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RACER PROFILE: Luke Smith
CATEGORY: Elite
TEAM: Whyte Racing UK
SPONSORS: Whyte Bikes, Wilier, Fizik, Panaracer, Lupine, Suunto
LOCATION: High Wycombe, Bucks
DOB: 24 August 1980
HEIGHT: 1m 83cm
WEIGHT: 67kg
WEBSITE: www.whytebikes.com
EMAIL: lukesmith24@hotmail.com
 
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RACER GEAR
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| BIKE: |
Whyte 19 Team |
| COMPONENTS: |
Shimano XTR |
| WHEELS: |
Shimano XTR |
| TYRES: |
Panaracer |
| SHOES: |
Shimano |
| PEDALS: |
Shimano XTR |
| RIDING WEAR: |
Whyte Racing UK race kit, Fizik shorts, Panaracer socks, Trademark White overshoes |
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RACER STATS & SPECS
| Year began racing: |
2003 |
| Best results: |
Winner NPS Expert Series 2005 |
| Weekly training hours: |
7-10 |
| Favourite race course: |
Thetford |
| Favourite riding area: |
Chamonix, France |
Longest distance or hours
ridden solo in one day: |
6.5 hours |
Percent of training that
is on the road: |
100% |
| Cross-training activities: |
Running |
| Supplements/sports drinks: |
Torq Energy / Recovery / Gels |
| Race preparation activities: |
Plenty of sleep |
| Heart rate monitor/power meter used for training: |
Suunto T6 complete with PC pod & bike pod |
| Riding strengths: |
Power and technical ability |
Most enjoyable aspect of
mountain biking: |
Fast flowing single track |
| Greatest bike moment: |
Winning the final round of the NPS series 2005 and clinching the overall victory |
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