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Elaine Finley
Bike: Specialized Amira
USA Cycling Category: Cat 4
Racing: 2 years
Why did I start racing: July 2017 Kellie Nellson needed a roommate for Davy Crockett Race. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Basically I would say Curiosity & a new post Ironman challenge drove me to this sport.
Favorite Part of Racing: Spending the weekends in small obscure TX towns with like minded people.
Favorite Race Type: Time Trials & Criterium
Favorite Bike Food: Clif Bloks, Homemade & BeBold Bars
Advice to new racers: Ride for Fun & Ride for Intensity. Never eat new foods before or on race day, bring at least 2 water bottles for road races & ALWAYS finish the race!
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Kelci Molina
Bike: Pinarello DOGMA F10
USA Cycling Category: Cat 3
Racing: 3 years
Why did I start racing: Friend from work (Todd Finley)
Favorite Part of Racing: Teamwork/Family Environment
Favorite Race Type: Criterium
Favorite Bike Food: Granola like bars and chewy gummies
Advice to new racers: Watch what is happening a few bikes ahead and not just the wheel in front of you
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Kellie Nelson
Bike: S Works Amira
USA Cycling Category: Cat 3
Racing: 4 years
Why did I start racing: ????
Favorite Part of Racing: ????
Favorite Race Type: Road Races & Time Trials
Favorite Bike Food: Clif Bloks, Stinger waffles, pickle juice
Advice to new racers: Go for it! Don’t let fear keep you from doing something you might really enjoy
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Shawnita Sterett
Bike: Trek Emonda, Salsa Warbird
USA Cycling Category: Cat 4
Racing: 2 years
Why did I start racing: All my friends were doing it
Favorite part of racing: Race weekends away with the team
Fav Race Type: GRAVEL! & Road Races
Favorite bike food: Sour patch kids Advice to new racers/racers: Don’t be afraid to ask questions of the more experienced.
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Mary Goodell
Bike: Cannondale SuperSix EVO
USA Cycling Category: Cat 5
Racing: 3 years
Why did I start racing: Kellie encouraged me to try it out and I am always looking for ways to challenge myself.
Favorite part of racing: Being a part of a team and the encouragement that everyone gives each other.
Fav Race Type: Time Trials
Favorite bike food: SiS Energy Gels Advice to new racers: Keep challenging yourself and push your limits. It will make you stronger! Always ask questions from experienced racers and learn something from every race/ride.
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Nikki Marvin
Bike: 2014 Specialized Amira Comp
USA Cycling Category: Cat 5
Racing: 2 years
Why did I start racing: thought it would be fun and challenging
Favorite part of racing: the whole experience
Fav Race Type: I like Crits and TTs
Favorite bike food: I don’t really eat on the bike but when I do my favorite are the Lemon Raspberry Skratch bars. Advice to new racers: Racing is serious fun, try not to be so serious that you don’t have fun. Just remember if you want something you have to put in the work.
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Jonna Uibel
Bike: Specialized Road & Mtn Bikes, Salsa Gravel Bike
USA Cycling Category: Cat 5 (New to Road Races)
Why did I start racing: I started racing Mountain bikes when I was 21 years old when I lived up in Whistler/Blackholm Canada. You paid a “loonie” ($1) to race and the winner got the all all the loonies! My specialty is endurance races.
Favorite part of racing: I love the comradery, competition and motivation it gives you to keep training.
Favorite Race Type: Mountain bike endurance races & Road Racing. Here in Texas I want to get into Gravel racing.
Favorite bike food: Hammer Nutrition Perpetuem Solids – Orange Vanilla. I love these so much that I have to be careful not to eat them when I’m “just home” haha
Advice to new racers: 1) Don’t stress out, It’s really all just for Fun! 2) They key to a good race is your hydration & nutrition so know your plan ahead of time for the race.
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EUNICE SUGISAWA
Bike: Specialized Ruby
USA Cycling Category: Cat 5
Racing: 0 years (I’m a newbie!)
Why did you start racing: I have not ever raced in my life. But I think I can start and would be a nice challenge.
Favorite part of racing: I don’t know yet but will find out soon!
Fav Race Type: Road
Favorite bike food: Don’t have one yet, still exploring and trying out many things that friends recommended
Advice to new racers: oh my, I sure don’t have one and will not able to give an advice, but I will take an advice from all you experts!
Michelle Hansard
Bike: Pinarello Dogma F8 USA Cycling Category: Cat 4
Racing: 2 years
Why did I start racing: It sounded awesome
What do I like best about racing: Winning, the community. Meeting pros.
Fav Race Type: Crit. USA crit series in particular
Favorite bike food: gummy snacks Advice to new racers: train hard and just do it but hold your line.
Jin Koh
Bike:
USA Cycling Category: Cat 5
Racing: 2 years
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Myrna Ramirez
Bike: Canyon Aeroad SLX 9.0
USA Cycling Category:Cat 5
Why did you start racing: I have always practiced sports and I was a professional volleyball player. I like competing and pushing through my limits. My husband signed me up for my first race and I liked it.
Favorite part of racing: The adrenaline and tactics
Fav Race Type: Crits
Favorite bike food: Cliff peanut butter and chocolate bars
Advice to new racers: Just enjoy the ride and push a little harder every time