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Interview with
1st Place Senior Elite Men
Les Leach Philadelphia, PA |
Event: Allaire MTB Race
Name: Les Leach
City: Philadelphia
State/Province: PA
Country: US
Age: 25
CLASS +/or Age group: Senior Men
Category: Expert
XC Race Bike: Surly 1X1
Tires: Whatever still has tread
Time: N/A
Length of race: 20 mi.
Conditions: A little cold
Email: les_leach@hotmail.com
Did you do anything special (apart from the whole training lifestyle) to prepare for this race?: Not really. I just went out the night before and had a few beers with my friend Ed (he was 3rd in Expert Men).
Were you strong from start to finish?: I felt strong througout the race, and kept my heartrate fairly low.
When did you put the hammer down?: I put the "hammer down" from the start, and found myself in the lead after half a lap. I felt good so I kept the same pace for the entire race.
Did you have any unusual problems?: I had too small a gear on my single-speed which kept me spinning faster than I like.
How would you rate the course?: Excellent...one big 'ol BMX track!
Were you happy with the way the race was run?: The race was run very well, with the exception of the results being posted slowly. I guess there were lots of protests....not the promoter's fault.
If you could do the race again - would you do anything differently?: I would put a bigger gear on my bike if I did it again. Probably a 34 x 16
Is there anything you would like to add?: The Allaire race was a nice late-seaon treat for us moutain bikers. Major props go to the Bicycle Hub.