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We asked the three siblings, Gee, Dan and Rachel, just how much they know about each other.
They're as close as family can get, all very different, and all very talented in their own right. We asked Gee, Dan and Rachel, the three siblings that make up the Atherton Racing mountain biking team, just how much they know about each other…
Rachel on Dan and Gee
What’s his favourite TV show?Gee: “Scrubs, Family Guy or The Simpsons.” Answer: Gossip Girl WRONG!
Dan: “Lord of the Rings!” Answer: I never watch TV [Well, LOTR is a film trilogy anyway, so…] WRONG!
If he could be any animal, what would he be?Gee: “A racing snake or a peacock!” Answer: A bear WRONG!
Dan: “A mole or a badger.” Answer: A rabbit WRONG!
Where and when did he win his first downhill race?Gee: "I haven’t got a clue for either, probably a little South of England race at Ashcombe or Combe Sydenham for both of them." Answer: A south-west regional race in the youth category Half a mark…
Dan: [As above] Answer: Cheddar Challenge WRONG!
What was his best subject at school?Gee: “Art or maths.” Answer: I was awesome at all of them Half a mark…
Dan: "Making things… so, Design & Technology.” Answer: Design & Technology RIGHT!
When was the last time he cried?Gee: "When he hit his balls!" Answer: I never cry WRONG!
Dan: “I don’t know!” Answer: I'm way too reserved to answer that WRONG!
What word or phrase, if any, does he use too much?Gee: “‘Come on, let’s go,’ or ‘Hurry Up’!” Answer: 'It’ll be fine' WRONG!
Dan: ‘Yeah, you would do,’ or ‘I’ll do it after digging.’” Answer: 'Mon' WRONG!
Does he have any pet names people call him that he dislikes?Gee: “Some abusive name from me, I imagine!” Answer: No WRONG!
Dan: “Messy Bugger.” Answer: No WRONG!
If he could rescue one possession in an emergency, what would it be?Gee: “World champ’s top, moto bike or his air rifle.” Answer: My MX bike RIGHT!
Dan: “His Lord of the Rings box set, headphones or shovel.” Answer: My bed WRONG!
If you went to the bar to buy him a drink, what would he want you to order?Gee: "Beer." Answer: A Mojito WRONG!
Dan: "Apple juice." Answer: Apple juice RIGHT!
Finish the sentence: He is happiest when he’s…Gee: “… building a fire.” Answer: … on the top step of the podium WRONG!
Dan: “… digging in the yard.” Answer: … driving the digger RIGHT!
Score: 5/20
Gee on Dan and Rachel
What’s his/her favourite TV show?Dan: “He doesn’t watch TV.” Answer: I don't watch TV WRONG!Rachel: “Gossip Girl.” Answer: Gossip Girl or Sex and the City RIGHT!If he/she could be any animal, what would he/she be?Dan: “A mole.” Answer: A rabbit WRONG!Rachel: “A cat.” Answer: A wolf or an eagle WRONG!Where and when did he/she win his/her first downhill race?Dan: “First national win was Rheola [Wales] in second year junior.” Answer: Cheddar Challenge WRONG!Rachel: “Probably the first race she did when she was about three.” Answer: Can’t remember really, some local south-west race I imagine Half a mark…What was his/her best subject at school?Dan: “Engineering.” Answer: Design & Technology Half a mark…Rachel: "Sports." Answer: English or PE [ie sports!] RIGHT!When was the last time he/she cried?Dan: “He can’t cry – he's a machine.” Answer: I'm way too reserved to answer that Half a mark…Rachel: “When I crashed at the Maribor World Cup last year!” Answer: Yesterday WRONG!What word or phrase, if any, does he/she use too much?Dan: “I can’t, I've hired a digger for that day.” [NB: The Athertons spend a lot of their time digging up their garden to make practice tracks…] Answer: 'Mon' WRONG!Rachel: "Well…" Answer: Nothing specific, but it’s always shouted and probably a swearword! WRONG!Does he/she have any pet names people call him/her that he/she dislikes?Dan: "No." Answer: No RIGHT!Rachel: "Waynehead." [From the weird US cartoon of the same name!] Answer: Plenty, but I’m not telling! The boys probably will, though… Half a mark…If he/she could rescue one possession in an emergency, what would it be? Dan: “His shovel or BMX.” Answer: My bed WRONG!Rachel: "The fridge.” Answer: My dried flowers from races or my diary WRONG!If you went to the bar to buy him/her a drink, what would he/she want you to order? Dan: “Tonic water.” Answer: Apple juice WRONG!Rachel: “Rum and Red Bull Cola.” Answer: A cranberry juice or white wine WRONG!Finish the sentence: He/she is happiest when he/she is… Dan: “… riding or digging dirt jumps.” Answer: … driving the digger RIGHT!Rachel: “…at home in Wales.” Answer: … in North Wales! (After just winning a race!) RIGHT!
Score: 7/20
Dan on Gee and Rachel
What’s his/her favourite TV show? Gee: “The In-betweeners.” Answer: Gossip Girl WRONG!Rachel: "Anything with her in it.” Answer: Gossip Girl or Sex and the City WRONG!If he/she could be any animal, what would he/she be? Gee: “The Gruffalo.” Answer: A bear WRONG!Rachel: “A monkey.” Answer: A wolf or an eagle WRONG! Where and when did he/she win his/her first downhill race? Gee: “Cheddar Challenge.” Answer: A south-west regional race in the youth category [Cheddar is in the south-west of England] Half a mark… Rachel: “Probably the first race she entered.” Answer: Can’t remember really, some local south-west race I imagine Half a mark…What was his/her best subject at school? Gee: “Human relations [ie sex education].” Answer: I was awesome at all of them Half a mark… Rachel: “English.” Answer: English or PE [ie sports!] RIGHT!When was the last time he/she cried? Gee: “Every time I get the digger in.” Answer: I never cry WRONG!Rachel: “When she thought she would miss the first World Cup again.” Answer: Yesterday WRONG!What word or phrase, if any, does he/she use too much? Gee: “Right, let’s go…” Answer: 'It'll be fine' WRONG! Rachel: “Geeeeeeeee!” Answer: Nothing specific, but it’s always shouted and probably a swearword! Half a mark…Does he/she have any pet names people call him/her that he/she dislikes?Gee: “Loxley.” [Obviously some reference to Robin of Loxley, ie Robin Hood – or an actor who plays him!] Answer: No WRONG!Rachel: "Waynehead." Answer: Plenty, but I’m not telling! The boys probably will, though… Half a mark…If he/she could rescue one possession in an emergency, what would it be?Gee: “His Red Bull hat.” Answer: My MX bike WRONG!Rachel: "The contents of the fridge.” Answer: My dried flowers from races or my diary WRONG!If you went to the bar to buy him/her a drink, what would he/she want you to order? Gee: “A protein shake.” Answer: A Mojito WRONG! Rachel: “A Marguerita.” Answer: A cranberry juice or white wine WRONG!Finish the sentence: He/she is happiest when he/she is… Gee: “… pissing off Browny [ie Dan Brown, the Athertons’ manager].” Answer: … on the top step of the podium WRONG!Rachel: “… in North Wales.” Answer: … in North Wales! (After just winning a race!) RIGHT!
Score: 4.5/20
Rachel – 5/20 Gee – 7/20 Dan – 4.5/20 Talk about sibling rivalry! Rachel kept her options open which meant she just edged out eldest bro Dan by half a mark, but it's the sage knowledge of the middle child Gee that has triumphed with an impressive seven out of 20… Not bad considering that digging up the garden with heavy machines takes up so much of their time at home together!
