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3rd Place Masters
35+
Rick Mihills (FSVS) |
Date: 12-3-00 Event: MAC Finals - Fairhill MD Name: Rick Mihills City: Newark State/Province: DE Country: USA Age: 36 CLASS +/or Category: Expert Team: First State Velo Sport XC Race Bike: Redline - Conquest Tires: Tufo Conditions: dry, frozen |
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Did you do anything special (apart from the whole training lifestyle) to prepare for this race?
I wore 2 pair of shorts to keep things warm.
Did you achieve your goals for this race?
: I needed to win the race to get 1st in the MAC series, but Chris Long is a powerful rider and has been getting stronger every week. I was happy with how I rode.
Were you strong from start to finish?: I felt good through out the race even though I didn't feel this fast flat course would favor me.
When did you put the hammer down?: When did Blair Saunders put the hammer down? About lap 3, Blair decided to check out. I just couldn't match his acceleration. It was impressive.
Did the extra high barriers give you any trouble?: I love barriers- high ones, low ones, the more the better.
Did you have any unusual problems?: None
Did the cold weather affect you during the race?: It only made it difficult to decide what to wear.
How would you rate the course?: I loved it, Dave Manhardt is a cross phanatic and designs a great course.
Were you happy with the way the race was run?: Absolutely.
If you could do the race again - would you do anything differently?
I would've tried to stay in front of Blair to try and control the pace a little better, although that's easier said than done.
It's the end of a long season, how did you maintain your fitness?
Weekly cross practice and trainer rides during the week.
Is there anything you would like to add?: I love cross, If you haven't done it you have to try it.