Katie compton boone 201912/30/2023 ![]() How did you transition into becoming a race mechanic? How long have you been working as a race mechanic at this point? This was all right about the time Shimano released their first STI levers, which really changed the drivetrain game. And a month later I found myself at California Pedaler in Danville, California where I worked as a tech in their road-focused store. I started my first real shop as a mechanic at Hank and Frank Bikes in Lafayette, California. I eventually started volunteering at a local shop (Uncle Sam’s Bikes) which significantly increased my experience before I moved to the US in 1988. Back then there were two ways to learn bike maintenance: buy a book on how to do it, or learn from someone in the local club. Like a lot of mechanics, it was necessity! I started bike racing when I was around 14 years old in New Zealand and money was limited, so I taught myself how to work on my bike. When did you start working as a bike mechanic and how did you get into it? Pay attention – the Mark and Katie duo have accomplished 23 CX World Cup victories and 15 US National CX Championships – the way they go about things can be considered “The Template” for aspiring cyclocross superstars. ![]() Katie Compton – seriously, that’s his Twitter handle) takes us through what brought him to professional cycling and how he prepares to tackle one of the toughest jobs in the industry. But when you’re the mechanic, partner, and coach to one of the most prolific cyclocross racers to ever toe the line, things are a bit different. There is no doubt that race mechanics have a demanding lifestyle. ![]()
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