ABout ME
I used to work in fancy office building, wear suit pants and crunch other people’s numbers. I worked for Enron, then Adidas. I learned a lot, about what I didn't want to do.
I went to work for Patagonia and was exposed to how the other half lives. The smarter half. The half with less money, more flannel, and brighter spirits. I wanted to be part of that half.
I left for a grand adventure, a boy named Ben, a six month stint as a snowed-in winter-caretaker and a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. I called it a sabbatical. My mom called it crazy.
Ben and I moved to Bend in 2006.
I learned how to ride a bike and my whole world changed.
Now I race my bike in beautiful places with fabulous people, coach amazing athletes, and am the founder of Special Blend Gravel, brining together inspiring, driven women, world-class coaches, and some of the best gravel roads in the world to push riders just beyond their comfort zone, giving the space and support to develop skills, knowledge, and confidence both on and off the bike.
I play outside as much as possible, riding my bike as long as the snow level allows, and ski when it doesn’t.
I am now part of the other half. The half with less money, more flannel and a brighter spirit.
I will never go back.
ABout me as a racer
My passion for playing outdoors and my competitive drive motivate me to ride, train and race at the highest level. Off-road racing provides the perfect playground for pushing limits and striving for the next level.
I live in Bend with my husband, Ben, and our medium-sized pup, Piper, and love coffee & chocolate almost as much as I love riding my bike.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”