The four recipients of the 2025 Ride Fierce Women’s Scholarship have been hard at work, despite the inevitable setbacks, challenges, and obstacles that come with any attempt to reach a goal. Here are some short updates from each of them! The Shed Enduro: Annie Chapelle My journey has had a sidequest of healing. I was…
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Transylvania Epic: 5 Days of #EastCoastRocks
It’s no secret that I love everything that is East Coast mountain biking: the rocks, roots, and jank. The 5-day Transylvania Epic (TSE) stage race serves this up in spades. I raced this event coming off of a knee injury back in 2023, and had a blast. Even though I was taking grad school classes…
What if…?
Earlier this year, some friends mentioned to me that they were going to do a “stage race” version of the Rockstar Trail, a local point-to-point ultra endurance event, during the grand depart in April. I was intrigued, mostly because the fact that the Rockstar route starts in Harrisonburg and finishes in Roanoke with 270 miles…
The Stable Cyclist Podcast: Rebuilding Confidence After Unintentionally Going Viral
Thanks so much to JP at The Stable Cyclist Podcast for the opportunity to share a bit of my story of learning how to overcome anxiety on the bike, and the experiences that have propelled me into becoming an advocate for getting more women on mountain bikes and the importance of mental health.
2025 Ride Fierce Women’s Scholarship: Spring Update
In the last two months, Annie, Megan, Nicole, and Abby have been diligently training and preparing for their selected races. All four women are registered–so prepare to see them at The Shed Enduro, ORAMM, The Shenandoah 100k, and the Slatyfork Enduro this summer! Here are some short updates from each of them! The Shed Enduro:…
The Long Road Back
If you’ve ever gone for a hike, you likely have experienced the false hope of thinking that your destination is “just around the next bend” or “over the next hill.” My recovery from shoulder surgery feels much the same way. Back in October, when I first had surgery, I was looking forward to my first…
The Beginning of an Epic Story
In one of my past lives, I was an English teacher, and so, I can’t help but love a good story. If you think back to your middle or high school English classes, you might remember learning about the building blocks of a story, represented by the ever-present plot diagram. Ok. Take a trip down…
Party like its… 2025?!
Even if I still haven’t been cleared to ride a mountain bike again post-shoulder surgery, I am STOKED for 2025. In addition to the launch of the Ride Fierce Racing Women’s Scholarship, I’m excited to continue working with many of the partners who have supported me over the past few season…along with a few new…
No one said it would be easy
There’s a certain value in doing hard things, in the sense of accomplishment that comes from facing a challenge and “winning.” As a general rule, I’m not one to shy away from hard. Juggling grad school, working full-time, coaching, training, and racing? Got it. Pile on emotional stressors from a break up, unexpected financial burdens,…
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