Hello from the newcomer to the liquid-life heroes! – That’s me… 😉
Name: Ramona Plett
born : 1990
Place of residence : Meschede
Studies : Master in Sports Tourism and Recreation Management, Cologne Sports University
First MTB experience : 2010
First MTB race : Grafschaft 2011, also my favorite route
My bikes : Cube Elite Super HPC Race 29, Rose Pro SL 2000
Marathon , 2015 :
Sundern-Hagen, 5th place women, 8th place women, middle distance
Willingen, 6th place women, middle distance
Neheim, 1st place women/women, middle distance
Nordenau, 2nd place women/women, middle distance
County, 3rd place ladies/women, long distance (We got lost ^^…)
Zierenberg, 1st place women/women overall, middle distance
P-way, 2nd place women/women overall, long distance
Langenberg, 2nd place women/women, middle distance
24h race, for the first time in 2015 :
Alfsee, 4-piece mixed
Duisburg, 4-person mixed
Goals for the coming season : dare to do long distances, get faster on descents and trails, reach the finish line healthy and with a grin
Cycling is addictive... my first attempts at riding in 2010 and 2011, rather pitiful as I have to admit, quickly developed into a true passion. As a native of Meschede, I call the Arnsberg Forest my training area. Since the beginning of 2014 I have also been traveling by racing bike and, thanks to my studies in Cologne, I am also a regular at the local velodrome (cycle track). At this point, first of all: every cyclist should have ridden on the track at least once; On the one hand it is an unusual effort, on the other hand it is a real adrenaline rush!
In winter I do more strength training in the studio. Endurance is maintained or expanded in cold and wet conditions through running, indoor cycling and, since this season, roller training.
In the past, I have always learned more from mistakes than based on sports science findings. Of course, it is also beneficial to have your own experiences. But it was not uncommon for the recovery from these mistakes to take time (a week of sore muscles, oO). That's why I took my coaching license C in cycling in 2014. I can now structure and diversify my training better; a real benefit for athletic performance!
However, the focus should be on health and, in particular, the enjoyment of sport. The mental balance that cycling means to me is unique. Even at the highest level of exertion and with a heart rate of 190, the feeling of freedom, the nature, the atmosphere and above all the pride in what you are capable of makes me smile big and sends a cold shiver down my spine.
In August 2015, the cooperation with liquid-life/Neumann Brilon, my cycling equipment supplier since the beginning of my 'career', was launched. I'm looking forward to a great time together and would like to thank you for your support :).
