Standing on the start line at Big Sugar, it felt like a lot was hanging in the balance. The final race of the Lifetime Grand Prix meant that we had all examined the standings and despite our best attempts to mask in when interacting with one another, we all knew who we needed to beat … More Big Sugar

I always have this funny thought the day before big races. “This time tomorrow, we’ll know the outcome.” It sounds a little ominous, but it actually comes from a place of optimism. It’s almost like my brain trying to remind my body that the nerves and anticipation are temporarily. It all hits a boiling point … More Little Sugar (2026)

One hour before the start of Chequamegon, I sat in the car in a puffy jacket with the heat cranked up to 80 and I was shivering. Nerves were maxing out in my body and I was shaking in my bike shoes. This race has been tricky for me over the years, I haven’t quite … More Chequamegon 2026

Standing in the start corral, waiting to be called to the line, my eyes are locked on Clayton and the nerves shoot through my body and down my fingertips. My eyes dart to the side, desperate for confirmation that others are feeling the same way that I do, but I don’t need to see their … More XCM World Championship

Leadville is such a special race. I love walking around the venue the day before and hearing the goals of each individual race. It’s an atmosphere of abundance. While in some races, we operate under scarcity (only one person can win), at Leadville that script is ripped apart and thrown away. I think it’s because … More Leadville 100

This weekend I had the surprise opportunity to line up for the Leadville Stage Race which typically breaks down the infamous Leadville 100 into 3 days of more bite-sized (but still challenging) races of their own. This year, however, with the devastating fires leaving much of the typical Leadville course closed, the stage race would … More Leadville Stage Race

Coming to Nationals as the reigning National Champion is its own special experience. I’ve had the opportunity to attempt to “defend” several different race titles in my career so far, and one thing I’ve learned is every time is different. The lead up is different, personal expectation is different, but one thing remains that same: … More XCM National Championship- 2026

As I turned onto the final straight away into the finish line at Unbound, I felt tears forming in my eyes. I made it. I was safe. After hours of suffering out on the muddy roads of Emporia, for the first time since 6 am this morning, I felt like I could release, I could … More Unbound 2026

This year I really wanted to add some additional “fun” races into my schedule just because I love racing. With the Lifetime Grand Prix’s continued competitive escalation, it’s easy to become hyper-focused on those events exclusively because they really could captivate all of your attention. That’s only 6 races a year, though, and as someone … More Grand Junction Rides & Vibes

It’s hard to believe that I’ve been coming to Sea Otter for 16 years. It really does feel like just yesterday I was a little kid running around this venue absolutely in awe of all of the athletes, bikes, and races available. To be totally honest, I often feel imposter syndrome now as I walk … More Sea Otter Classic 2026