Name: Mackenzie Kelly
Year: 2015
Hometown: Santa Cruz
Major: Political Science
Racing since… 2008
What brought/brings you into cycling?
I needed an excuse to shave my legs.
Favorite race?
Cascade. Hood. CCCX (Defending 2012 P12 series champion NEVER FORGET)
Biggest mistake before a race?
Forgetting the PRE
What is your pre-ride/race ritual, if any?
https://youtu.be/GslzWvQRiJg?t=3m23s By myself or with the team, this always gets my amped before a race.
What are you looking forward to this upcoming season?
Defending my 2014 Lanterne Rouge position in the A’s
Describe your favorite training ride (preferably a la SNL’s skit "The Californians”)
Eureka Canyon, Summit, Old Santa Cruz Highway, Highway 9, 236, Highway 9. Chosty views, gnarly climbs and few kooks.
Best burrito place?
Vallarta
Best coffee place?
Verve. Why is this a question? It’s everyone’s favorite and if it’s not, you’re wrong.
Other interests?
Any final ruminations, musings, or meditations?
For meditations, I prefer binaural beats.
