Event: Escape From Granogue

Name: Kyle Gery

City: Oley

State/Province: PA

Country: USA

Age: 26

Place: 1st

Category: Beginner

CLASS +/or Age group: 19-29

Team: Shirk's

XC Race Bike: Trek Fuel 100

Tires: IRC Mythos

Conditions: Loose dirt and a bit slippery

Email: imkeg@ptdprolog.net

How was your fitness level going into this race?

I felt really good and was well rested.

Were you happy with your position going into the singletrack?

Not really, I got off to a bad start and was about 6th going into the singletrack.

Were you strong from start to finish?

I felt good, but not good enough to ride Muncles

When did you put the hammer down?

I passed the leader on the switchback climb, I was happy to see that doing hill repeats on Deysher Road paid off.

Did you have any unusual problems?

No

Were you happy with the way the race was run?

The race was run very smoothly and the plaques were beautiful.

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

No

Anything you would like to add?

I would like to say thanks to the guys at Shirk's for cheering me on and everyone that put this race together.