1st Place Sport Men - Ken Tankersley
Team/Sponsors: Bike Factory Racing

Bike:Gary Fisher Hi-Fi Carbon

2008 Cat: Sport Men - 2009 Cat, if changed: Expert Men

Favorite Race Style (XC, Enduro, Endurance) and why?XC because I enjoy the competition and going out fast and hard. And I don’t have the time to train for endurance.

Favorite Race:None – they all have their merits

How often do you ride and at what pace per ride?
During the season, about 4-5 x/week or whenever opportunity allows

Do you think riding everyday is over training?
Only if you lose interest in riding

Do you switch between road ride, mountain biking and running?
Mostly mountain biking with an occasional run or resistance workout thrown in for some cross-training

Do you wear a heartrate monitor and train based upon heart rate numbers?
Sometimes but use it mostly for information and to track my fitness level rather than staying within a certain zone

What (if any) supplements do you take during a race?
Endurolytes, Accelerade, FRS

What type of (if any) supplements do you take after a hard ride?
Food.

What got you into mountain biking and then what got you into racing?
There is no more fun way to exercise and racing just pushes me that much further. Also, it’s an activity that both my wife and I can enjoy together

Would you consider this a hobby, sport, lifestyle, or occupation? Why do you feel that way?
All of the above except occupation

What do you like to do with your time away from your race/training calendar?
Work (so I can ride) and family stuff.

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