In Episode 2 of VISION Chapters, Vero is joined by an old friend and Swiss National Champ, Carina Cappellari, as they relive their World Cup race days at Bike Kingdom in Lenzerheide.
Famed for its historic races and world-class DH track, Lenzerheide hosted the 2023 downhill World Series opening round, challenging the world’s best to the limit.
“I have always loved coming to Switzerland, and the Lenzerheide World Cup has always been up there as one the year’s best races. As a racer, I could never quite make it click, but I wanted to come back to such an iconic track and ride it for fun; I wanted to see if I could bring my own style of riding to a world-class track, explore lines and push my riding without the need to watch the clock” – Vero Sandler.
Vero is joined by 3 x Swiss National Champ and close friend Carina Cappellari who is local to Bike Kingdom. Together they revisited the iconic race run and took a trip down memory lane.
“Vero has proven that there is a place for women in the freeride community as a professional athlete and opened the door for so many to follow. Before her, the only option for many women was racing. Times have changed, but DH racing holds a place in both our hearts, and it has influenced the face of the sport. I’m proud to have been a racer with Vero. Still, I am more excited for the opportunity bike parks like Bike Kingdom and riders like Vero have created for the next generation” – Carina Cappellari.
There is no denying the influence DH racing has had on the sport of freeride, but after tackling the steeps of the UCI World Series track; the pair take on the rest of the Bike Kingdom.
“Bike parks like Bike Kingdom in Lenzerheide are making the sport so much more accessible and helping to breed a new talent of riders across all disciplines, including freeride. It’s an exciting time for the sport on so many levels!” – Vero Sandler.
Taking inspiration from what the Swiss mountain resort had to offer and her history between the tape, Vero gears up to take all she has learned to her home in the UK – Watch this space.
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