Erin Roe

Age: 29

Race Discipline and Category: XC and SD: Sport

Years racing: 2

Bike(s) of choice: Norco Fluid 1

Mountain bike history: I discovered the thrill of mountain biking when I moved to the Olympia area five years ago. A friend told me that Capitol Forest had primo mountain biking, so, being new in town with nothing better to do, I picked up a $200 steel frame rigid bike and hit the trails. At first I rode only on the nicest, warmest, sunniest days of summer, but with each ride the MTB beast sunk its claws in further until I found myself riding in tire-clogging mud on 40 degree February days and eagerly awaiting the chance to do it again.

Race history/goals: I signed up for an FOCF XC race in 2008 and was hooked on racing ever since! After a few podium finishes in the Beginner category last year, I moved up to Sport for this season. Along with improving my XC racing this season, I also want to build my gravity skills and confidence. I would not be the rider I am today without the support and encouragement of the amazing FOCF crew. Thanks guys!! I'm looking forward to my third season of rocking the knobbies!!

Favorite ride/riding area/trail: Jackson's Loop in Capitol Forest, Devil's Gulch

Favorite race course: Capitol Forest Classic, both XC and SD