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Alyssa Gagnon, South Portland, ME, MTB |
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Team Bikeman -
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Alyssa Gagnon: Mountain Bike
2009 RACING AGE: 35
RESIDENCE: South Portland, ME
WHERE I GO MONDAY MORNING: Depends on which Monday...I am a freelance sign language interpreter and work all over southern Maine. During the summer, I mix-it-up by leading cycling tours along the coast of our beautiful state with Summer Feet Cycling Tours.
RACING DISCIPLINE(S) AND CATEGORY(S): Expert Mountain Bike
# OF YEARS RACING: First race was in 1999. Since then I have been racing on and off.
# OF BIKES OWNED: Currently, I have six bikes: Salsa Moto Rapido, Salsa Caballero (in respite while I play w the new Moto), Lemond Tourmalet, GT Avalanche (turned rigid single speed), an old Trek 7000 race bike turned commuter, and my summer delight: the Trek Drift Cruiser – Yummy!
FAVORITE BIKE: All of the above, they serve me well for their intended purpose.
FAVORITE TRAIL OR RIDE: I don't care where I ride as long as it is dry, warm, sunny, and technical!
NON-CYCLING INTERESTS/HOBBIES: Hmmm, I love being outside-backpacking and skiing, enjoy great food and local brews, and of course sharing all of this with good company. But most of all I love international travel.
PERSONAL NOTES & QUOTES: Last year was a year to simply have fun on my cruiser and road bike. I covered the coast of Maine on bike, exploring islands and inlets from June till October all the while getting paid, staying fit, and eating at 4star restaurants. This year I hope to add racing back into the mix. The last full year I raced (2006) was incredible, and tough to beat. I competed and won a 24hour race with three of my female teammates, finished top overall female in the New England Eastern Fat Tire Association series, and simply raced my heart out. That will be a tough act to follow! So this year, I plan to just stretch out the legs, have some fun, and complete the Maine Mountain Bike series…Check back for more details, Cheers!
Do you have a passion for racing bikes? Want to be part of the Bikeman team? Email Alan our Team Manager for details.
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