2017 RACE 5 Photos

It was an epic State Championships! These photos taken by Alex Marchetti capture the drama and excitement of the day. 

2017 RACE 2 Photos

Check out the action from RVA! Forest Hill Park provided an exciting venue for the second stop of the VAHS MTB Series. The combination of fast flow trail and urban features kept riders on point for every second of this Tuesday-night-lights adventure.

2017 RACE 1 Photos

Stunning day of racing on Miller School of Albemarle's absolutely radical XC course. From flow trails to World Cup-style fly-over, the crew at MSA put together a venue suitable for the East Coast's biggest junior mountain bike race in history. See photos below. 

race 5 photos

Epic day of racing at Blue Ridge School for VAHS MTB State Championships. From sunny skies to pouring rain, riders braved the rocks, creeks, and roots of BRS's challenging mountains. See complete NICK DAVIS photoset for all the action. 

race 3 photos

First batch of RACE 3 photos are in. Check them out!

These are some amazing photos by Nick Davis Photography of Forest Hill Park's exciting race. Check them out!

pursuing a dream: Josh Craig & Edward Anderson

Check out TEDx about the journey of becoming interscholastic mountain bike racers. St. Christopher's duo Edward Anderson and Josh Craig discuss great stories about racing, riding, and friendship. Don't miss this terrific testimonial and discussion of the joys of mountain biking. 

rocktober ripping in rva

There was lots of talk at RACE 2 about Edward Anderson's skills on the trails. His convincing win was impressive and demonstrates his supreme technical prowess on his home trails. Check out this amazing video of Anderson and teammate Josh Craig as they take all the best lines in RVA. 

RACE 1 PHOTOS BY NICK DAVIS

The first batch of photos are now live. Nice Davis Photography has captured some great shots. Check them out and purchase a few! Nick Davis is one of Virginia's most renowned cycling photographers. His work has been featured in Velonews, cycling news, and other cycling publications. 

woodberry forest rider profile

Alex has been participating in the VAHS MTB Series since 2013. He is a fierce competitor and model student-athlete. WFS recently profiled his experience on the cycling team and how it has had a positive impact on his academics. Check it out! 

rite of spring: vahs mtb in action 

Tijo Media produced this terrific video that captures the excitement of the VAHS MTB Series. Richmond's Forest Hill Park is located in the heart of the city and draws big numbers and bigger crowds. Check out the action in Brandon Montijo's awesome film. 

setback with ben king

Local Virginia Pro Tour rider, Ben King, has been a long-time supporter of VAHS MTB Series. When he is in town, he is often in attendance at races. His younger brother, Jake King, participated is four seasons of VAHS MTB Series and won a race in 2014. This past winter, Ben King had a setback when he broke his leg in a training crash just a few weeks prior to his first race of the season. Here is a great story about his comeback and time on Kinetic indoor trainers and work with Miller School of Albemarle.