Profile of Don Powers

Name.
Don Powers        
Hometown.
Pittsburgh, PA
DOB.
4/7/75
Racing Class.
Men's Expert
Sponsors.
Pro Bikes / Twin Six / & my Wife Jenn!
Favorite Race Course. and why.
WV - Black Bear: Technical, long climbs & long descents.  PA - 24 Hours of 7 Springs: Technical, great rock gardens & just plain fun 
Current bike you are riding.
Salsa Mamasita
Career Highlight or favorite moment on a bike?
Taking 2nd in Men's Sport in 2008 & racing the 24 Hours of 7 Springs with Aaron Shelmire, Brad Schmalzer & Tim Bishop.
Favorite food.
Sushi
Favorite movie.
Rad or Old School
What is on your iPod right now?
Everything, but listening to a lot of mash ups by Girl Talk.  Who knew Metallica mixed so well with Lil Mama? 
What year did you start racing?
2007
If you could take your bike and ride anywhere on the planet where would you go?
Anywhere new
Your hero?
N/A
29" or 26"?
29"....It looks like all the fast guys use the big wheels, so that is why I made the switch. I'm glad I did.
Going up hill or down hill?
Easy question. Down hill, it is less work
Would you eat a Rocky Mountain Oyster? (better look it up if you dont know what it is)
Depending on what I get in return
Favorite bike you have ever owned?
My current bike, the Salsa Mamasita
Shout out!...
To WVMBA & JR, had a blast in 2008.  I'm sure '09 will be even better