Event: Escape from Granogue

Name: Cid Ismael Jr.

City: Weehawken

State/Province: New Jersey

Country: U.S.

Age: 16

Place: 1st

Category: Sport

CLASS +/or Age group: Junior

Team: Bikes By Jake

XC Race Bike: Specialized

Tires: Specialized

Conditions: Hot, dry and fast.

Email: Junior_cid@hotmail.com

How was your fitness level going into this race?

I would say it was pretty good.

Were you happy with your position going into the singletrack?

Yes, I got into the singletrack in third place.

Were you strong from start to finish?

Yes, I think I kept a nice pace.

When did you put the hammer down?

I would say in the final lap when Kyle H. cought up to me, I picked up the pace and I was able to put a gap between us.

Did you have any unusual problems?

Not really.

Were you happy with the way the race was run?

Yes, the race well organized.

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

Yes, I had a rider in front of me that gave me a hard time, even thou I told him I was a junior and I was leading he did not let me pass, but after a while he gave me a line.

Anything you would like to add?

I would like to thank Bikes By Jake and John A. for all their support and everybody else who made this possible.