Ben Saunders
Home riding area:
London/Surrey
KM per year:
15000
Riding hours per week:
14
Year started riding:
1990
Favorite event:
No races in 2008 – busy with polar expeditions!
Intended events this year:
Torchbearer 12, Gorrick MTB races, Cent Cols Challenge, Ballbuster Duathlon Last participation of trail maintenance event: Today!
Curent bikes:
Road and mountain
What kind of riding:
road
Favorite trail:
Exploring the lanes and trails of the Surrey Hills (plus a secret offroad trail in the Scottish Highlands)
Travels more than two hours:
Two or three times a month
Most memorable ride:
My first 24-hour MTB race, the 2006 Mountain Mayhem. I was utterly unprepared, on an ancient mountain bike, and I’d never ridden offroad at night before. I don’t think I’ve ever had so much fun on two wheels.
Your local bike shop:
Evans Cycles
