Downhill Mountain Bike Racing ← I could sew do that!

I Finally Made the Cut 1

Jun

2012

Look Mom, I made my first downhill video. I’m not even falling down or embarassing myself. Hell, I don’t even look that slow. Can you tell I’m excited? Ok, watch me head down through the rock garden at 1:16 in my black Eternal Roots practice jersey. W00t! GES #1 at Mountain Creek bike park. ...

2012 Gravity East Series #1 Mountain Creek NJ

Jun

2012

The 2012 Gravity East Series kicked off this weekend at Mountain Creek Bike Park. I was familiar with the track because it was the exact same race course from two weeks ago at the Eastern States Cup #1. However, stormy weather and a well-worn in track made for very different riding conditions. Despite the slick ...

POC Eastern States Cup #1 Mountain Creek Pro GRT

Jun

2012

My first time on a bike in months, the downhill season kicks off with a tough course at Mountain Creek (fka Diablo). I forgot my brake was broken, so Jamie quickly gave me the rear brake off of his cross-country bike. I came in a respectable 2nd place of 5 riders in my category. Jamie ...

POC Eastern States Cup #2 Plattekill PRO GRT

Jun

2012

Can you spot me? Here’s a hint: I won the POC Speed Trap, clocked at 24mph and was awarded a helmet. I also took home first place for my category, yeah! I also broke my middle finger around the knuckle early in practice. Afterward I wasn’t able to hold the bars steady on drops and ...

See you at the Beech!

Apr

2012

I was excited to receive this email today: Dear Racer, Congratulations! You have qualified for the 2012 USA Cycling Mountain Bike Gravity National Championships scheduled for July 20-22 in Beech Mountain, NC. “Mountain Bike Gravity National Championships This July, the country’s best downhill and dual slalom riders will get down in the Blue Ridge Mountains ...

I Survived My First Downhill Racing Season!

Oct

2011

Women’s Cat 2/3 Podium from the Gravity East Series: Launch Bike Park @ Spring Mountain, PA The end of the Gravity East Series came and went with a mighty, muddy splash. I am happy to report that I finished up the season healthy and fully recovered from my mid-season broken digit. I did not suffer ...