THE LATEST FROM OUR CREW
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Kim’s Western States E-bike and Bike Park Road Trip
As with many of us, the current pandemic has completely shifted many of my 2020 plans. My boyfriend Luke and I were originally planning to take a road trip to Whistler this summer. I also had intentions of flying out to visit my family in Colorado...
Knee Pads- Hot Topic!
One of the most common questions we get in our Facebook group is, “What kneepads do you recommend?” There are so many options, we thought we’d share what we wear! KimMTB Experience Race Team OrganizerEnduro and Downhill Racer I...
Mad River Enduro Recap
A few weeks ago a few of the MTB Experience race team members completed the Mad River Enduro. This Enduro is so popular it sold out in 4 hours. Upon registering all racers were prepped for what was to come their way with this disclaimer: These...
Enduro World Series- Northstar
Enduro World Series Northstar California Recap by Kim Rafter and Sara Schneider Northstar California hosted the 7th of 8 Enduro World Series (EWS) races over the August 23-25, 2019 weekend. The event offered three levels of competition: EWS...
Ensenada Enduro Recap
As soon as I arrived at Horsepower Ranch Friday afternoon there was a shuttle van of people getting loaded up. They were going to pre-ride stages 1&2. It took over an hour in traffic to drive across town to get to Stage 1. Once we were pedaling...
California Enduro Series- Ashland Recap
The end of the series was in Ashland Oregon and just so we didn’t get comfy, the weather predicted rain and snow for the race. Here is how it went: Thursday: Pre-ride stages 1 and 2. Last year when Kim and I raced we went up the 8 mile fire road...
California Enduro Series- Kamikaze Games Recap
Last year the Kamikaze games ate me up and spit me out. It was my first time racing at Mammoth. I had altitude sickness, raced blind and pretty much crashed my way to the finish line. This year I had our amazing enduro team along for the ride. One...
California Enduro Series- Northstar Recap
The Northstar Enduro started out very cruel. I am pretty sure everyone had been riding the lifts all summer up the mountain as opposed to climbing the steep, long fire road. Because really who is going to climb when you can gleefully swing your...
California Enduro Series- Big Bear Recap
A few weeks ago Sara and I went to Big Bear Lake, California for the Crafts n Cranks Enduro. Here is a timeline recap of our adventure (times approximate and merely noted for a general reference): Thursday 6pm Leave Grass Valley for Visalia...
CALIFORNIA ENDURO SERIES ROUND 3 RESULTS – CHINA PEAK
Round 3 of the California Enduro Series was a true test of rider’s abilities. China Peak is known for its technically demanding terrain. On the podium from the MTB Experience team were: Heidi Kanayan – Pro/Open Women – 3rd place Sara Schneider –...
CALIFORNIA ENDURO SERIES ROUND 2 RESULTS – MAMMOTH BAR ENDURO
Round 2 of the California Enduro Series had a great showing of 50 women competing from all over California. On the podium from the MTB Experience team were: Heidi Kanayan – Pro/Open Women – 3rd place Katrin Deetz – Sport Women 35+ – 2nd place Jeni...
Happy Father’s Day to the Men of MTB EXP
For Father’s Day we would like to thank all the men in our lives, not just the dads. We are MTB girls. This means we are a fun but big pain in the ass. And we need to say thank you. Thank you for shuttling us. Even though we never return the favor...