Date: March 25, 2000
Event: Fuller VOLVO Eastern Shore Mtn Bike Championship             AMBC
Class: Master 30-39
Category: SPORT Men
Length: 18 mi.
Time:
Conditions: Sunny / Overcast last lap - 60s
Bike: KONA CUSTOM - "The Hot"
Tires: Bontrager Revolt SS

Did you do anything special to prepare for this race?

It was a race that I had targeted. My goal was to go down there and do well then move up to Expert class. I have been training for it specifically.

In the last two months how many hours a week have you trained?

9-12 hours per week depending on work.

Were you strong from start to finish?

Yeah, I guess so. I led after about the first half mile. Then I pretty much held on the rest of the way. I think I had a 49 second split going into the last lap and ended up about 4 minutes out. So I finished up pretty strong.

When did you put the hammer down?

I started out fast because you have to have a good start in this race. You go right into the single track and there are a lot of racers in the Sport class. It's better just to go out hard, get up front - and start working your way through the other fields.

Did you have any unusual problems?

No, everything went pretty smooth, the course was in great shape and I was able to lead for most of the race, so.....

It's not the most technical course, but it's a lot of fun. It's one of my favorite races of the year. I love that course a lot.

Were you happy with the way the race was run?

Yeah, they do a great job down there. Their prizes are good and I think it's pretty well run and a good atmosphere all around.

If you could do the race again, would you do anything differently?

Not really, can't say that I would.

Is there anything you would like to add?

I'd like to thank my sponsors -
Coastal Business Machines (our main sponsor)
Dead Freddies Bar & Grill
Bell Helmets
Honest Tea
Joe's Bike Shop - Mt. Washington
Fast Signs - Pikesville, Md
Twisttop.com
Klein Bikes