Nevada City Dirt Classic # 1

The awesome Nevada City Dirt Classic XC Race Series is back again this year!!!  Race number one was located on private land in Grass Valley, California, and was one of the best XC courses I have ever raced.  The five mile loop included grueling climbs and very fun technical descents.  Thank you to the land owner, Ron Sanchez, for letting YBONC use his land for the race, these trails are NOT open to the public at any other time.
 

This was my first race since getting back on my bike after the injury and I was super stoked to get first place in the CAT 2 15-18 division, we did three laps on the fun but exhausting loop, with around 700 feet of climbing per lap.

The next race in the series will be on Saturday, June 29th at the Upper Pioneer and Hallelujah Trail on Forest Service land in the Tahoe National Forest.  It will be tons  of fun and supports local youth cycling groups and mountain biking opportunities in the area! For more info go to YBONC.  There was a great turn out at the first race in the series and some professional riders including Jason Moeschler came out!

 

Photos courtesy of Robert Lowe.  Thank you Bob for taking great pictures at the race!

Injury, Recovery, and Riding!

I have just started riding again after two serious fractures in the Tibia and Fibula bones that kept me off the bike for twelve long weeks.   Unfortunately my injury was not due to any epic mountain bike crashes or dangerous activities, I broke fractured my ankle walking down the stairs of my school.  I had surgery and one screw put in my ankle, I was treated at the Tahoe Forest Hospital in Truckee, California.  My orthopedic surgeon was Dr. Osgood who was a great doctor and good to work with.  I spent nine weeks on crutches and then moved on to a cane.  I spent eight weeks in physical therapy at Body Logic Physical Therapy in Grass Valley, California.

     After twelve weeks from being away from the sport and activity that I love I was over joyed to get back on the mountain bike!!!  My balance and fitness are coming back and I am looking forward to lots of riding over the summer.  So far I have gotten up to Grouse Ridge and Downieville areas for some great truly gnarly rock laden terrain, as well as other wonderful local spots.   I came in first place in the Nevada City Dirt Classic #1 in the CAT 2 division, and am currently training for the Downieville Classic Cross-Country Race.