Event: Fell MT Challenge

Name: Kevin Pender

City: Honesdale

State/Province: PA

Country: USA

Age: 44

Place: 1st

Category: Sport

CLASS +/or Age group: 40-44

Team: Lackawanna Bike Club

XC Race Bike: Santa-Cruz superlight

Tires: Trailblasters

Conditions: wet muddy

How was your fitness level going into this race?

I was not too sure, I was sick for two weeks, but it turned out to be good.

Were you happy with your position going into the singletrack?

Yes

Were you strong from start to finish?

Yes, but I think a little stronger on the 2nd lap.

When did you put the hammer down?

This is mtbike racing right from the start.

Did you have any unusual problems?

Where to start - mud in my eyes - wet rocks - wet roots - water &mud everywhere, but it was fun.

Were you happy with the way the race was run?

Yes I think the club did a great job.

Did you have any interesting experiences during your race (exchanges with competitors/spectators)?

Ya - Chris the trek guy and I tried to fit between a tight tree section at the same time, it didn`t work.

Anything you would like to add?

Well like Don said everyone that rides should help out working on the trails where they live.