Cierra Smith – Mountain Biking
October 11, 2009 by Pretty Tough
Filed under Cycling, General, Mountain Bike, Pretty Tough Team
Sport: Mountain Biking – Downhill
Home: Nevada
Birthdate: 8/9/95
Other Sports/Accomplishments: volleyball, soccer, and I get good grades. (or I can’t race)
Favorite Athletes: Steve Peat, Racheal Atherton
Favorite College Team: UNR – University of Reno Nevada. Go Wolf Pack!
Favorite Pro Team: Well, for bikes. Santa Cruz Syndicate.
Favorite Sports Drink: Gatorade!
Favorite Workout Music: Rap
Favorite Place to Shop: Hollister, Aeropostale
Hobbies and Interests: Listening to music, hanging out with friends, and riding my bike
Superstition: Hmmm, I don’t go to the bathroom before a race because I think it makes me go faster.
Best Moment: winning my first natioanl title
Dream Job: Professional downhill mountain bike racer.
Favorite Books/TV Shows: I have so many I can’t narrow it down.
Pet Peeves: Really thick socks
What has been your biggest accomplishment?
Getting on the team I’m on and winning three national titles.
What advice would you give to up and coming female athletes?
Don’t get frustrated. If someone tells you you’re not good enough or fast enough make that your motivation to prove them wrong.
Competitive Highlights: 2009 USA Cycling MTB National Championships, 1st Place; 2009 Mammoth Bar Downhill, 2nd Place Pro Women; 2009 National Gypsy Downhill, 3rdPlace Pro Women; 2009 Northstar Downhill Series Race, 1st Place; 2009 Spring Thaw Downhill, 1st Place Expert; 2009 Sea Otter Downhill, 1st Place; 2009 Fontana City National, ist Place.
