Racer Profile :  Ashabranner,Rick                  (Close Window)

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Team  Team RANS
Year 2009  Race  RAAM  Category  4-Person  Age Cat  18-49   
Racer Number T414  Bike Type  Recumbent  Racing Age 40  Racing Country    USA   
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 RACER BIO
 Occupation  Engineer
 Employer  IAP at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
 College  University of Missouri - Rolla
 Web Site  
 

How long have you known about RAAM? How long afterwards did you decide to enter the race? What triggered your decision? 

 Since 1992. 1992 plus one week.

Athletic history (cycling results & other): 

 Solo RAAM - 2003
FC 508 - 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001
Davis 24 - 2003
Considering all sports, what were the events or outcomes that most impacted your life in both negative and positive manners? 
 All of them.

Who are your heroes? Why? 

 Anyone attempting to push past their own perceived limits, in whatever endeavor.
What intimidates you most about RAAM? 
 Racing it on a recumbent.

Are you supporting an organization or Charity? Tell us why.  

 The Team is supporting CAF

Favorite quote, either famous or not, that fuels your ambition:  

 "You are always stronger than you think."

What are your expectations from RAAM? 

 Oh... To see my parents near St. Louis, to see my brother near DC. And... To help break the four man recumbent record!