Battleborn Enduro

Last Friday morning began the road trip from the cool and secluded Santa Cruz Mountains out to the very warm, rocky and dry Reno, NV high desert for round one of the California Enduro Series.  This would be my first big enduro style event and I was ready for the challenge.  Pre riding the course seemed like smart preparation for race day so we took off into the mountains; 4 stages of timed descents, 25 miles of transfer riding and race runs, 6,000 feet of climbing.  The terrain was nothing I've ridden before as living in Santa Cruz makes for smooth, loamy and tree covered single track through the woods. 

Four hours later, sweat dripping, and water deprived, every segment of the course had been covered and I was ready for race day.  

My weapon of choice was the 2014 Specialized Enduro Expert 29er for its great combination of climbing and downhill capabilities. With my background in XC and DH, I felt right at home on the bike and this style of racing.  Each of the 4 stages went great for me and I was very happy with my riding and staying smooth.  This gave me the Win in Sport Men (19-34) which I am so excited with being one of the youngest at 19 yrs old. 

Next up will be round 1 of the Northstar DH Series this weekend and the second CA Enduro race in China Peak, CA.  Thankful to those who support me such as Mom/Dad, SV Cyclesport, Monster Army, SPY Opitcs, Sram, Synch Bands, Leatt, Gamut USA, and Schwalbe Tires.

First blog post

This blog will follow my biking adventures and competitive racing as I work to succeed in all forms of bicycle racing whether Cross Country, Enduro, Downhill, and Road.  Follow my progress this summer as I work towards the winning ways.

Downhill video shoot for SV Cyclesport