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Name: Caroline Buchanan

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Favourite way of saying Hello: Hey

Live at: Kambah ACT 2902

I did my first Downhill Ride when: 15 years old. I got my training wheels off at the age of 3 and a half and was on the BMX track racing at the age of 5years old.....BORN TO RIDE!!

I am now: 19 years old

Current bike: Commencal Absolut Titanium 4x

Bikes name (eg Frank ): My Whip

Dream bike: Commencal Absolut Ti with a dialled internal hub.

Favourite 3 Australian trails (can you say why if possible – not crucial):

The 4x track, Burm track and Skyline at Stromlo Forest Park Canberra, They are the best trails...always in great condition. Burm track explains its self an Australia version A line Whistler without the big tabletops. I am very lucky to have such a great World class facility just around the corner.

Overseas trail I want to ride the most: I would Love to ride part of the Kokoda Trail, just to say that I have done it and would definitely have some stories to tell.

Pet Goats Name: Barry.

Scariest Downhill moment: Motoring down Crabapple hits at Whistler (fast DH trail with big jumps) When my rear brakes went completely... didn’t realise that they had been leaking. Had to try feather my front brakes in a straight line to slow me down. Hoping that I wouldn’t run off the track and upset mumma bear and her babies.

Best race results so far:

Would bar far have to me my fairytail night of the 2009 4x World Championships in Canberra. Can’t beat winning your 1st world title in your home town with 10 500 screaming Australian supporters and everything going to plan.

Sponsors: THANKYOU

CarolineBuchanan.com
Commencal Bicycles
UNIT clothing
Leatt Neck brace
Champion System custom race clothing
Layne Beachley Aim for the Stars Foundation
Oakley Eyewear
Stromlo Forest Park Canberra
PowerBar
Sram
Rockshox
Avid
Truvativ
Crankbrothers
Stealth hubs
Maxxis tyres
Gamut chain guides
Sunringle
The Bike Shed Canberra

What do you really want someone to say to you one day? Here is a Million Dollars I would love to help you out :)

Racing or riding with friends??? Riding with friends...No one is friends on the race track!

Food that makes me chuck: Fish...Gods worst creation

Food that makes me smile: Eat..Sleep...Ride :)

Best downhill tip for girls: It is still scary even for World Champions...Give it a go and dare to be different.

Best downhill tip for experienced riders: Always have a good head on your shoulders

Best bike mod ever made: Using a cable tie as a chain guide to win my 1st 4x National title.

Who do you like to beat the most? Myself...

Biggest injury and how: Torn L5 S1 disc in my back...I was training overseas 2009 in Austria on my MTB at a BMX track. The gate had been dropping fine all night. Till a little girl bumped the buttons and it didn’t drop...Big scorpion face plant to a good 6 weeks off my bike.

Favourite Australian Downhill site:

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