Alia Shafi

Dude..what?! 🤯 SOO incredibly stoked with how well the @levisgranfondo went yesterday and still soaking it all in. With such a deep women’s field full of so many athletes I look up to and respect, it was amazing taking home P2 on the day. Also, throwing in some oldies of the OG HCHBs (Hard Core Has Beens) from my first 100+ mile ride at the 2018 @levisgranfondo . Time flies!! HUGE shoutout to @rocketrichter and @fountcycling for getting me here. #joetopro Thank you to my mom for waking up at 4am to drive me to the race AND standing in the feedzone for hours. @rebecca.shafi_ 🙃 @shimanoroad @lazersport @ridecannondale @arundelbike @carbsfuel @wahoofitnessofficial 📸 @jennygkeller , @definitionfilms

WE DID IT!! 💛🥇 4 stage wins, a GC win and a team win. 🤯 My only regret is we didn’t make a V-LOG! (Iykyk) If there is one thing I’ve learned over these last 4 years is that it takes a TEAM to be this successful. I am honored to have worn the yellow jersey for all 5 days and to represent the hard work this team has put in. Every rider and every staff member played a crucial role in making this happen. Huge shoutout to: @rocketrichter for the directing on race day, the coaching to help us dominate, and so much more! @wheejifer for your leadership and incredible ability to bring strong A$$ joes together! My amazing teammates who protected me and this jearsey all weekend! @elizadixon08 @ellexi.kristine @marj.stamer @brooklyn.raddin @andgek @eleanor.wiseman @instalessgil & @carbonspinna for the late nights and support! All our sponsors: @shimanoroad @ridecannondale @wahoofitnessofficial @lazersport @arundelbike 📸 @kaicaddy @blakedahlin

Meet Alia Shafi (@aliabobia )! We’re stoked to have her in the Waheela R family this gravel race season. Alia has a busy race calendar ahead and we thought it would be fun to ask some fun questions ahead of her next block of races. Why did you choose to work with Otso for gravel racing? “As someone new to the gravel scene, Otso felt like the perfect fit. They bring a serious performance mindset while staying true to what drew us all to this sport in the first place - having fun!! That shows up in everything they do, from the bikes they build to how they support their athletes.” How would you describe the ride of the Waheela R? “It’s a Swiss Army knife. The wheelbase feels a little longer than most gravel bikes, which gives me a sense of control on sketchy descents. But at the same time, it’s light enough that I can still rip up the climbs. The aero frame keeps me moving on the flats, and when I’m not racing, the frame storage turns it into the perfect adventure rig. It just does everything.” What are your 3-4 priority races on your calendar? “I got my eyes on Oregon Trail, SBT and Big Sugar!” What is your preferred feed zone snack that isn’t gel or goo or hydration mix? “Nothing better than an ice cold coke!” Good luck at your next few races and throughout the rest of the season @aliabobia ! #OtsoCycles

To me, going All In is a mindset that starts long before the race begins. It’s the obsession to detail, the early mornings and the prep that makes you able to go all out on race day. And I have to say, @pocsports really went all in with the new Amidal helmet. It’s light. It’s fast. And the light on the back for city vibes is 🤌🏾😮‍💨

All smiles at @levisgranfondo this year with a P5 finish. Proud of my effort and happy to be back in the mix! Thank you @levisgranfondo for putting on an amazing event. Highly recommend all roadies out there to give this one a try - it is EPIC! Shoutout to my mom and raj for MVP feed zone support! 📸 @definitionfilms @maap.cc @biketiresdirect @arundelbike @otsocycles @pocsports

Yikes. A rough day for me at @seaotterclassic . Having a day like that in front of sponsors, colleagues and friends is very humbling! But time to get over it, move on and drop this weak mindset. @levisgranfondo is this Saturday and I am ready for some redemption. Congrats to all the incredible ladies who were flying out there! Huge thanks to my sponsors, my mom, Raj and all my friends who called to check in. 💕 @maap.cc @pocsports @otsocycles @biketiresdirect

Waheela R’s first @lifetimegrandprix is done and dusted @seaotterclassic ! Our athletes left it all out there on a grueling day in Fort Ord. Waheela R’s tuned gravel race geometry suited the wickedly fast, loose, and punchy course, giving our athletes the confidence they needed to handle this demanding first round of the LTGP. Huge shout out to @literallysofiaschugar , @aliabobia , and @neruda.22 and congrats on a great race! #OtsoCycles

It’s race week! Currently feeling a mix of excitement and questioning my life choices kind of race nerves! But either way T-2 sleeps until I get to let this @otsocycles rip! 🚀😜 @biketiresdirect @otsocycles @pocsports @maap.cc @wahoofitnessofficial @arundelbike 📸 @morgan_aguirre

I feel like I unlocked a cheat code with this bike 😮‍💨. Thank you @otsocycles for hooking me up with a fast build! Tomorrow’s baby blues debut at local pnw race, Heaven of the South. Spec below ⬇️ 🚲Otso Wheela R ⚙️SRAM eagle 10-52 1x46 @wolf_tooth_comp 🛞Enve 3.4 ses w/ schwalbes g-one rs from @biketiresdirect 🐍 Bottle cages, bar tape and saddle bag by @arundelbike

More ladies in bike. More SICK jumps. More time with friends. Tonight was the first PDX Ladies ride supported by @maap.rides & @biketiresdirect ! If you missed it, don’t worry…there will be more 😏

It’s race day tomorrow! As @wzgarrard.dwg said I think this warm weather gives us at least 20 extra watts. Swipe to see how excited I am ➡️ @maap.cc @biketiresdirect @arundelbike

There are not enough vlogz to capture the gainz made on this trip 🙃🌴🚲🌺 Hawaii Training Camp year #4 in the books! Tires supplied by @biketiresdirect Swag by @maap.cc