Subaru/Gary Fisher Mountain Bike Team News
09/19/2006 Team
In 2006 the Swedish marathon races showcased a variety of weather and terrain conditions- perfect for an exciting race series. At the beginning of the Finals, Asa was confident in her preparations leading up to the race. Two weeks earlier she had won SwedenÂ’s most gruelling marathon event, so there was no question about her endurance. However, it was yet to be seen how worn out her body would be this late in the season.
The first 15 km of the finals race was flat asphalt and gravel which sent the pack of riders off at an extremely quick and frenzied pace. Making it through the start without getting knocked off the bike was a challenge in itself. Fortunately, Asa was able to keep tabs on her main competition through the first leg of the race since they were all riding in the same group.
After about one hour of this quick pace, Asa found herself not just hanging on, but leading the field. The pack then hit a tough slope with a prize for first up the mountain. Two riders were following Asa by four seconds. Close to the top of the hill one of the competitors attacked and won the mountain prize. Despite the last second disappointment, Asa stayed calm and composed for the remaining 70 km.
After the climb and a long, technical descent, Asa regained the lead and built a lead on the other racers by flying on the downhill sections and attacking the climbs. At 42 km she had a one minute lead and continued to build on it.
Going into the last 10 km, Asa started to feel fatigue set in, but was able to cruise into the finish line fuelled by inspiration. After 100 km, 4 hours and 14 minutes, and a technically sound race Asa finished first in the race. However, the crowning moment of the day was when Asa put on the Swedish National Champion jersey on the podium.
Asa Erlandsson Swedish National Marathon Champion
Asa Erlandsson, a member of the Subaru-Gary Fisher International Team, recently grabbed the title of National Swedish Marathon Champion. The Swedish racer has been riding for Gary Fisher for the past several years focusing on cross-country and marathon events.In 2006 the Swedish marathon races showcased a variety of weather and terrain conditions- perfect for an exciting race series. At the beginning of the Finals, Asa was confident in her preparations leading up to the race. Two weeks earlier she had won SwedenÂ’s most gruelling marathon event, so there was no question about her endurance. However, it was yet to be seen how worn out her body would be this late in the season.
The first 15 km of the finals race was flat asphalt and gravel which sent the pack of riders off at an extremely quick and frenzied pace. Making it through the start without getting knocked off the bike was a challenge in itself. Fortunately, Asa was able to keep tabs on her main competition through the first leg of the race since they were all riding in the same group.
After about one hour of this quick pace, Asa found herself not just hanging on, but leading the field. The pack then hit a tough slope with a prize for first up the mountain. Two riders were following Asa by four seconds. Close to the top of the hill one of the competitors attacked and won the mountain prize. Despite the last second disappointment, Asa stayed calm and composed for the remaining 70 km.
After the climb and a long, technical descent, Asa regained the lead and built a lead on the other racers by flying on the downhill sections and attacking the climbs. At 42 km she had a one minute lead and continued to build on it.
Going into the last 10 km, Asa started to feel fatigue set in, but was able to cruise into the finish line fuelled by inspiration. After 100 km, 4 hours and 14 minutes, and a technically sound race Asa finished first in the race. However, the crowning moment of the day was when Asa put on the Swedish National Champion jersey on the podium.
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