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2nd Place SPORT
Women Vet/Master 30+
Janine Casella - JERSEY ACTION RIDERS |
Date: September 30, 2001 Event: Spring Mountain Name: Janine Casella City: Mantua State/Province: NJ Country: USA Age: 32 CLASS +/or Age group: veteran Category: Sport Team: Jersey Action Riders XC Race Bike: Fisher Sugar 2 Tires: Cont. explorers Conditions: wet rocks, gravel and field climbs Email: Dirtdiva30@aol.com |
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Did you do everything you could to prepare for today's race?
I had a terrible stiff neck...get this ...from changing a BMX tire at work the day before. So I wasn't sure I was even going to race until that morning. Thankfully one of my teammates was able to help me stretch it out. (thanks Dan)
Did you have any problems getting into the singletrack?
I climbed the first hill OK then I couldn't figure out where to go in...guess a pre-ride would have helped there. It was better I hung back because I started way too fast and I was pushing too early
How did you like the climbs?
They were OK except for the hike a bike hill. I wasn't sure which hurt more attempting to ride it or just pushing my bike up it.
Were you strong from start to finish?
Well the first time I crossed the finish line I felt strong. Thankfully I was informed I was not done and had another lap. Mentally that killed me because I pushed the last lap thinking I was done. It was a little confusing.
Were you happy with the way the race was run?
Yes, except for the confusion at the finish line. Overall an excellent race.
When did you put the hammer down?
Probably the last half of my final lap. I just wanted to finish and get off my bike.
Did you have any unusual problems?
I had a flat before the race...thankfully I suckered a teammate into fixing it. (thanks Steve). But that is NOT unusual!
Did you have any interesting experiences during your race (exchanges with competitors/spectators)?
Who was the guy giving away ginger snaps on the first lap...I was thinking I needed him on the last lap! I love to hear my team mates on the course as we would ride on opposite trails. That is always inspiring.
Did you feel any extra excitement since this is the final Super Series race?
I was happy to be able to race one more race. It being the last one made it easier to give an all out effort. I was glad I chose certain races to compete so I would not be burned out for the last one.
If you had just ONE thing that you could change to make next year's series better....... what would that be?
You guys did a GREAT JOB! Thank you!
Anything you would like to add?
Thank you to all the members of the Jersey Action Riders for their support
at every RACE. I love having you there and racing with all of you. It's a nice
feeling to have someone at the finish line!
Thanks JAY< JOE< STEVE< BOB< KAT< DAN