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MIKE HEMME
Chicago, Illinois - Estados Unidos

NICKNAME: I should get one of these, but I dont have one.

AGE: 28

CURRENT SPONSORS:
Funky Weasel
Twin Six
Killjoy
Stalelife

CURRENT BIKE(S):
Kona Unit
Ted Wojcik Rensport
Jamis Supernova
Jamis Dragon
Rock Lobster 29er (in the works)

BEST RACE RESULT:
1st, 2007, Mt. Snow MTB Nationals - Sport

FAVE RIDING STYLE:
dirt - fast sweeping single track, muddy rocky downhills, and painful fireroad climbs

FAVE LOCAL BIKE SHOP: Funky Weasel

MY FIRST BIKE WAS: He-Man Big Wheels

RIDING OFFERS ME: Sanity

I WISH I NEVER SOLD MY: Bojangles Gift Card

THE CYCLING WORLD NEEDS MORE: Podium Women... for non-pros

ONE DAY, WHEN I WAS RIDING: I realized I love riding, dirt, mud, roads, mountains. It's all deadly.

IN THE OFF-SEASON, I DO A LOT OF: eating - meat, pizza, cookies, beer, repeat

I AM INSPIRED BY: I am inspired by trying to inspire my daughters to mountain bike. There are too few women who race and I would like to see the sport grow. Starting them young is crucial and showing them how much fun it can be is key.

I AM CURRENTLY LUSTING: a new steel RockLobster 29er

TRUST ME WHEN I SAY: Cookies are better than energy bars, especially large ones, with oatmeal, nuts, and dark chocolate