NAME: Ben Criddle
AGE: 22
WHY I GOT INVOLVED IN AR:
mixing recreation and competition, meeting new people
SPORTING PHILOSOPHY:
steady, fast when you can and no mistakes (no broken bike frames, no bad nav decisions, no forgetting gear)
AKA: benza
HOME TOWN:
melbourne
CURRENT DAY JOB:
student/outdoor retail
IDEAL DAY JOB:
adventure racing
FAVOURITE DISCIPLINE:
cycling
LEAST FAV. DISCIPLNE:
nav
STRENGTHS:
start/stop sprinting style races
WEAKNESSES:
nav!!!
ATHLETIC BACKGROUND:
outdoor stuff: mtbiking, kayaking, running, climbing, general training: cycling, running, gym
FAVOURITE TOY:
my old (now broken frame) german mountain bike (as seen in cycling tour pictures)
FAV. RACE FOOD:
powerbar
FAV. RACE BEVERAGE:
water
FAV. POST RACE BEV.:
water
RIDE (BIKE):
atx 890 with componentry from my old bike (see favourite toy above). hardtail, full xt, manitou black forks
FAV. RACE ACCESSORY:
lockable suspension: hate wasting energy on those climbs!
CARTOON CHARACTER:
homer simpson (eating habits)
YOU MOST RELATE TO:
big bro chris – thanks for getting me started in the outdoors
SPORTING IDOLS:
anyone going harder than me (ie. most people, ‘specially sara late into the race – she just keeps on going!)
OTHER INTERESTS/HOBBIES:
post race “debrief” with appropropriate beverages and nutrition