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RIDER PROFILE: Erica Franklin |
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| DOB: Dec 20, 1982 |
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| Birthplace: Seattle |
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| Hometown: Seattle |
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| Bike(s): Fuji Finest |
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| Student status at Yale: Yale
College, JE 2005 |
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| Year(s) with cycling team: 1st |
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| Previous racing/athletic experience:
Cross country, crew (believe it or not), nordic skiing, and a little swimming in high school...lately running, biking and hiking |
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| Biographical sketch: Still in withdrawal from high school sports, a chronically injured runner looking for a gentler activity, a big fan of endorphins and a bit of a masochist, I decided to finally join the cycling team this year after two years of psyching myself out of it. I did the STP (Seattle to Portland) two summers ago on a hybrid and though I almost killed myself in mile one, I loved it. Since then, I've lusted after road bikes and wondered if biking might be an alternative to running - a chance to relieve stress, find out how hard I can work, get sweaty hugs, spend time outdoors, burn tons of calories, wear impressive-looking gear without getting injured. No major racing ambitions for the year (though I would like to try a triathlon) - I mostly want to learn about bikes and biking, meet some good people, and have fun. |
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