Welcome back to the show!! In episode 12 I sit down with former UCI World Cup 4X racer and Arizona local legend, Erik Nelson. Erik busted onto the scene of 4X racing in the mid 2000's. Erik's first race ever was at the Sea Otter Classic were he won his Jr Expert division and had a qualifying time that was fast enough to be in the top 5 of the pro's. Erik went on to become a pro himself a year later. Once in the pro ranks, Erik represented the USA at the UCI World Championships and was a force to be reckoned with on the wold cup and domestic scene.
Unfortunately Erik's career was plagued with devastating injuries and he was forced to evaluate life and his future after a horrific crash at the World Championships in Switzerland.
Hear how Erik fought his way through recovery and how his injuries shaped his life and his career path.
You can follow Erik on Instagram at daydreamz_of_a_deskjockey
