Name: Petra M. Rocha

Nickname: Snot Rocket

Race Category: MTB PRO, Road CAT3, Cyclo-Cross

Residenze: Pebble Beach, CA////scratch that...somewhere in Virginia now

Résumé: 2001: NORBA National Champion (Expert Women) California State Champion (Expert Women) 1st- Sea Otter Classic (Expert Women) Winner - Surf City Cyclo Cross Series (Women B)

My Bikes: Mountain Bike: TREK Fuel 100 Road Bike: TREK 5900 USPS Team Superlight

Best Time on the Bike: A Mountain bike ride 7 years ago when I met my husband Jim on top of a mountain in Southern California.

Worst Time on the Bike: A 4 hour training ride last January at below freezing temperatures where I was so cold I could not even talk anymore(!) I must have been wondering "and why am I doing this?" (Shelly was there to share my misery)

My Motto: It's all about having fun!

Favorite Post-Ride Food: A big salad with plenty of cottage cheese and avocado and a toasted bagel.

Favorite Web Site: www.bikeresults.com, www.trekfactoryteam.com

Grab Bag: I can't think of a better hobby or sport than cycling. It has brought me so much joy and I have met so many wonderful people through it.