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north east regional extra | April 13 - 19, 2022

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April 13 - 19, 2022

Champ on the road to recovery By BELINDA HARRISON

DURING the first race of the Victorian Downhill Series (VDHS) just over two months ago, Beechworth mountain bike racer Lia Ladbrook crashed out on her last practise run, fracturing most of the bones of her left foot. “I have been lucky not to have any serious injuries in the past, only a couple of scratches and bruises, until that crash,” Lia said. “I landed on a rock and had to have surgery and pins put in. “I am still unable to bear weight on my foot even though I got the pins out a few weeks ago, but I have started physio to practise walking again which is exciting.” Lia’s father got her into mountain biking when she was eight years old, with the pair going out every weekend. “I participated in the Junior Ride Program run by the Beechworth Chain Gang but it wasn’t until I was 15 that I started to become interested in racing and I have competed every year since.” Lia races Gravity Enduro and Downhill and hasn’t just competed at the mountain biking events, she has walked away with some excellent results at state and national level. “Gravity Enduro is a full day of riding and you are expected to ride up the hills and down, but are only timed on the descents,” she explained. “In downhill, you practise only one track and only get one race run, but the atmosphere at the races is amazing and everyone is open to help you out if you need.”

◆ ROAD TO RECOVERY: Lia Ladbrook will focus on completing year 12 and recovering from a broken foot in 2022. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

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