The terrain changes of the different mountains keep riders on their toes. This year the NCAA Mountain Biking Championship will be held in the mountains of Kentucky, over the Mt. Vernon Range. Chynoweth said he is looking forward to the change of environment. Going from hot to cold, the area is more protected. In Colorado, the terrain is easily disturbed.
Riders train anywhere from five to seven hours a day, six days a week.
The rides range from one and a half to nine hours. Ti shares the same rigorous training schedule. Sometimes I go for long and slow rides. Other times I'll go for a short and quick ride. It just depends on the day.