Last Updated: October 10th, 2001
Name: Herb Hatch
City: Fernandina Bch.
State: Florida
Country: United States
Age: 53
Category: Sport
Team: Team Spam
Sponsors: Team Spam/Fernandina Bch. Cycle+Fitness
XC or DH Race Bike: Santa Cruz Superlight
Tires: Maxxis Minotaur
Shoes: Shimano
Clipless Pedals: Shimano M-858
Email: MANIACVBALL@aol.com
- What year did you start racing mountain bikes?
2000
- What is your best result so far? (example: 3rd Place Senior Expert Men - Mt. Snow, VT - 2000)
1st place Goneriding S.E.R.C. round 4+5 in Ocoee,Tn. + Conyers, Ga. (Mens beg.40+)
- 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)
Including cross training, 10-14 hrs./wk.
- Name your favorite XC and/or DOWNHILL race course?
XC-Fontana Village, N.C.
- Name your favorite place to ride:
Walnut Creek, Charlottesville,Va.
- 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 1/2 hrs.
- How much of your training is on the road?
70%
- Do you cross train or use weights?
Yes Lift weights 3-4 times/wk.
- Do you use supplements or sport drinks?
Miracle 2000 total body nutrition formula
- Do you do anything special (besides the whole training
lifestyle) to prepare for an important race?
I like to pre-ride the course hard on Fri. for a Sun race and take Sat. off except for a light spin through an easy part of the course. Sat. night eat pasta until I can't eat any more. Then eat some of Jimmy's chocolate cake!
- Do you use a heart rate monitor?
Yes
- Do you keep a training log?
No
- What do you consider your strong points on a race course,
hills, technical sections, downhills?
Hills and sections that are physically demanding which brings my extensive cross training/weight lifting into play.
- What aspect of mountain biking is the most fun for you?
Downhill and getting some air on my new Superlight!
- What is your greatest moment (biggest rush) that you have
experienced on your MOUNTAIN BIKE?
That first time crossing the line first after a close, exciting race in Ocoee, Tn.
- Do you have any suggestions for Beginner racers?
Listen to your body, rest and proper nutrition are important. Try to train with riders more advanced than you are when you can. The experience they have and the extra training push is invaluable!
