My First Pro Race!

While planning my trip to Whistler Crankworx this year, I felt like it was time to sign up for my first pro race! I had been able to ride with some of the women that race during the year and felt like I am at the point where I should try. I picked the race that looked the most fun to me and my style of riding, which was Air DH. I'm so glad that I did it and can't wait for next year!

0:00 Intro
0:54 Advice from Luca and Mikey
2:12 Bike Setup
2:53 Practice
6:26 Race Run
12:53 Outro
13:23 Race Result

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[Mike-gvrz]

You've come along way since I first started watching the channel. Great job!!

[jrive]

Incredible to watch the growth from watching you learn the basics to racing DH! Wild! From a complete stranger…. Super proud of you APRIL!🎉

[ntfury]

Jeez, I just watched the cornering video from around 4 years ago and now this!?!? Amazing skill development.

[wardwillis]

You're riding and living with confidence, a sense of adventure, and a smile. It's contagious. Well done, April! ✨

[brandonwatsonmedia]

Geez, that area at 11:05 looks hella scary! Your adrenaline rush was definitely being caught by the camera. I felt so proud for you crossing that finish line! Awesome vid, April!

[jacoe]

Wow. That looks like do much fun. Just being able to do that is a big task. Congratulations.

[stevelafleur]

I’m blown away. I remember watching you as you first started mountain biking, and to see you now riding these huge Downhill jumps is just amazing. You should be so proud of yourself!

[danielmin]

Such progress! Your resilience and hard work through the years really shows in this video. Keep up the smile and great attitude!

[faithg]

That was so impressive. Amazing job April.

[niklaswejedal]

I just love the helmet cam photage of the run - awesome! That part of the trail where it gets really steap and narrow - omg... 😱 - you are very brave!

[ace]

You just proved that practice makes perfect.

[BrawndoDrinker]

I saw your name in the results, I was waiting for this video. You did great! I always try to throw some kind of bar turn or style in on air just to remind myself to keep loose. Heals down on flats, it's the law! 😄 The real tech part of riding Whistler is finding lines to avoid the braking bumps!

[simonrollings]

Wow! I started learning how to properly MTB with you guys in 2020. It's safe to say you've progressed way faster than me! 😂 That was amazing - I was tired just watching!! Congratulations 😊

[jacktudela]

Wow!!! So blown away .I remember when just starting out with Kyle. Amazing!👏

[davewoods]

Your best video to date, very well made! Congratulations!

[Loana-jx]

Amazing! So inspiring! I have followed you for years ... Amazing progress 👏

[Kalani-Koa]

Wow very impressive Ride MTB April 👍👍Much love and respect 🎉🚴🤙🚴🤙

[yoyilugod]

Geat job April! Watching your journey is inspiring for a beginner like me.

[jeffsaraiva]

Nice!!! Not bad at all for your first time. Glad you are able to do this and mingle with the pros who have a lot more experience than yourself. Cheers

[ericramosmd]

Incredible riding April! You looked very smooth especially on the lower sections. Great riding, and keep it up!