The traveling circus...
Oz Trail US Cup
…The wind was knocked out of me, I was bleeding everywhere, and I just remember thinking “what have I done.” The most frustrating part of this crash was how avoidable it was - a small mistake, being un-focused, and an unexpected gust of wind from behind…
Pan American Championships Recap
After getting the season underway at The Cactus Cup in Arizona, Cole and I headed to Puerto Rico for a C1 UCI race followed by Pan American Championships. Puerto Rico is an incredible island, full of culture and welcoming people. It is truly an honor to get to race there! We stayed with our Puerto Rican friends and top racers from the island who graciously put us up for our two week stay there.
Cactus Cup Race Report 2021
Finally racing was on the horizon, we finished up our last big week of base season at altitude in Durango and headed for the desert. This year Cole and I decided to kick off our season at the Cactus Cup, a three day stage racing event in Phoenix, Arizona. Before this weekend it had been over a year since we had raced against our biggest competition, and it was exciting and nerve wracking to see 80% of the top US pros on the start list!
Austin Rattler MTB Race
This past weekend Cole and I raced the Austin Rattler, a 60 mile MTB race and Leadville 100 qualifier. It was a last minute decision, but with the help of some friends and already being down in Texas on a mini training camp we decided to jump in. We spent the weekend racing out of our cozy VanDoIt rig, with a queen size bed, full kitchen set up, and hot shower for after the race. It felt deluxe and simple all at once. With no racing this year, this was our first opportunity to race out of the van, so it was special to finally be able to…
How I optimize sleep
Sleep is one of the most important aspects of my health as an athlete (and a person in general!). But we all know getting sleep can be a big struggle not to mention getting good sleep. I am by no means an expert, but I want to share some of the few things I do to optimize my bed time and sleep quality…