Katja Opfer riding pro at the Iceman Cometh MTB race in 2023. A couple miles into the race, crashed and yet continued the race to finish 12th overall.
Katja' first mountain bike, which she loved and rode for some time before competing with her JV team
Katja with her TAMJD team after winning 1st in the Youth Team Competitive 18 mile race at Barry Roubaix 2023.
Katja also set the women's 18 mile course record during that event.
It was her first ever gravel race.
Follow @KatjaOpfer on insta to keep up with her progress.
Also, if you are in junior high or high school and are interested in MTB or Gravel sports, check out Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association at MiSCA.org for opportunities to train with a community or to take the next step in your passion for MTB.
You can find Katja's current team and information on how to join or support them at TeamAthleticMentors.com.