Patrick Mercer

Fat & Skinny ‘26 🤙

36 miles off the front and no looking back… Purdue road race was a blast. Got the holeshot for the memes then sat in after the first turn. I noticed my positioning was a little wonky and didn’t want to spend any extra energy especially after the surges, so I stayed content. It’s not often the tipping point of a race is the first move, but I knew that @nascarbikes was plenty strong to do it. Once we got into tailwind section I got aero and starting riding. I initially wanted the peleton to ride with me, but when we turned right I looked back and had a gap I was surprised. I thought to myself, two decisions, fall back? Or take a chance at an early break? Once I got up to them I realized every rider I had marked was in it and I really wanted this to work. I made it a priority to keep the pace high and purposely took more turns than I maybe should have. After riding the hill for the first time I realized I didn’t have the beans to keep up and got dropped. I was faster on the flat so I got back on, but I eventually decided to fully dedicate myself to making the break stick instead of playing games. When we played cat and mouse I just pulled, and when the attacks went I knew I had to stay on so there wasn’t a split group. Eventually, I inevitably got dropped on the last hill, but super happy with my performance, earning a new 20,30,45, & 60 min power pr in the middle of a race. Super happy with my trajectory and even more blessed by God to be able to do this by His grace. Big thanks to @judah_thompson for the amazing mentoring and coaching, and my parents for the endless support. @klmercer2003 @jamercer6511 . And the BIGGEST shoutout to @molll.iee for being a goated sister and watching me Sunday 😱🤯🙊 Another big thanks to @enava_fotos for the goated photos 🔥 Fat & Skinny 🔜 @clevelandcyclingacademy @rudyproject @velotoze @bioracerspeedwear

“It never gets easier, you just go faster” -Greg LeMond 📸: @janzowphotography @clevelandcyclingacademy @velotoze @rudyprojectna

Learn. Apply. Repeat Ended off my weekend at St.Louis with two wins and a third place. Huge thanks to my parents for making this trip possible. Thank you coach @judah_thompson , for the mentoring and teaching, the triple P’s were perfect! (Positioning, Patience, Punch). And thanks be to God for my successful weekend and safety. @clevelandcyclingacademy @klmercer2003 @jamercer6511 . #cycling #critracing #fypage

Some more pics from @vosstagerace

Valley of the Sun ‘26 🏜️ This trip was such an incredible experience for me in so many ways. From meeting all my new teammates and coaches, to rolling through the Arizona roads with mountains lining the horizon, every moment meant a lot. The TT went well — especially since it was my first ever. I finished in 22:30, averaging 26.5 mph for 10 miles. The road race was my personal favorite because of how it played out. On the last lap, on the final hill, I jumped onto an EF rider’s wheel as he pushed closer and closer to the front of the peloton. When he started to ease up to let his teammates come through, I took the front and gave everything I had until I cracked. As soon as I pulled off, the field started surging — and that’s where my boys @jacksonc_617 and @lanebike08 had positioned themselves perfectly for the sprint. Jackson ended up taking it home for the win, and Lane came in with a strong 14th. The crit didn’t go how I hoped. With an average speed of 28.5 mph, it was tough just to move up, let alone avoid the multiple crashes in the field. With three laps to go, I got caught behind one and had to come to a complete stop. I tried to get back on, but couldn’t close the gap. Nonetheless, this trip taught me so much. Most importantly, it reminded me why I’m here in the first place. I truly believe God placed me on this team after praying for the opportunity to join — and now I’m racing for such an amazing family at @clevelandcyclingacademy . I’m grateful not only for the experience, but for the protection and the people around me

32° sprint sessions…. #cycling #sprinttraining #criterium #roadcyclist #usacycling #indiana

That’s a wrap on an amazing year! 2025 was truly life changing, and I’m incredibly grateful for how God has blessed me in so many ways. From joining a new cycling team to becoming a state champion, along with so many other memorable moments, it was hard to fit this year into just 20 pictures. I’m beyond thankful for the family and friends God has placed in my life, and I know that as long as I put my trust in Him, I will continue to succeed in whatever lies ahead. Philippians 4:13.

Good day rippin with a P6 in elite men’s @treasoncross

Major Taylor Cross Cup ‘25. My first couple UCI races taught me a lot of valuable lessons. Day 1 went great with starting 2nd row and getting a good start to the grass. I got caught up in some little crashes and got passed more than I’d like but still kept my head down and keep passing as much as I could. Day 2 wasn’t exactly what I wanted with getting caught up in a big crash in the first turn then having some silly little mistakes but it’s all part of the process. Thanks to all the amazing support from @jamercer6511 , @klmercer2003 , and @midwestdevocycling .

3 for 3

A great weekend up in Winona!