RIDERS READY Matt Dennis

NICKNAME FATTY
HOMETOWN STOKE
AGE THIRTY ONE
CAT MASTER
BIKE ARC

Matt is the senior member of the team, racing in the old-folks category. Unfortunately it turns out that some of these fogies are ex-elite riders and to compete you've got to smash it in the big ring. The reigning Midlands Champ has no problem with this this though and will be the team's not so secret weapon come 24-hour season.

On board Yeti since 2000 Matt can remember the old days and his constant flow of stories will be a great help to send the young 'uns off to sleep! This means Fatty can get on with the important business of riding his bike away from the endless banter under the tent...

SO, WHAT'S THE MASTERPLAN FOR 2009?
Ride my bike and have some fun! The best rides - like most things in life - are all natural. I'm talking about the Peaks, Lakes and hidden natural singletrack in the woods.

WHICH RACES ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO THEN?
Bristol Bikefest for sure, love that track especially in the dry. Last year we got pipped but this year I am up for the win! Oh yeah, that and there's a big afterparty in the tent. Great for getting tipsy, but not so cool to help the performance on Sunday.

ANY OTHERS YOU'D LIKE TO TRY?
The TransAlp one day but getting an entry isn't all that easy. Maybe I can get it sorted soon...

HOW ABOUT THE XC RACES?
I managed to bag the Midlands XC Champs last year so it'd be cool to get that again. Plus I'm trying out some Natioanl events. It will be interesting to see how that goes...