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Chris Gardner
Location:
Colorado Springs, CO
Twitter: @ChrisGardnerSS
My first bike was: As a kid, some sort of BMX...Hutch or Mongoose, I think. As an adult, my first REAL MTB was a 2007 Gary Fisher X-Cal 29er.
Best Race Result: 2nd Place in the 2011 Swanson MTB Mayhem (NE)
Current Sponsors: Twin Six, Midwest Cycling Community, My Wife
My current bike(s): Niner S.I.R. 9, Niner R.I.P. 9, Surly Pugsley, Trek Madone 5.5, Jamis Nova Pro
When I'm not riding I'm: Bugging my wife about riding bikes and/or some sort of bike related topic...
This year, I want to: Race a lot more than last year!
If you're ever in my area, check out: I just moved here, but Palmer Park, Ute Valley Park, and Red Rock Canyon are popular spots!
The cycling world needs more: People who are not afraid to laugh at themselves and crack a beer after a race. Seriously people, it’s a local race!
Preferred type of racing: XC and (soon-to-be) Endurance
If I could ride anywhere: ...anywhere with good friends, sweet trails, and great beer!
You should do this everyday: Enjoy life to the fullest! …and have a beer and relax!
Did you know: …that my wife had to talk me into taking my old, crappy mountain bike on a camping trip back in 2005. It didn’t sound like fun to me at all. Now, she’s probably regretting it.