Event: Iron Hill Challenge

Name: Brandon Draugelis

City: Locust Gap

State/Province: PA

Country: USA

Age: 16

Place: 2nd

Category: Expert

CLASS +/or Age group: Junior

Team: none

XC Race Bike: Jekyll

Tires: Panaracer Fire Pros

Conditions: hot and fast

Email: B_gapper04@excite.com

How was your fitness level going into this race?

I think its really high. I've been feeling good the past couple weeks and training hard for Mt. Snow.

Were you happy with your position going into the singletrack?

No.I was around 5th place going into the singletrack.

Were you strong from start to finish?

Yes. I kept a steady pace during all of the laps.

When did you put the hammer down?

The last lap.

Did you have any unusual problems?

On the last 2 mi. on the last lap my chain was skipping gears really bad on the cassette.

Were you happy with the way the race was run?

Yes. Everything was run well, except for at the end of the races where nobody was sure where the awards were going to be held at.

Did you have any interesting experiences during your race (exchanges with competitors/spectators)?

No.

Anything you would like to add?

No.