The Dirty Sanchez Enduro

The Dirty Sanchez Enduro (TDS) is a local Grass Valley bike race. This race is located on an old mine, so the terrain is steep and rocky. 40 men and 10 women raced this event this year, and many spectators came and were supportive of the racers. This year was the 3rd annual race, and this year was the best by far! Enduro mountain bike racing has stages, each stage involves riding down the course as fast as you can, and then riding back up to the top for the next stage. Only the downhill is timed, but climbing up really wears you out, so your downhill times will be slower. TDS has 12 stages that take place over 2 days, The riders did 7 stages on the first day and 5 on the second.

One thing that makes this race cool is the trails. The owner of the land has spent hundreds of hours building and sculpting berms, jums, drops and wooden features. The courses are really  fun to ride, and its cool to see proffesional racers shred trails that I ride every weekend.

Marco Osbourne rides the wooden feature

All the riders were personally invited from all around California, including some local riders as well. Some of the riders are famous who ride TDS. Practice was on Friday, and the race was held on Saturday and Sunday. There was also two afterparties on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, where riders and spectators could relax, have a drink, and enjoy a beautiful view of the sierras.

Women's Shuttle

All in all the weekend was such a great time, with cool people, trails, and lots of high fives. I will return for next year for sure