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Date: April 6, 2003

Event: Hibernia Bash

Name: Brett Carper

City: Lancaster

State/Province: PA

Country: US

Age: 15

Place: 1st

Category: Sport

Class or Age Group: Junior

Team: *European Technologies*

Race Bike: Trek 8000

Tires: Bontrager

Conditions: Muddy at some spots, fairly nice at others.

Email: bccrazybiker126@aol.com

 

• How was your fitness level going into this race?
   
  I have been training on the road bike coming into to the race, and I didn't think I was as strong as I actually was. I still have a lot of room for improvement though.
   
  
• Were you happy with your position going into the singletrack?
   
  Yes, I was satisfied with it. 2nd going into the first little part. 1st going into the main woods.
   
  
• Were you strong from start to finish?
   
  I felt pretty strong start to finish. My last lap was a little slower, but that can be expected. I was very surprised that I wasn't more tired.
   
  
• When did you put the hammer down?
   
  Out of the start I pretty much just raced off. So I guess I put the hammer down and held it there.
   
  
• Did you have any unusual problems?
   
  No, nothing really unusual. My RD got clogged with some mud and wasn't working too well.
   
  
• Were you happy with the way the race was run?
   
  It was alright.
   
  
• Did you have any interesting experiences during your race (exchanges with competitors/spectators)?
   
  When I was riding up this one hill, there was a spectator watching and he called me a snowboarder because of my helmet. It was funny.
   
  
• Anything you would like to add?
   
  I would like to thank European Technologies! It is an awesome team and I am thankful for the support. Thanks to Dave and Chad. Thanks to Jesus Christ for dying for me. Good race to Rob, Nate, and Aaron. It will be a good season.