May 23, 2004 - INTERVIEW
Name: Jeffrey Bahnson
City: Newark
State/Province: DE
Country: USA
Age: 10
Place: 1st
Category: Beginner
Class or Age Group: Junior 12 &under
Team: Wooden Wheels Racing
Race Bike: Trek 240
Conditions: Humid
How was your fitness level going into this race?
I really haven't been training so my fitness level wasn't very high.
Were you happy with your position going into the singletrack?
Yes if last is good.
Were you strong from start to finish?
I felt the same from start to finish.
When did you put the hammer down?
Up the first hill climb.
Did you have any unusual problems?
Yes. Both my shoe laces came untied and I had to stop to tie them.
Were you happy with the way the race was run?
Yes.
Did you have any interesting experiences during your race (exchanges
with competitors/spectators)?
Yes there were alot of racers who were cheering me on.
Anything you would like to add?
Since I am only 10 it was more fun today than my last race against 18 year
olds at Granogue. I also want to thank my teammates on Wooden Wheels and
my sponsors.