Author Archives: Adrienne

Just Start!

There are days when even the top athletes in the world wake up feeling sluggish. But their “pre-race/pre-game” routines help pull them into the right mental state regardless of how they feel. The most important part of any task is … Continue reading

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Sky Tavern Snow Dual Slalom March 28

Adrienne’s Race Report: 2014 Snowblast Dual Slalom Race Fundraiser @ Sky Tavern March 29 presented by Black Rock Bikes. All bicyclists were welcome, from the brand new balloon tire snow bikes to the studded tires or zip tie snow chains … Continue reading

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Bootleg Canyon Reaper Madness 2014

Adrienne’s Race Report: 2014 Reaper Madness @ Bootleg Canyon. Warm temperatures, desert gusts and rugged terrain greeted us for the DH, Enduro and DS racers in Boulder City, Nevada. Kevin Aiello took the pro class win followed by Mike Day, … Continue reading

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NV State Champs 2013

Bootleg Canyon, NV  – Boulder City, Nevada, home to Bootleg Canyon Mountain Bike Park,  once again hosted USA Cycling’s Nevada State Downhill Championships from January 18 – 21, 2013.  It is also the 1st Downhill Qualifier for the Nationals this year. … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Weekend DH, Pumptracks and Dual SL

It may officially be ski season here (7 or so Tahoe resorts are open as of Thanksgiving Day), but mountain biking conditions are currently AMAZING.   As a result, I’ve spent more time on dirt than snow this holiday weekend.  I’ve … Continue reading

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Sea Otter Classic 2012

The Sea Otter downhill course is very different from most. It requires a lot of pedaling and it doesn’t have any real technical sections. Racers who have a stronger pedaling background have a real chance to beat more technically skilled … Continue reading

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Fort William World Cup

The first World Cup of the 2012 season has already taken place at Pietermaritzburg in South Africa, where local hero (and 5 times Fort William winner) Greg Minnaar sent the home crowd wild, with a blistering “last down the mountain” … Continue reading

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