Transition Racing Update MSA World Cup # 4
Qualifying by Jill Kintner, Bryn Atkinson and Lars Sternberg recovery updates
Today was an awesome day compared to yesterdays mudfest!! Still muddy as hell, but the puddles disappeared in most spots, ruts and holes were there the whole way though. no rain or mist in your face which make it so nice to be able to see. This place has it all- High speeds, rocks, roots, and everything else you want to put into a wild rodeo ride down a hill.
That quali run was my first non fog run. Its been so dense that you cant see the ground from the chair lift! Havent done too many runs yet, can count them on one hand. Body felt ok today, so that was fantastic after the carcus I had yesterday. My crash today was super lame , into a big slop mud bog, but Im still in the mix for sunday.
I ended up 7th. Rode the technical bits pretty good I thought, but didnt really let it roll in the fast bits too much, crash lost a bunch of time too. just wasnt feeling it quite yet. Qualifying is just that, make it into the top 20, although Id love to get some points to loose my number 13. Have some stuff to work on. The ever changing terrain here should be drying up a little in the next couple days. Won the speed trap again, Woo!!
Race Day / July 3rd
Yesterday was nice and sunny, mostly dry besides a downpour during practice. Stage was set, track was running fast, no complaints really.
Race run didnt exactly go as smooth as I was hoping for. Going good up top, till the turn into the hip under the lift. My from wheel slid out just before the take off, as I was about to pull up, and it was nasty. My body cleared the jump, bike hit the front of the landing , and I went tumbling down the hill near the berm, few cartwheels, kinda dizzy, then. Had to find my bike from up higher and carry on with a numb shoulder and a a bit dizzy. Almost went over the bars a few times after that not being able to hold on. Still managed 12th? and its a bit of a miracle Im not hurt, sore as hell, but no damage. gnarly high speed crash. For sure a little stiff. Mt.St.Anne wasnt very kind to me this week, even though I loved her speed and technical sections. Cant wait to finish a run:( speed feels good. no more #13, up to #11, kicked that curse at least.
Jill Kintner secure's Pro GRT overall title
After her win at the Crested Butte stop of the Pro GRT. Jill has managed to secure the series overall title for the second year in a row!!
Bryn recovery update
Just a quick rundown on how thing's are going with my injury.
I had an appointment with my Dr on Thursday to get some x-rays, and see how the bones are healing. He was happy with my progress but said it is still going to be another 6 weeks before my femur is fully healed.. Such a big bone, and with the complexity of my break, this lengthy healing process was expected.
I see a physical therapist 3 days a week, and I'm very close to full range of motion in both my elbow and leg.
The plan is to kick the wheelchair to the curb in 2 weeks, be on crutches for the remaining 4 weeks. In that last 4 weeks, I will be increasing the weight bearing on my leg by 25% each week. By August 11th I will be on my feet walking unassisted. From there I am still going to have to take it easy for a few months before I can get back to ripping it.
It's a long old road, but we're getting closer.
Qualifying by Jill Kintner / July 1st
Today was an awesome day compared to yesterdays mudfest!! Still muddy as hell, but the puddles disappeared in most spots, ruts and holes were there the whole way though. no rain or mist in your face which make it so nice to be able to see. This place has it all- High speeds, rocks, roots, and everything else you want to put into a wild rodeo ride down a hill.
That quali run was my first non fog run. Its been so dense that you cant see the ground from the chair lift! Havent done too many runs yet, can count them on one hand. Body felt ok today, so that was fantastic after the carcus I had yesterday. My crash today was super lame , into a big slop mud bog, but Im still in the mix for sunday.
I ended up 7th. Rode the technical bits pretty good I thought, but didnt really let it roll in the fast bits too much, crash lost a bunch of time too. just wasnt feeling it quite yet. Qualifying is just that, make it into the top 20, although Id love to get some points to loose my number 13. Have some stuff to work on. The ever changing terrain here should be drying up a little in the next couple days. Won the speed trap again, Woo!!
Race Day / July 3rd
Yesterday was nice and sunny, mostly dry besides a downpour during practice. Stage was set, track was running fast, no complaints really.
Race run didnt exactly go as smooth as I was hoping for. Going good up top, till the turn into the hip under the lift. My from wheel slid out just before the take off, as I was about to pull up, and it was nasty. My body cleared the jump, bike hit the front of the landing , and I went tumbling down the hill near the berm, few cartwheels, kinda dizzy, then. Had to find my bike from up higher and carry on with a numb shoulder and a a bit dizzy. Almost went over the bars a few times after that not being able to hold on. Still managed 12th? and its a bit of a miracle Im not hurt, sore as hell, but no damage. gnarly high speed crash. For sure a little stiff. Mt.St.Anne wasnt very kind to me this week, even though I loved her speed and technical sections. Cant wait to finish a run:( speed feels good. no more #13, up to #11, kicked that curse at least.
Jill Kintner secures Pro GRT overall title
After her win at the Crested Butte stop of the Pro GRT. Jill has managed to secure the series overall title for the second year in a row!!
Lars recovery update
Things are going really well with the old kickstand. Was able to go for my first spin on the trainer this week which prompted my first urban cruise. This is technically not dr. approved aside from the fact that it's the same as the trainer I just have to remember not to dismount to the left side. I have been cleared for full range of motion, and 40lbs of weight bearing on the foot. On Mon the 11th I go back in for more images to see if there's bone union where the plate on the fibula was installed. If so, I may be cleared to ditch the crutches! This will be exactly 6 weeks post op, and I hope to be riding by the end of the month.
I will be back attending some regional Super D events in August, with a small possibility of racing in them. It is entirely dependent on the recovery process, and how well it's going. I have no intention of pushing the chances of re-injury. See you on the trails!
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