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Alex Swann
Age:21 (nearly)
Occupation: Apprentice Carpenter
Bike: 09 Kona Stab Deluxe
Favourie Food: Steak
Favourite Drink: Enervit |
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When did you get into riding?
Back in 1994. My first race was at Anglesea, I raced cadets and came second last. I started racing downhill in 1999, my first race was at Mt Baw Baw. I raced on Ash's bike because I had a hardtail, and he had a broken collar bone. |
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What other sports or hobbies are you into?
I surf a little, but this year I have really started training again. |
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What's your favourite track?
Mt Buller, Mt Saint Anne, Rotorua and Long Gully. The best atmosphere was at Rotorua for the World Champs. |
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What are your strengths and weaknesses as a rider?
One of my strengths is fitness. I often ride alot of XC in order to maintain this strength. Most people say I'm smooth. I really like picking lines, that is where all the time is, I have become more consistant recently... |
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What parts have you switched out on your new Kona?
This year I am riding for Kona again. I also ride for Mavic, Maxxis, Rock Shox, Shimano and Pinstripe so all of their products are on my bike. DeeMax wheels, Boxxer World Cups, Maxxis Tyres, Shimano Saint brakes, deraileur, cranks and shifter.
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What do you do for training?
XC ride 3 times per week. BMX track gate starts some weeks too. Thursday night rides at Long Gully and races. Weekends off we usually ride at one of the local venues like Warby, Kinglake or Mt Dandenong. We also go to the Gym/ personal Tranier to help build our strength. |
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Do you have any goals for this season?
I would like to win the state series and Champs. I am also focusing on the national races. I want to get some top five finshes at nationals. And I also have to beet my brothers. |
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