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Val di Sole World Cup
Val di Sole World Cup

On Sunday, I finished in 14th place at the Val di Sole World Cup. While I’ve done better on paper during the 2016 season (6th in Ste Anne and 12th in Cairns), the races where I performed last year were less attended and the percentage of time I finished behind the leaders was greater. Simply put, this past weekend showed I’ve made some progress in closing that gap to the front of the race.

This crew threw down 22 laps in the rain at the #24HOP to claim 5th overall and a 1st in category. So unbelievably proud of their collective effort and positivity out there in some pretty tough (and constantly changing) conditions. Congrats #azdevo! @pivot_cyclesusa / @stansnotubes / @clifbar / @castellicycling / @mbaaraceseries / @cadencepromotions / @esigrips / @castellicycling / @kask_cycling #stanspivot
Can't beat this morning view from the #24HOP. The forecast hasn't looked good all week and we are facing the start of 24 rainy hours of racing. While I'm not competing, I'm here supporting our #azdevo squad (@calskilsky @kristen_kollus @sonjacarlson @haydenrosborough @connorrosborough). Spirits are high. Desert rain is refreshing and means hero dirt.
This is a good sunset hill. #24HOP
So who will I see in the desert over the next few days? 🌡🌡 I'm here to soak up some β˜‰, set up camp for the #azdevo team, and of course, pedal pedal pedal. #24HOP
#Majadog taking a moment to appreciate a Mohave Desert sunset. We're in Lake Havasu City to cheer on the #azdevo team squad tomorrow. Good luck everyone!!
Proud of all these racers and Coach TJ (and the boys not pictured!). The #AZDevo team kicked off the race season today at the @mbaaraceseries at McDowell. There were close to 900 competitors at the race track today, a record-breaking number even with some inclement weather (for Phoenix) in the forecast. Way to #ridebikesbehappy AZ! Thanks to all the families, coaches, volunteers, and sponsors that support #AZDevo πŸ™Œ @pivot_cyclesusa #momentumendurance @mbaaraceseries @cadencepromotions @stansnotubes @esigrips @castellicycling @kask_cycling πŸ“·: @thewiscodisco
Thanks for the heads-up Bikesmith! Hard not to fall for the trails on trails on trails around here. Prescott is the town for people that like to play outside. @stansnotubes @pivot_cyclesusa @castellicycling @rideshimano #irideforpivot #stansnotubes #rideshimano #stanspivot #outdoorliving #bestplacestolive #visitprescott #Repost @bikesmithcycleryaz with @repostapp ・・・ Way to go #PrescottAZ !! And good looking, @chloewoodruff ! This is my favorite magazine, @sunsetmag, and usually I see our old city, Portland OR, in here so this is very freaking cool. Finally, hype that doesn't involve "retirement community" and instead, what really makes us awesome, the outdoors!! Congrats to Chris Hosking for the interview on our amazing town πŸ‘πŸ½ #outdoorarcade
Rode to the desert today, one way, with the wind in my face the whole time. At least I found some sunshine and tasty snacks at the Country Corner in Congress. #soglamorous #curbsidelunch #trainingday
Today's ride at the Dells was an exercise in managing some nerves. First step is to acknowledge, "oh that's scary." Then I take a closer look, discuss options with my riding buddies, realize I have the right bike and setup for the task, stay calm, believe 100% that I can ride it well, and then let it rip. Right after riding a scary line for the first time, I feel all jazzed up and nervous. Some people like that feeling, but I don't. So that's where I find it helpful to ride something a second time, without the "I'm still alive" nerves at the finish. I prefer to ride calm and find a little peace out among the rocks. #adrenalinemitigation #betterthanyoga #staycalm #granitedells #girlswhoride #mountainbiking @pivot_cyclesusa @stansnotubes @rideshimano @maxxistires #mach6carbon #bravocarbon
Sunday Funday ride with KB! At least for me...Kaitlyn had intervals 😒 #sierraprieta #bikeprescott #thisiswinter
#Majadog putting in the work. πŸ‹πŸ‹