August 21, 2004 - INTERVIEW
Name: Paul Hardy
State/Province: Va
Age: 45
Place: 2nd
Category: Expert
Class or Age Group: 45-49, Master
Team: The Bike Lane
Race Bike: Aegis Proaxe
Tires: Specialized and IRC
Conditions: Damp
Email: Paul_bozz_31@hotmail.com
How was your fitness level going into this race?
Very good.
Were you happy with your position going into the singletrack?
For the most part, but crashed about mile three. Quickly moved from 4th
back to 2nd where I stayed for the duration.
Were you strong from start to finish?
Kind of!
When did you put the hammer down?
About mile 15 when I followed an Exp Vet I had caught who was also putting
the hammer down.
Did you have any unusual problems?
Yep....had never ridden at Fair Hill!
Were you happy with the way the race was run?
Very much so.
Did you have any interesting experiences during your race (exchanges
with competitors/spectators)?
Everything worked very well. Good turnout and great race coordination. Thx.
Anything you would like to add?
See you next year.