| Question |
Tell me how you first got involved in with EPIC MTB? |
| Answer |
I started riding with Think Bike initially, and then Lawdie mentioned joining EPIC MTB and we opted to move to EPIC after bumping into members on a spin, after 6 months we moved. |
| Question |
What was your first impression of EPIC MTB? |
| Answer |
Fairly big club with lots of riders and genuinely thought a good bunch of guys. At least I thought they were!! |
| Question |
What do you find most challenging about mountain biking? |
| Answer |
Getting out on a spin with having no babysitter, find time is my challenge. |
| Question |
Bike/Bikes, whatâs youâre poison? |
| Answer |
Trek 6300 Hardtail thatâs being rebuilt several times over, the original piece is the frame, crank arms and stem. Trying to put together a full susser rig, thanks guys!! |
| Question |
Best moment on a MTB and why? |
| Answer |
Winning the cycle cross race in Dundrum 2014, B race on my hardtail. Why, because I won a cycle cross race on a hardtail. My happiest moment was a spin around Balinastoe after braking my collarbone, super weather and great company. |
| Question |
Biggest thing in your life? |
| Answer |
Family, wife Lane (pronounced âler neeâ) and 3 year old son Harry |
| Question |
How would (someone) describe you? |
| Answer |
People donât generally describe me. People at work, grumpy, slight erratic at times, but most just laugh at me. But thatâs mainly thatâs when I fall off my bike. |
| Question |
Favourite â Movie, music, book, food? |
| Answer |
Sin City, everything wide choice on iPhone, donât read books, pizza with pepperoni and Parma ham |
| Question |
Words of wisdom to other EPIC Members? |
| Answer |
Donât fall off cause it hurts⦠|
| Other: |
Donât follow me too closely cause I fall off. |
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Ben is originally from the UK and now lives in Dublin. |