After experiencing an anaphylactic allergic reaction a week ago in Austria, flying back to the US on Monday, battling jet lag, and an amplified allergic state all week I was happy and relieved to be able to line up in my home UCI race in Midway, Utah. In the last 18 weeks I’ve lined up … More Soldier Hollow Pro XCT

Why do I race World Cups? I race them to challenge myself and to test myself against quite literally the best in the World. In the moments of extreme difficulty, I remember this “why.” It is the challenge that I’m looking for after all. The level of challenge seems to vary from race to race, … More Lenzerheide World Cup

The margin for error in world cup racing is zero. That’s why tensions are so high in the days leading up to the event. When one small mistake can be the difference between having the race of your life and falling short on your goals, every detail matters. Riders agonize over equipment, line choice down … More World Cup Nove Mesto

The Whiskey 50 is a staple in marathon mountain biking. My first time at this race was in 2018 and it was my first “long” mountain bike race as well. I finished 17th, completely bonked and exhausted. It took me almost a week to recover from the race. But once I finally felt “normal” again … More Whiskey 50

The Sea Otter Classic is a cornerstone in the cycling world. It holds a special place in my heart as well. I’ve been coming to Sea Otter since I was 12 years old. I would race as many races as I could fit into the 4-day period. I would practically run from booth to booth. … More 2023 Sea Otter Classic

The US Cup at Fayetteville seems to always be a wild ride. This week is a bit of a “Super Week” for UCI racing in the USA with an XCO C1 race on Wednesday, an XCC C3 race on Friday, and an XCO HC Race on Saturday. Still very early in the season, these races … More US Cup Fayetteville

And just like that, the season is in full swing! This weekend was my first race in the US this season with the US Pro Cup at Vail Lake in Temecula, California. After pre-season prep that took each of us in different directions all around the world, it was so special to have most all … More US Cup Vail Lake

“Honor the process.” This has been a common quote from my coach, Chris Mileski, for the last 8 years that we have worked together. When we first started working together that statement made sense. I was very green and constantly learning. We made huge leaps and bounds what felt like weekly in my knowledge and … More Puerto Rico MTB Cup

Woohoo! Back to racing and it feels so good! The races this weekend officially mark the kick off of my 2023 season and I couldn’t be more excited!  On Wednesday morning approximately 12 inches of snow had fallen overnight in Salt Lake City and Clayton and I headed to the airport to fly to Puerto Rico. … More First Race of the Season: Puerto Rico Tropical MTB Challenge: UCI HC Race

Discussing saddle sores or chamois hygiene may make you blush. It’s slightly uncomfortable to discuss, which means the subject is often avoided. The truth is, talking about preventing saddle sores is very important. If you’ve been riding bikes for a while, then chamois hygiene may seem second nature to you, but chances are that it … More How to Prevent Saddle Sores