Vero Sandler | The Wend • THE WEND traces Vero’s path as one of the pioneering women of this generation of freeride athletes. From her early days racing World Cups, to bouncing around the UK working odd jobs to support her riding, Vero’s built a life around mountain biking that led to invites to some of the biggest events in the world—and to the realization that for her, it’s less about the competition and more about the riding, the progression, and her community. Vero’s many things: a hard worker, a pioneer of the sport, a brilliant rider. But even these words fall short of encapsulating the presence and sheer force of will that she exudes. Watch the full film now at the link in bio👆or just head straight to the Santa Cruz Bicycles YouTube channel. • 🫶 @veroniquesandler 🎥 @callum.philpott