Age - 18 Current School - Cleveland Community College, TN - Grad 2025 Cat - 3 How long have you been cycling? 5 years mountain biking, 1 year road biking How did you get into cycling? One of my buddies who played lacrosse with me invited me to a ride and I loved it What types of cycling do you compete in? Mountain biking, cyclocross, road biking Why are you excited to be part of CCA? I love CCA because of the awesome people you get to train and race with, as well as the valuable information you receive from the mentors. Your 2025 cycling goals - Top 10 at u23 nationals, travel and race in Europe, become cat 1 Long term cycling goals - Join a pro tour team, race in a major stage race in Europe, become national champion The most difficult race or ride you have done and why? The most difficult race I have ever competed in was the Queen stage in the Tour de L’Abitibi in Quebec, Canada. This race was the most challenging because of the extremely hard course, how fast the other opponents were, and how long the race was, after the other stages were already completed. The most fun race or ride you have done and why? I went to Arkansas to do a 4 hour ride in Bentonville and it was super fun, just had a great time jumping around and not really focusing on going fast. What races are you most excited for in 2025? I can’t wait for valley of the sun and U23 Nationals What are the most important things competitive cycling has taught you? You can always do more than your body tells you. Focus, the pain in your legs will fade but you will always regret not trying your best. What is your motivation to put in the winter training miles? The things you do in the cold and dark that nobody sees is what gives you the power to win in the light where everyone is watching. What qualities make you a great teammate? I am willing to help others on my team accomplish their goals, even if that sometimes means sacrificing my own goals Total miles and elevation for 2024 per Strava - 11,500 miles and 920,000 feet of climbing Longest ride ever (including date & location) - Just recently at a training camp I logged a 135 mile ride in Fairhope Alabama What bands are on your training music playlist? I have a whole bunch (over 28 hours) but some of my favorites are Bon Iver, Kanye West, NF, and Eminem. What is your favorite pump-up song? That’s gotta be Fly by Lenny Kravitz and Quavo What do you enjoy doing when you are not going to school, training or racing? I really like trying new foods, and spending time with family and friends. I also play airsoft when I get the chance TOP RESULTS: • 2021 GoNuts Raccoon MTN pro 1st • 2022 Banner Elk Showdown cat 1 1st • 2022 GoNuts Chattanooga pro 1st • 2023 US Pro Cup Arkansas stxc cat 1 17th • 2023 Piney Hills Louisiana cat 1 9th • 2023 GoNuts Lock 4 pro 1st • 2023 BumpnGrind stxc pro 2nd • 2023 NICA race #2, #3, #5 Varsity 1st and State Champion Title • 2023 CX nationals Kentucky cat 1 24th • 2024 Hincapie Gran Fondo Chattanooga 2nd overall • 2024 TONGA Georgia cat 4 2nd • 2024 Crit State Championship Tennessee junior 4th • 2024 Tour De L’Abitibi Stage 6 Canada 18th • 2024 Tour De L’Abitibi KOM Canada 3rd overall
