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Christine Putnam
(Expert)
Photojournalist
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Race History:
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Christine has been racing Sport Women's races since 1998. She won the Cane Creek Cup in the Sport Women 30-39 in 2000. This was Christine's first year competing in the Cane Creek Series. Christine raced 8 of 12 races, placing first in 5 races, with two second places and one third place.
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Why she rides mountain bikes:
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"I can use the bike for relaxation and just cruise through the woods, hoping to catch a glimpse of a deer of I can go on a training ride with my friends just to see how fast I can go. Most importantly, it's fun!"
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Beverly Robinson
(Expert 40+ XC)
Programmer
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Race History:
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Beverly is a former USCF Pro Women's road racer. She raced all over the southeast in the early 1990's. Beverly began racing mountain bikes last summer in Sport Women 40+. She was the overall Cane Creek Series points winner in this category. Beverly not only brings motivation to the team, but has shared how road racing strategies can be applied to mountain bike racing.
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Goals:
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Race entire Cane Creek Series. Retain points leadership and show what us "old" girls can do.
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Why she rides mountain bikes:
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"Makes me feel like a kid again!"
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Photo
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Loretta Simpson
(Expert 40+ XC)
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Jenny Popp
(Expert 30-39 XC)
Radiologic Technician
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Race History:
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Raced motocross from 1993-1995. Started racing mountain bikes in 1998. In 1999, Jenny raced beginner class at one of the largest races in the Cane Creek Series, the Knobscorcher at Tsali. She also participated in a 12 hour race at Hobby Park in 1999 as part of a five person team. Last year, Jenny raced 10 of 12 races in the Cane Creek Series, starting as a beginner, and then moving up to sport women. She placed first at Hobby Park, Sugar Mtn., and Devil's Ridge, and won second place overall in the Series, in Sport Women 30-39.
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Why she rides mountain bikes:
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"And I thought motocross was fun! Mountain biking is always challenging!"
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Patricia Pinner
(Expert 30-39 XC)
(Expert DH)
Resident Life Director
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Race History:
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Started mountain biking in 1999 and raced Beginner Cross Country for two races, winning both. In 2000 she moved up to the Sport class, participating in eight of the twelve Cane Creek Series races and finishing third overall for the series. Placed second in the overall series in 2001. Moved up to Expert Class in 2002 and started racing Downhill in addition to Cross Country.
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Goals:
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Improve my endurance, and go faster down hill.
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Why she rides mountain bikes:
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"I love to climb mountains!"
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Jodi Zylstra
(Sport 30-39 XC)
Marketing &
Community Educator
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Race History:
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In January 2001 a friend suggested competing as part of a team in a 24 Hour Race in October. She entered a few individual races to prepare and found that her performance improved dramatically. Eventually her team won the 24 Hours of Adrenaline Race in Conyers, GA that year. Jodi joined Champion/Hearts in 2002.
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Goals:
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To just continue enjoying riding, racing, and improving my skills. I'm always curious to find out what I am capable of!
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Why she rides mountain bikes:
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There's nothing better than being in the woods with the people (and dogs!) I love. Then to combine that with a sport that challenges mindand body... it can't be beat!
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Michelle Hobson
Age: 32
Physical Therapist
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Race History:
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Raced expert class at Spartanburg in the Cane Creek Series, and placed second. Also placed second at Hobby Park in expert class. Also competed in Adventure Races, in Nantahala, NC, Big Island, VA, New River Gorge, WV.
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Goals:
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Race More!
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Why she rides mountain bikes:
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"Anything boys can do, girls can do better..."
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Photo
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K. B. Medford
(Beginner XC)
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