The National Championship is always an important event. It is an honor to stand on the start line with some of the Nation’s best athletes and fight for the chance to earn a medal.  The course was virtually flat with a turn every 50 feet. Not at all what I’m used to. I reminded myself … More MTB Marathon National Championship

This year’s Chequamegon 40 was one of the most chaotic races I have ever been a part of! That’s really saying something.  As we stood on the start line looking straight up the ominous grass hill in front of us, I felt more nervous than usual. I let out a few short and forceful breaths … More Chequamegon 40

“I love this. I love everything about this.” That was my thought as I climbed up Powerline 5 hours deep into the Leadville 100. I think it’s safe to say that Leadville is my favorite race out there, and I already can’t wait to line up next year. That’s saying a lot considering the fact … More 2023 Leadville 100

I love Crusher in the Tushar, but I’ve yet to crack it’s code. In all honesty, maybe that’s partially why I love the race so much. To me, there is something so beautiful about the pursuit. I love the challenge of these long races. It feels poetic and it feels poetic whether you’re having the … More Crusher in the Tushar

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