I think it's great that Leigh is back at worlds but it kinda shows the sad state of american ladies racing if a woman who hasn't raced a WC or Worlds in 9 years can come back and qualify. Although fast is fast and she is still bookin'. I guess Anne Caro would make worlds no problem either.
"Leigh's nickname was 'booty' back in the day and now that SHE'S back from retirement and on Team USA once again she's sporting an 'old booty' patch." learn to read
Leigh Donovan is a great ambassador for women in MTB. A killer on the course, a nice person, a mom, and I think she's awesome!!!!! I don't think it's a sad state of affairs. Anne Caro killed all the races at CWorx this year, so if she wanted to, she would still be a dominating force on the WC circuit.
it is a sad state for US racing because USA cycling has been completely inept at bringing new young riders up to world cup racing. we haven't had a US citizen win a WC in years, while we watch aussie after aussie come up and British riders everywhere and the French breed downhillers. The US has very few young guns coming up through, our best rider Gwin came from motocross. Over in europe they have kids that have only ever raced DH. All I am saying is we seriously need to develope young riders better and I do hope Leigh can inspire some young riders but USA cycling needs to make it more attractive for young kids to go to races.
why does usaa rider seem to be geting worse ask our blm and the forestry they keep arresting us for trail building cant even build jumps in your local mountain with out getting fines and jail time
our kids here in the states need some inspiration and some serious help Stikman!!I have been racing 20 years and lived in Windham when the WC was at Hunter mountain, I helped cut some of the trails there even! I wish we could get another Devo team like there used to be, we need to make racing better and cheaper for the young guns. the 3 kids racing for junior WC were british and Aussie, where are our jr racers and how can we help them move up the food chain
Hey its Stikman - you're a legend!! I love Leigh and wish her always the best. It's Tippie's wife here, Leigh is a huge inspiration to me, we are about the same age and both mommas. I am so pumped she is racing again!
Trail: World Cup Finals DH course Riders: Leigh Donovan Description: Leigh's nickname was 'booty' back in the day and now that she's back from retirement and on Team USA once again she's sporting an 'old booty' patch.