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OPINION: PUBLIC LANDS CRITICAL TO OLYMPIC DREAMS
OPINION: PUBLIC LANDS CRITICAL TO OLYMPIC DREAMS

As I headed to Rio to compete in mountain biking at the Olympics, I found myself reflecting on all the factors that led to realizing this dream. Mountain biking is an outdoor sport and requires access to nature and trails. As an American, I am guaranteed access to the outdoors thanks to our spectacular system of public lands.

Today I had some work to do at the high school race, but I loved every moment of it. While I'm so proud of everyone who started their respective races today, it was particularity special to see these five ladies on the podium. They are #AZDevo teammates in the spring and I've the pleasure of getting to know them as they've worked hard on and off the bike. 😊
#morekidsonbikes is what it's all about. HUGE turnout of boys & girls for the first middle school race in Arizona. Well done @arizonamtb!! Best part was seeing all the high school students out there to support the next generation of racers. #arizonamtb @nationalmtb
Let's celebrate #publiclandsday! Link in my bio to an op-ed piece on what public lands mean to me. #olympiansforpubliclands #keepitpublic #keepexploring @u.s.forestservice
Thanks to the Cactus Shadows @nationalmtb team for stopping by the @stansnotubes booth for some posters today. Can't wait to cheer for them at the race in Prescott this weekend. #bunnyears #interbike2016 #interbike #stanspivot #stansnotubes #pivotcycles #morekidsonbikes #arizonamtb @stansnotubes @pivot_cyclesusa
Hey #interbike friends, I'll be hanging around the @stansnotubes booth starting at 10:00am. My Olympic @pivot_cyclesusa Mach 4 is on display and I have posters to sign and Stan's sealant to giveaway. Come say hi! #stansnotubes #stanspivot #rideshimano #interbike2016 @maxxistires @rideshimano @castellicycling @kask_cycling @clifbarcompany @fox @pearlizumimtb @oakleybike
Fun to catch up with fellow @stansnotubes athlete @looneysonya and Stan himself in Vegas. Thanks for the shot @davemcelwaine! #interbike #lasvegas #stansnotubes #stanspivot
Took #Majadog out on the trails this morning. We are not in running shape. #ThumbButte #wogging #trainingforlife #pitbullsofinstagram
Not sure if this was before or after I unraveled during the World Cup final in #Andorra. Let's go with before when I was solidly top-12 for a few laps, before I simply ran out of fuel and then lost focus. Lots of ups and downs this season but we learn from the tough races and savor the good ones. I'm as motivated as ever to keep working hard and putting the pieces together to improve. Top-16 in the World Cup overall. That feels good. Thank you @stansnotubes @pivot_cyclesusa @ShimanoMTB @castellicycling @clifbarcompany @maxxistires @kask_cycling @fox for the support this year. #StansPivot #lesismore #pivotcycles #stansnotubes #valorcarbon #rideshimano #ridefox #mtbworldcup Photo: @mdelormephoto
Because it's #nationaldogday🐶 ! We love you #Majadog. #pitbullsofinstagram #pitbull #rescuedog #flyingsquirrel
Thank you!!! I put together a race i'm proud of, even if the result didn't quite reflect my ride on Saturday. What an experience. The Brazilian fans, my own "Team Chloe" crew, and everyone else made it an unforgettable day. The Olympics are so much bigger than a single ride, story, or even a country. Obrigada Brazil, you kept the #Olympicspirit alive and let us all share it with those back home. #Rio2016 #teamUSA #usacycling Photo: @shannonforsman
What a weekend in Rio with this crew. Can't thank you all enough. #TeamUSA #closingceremony #rio2016🇧🇷
It's race day! Feeling the love from this crew and so many more. Thank you! #TeamUSA #Rio2016