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| Name: |
Rice Paddy |
| Hometown: |
Northern Maine |
| Bike: |
Schwinn Rocket 88 (The Rice Rocket) and a Specialized
Rockhopper |
| Favorite Local
Trail: |
Our Anthills |
| Racing Class and
Category: |
Beginner Senior (25-29) |
| Racing Team: |
Westside Schwinn |
| Number of Bikes in
the Garage: |
4- with 2 in the oven |
| Cycling Hero: |
Mark Wise |
| Favorite Genre of
Music: |
Classical |
Favorite Sport to
participate
in when not Cycling: |
I am an Alpinist |
| Why I got into
Mountain Biking: |
Since I was old enough to remember, I have been
subconciously drawn to bicycles in a way I cannot explain or even
comprehend. The two wheels spinning with shiny spokes, the cranks
forcing torque into the well-lubed drivetrain, the feel of acceleration,
and the otherworldly centrifugal forces keeping the cycle upright just
send a surge through me. It's very sexual. |
| Where I met Team
Smack: |
Though I'd been riding the Anthills for two years
previously, my first run-in with Team Smack was a mud-covered chocolate
chip Cookie pleading with us not to ride on the trail because it was too
wet. He was very pathetic. The next day I was at Westside Schwinn
talking to Danny when I met Mad Eddie (his original Smack handle) and
Chrissy. We talked cycling and generally made fun of Cookie. I knew I
had found a home. |
| Why do I race: |
My first race was from Eldridge to the Bowl with guy named
Joe Wanemacher (who got me into cycling). I beat him by about 4 feet. We
were gasping for breath when he lit up a smoke and told me I had what it
takes to be great. What I didn't realize at the time was that he meant a
great Driller. |
| Favorite
Race Story: |
None of my races would qualify as great. I can only hope
that next season I can get to be as good as Cookie. Top Ten, baby! Top
Ten! |
| Other
Comment: |
I can push my glasses up with my tongue. |
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