Kristine Kester

Nickname: Kris

Favorite bike:
A Trek Hilo.

Date started cycling:
At about age 5.Since having a baby a year ago, I have started training more intensely for triathlons. I started riding with the Frazier Group in May.

First bike:
Powder blue, white leather banana seat and basket with flowers on the front!

Goals and cycling interests:
I want to be competitive in triathlons and I want to do longer races. I am tired of getting passed by everyone on the bike.

Other interesting facts:
Multi-sports. I have been competing in triathlons since 1989. I also play tennis.

Best/favorite sport:
My best sport is swimming. I was a collegiate swimmer at the University of Pennsylvania and held five school records. I was awarded freshman Athlete of the Year in 1983. I enjoy long distance open water swims.

Number of bikes:
Two, three if you count the one I share with my husband.

Cycling accomplishments:
I am glad to be riding with this group; it's an accomplishment each time I finish a ride.

Most Memorable/best cycling story:
In my first triathlon my bike broke down at the beginning (of course my husband took the good bike!), so someone gave me her touring bike. It was too big for me and loaded down with gear but I finished the race and I had fun!

Best finish:
Probably my most recent race, TriAmerica Olympic distance race at Lake Lanier on August 18, 2002. I finished first in my age group and 5th overall.

Favorite ride:
I don't have one yet but if I did it would be flat and not have any dogs or cars!

Longest race/ride:
40 miles.

Worse crash:
Several close calls but I am still in the "will crash" group.