MakingUpTheNumbers | National Downhill Series Round 4 – Hopton

by 4

Can 14lbs and 8mm make our George any faster? He heads to his next Downhill race to find out. ‘It’s worse than ever’. MrsMakingUpTheNumbers has finally snapped. My snoring is now unbearable apparently; so, after a visit to the GP I’ve been advised to lose two stones. That was six weeks ago; since then I’ve started running again and this fat fighter is nearly half-way to his goal weight! ‘I don’t care what it costs’…

There's more to this story

But it's a member-only story

Join us to unlock it and more

Join us

Full Member Benefits

*You can help support Singletrack by adding a little bit extra on your annual renewal.

After taking a 17 year break from exercise, George rediscovered mountain bikes in 2008. Six years later, at 40 years of age he started racing Downhill and the following season somehow ended up on the Revolution Bike Park Race Team. As the other members of the team fought for podiums and National Series victories, George searched for mid-pack mediocrity. In a bit to add some value #makingupthenumbers was born; a blog about their race weekends and in particular life towards the back of the field.

More posts from George

Comments Closed