He/him Draper, Utah “I love the the freedom I feel when I climb, and the comraderie among the competitors!”
Lindsay Buchko
Cyclist
She/her/hers Gaithersburg, MD “Cycling humbles you. As Ernest Hemingway said, ‘It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them.’ You get to see and appreciate nature much more than you would in a car.”
Chris Khanoyan
Cyclist
He/him Hyattsville, MD “The best thing about cycling is the fact that it is my self-therapy, and you get to see other places in the world by cycling.”
Klimentina Klimentyeva
Cyclist
She/her Washington D.C. “Cycling lets me truly appreciate the places I explore. It’s like having a built-in pause button for beauty.”
Emily Massengale
cyclist
She/her St. Charles, Missouri “I love doing this brand new sport and pushing myself to try different disciplines including road, track, mountain, and cyclocross.”
Danielle Previ
Cyclist
She/her Maryland “I always feel like I’m on top of the world after a good ride.”
dmitry Rossoshansky
cyclist
He/him
Hyattsville, MD
“Cycling is my escape and my passion; it gives me a mental boost, takes me on thrilling adventures, and connects me with an amazing community.”
Brittany Skjeveland
cyclist
She/her Washington D.C. “Cycling allows me to disconnect & appreciate the nature. The feeling afterward is also the best!”
Courtney Skjeveland
cyclist
She/her Washington D.C. “I love exploring new places on my bike!”
Scott Staubach
cyclist
Nora Torres
cyclist
She/her Santa Fe, New Mexico “The best thing about cycling is racing and training against myself.”
Jayson Wallace
cyclist
He/him Chester Springs, PA “My favorite thing about cycling is meeting new people and pushing myself to new limits.”
Skyler Withrow
cyclist
He/him Austin TX “I love cycling because it delivers a lot of speed, adventure, excitement, and I can eat more food that way!”
Esau Zornoza
cyclist
He/him Riverside, CA “Biking is everything. You get to spend time outside and compete against yourself and others. Its a fun sport.”
Estefani Garrison
cyclist
She/her Kyle, Texas “What I love about cycling is that it requires no gas, offers freedom, boosts my mental health, and helps me connect with people.”
HUGH CAREY
cyclist
He/him
Ridgway, Colorado
“Best thing about cycling is to cover a lot of ground in the mountains and naturally get in amazing shape while pedaling in rugged terrain. Riding with friends is a cherry on top.”
mandy Houghton
cyclist
She/her Lakewood, CO “Being on my bike is the best thing- there’s no beating that feeling.”
conrad Baer
cyclist
He/him
Cheverly, MD
“The best thing about cycling is the sense of freedom and adventure while exploring the outdoors. It’s a great form of exercise and an eco-friendly mode of transportation.”
Emelia Beldon
cyclist
She/her
Lanham, MD
“Pedaling through nature’s beauty, bonding with an awesome community, and finding my personal limits on every ride is why cycling is pure joy to me!”