Last Updated: August 23rd, 2004
Name: Andy Bloom
City: Middletown
State: Delaware
Country: United States
Age: 42
Category: Sport
Team:
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XC or DH Race Bike: Klein Attitude V Hard tail XC/Race
Tires: Klein Death grip
Shoes: Old and Dirty
Clipless Pedals: Shimano
- What year did you start racing mountain bikes?
2004 is the 1st year I've done more than 1 race in a season.
- What is your best result so far? (example: 3rd Place Senior Expert Men - Mt. Snow, VT - 2000)
6th place Granouge. Beginner
- 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)
I ride 1 to 4 times a week. I average about 4 to 8 hours a week in the bike.
- Name your favorite XC and/or DOWNHILL race course?
Fair hill 2004 was the best course I've ever run.
- Name your favorite place to ride:
Middle run, Fair hill.
- 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!)
26 miles linking Middle run to Fair Hill and back.
- How much of your training is on the road?
1 hour a week.
- Do you cross train or use weights?
Yes, free weights 2 to 3 times a week.
- Do you use supplements or sport drinks?
Just a GU or power bar when needed.
- Do you do anything special (besides the whole training
lifestyle) to prepare for an important race?
No
- Do you use a heart rate monitor?
No
- Do you keep a training log?
No
- What do you consider your strong points on a race course,
hills, technical sections, downhills?
I like to climb.
- What aspect of mountain biking is the most fun for you?
Drinking Beer after.
- What is your greatest moment (biggest rush) that you have
experienced on your MOUNTAIN BIKE?
Crossing the finish line after each race.
- Do you have any suggestions for Beginner racers?
Ride fast and take chances.
