It's been 1 year since Lance McDermott last showed off his skills in a contest. A broken leg sustained in a BMX crash June 2009 (See it in the video), followed by a major failure in his first operation has had Lance sitting on the sideline watching on so far in 2010. Despite signing a deal for the newly revitalized UK brand Saracen in 2010 it is only now he is getting his leg back over a bike and pushing towards the standard of riding we all know him for. A few weeks ago I headed to meet Lance, shoot some video and see him as he pushes back towards full fitness in an attempt to be able to compete at Crankworx in a few weeks.
Video, Photos and Interview inside,
The main object of the trip was to shoot the video on Lance as he talks about his recovery and feature a bit of riding as he got back to a level of fitness in which he could throw down a few tricks. Needless to say I threw a few quick questions his way for you too!
Where have you been for the past year?
Injured! Trying to recover from a broken leg & then finding out the doctor had done the op wrong so had to have a 2nd op!
When was your last contest?
FISE 2009
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It's been very hard, but nothing will stop me from doing what I love. 2011 will be Lance McDermott back on top.
When will we see you back at a contest?
Crankworx 2010, but nothing too serious as I will not be back to 100%, but 2011 will be the year to watch.
Are you apprehensive about returning to competition?
Not at all! It's what I do it's what makes me love this sport. I always get nervous before a contest, but that's normal I guess?
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This has to be the biggest thing in mountain biking for me after such a big injury and changing sponsor. It's such a big challenge to come back and once again show that I am the top dog! Saracen are such a brilliant company and the bikes ride so well, I can't see anything that can hold me back! Fingers crossed no more broken bones.
Saracen have been around a long time, but have only recently entered the freeride/All Mountain market with some good equipment, have you had much influence on design and spec of the bikes?
Yeh it's great, I have been working along side Simon Wild, the Designer of the new Saracen range and we have come up with some super cool & affordable bikes that work and you will know what I mean when you ride one.
What does the future hold for you?
PODIUMS!
Anyone to thank?
All my sponsors, but especially my family, Mum, Dad, Girlfriend & beautiful little boy Lucius AKA Futures number one.
