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RACER PROFILE: Sam Whittlesea
CATEGORY: Sport
TEAM: SHREDORDEAD.cc
SPONSORS: ...would be very helpful!
LOCATION: Plymouth, Devon
DOB: 16 February 1978
HEIGHT: 1m 75cm
WEIGHT: 68kg
EMAIL: sam.whittlesea@yahoo.co.uk
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RACER GEAR
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| BIKE: |
Scott Spark 10 |
| COMPONENTS: |
XTR, XT, Ritchey WCS |
| WHEELS: |
ZTR Olympic on DT 190's |
| TYRES: |
Schwalbe Racing Ralph/Nobby Nic |
| SHOES: |
Specialized Comp |
| PEDALS: |
Crank Brothers Eggbeaters |
| RIDING WEAR: |
Pearl Izumi (for racing) |
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RACER STATS & SPECS
| Year began racing: |
2007 |
| Best results: |
1st - South West Champs, Sport Male
1st - Soggy Bottom, Sport Male
3rd - Bristol Bikefest, Mens Pairs
4th - Dusk 'Til Dawn, Mens Pairs
10th - Mountain Mayhem, Open Mixed Team |
| Weekly training hours: |
10-15 |
| Favourite race course: |
Newnham Park |
| Favourite riding area: |
Mid-Wales |
Longest distance or hours
ridden solo in one day: |
160 km |
Percent of training that
is on the road: |
80% |
| Cross-training activities: |
None at present |
| Supplements/sports drinks: |
Torq |
| Race preparation activities: |
Warm-up and turn up! |
| Heart rate monitor/power meter used for training: |
Garmin Edge 305 |
| Riding strengths: |
Sheer bloody-mindedness |
Most enjoyable aspect of
mountain biking: |
Fast , flowing singletrack |
| Greatest bike moment: |
Flying the last lap at Mountain Mayhem 2008! |
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