Amanda Bachtel (Lawrence, KS)

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Hometown:  Massillon,  OH native,  Lawrence,  KS lover

Education: Currently gaining a Bachelors of Chemical Engineering, University of Kansas.

Occupation: Student

Discipline: Roadie

Strengths: Not sure yet

Category:  Cat 4/beginner

Years Racing/training:  3 months

2008 Objectives: Push my endurance and strength.  Maybe a century or two.

Favorite race/event: none

Admirable Athlete: David Veatch

Unique information or story about you: I have a twin brother that is a damn giant.

Most embarrassing (race/training) moment: Not much, but I finally fell over from not getting unclipped soon enough.  :)  I'm a real cyclist now!

Results/achievements I am proud of: I am getting better at the hills.