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Eric Pirtle |
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Nickname:
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The Sleezy Salesman | |
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City/State:
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St. Louis , MO | |
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Birthday:
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March 27, 1974 | |
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Category:
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Pro | |
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Bike:
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Bianchi Carbon Road |
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Occupation:
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Sales Rep for Shimano, Bianchi, Camelbak, Gu, Niterider, Castelli, Tifosi Optics, MT Borah, Purple Extreme Lube | |
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Type:
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MTB & Road | |
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Start
Racing:
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1994 | |
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What
is your best result to date?
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16 wins in one season. | |
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How
many hours do you train per week?
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6-9 | |
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What
is your favorite race course?
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Whapahani MTB Park in Bloomington, IN | |
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What
is your favorite place to ride for fun?
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Tucson / Phoenix, AZ | |
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How
much do you train on the road?
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50% | |
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Do
you cross train or use weights?
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Yes | |
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Do
you use supplements or sport drinks?
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Yes | |
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If
so, what kind?
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GU02, GU | |
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Other
than training, how do you prepare for a race?
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Sleep!! | |
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What
are your strong points when racing?
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Handling skills, climbing and sprinting. | |
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What
aspect of racing is the most fun to you?
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Finding new NTB courses and meeting new people | |
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What
has been your greatest moment on your bike?
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Cactus Cup stage wins, 1st place at NORBA National Downhill, near miss on an overall victory at McMinVille NRC race. | |
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Do
you have any advice for beginners?
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Ride for fun and ride often. Rest often too! | |
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Anything
you can offer to the team for networking?
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Training Questions? Email Eric | |
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