Dario Fredrick

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Dario Fredrick is the director of the Whole Athlete Development Team. A veteran cyclist and current 40+ XC National Champion himself, Dario coaches, trains and travels with the young riders, inspired and motivated by their exuberance and talent. With tremendous support from Specialized, the Whole Athlete Program has the resources and talent to develop some of the country's best young cyclists.

Athletic History: 25 years MTB and road cycling, with some dabbling in swimming & triathlon in the middle

Stats

Age 44
Height 5'10
Weight 150
Home San Anselmo, Ca
Years Racing 23
Favorite Race XC Nationals 2010 Granby, CO
Nickname Papa-D

Misoula XCT

July 20, 2012

July 14, 2012 - Missoula, MT

Cat 1 combined

Result: 1st

What a blast! One of the best XC courses I've ever ridden -- good climbing, lots of singletrack, physically challenging and a great venue.

I raced the Cat 1 combined race rather than Masters to challenge myself with the younger guys. They started the Cat 1 Juniors 15 seconds in front of us, so I knew there would be some passing to do. As we headed up the first climb of four laps, I got into a rhythm I knew I could sustain. A Cannondale rider in my group passed me but only gained a few bike lengths. Shortly after, a Hammer Nutrition rider did the same, but I could tell that both of them were slower on the singletrack, so I let them go too hard in a few sections while I maintained a steadier pace and reeled them in on the more technical parts. I passed them both before the main descent and put some time between us by the bottom and start of lap 2.

In the lead in my race, I was passing juniors throughout the course. I kept my effort pinned so that I could maximize my lead and not need to take risks on the descent. Fortunately, I was having so much fun on the descents that I think I was faster than if I tried to go fast!

I felt great, having recovered well from Nationals. I could really push hard and the short race (1 hour, 11 min) meant I could really keep the effort high without fading. I worked my way up to the second place junior but did not try to pass him on the last descent. He was riding it well and I didn't want to do anything that would impede his progress. I found out at the finish that Casey was riding in 1st in the juniors, and had a solid lead of about 30-40 sec. I came through with the Cat 1 win, making it two for two for Whole Athlete-Specialized on the day!

Great job to all the WA riders out there.

Peace,

D

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