Poplollie Profile 
Emily Petty
Nickname: The Rocket, Roccetella, Political Poplolly
Occupation: Event Planner
Hometown: Durham, NC
Birth Year: 1978
Height: 5'6"
Racing category: 4
Years Racing: four years racing in triathlons, first year cycling
Strengths: endurance, climbing long hills, keeping everybody laughing
Favorite Food: Fresh blueberries
Favorite Bike: I'm a Bianchi girl
Goals: I am taking a short break from cycling to focus on my work with the
Olympic Team Trials for Track and Field and then head out on the campaign
trail to do what I can to help Barack Obama become our next President.
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Favorite Cyclist: Norman Babcock
Favorite Race: Not sure yet
Best Moment on the Bike: Climbing 242 for the first time. It was one of
those days when you just feel really great; like you could conquer the
world. And, after just moving here from Minnesota, I couldn't believe how
green and lush everything was. I thought I had landed in Oz.
What's In My iPod: U2 definitely claims first for cycling music.
Otherwise, I love music with a good beat that helps me pick up my cadence.
Motto:Ride toward life, don't brake against it.
Why I Love Racing: The adrenaline.. it is the perfect combination of mental
strategy and physical effort
Favorite Time of Year: Autumn
Favorite Place To Be: Right where I am
Favorite Book: This is the hardest question you can ask an English
major...but, I encourage everyone to read "Last Child in the Woods",
especially if you have or teach kids.
Favorite Vacation: New Zealand is one of my favorite places. The Oregon
landscape and people actually remind me a lot of NZ, which is largely why I
moved here.
The moment one commits oneself, all sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now. - Goethe
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