The Birdman: Brandon Crain
PULL: You have been winning national age group titles for several years, how many do you have now?
BRANDON: I now have 4 nag #1 titles in class, and 3 nag #1 titles when I raced cruiser.
PULL: Without giving away too many secrets, how does a typical week look for you training wise?
BRANDON: I usually ride a track 3 times a week, sprints and plyometrics two times a week with rest days in-between.
PULL: When you are not focusing on the next race, what are you usually doing?
BRANDON: When I’m not focusing on the next race. I am usually outside playing, or riding my mountain bike down some nearby trails.
PULL: We saw you racing in Vegas without your famous shorts and kneepad combo, what brought on the change?
BRANDON: After six years of wearing shorts and long socks I made the switch in Vegas. Before, pants were uncomfortable for me to race in due to my small waist and long legs. My new 2017 Answer pants finally had the right fit and I decided to give them a try. So far they feel great!!
PULL: Through all of the years and all of the titles, what has been your most memorable season?
This story is from the January/February 2017 edition of PULL Magazine.
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