Last Updated: February 9th, 2000
Name: Ted McDaniel Jr
City: Newark
State: Delaware
Country: United States
Age: 41
Category: Sport
Team: Wooden Wheels
Sponsors: New Balance
XC or DH Race Bike: Specialized S-Works
Tires: Various
Shoes:
Clipless Pedals:
- What year did you start racing mountain bikes?
I stared in 1997. First race was Fair Hill . I placed 3rd in first time beginner.
- What is your best result so far? (example: 3rd Place Senior Expert Men - Mt. Snow, VT - 2000)
Best finish was 4th at Camp Mack ,Sport 1999
- What is the most and least number of hours that you train in
a week? (Not zero but the least number of hours you actually train)
About 8 to 12 hours in the spring ,less in the fall
- Name your favorite XC and/or DOWNHILL race course?
Camp Mack,Fair hill,Wye Mills
- Name your favorite place to ride:
French Creek
- What is the longest distance or number of hours that you have
ridden XC in one day on a mountain bike? (EXCLUDING A 24 OR 12 HOUR RACE
unless SOLO!)
Five and one half hour
- How much of your training is on the road?
About 40%, but I dislike road riding . But its the only way to get faster.
- Do you cross train or use weights?
Some running and weights
- Do you use supplements or sport drinks?
YES, EPO, AND LOTS OF WHOP-ASS
- Do you do anything special (besides the whole training
lifestyle) to prepare for an important race?
Eat pizza and drink beer
- Do you use a heart rate monitor?
Yes, MAX rate 191
- Do you keep a training log?
Yes ,No, Yes, Sometimes
- What do you consider your strong points on a race course,
hills, technical sections, downhills?
Technical sections, Downhills
- What aspect of mountain biking is the most fun for you?
The good friends that keep you going and coming back for more.
- What is your greatest moment (biggest rush) that you have
experienced on your MOUNTAIN BIKE?
- Do you have any suggestions for Beginner racers?
Don't ever quit!
