Christina Smith: Pro Road & Mountain Biker
By Brad McDonnell / Staff Writer, Denton Record-Chronicle
The 34-year-old Denton resident started out as strictly a mountain biker, turning pro in 2005 and racing on a national circuit. She soon realized, however, that living and training in Texas would not allow her to reach her full potential, so Smith elected to take on road racing.
“I am not saying it’s easier,” Smith said of road racing compared to mountain biking. “But you can be a professional road cyclist living in Texas and compete at the highest level and be competitive and be a contender.”