Allison Donovan
HOMETOWN | Lynnfield, MA
BIO | Full enduro mountain biker, but I love it all really! Not afraid of a good climb, or spandex, and I’m hoping to spend more time at the pump track this season.
BIKES | Niner ROS9 singlespeed or 1×12, Ibis Hakkalugi Disc for gravel and dirt road riding, and a Scott Addict for pavement. I’ve ridden 3 versions of the Specialized Stumpjumper over the past 7 or 8 years and I’m in the market for a new trail bike. Perhaps an Ibis HD4, Ripley, or Ripmo?!
WHY DO YOU LOVE OLYMPIC BIKE SHOP? Too many reasons to count… Olympic has offered so much support and guidance throughout the years. I truly believe their customer service trumps that of all others. All the employees are helpful, friendly, funny, AND fun to ride with. Sam Wagner is a mechanical God, and whether it’s a pre-season, mid-season, or pre-race tune, he always dials everything in perfectly. The Olympic back shop also offers the quickest turnaround on fixes, so you’re spending the most time possible on the trails. Lastly, Peter and John are incredibly community minded, and make an effort to be connected with local events and people.
FUN FACTS | I love racing the Downieville Classic on my singlespeed. I’m going to be a new Mom this June!
Accomplishments
Women's Champion
Downieville Classic
All Mountain Singlespeed | Racers compete in both the Point to Point Cross Country and the Downieville Downhill, on the SAME bike. Riders must choose their weapons wisely; a bike that climbs efficiently, descends with precision, and can handle a high-speed beat down for 46 miles on the way to victory.
Finisher
Death Ride
Located in the stunning California Alps, the Tour of the California Alps – Death Ride® course covers the traditional five mountain passes. This challenging course includes climbing both sides of Monitor Pass, both sides of Ebbetts Pass, and the final climb up the east side of Carson Pass. Cyclists will register and finish at Turtle Rock Park, located two miles north of Markleeville, CA.
1st Place Women's Pro
Fears, Tears & Beers Enduro
Ely, Nevada. An enduro format mountain bike event. Pedal your bike to the top of the mountain and then you are timed at specific sections of the course. There will be 2-6 timed sections, mostly twisty downhills and sprint sections. The sum of the times on these special tests will determine the winner.
2nd Place Women's Pro
Battle Born Enduro
Stop #2 of the CA Enduro Series - Pro and Expert categories have a 27 mile course with 6 stages and 4600′ of climbing. All other categories will do stages 1-4, for a 21 mile course with 3700′ of climbing.
1st Place
The Woopdeedoo Enduro
This 10 mile loop includes a jump trail! If you love high speed bunny hopping trails, this one is for you! Put together by the North Tahoe Bike Force, The Whoop De Doo Enduro combines competitive, community and FUN!
Finisher
Nimby Fifty
Pemberton, BC. The NIMBY Fifty is approximately 37 km in length, boasting a lung busting 101 switchback long pristine single-track climb. This is not a typical XC race. It is a technical marathon xc mountain bike race which means it is absolutely loaded with incredible single track.
Finisher
Tahoe Sierra 100
100 mile mountain bike race from Truckee to Auburn!
