Last Updated: December 5th, 2006
Name: Keli Roberts
City: Tujunga
State: California
Country: United States
Age: 49
Category: Sport
Team: www.teamredfig.com
Sponsors: Figueroa Farms, Redline, MS Society, Kool-n-Fit, Clif Shot
XC or DH Race Bike: Redline Conquest Pro
Tires: Michelin
Shoes: Specialized
Clipless Pedals: Shimano SPD
- 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 2004, 2005 California Nevada State Championships womens' Masters 40+ Cyclocross
- 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)
6-12 depending on my travel schedule for work
- Name your favorite XC and/or DOWNHILL race course?
National Championships in Providence RI
- Name your favorite place to ride:
Lower Big Tujunga Canyon for road
The Race Loop at Chileo
- 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!)
6 hours
- How much of your training is on the road?
3/4
- Do you cross train or use weights?
yes, Kettle Bell training, stability ball training and foam roller stretching and myofacial release
- Do you use supplements or sport drinks?
Yes! Power Bar
- Do you do anything special (besides the whole training
lifestyle) to prepare for an important race?
Mentally rehearse the race and get a great warm up
- Do you use a heart rate monitor?
always. Suunto T-6. it's the best
- Do you keep a training log?
yes
- What do you consider your strong points on a race course,
hills, technical sections, downhills?
technical sections
- What aspect of mountain biking is the most fun for you?
being in nature
- What is your greatest moment (biggest rush) that you have
experienced on your MOUNTAIN BIKE?
clearing a really technical section on my local trails...natural stairs that curve and don't have a clear exit path
- Do you have any suggestions for Beginner racers?
get out there as much as you can
