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OFF SEASON INTERVIEW
FEBRUARY 2001 |
City: Athens
State/Province: Georgia
Country: USA
Team: Sunshine Bike Shop/Porterfield Tire
Email: markmg22@yahoo.com
What do you do for cross training? (not cyclocross, but off the bike exercise)?
If I am off the bike exercise is virtually nonexistent I sometimes will try jogging or swimming but usually I put in a lot of couch time.
Do you take time off the bike in the winter?
Yes, this year I took three weeks completely off in early November.
How do you avoid weight gain in the winter?
I really do not worry about it too much, I am still quite young and the weight does not seem to bother me in such a short amount of time.
What month do you plan on coming into fitness for the 2001 season?
Hopefully in early April.
What month do you start your pre-season training?
Late November.
How do you deal with riding in the winter conditions (cold, snow, ice, lack of daylight)?
I just cross my fingers for good weather. If it doesn't go my way, I just suffer through it. I guess its like I have heard, "there's no such thing as bad weather, just bad winter clothes..." or something like that?
What are your goals for the 2001 season?
Now racing semi-pro the goals will be harder to attain, but I would like to podium at a National this year. I would also like a few top 5's at the local AMBC's.
Is the "pro mountain bike racer" lifestyle as much fun as you thought it would be?
Sometimes... most of the time though I wonder what is wrong with me, and why I can't just be a normal lazy kid. It sure would be easier.