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RACER PROFILE: Marie Stuart
CATEGORY: Elite
TEAM: AKO-Ducati Womens Pro Cycling Team
SPONSORS: Ducati, Bianchi, Fox, Xpedo, Jagwire
LOCATION: Keswick, Cumbria
DOB: 7 December 1989
HEIGHT: 1m 60cm
WEIGHT: 61kg
WEBSITE: www.keswickbikes.co.uk
EMAIL: bikinmazz@hotmail.com
 
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RACER GEAR
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| BIKE: |
Ducati |
| COMPONENTS: |
Fox forks, Shimano XTR drivetrain |
| WHEELS: |
Mavic Kysyrium SL |
| TYRES: |
Kenda |
| SHOES: |
Specialized women's |
| PEDALS: |
Xpedo |
| RIDING WEAR: |
Endura |
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RACER STATS & SPECS
| Year began racing: |
1997 (?) |
| Best results: |
1st - National MTB Series, Round 1, Youth 2005
2nd - National MTB Champs 2004 & 2005
3rd - National MTB Champs 2007 & 2008 |
| Weekly training hours: |
12 |
| Favourite race course: |
Plymouth, Drumlanrig and Ludlow |
| Favourite riding area: |
Latrigg Loop, Grizedale, Peak District and 7 Stanes |
Longest distance or hours
ridden solo in one day: |
80km off-road, 150km on road |
Percent of training that
is on the road: |
85-90% |
| Cross-training activities: |
Running, hockey, health spa |
| Supplements/sports drinks: |
SIS drinks and gels |
| Race preparation activities: |
Fresh kit, long warm up, gel 5 minutes before start, get the race face on! |
| Heart rate monitor/power meter used for training: |
Polar HRM, but not used that regularly
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| Riding strengths: |
Downhill, single track, speed |
Most enjoyable aspect of
mountain biking: |
Latrigg loop on a crisp frosty morning, being self-sufficient and nailing a tough section |
| Greatest bike moment: |
Watching MTB Worlds and standing beside Cristophe Sauser in the food queue at Fort Bill! |
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