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Salsa pro mountain biker Jeff Hall has spent the last 5 months racing all around the globe. We took a few minutes to catch up on his season.
Kid: You had a really strong season this year, finishing 8th at the final National and 13th overall for the series. How's that make you feel?
Jeff: Pretty good, since I was fighting some bad spring allergies during the first 3 races. The locations are tough too with no Nationals in the midwest. The final race came together good with lots of climbing and me getting to ride a new prototype frame.
Kid: This was really the first season for you where you didn't need to work while you were racing. Describe the difference that made for you this year?
Jeff: I was able rest a bit more, but with 2 kids it is still tough. I do feel stronger as the season rolls on and gets longer. Training wise, I was able to do more detailed rides. It is also nice to see the world and not to be cooped up working.
Kid: When you look at a calendar, the racing season seems to go by quite quickly. Does it feel that way to you while it is underway?
Jeff: In the moment the long trips were tough because I was away from my family, but thinking that it is the middle of August is pretty crazy. With racing as long as I have though, and training 10-11 months out of the year, my season has been 17 years long.
Kid: What was your favorite National course this year? Why?
Jeff: I would say the one in Banner Elk, N.C. It had tons of climbing, very technical decents, and this year lots of mud. My favorite course for the year was the one in Austria that was a UCI 1 race. It was like racing in Minnesota, but with some super nasty downhills. Short steep climbs, tons of fans, and I had a really good finish which helps me like it too.
Kid: What is still on your racing schedule for this year?
Jeff: Since my budget is tight, I will not being going to the final World Cup in Europe. As of right now, I will be doing a few local races, starting with Spirit Mountain in Duluth, the Seeley Pre-Fat in Seeley, Wisconsin, and most likely the Chequamegon 40 to wrap up the season. It is still possible for me to make the long team (8 U.S. riders) for the Olympics, so I will just wait and see. I would like to thank Steve and Mary for their on-going support and Salsa for the great bikes. Plus everyone else who donated to my racing this year, every little bit helped.
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