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1st Place SPORT
Men Master I 45-49
Karl Faruzel - CHENANGO POINT/METALUGES |
Date: June 3, 2001 Event: Guy's Racing Summer Classic Name: Karl Faruzel City: Binghamton State/Province: NY Country: USA Age: 45 CLASS +/or Age group: Masters 45 |
Hibernia 2001 |
Category: Sport
Team: Chenango Point/Metaluges
XC Race Bike: Klein Mantra Comp
Tires: Michelin
Conditions: Mud,sand
Email: metalurges@att.net
Did you do anything special (apart from the whole training lifestyle) to prepare for this race?
Club time trial and circuit race. We have an active racing club in Binghamton.
Did you like the way Guy's ran each category separately to reduce traffic due to the large turnout?
That was sweet.
Were you happy with your choice of tires?
Yes. I use the same tires for everything. I wish they still made Psycho K's the best steering tire ever.
What was your favorite part of the course?
The sandy part in the pines.
Were you strong from start to finish?
Yes. Time trials have helped. Andy and I really pushed each other on lap one.
Did you have any interesting experiences during your race (exchanges with competitors/spectators)?
No, my timing seemed to be off. So I really had to focus.
When did you put the hammer down?
At the start.
Did you have any unusual problems?
I crashed on the bridge twice. Once really hard.
How would you rate the course?
Very fun, it would have been incredibly fast is it was dry.
Were you happy with the way the race was run?
Yes. Results were quick and prompt. Excellent work by the race staff.
Is there anything you would like to add?
Many thanks to all the people having this series. I'm enjoying doing new races
and meeting new people.