Darren Lightfield Pro Mountain Bike XC/DH, Cat 3 Road, Cat 1 CX
- Residence: Boise, ID
- Occupation: Outdoor Events Promoter, Painting/remodeling Contractor
- DOB: 8.5.1970
- Website: www.wildrockiesracing.com
Darren grew up with BMX and progressed quickly to the elite level of bike racing, and is enjoying success across all the disciplines of cyclo-cross racing, cross-country, short track, Super D and downhill. He is a third generation Idahoan born and bred in Boise, Idaho where he lives with his wife, Lorien, who is also a Wild Rockies Team member.
Whether building and maintaining trail systems or looking to create and enhance mountain bike opportunities, Darren is deeply entrenched with all things bikes and trails. Darren is now the bearer of the torch (Race Promoter) for the Wild Rockies, an outdoor works and play company headquartered in Boise Idaho, that promotes a series of races throughout the state. He is an active participant in groups such as SWIMBA, Eagle Bike Park, CIMBA, and Idaho High School Mountain bike League. He is continually giving his time to promote social responsibility and environmentally correct cycling.
Career Highlights
- 2014 1st Place team category, Snowy 45K, McCall Tri, & Bogus Challenge
- 2013 1st Place team category, McCall Triathlon
- 2009 1st Place Wild Rockies Series Titles in DH & XC
- 2008 1st Place Wild Rockies Series Titles in DH & XC
- 2007,’08,’09 Sagebrush STXC Series — 1st
- 2006 5 times 1st Place Regional Series Titles in DH & XC
- 2006 Idaho State Cross Country Champion
- 2004 Wild Rockies Regional XC Series — 1st Pro
- 2003 24-Hours of Boise — 1st Pro/Open Overall Team