Name: Ashley Mepham
Gender: Male
Date of birth: 27/04/89
Bike:
Kona Stuff
I have modified my bike with front and back Hope Minis, marzzochi shiver single crowns, 24inch Sun double track rims, chain device, ODI grips, Nokian tyres and much much more.
Equipment:
Diamondback full face helmet, Oakley goggles, DMR Team Hastings Cycles, Kona and Animal jerseys, Fox trousers and Oakley shorts, Troy Lee Design gloves and Dainese knee/shin guards, Axo elbow and forearm guards also a Knox back plate.
Tools: Lots of Allen keys and spanners, link extractor for chain, screw drivers and endless amounts of puncture repair kits and spare parts for my bike including spare wheels.
Summary:
I have been riding my Bike for 4 years all around my local area. I enjoy riding and try to do as much as possible. I have just recently started competing in races and have received sponsorship from Hastings Cycles; I do some of the work and preparation myself including maintenance and repairs and Hastings Cycles replace parts and do the final race tuning. I have never belonged to a club or group I do all my practice and learning by myself at PORC (penshurst off road club)
My results are:
2002 PORC Animal short course DH champs 03-15th
2003 NPS 4X Rd 5-3rd, 2nd, 1st, 3rd in final.
2003 NPS 4X Rd 7-3rd, 2nd, 3rd.
2004 PORC Spring series 04- Rd 1- 4th, Rd 2- 2nd, Rd 3- 5th, Overall 3rd.
2004 PORC Summer series 04- Series opener- 3rd, Rd 1- 2nd, Rd 2- 3rd, Rd 3- 2nd, Final- 4th, Overall- 2nd
2004 NPS 4X Rd 5- 1st, abandoned, abandoned due to injury.
I love racing and intend to keep racing for as long as possible and am starting racing nationals in 2005 which will be a huge step forward in my career.
Key skills:
Fast learner, lots of guts, total dedication and commitment, fast/powerful, strong, determined and trustworthy.
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