it?' |
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