Last Updated: March 15th, 2004
Name: Wilfredo Ortiz
City: Bear
State: Delaware
Country: United States
Age: 40
Category: Sport
Team: Bike Line
Sponsors:
XC or DH Race Bike: Gary Fisher F3
Tires: WTB VelociRaptor
Shoes: Nike
Clipless Pedals: Nashbar
Email: Ortiz129@comcast.net
- What year did you start racing mountain bikes?
April 7, 2002
- What is your best result so far? (example: 3rd Place Senior Expert Men - Mt. Snow, VT - 2000)
15th place Senior men II - Hibernia Spring Bash-2002 and only going to get better
- 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)
The least is 3 hours
- Name your favorite XC and/or DOWNHILL race course?
Iron Hill- where I first learned how to hop over logs and my crank got caught on a log and my face met the ground.
- Name your favorite place to ride:
Fair Hill-lots of space and room to really improve your bike handing skills on all levels
- 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!)
3 hours
- How much of your training is on the road?
I use my road bike to commute to work at least four times a week. I say about 65% of my training is on the road.
- Do you cross train or use weights?
Yes, I think it is important to work out other parts of your body.
- Do you use supplements or sport drinks?
Yes, Both very important
- Do you do anything special (besides the whole training
lifestyle) to prepare for an important race?
I'm a very high energy guy, so I try to relax and have fun. I think of the race as a really fast group ride and keeping in my mind set that anyone can lead the group which is me. (it's all about having fun)
- Do you use a heart rate monitor?
No, but will get one.
- Do you keep a training log?
No, my log is in my head.
- What do you consider your strong points on a race course,
hills, technical sections, downhills?
Technical Sections, I love to show off and that's where all the spectators are.
- What aspect of mountain biking is the most fun for you?
Being in the woods stress free. Once I begin my ride I forget about the stress in my life, it's amazing feeling-like a kid again with your friends having a good time.
- What is your greatest moment (biggest rush) that you have
experienced on your MOUNTAIN BIKE?
Hitting a tree going down hill at 25 mph and living to tell the story.
- Do you have any suggestions for Beginner racers?
Take the next group ride to the next level, and cross that Finish line. See you at the next race.............
