Tredbo, Australia / Feb 2010 : This was Bryn and my first dh race of the year on Transition. Kind of one of my first real national dh races ever. I have done about 5 or 6 downhill races in my day: Crankworx, Hood, Sea Otter, Lisbon, Snowmass, Northstar, etc., but none quite like this. I am really, really enjoying it! My Tr450 feels like it suits me really well, comfy geometry, everything feels natural. Crankbrothers Iodine wheels have been amazing, just gotta get my fitness and hand strength up to par for these long courses. I have ridden mud more than dry as it seems, and been practicing ruts on my little dirtbike, so all those rainy days are paying off for times like these.

We’ve been training super hard getting ready for the season, and were excited to gain extra race experience. There is solid competition at these rounds, over 12 women on the start list, and the Men’s field has about a dozen world cup quality racers. A good crew of people with common interest, so yeah, it’s good to see everyone and get ready for the new season!