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Taking the UET Series Win |
The mountain bike season has been a brilliant one. It started in Arizona, took me to California, twice, Idaho, twice and on a tour of Oregon.
I raced well throughout the season, and really nailed my priority races. I won the USA Cycling UET series, stood on the podium at Marathon Mountain Bike Nationals, chugged my way to third place at Blitz 2 The Barrel, and won the High Cascade 100, Pickett's Charge, and the Cascade Gran Fondo.
I was surrounded and supported by an overwhelming community of friends, family and amazing sponsors.
A special thanks goes out to Erik Eastland, All Access Racing, Giant Bicycles, CLIF Bar & Company, Smith Optics, Sunnyside Sports, and of course, my #1, Ben.
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The Bend Contingent in Sun Vally, ID |
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National Championship Podium |
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Big Wheels, Big Mountains |
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Trying My Best to Do Just That. |
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Big days require advanced preparation |
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Blitz 2 the Barrel never disappoints |
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High Cascade 100 Podium |
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Silver Medal - Nationals Champs |
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High Cascade 100 |
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Riding with my the family in Idaho |