I recently listened to a podcast that said that the feeling of ‘awe’ greatly decreases any feelings of nervousness. Maybe that’s why I felt strangely calm in the moments leading up to the Lenzerheide World Cup. I soft pedaled on the rollers in the start box as a small smile formed in the corners of … More Race Report: Lenzerheide World Cup

Standing in the start box at the World Championship is a surreal experience. The tension is palpable. I took a moment to look at the athletes around me. Everyone looked incredibly nervous. It makes sense. Every person who is standing on the start line at the World Championship has dedicated a tremendous amount to be … More Race Recap: World Championship

It was truly an honor to get to compete in the Leadville 100 MTB race. This race has been around since 1994, before I was even born. Standing on the start line the morning of the race I felt a sort of deference. I tried to engage all of my five senses as I stood … More Leadville 100: Race Report

I’ve been trying to write this blog all morning. After yesterday’s 135 mile gravel race, with 11,000 feet of climbing, and an early morning travel home, it has taken some serious energy to move from a horizontal to vertical position again and find something my body was happy to eat. Simply put, I’m totally exhausted. … More Race Report: Belgian Waffle Ride

The National Championship is a special event. Even as a Pro, it’s inspiring to watch the amateur races and witness others’ dreams come true. It’s so motivating and incredibly humbling to have the opportunity to take photos with kids who want to race in the pro field once day. This year the National Championship took … More 2021 National Championship

The Missoula Pro XCT is a weekend of racing that I look forward to every single year. I just love the way that I feel at this race. For the last several years, it has become a place that feels a little ‘homey’ to me. I love the town, people, course, and that my mom, … More Missoula Pro XCT

When I woke up on Sunday, I quietly sat on the side of my bed in my hotel room. Often times race morning is almost an adrenaline jolt out of bed and onto the next thing. I woke up a little early to soak in the moment. I looked outside. It was sunny, but the … More Race Report: World Cup Nove Mesto

Well, that’s not how it’s supposed to go, but sometimes that’s bike racing. In the days leading up to the race, I spent a lot of time scoping out some passing lines. I looked for places that I could make some moves. I knew that it would be a fight to move up the whole … More Race Report: Albstadt World Cup

I’ve been thinking about this particular trip to Europe and these particular races for a very long time. I’ve thought about them every single day. They have been a big driving force for me. They have fueled many workouts. They have influenced many decisions. They have been a huge conversation in my household for months … More Race Report: Swiss Cup

There are a lot of things happening on race day. There are distractions everywhere. There will be obstacles that you can anticipate and things that you cannot. You will have to adapt. You will have to put the blinders up and focus on yourself. It can be all too easy to be caught like a … More Training Tip Tuesday: Race Day Routines