Willing to mentor a WORS Junior?
Absolutely. I’ve been a mentor in the Big Sisters program twice, and it is fantastic. That + a bike probably can’t go wrong.
How long have you been riding?
About two years.
Bikes you ride / love?
An ‘07 GF Big Sur, and an ‘08 GF Paragon 29er
Do you ride for a team?
I ride for Team WORS and Twin Six!
Why do you ride / race?
For fun!
Favorite breakfast before a race / big ride?
I can’t eat anything 2-3 hours before a race, so I need to force myself to eat by 10:30. I’ve had good luck with heavy, bakery Cinnamon Raisin bread. Or a Muddy Cup Smoothie. When I’m not racing I eat chocolate for breakfast and/or a burrito. Seriously.
Favorite trail?
Still loyal to my muddy lady, Milwaukee’s River Trail
Best riding / racing moment(s)?
So many. My first ride ever, at Crystal Ridge. First time I won an overall race, in the mud. Riding a good, fast-lap with Matt at the Kettles last summer, hearing him work a little to catch me. ^_^ Riding with the ladies field at the beginning of almost every Elite race - it’s great to ride fast with other women.
Favorite post-ride ritual or snack?
Sushi for dinner makes the day almost perfect.
Best advice you ever got?
Don’t compete with others, compete with yourself.
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Hi Claire!
Thank you so much for all your help with the learn to race clinic on Sunday. I ended up having a great time with the first timer race and actually took 2nd on the SS. I’ll be doing Citizen next week at Big Ring, hopefully I will see you there! Thanks again!
Danielle
Thanks Danielle! It was fun riding with you too. You were killing it on those powerclimbs with the singlespeed! I have to miss the Saturday Clinic next week, but I’ll be at the race on Sunday and I’m going to scream my head off cheering for you if I see you ride by - fair warning. ^_^ Cheers!
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