Local Legends - Episode 37 with Victor Sheldon. The Victor

Kind of a cheesy title, I know but truly with a name like Victor makes you realize that the name stems from Victory (or is it the other way around).

Delighted to have Victor back on the podcast. Victor was my very first guest in Episode 1 back in October 2021 talking about the creation and drive for Quick'n'Dirty Mountain Bike Racing. I invited Victor back to highlight his racing career and achievements. He has a fair share of accolades stemming from the 80s and 90s as a professional Jet Skier traveling the world; and as he states, "help to create Victor Sheldon".

RACING HIGLIGHTS

• Gravel, World Nationals - 3rd place (Oct 2023)
• Gravel, National Championship, Men 55-59 (Sept 2023)
• 24-hours Old Pueblo 4 person team winner, 3x's - course record in 2023
• Mountain Bike, National Champion - 6x's
• Cyclocross, National Championship, Masters 50-54 (2016, 2018)
• JetSki, National and World Champion - 8x's

Victor also runs a MTB series, Quick n’ Dirty, which is a nationally recognized grass-roots, mountain bike race series with events year round and all throughout San Diego County. Their diverse racing calendar consists of several one day feature events and mid-week racing. Over the past 6 years, Quick n Dirty has grown in size and stature and attracts racers and their families from all walks of life. quickndirtymtb.com

Victor and his family and family live in Vista located in San Diego County.

Articles mentioned in our conversation

• https://granfondodailynews.com/2023/10/08/former-uci-world-road-champion-and-epo-doper-laurent-brochard-wins-gravel-worlds-title/
• https://zapbikemedia.com/columns-1/f/2023-gravel-worlds-review-with-top-american-victor-sheldon

Photo credit: Craig Huffman Photography