Test of Metal
Rider Profile
Name: Chris Michael
Where are you from?
Furry Creek
Why are you doing the test?
Otherwise I'd be super fat, gives me a reason to train and an excuse to eat more.
Have you done the Test before?
3 times.
What did you learn from your last Test experience?
No matter how much water and electrolytes I consume, and how hard I train, I'll still cramp at the top of 9 mile.
What are you looking forward to the most?
Pretending I'm on my downhill bike going down the Rip & Plunge.
What are you dreading the most?
The inevitable cramping.
What kind of frame do you ride on?
Whichever one is not broken on race day.
Do you have an inspiring rider?
I went on a recent trip to Moab and rode the Slickrock Trail. As I was finishing an 84 year old man pulls into the parking lot with his brand new convertible Corvette with a $5000 bike on his trailer hitch. Says he goes to Moab every year for the mountain biking. I hope that's me at 84.
How are you preparing for the Test?
Riding, riding and more riding.
How will you celebrate afterwards?
In similar fashion to everyone else profiled, copious amounts of beer will do the trick.
Date of this profile:
May 2nd, 2009
