Rider Name: Essence Barton Age: 15 Hometown: Thousand Oaks, CA Years racing: 6

Career highlights: 1st Junior Expert Women 2007 Fontana National Cross Country 1st Junior Expert Women 2007 Sea Otter Classic Cross Country 1st Junior Expert Women 2007 NOVA Time Trial 2nd Junior Expert Women 2007 NOVA Cross COuntry 2nd Junior Expert Women 2007 Brian Head National Cross COuntry Bike: Giant Anthem Favorite Trail: Los Robles Tr. Current school: Sophomore at Thousand Oaks High School If I weren't a bike racer I'd be a: Dancer Favorite fruit: Grapes Other interests: Dancing: jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, and contemporary. E-mail: goincrazy4god@yahoo.com Favorite quote: "Shoot for the moon, and even if you miss, you will land amoung the stars." Words of wisdom: Love the lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might, and love your neighbor as yourself.

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