After wrapping up a long race season a couple weeks back, it was time to give the body a brief rest before chucking it in on some VO2 max testing using the @vo2master with Joel, Trevor, and co. Since then there has been a lot of chill time, coaching, meathead gym sessions, hikes, walks, and school.
Starting to put the pieces together for a productive offseason, but in my experience, being rested going into a long block of work is definitely one of the most crucial (but overlooked) aspects for getting the best out of your hard work.
If you can’t tell from the video, getting to train with my friends @jtfishr@elliotjamieson_@david__conners@noah_rubuliak@geza_r@lief.rodgers means a lot to me, so it was fun to see everyone suffer through some heinous testing.
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Wrapped up my 2025 season last weekend with the final round of the @racecascadia CDC Enduro series down at Raging River. Finished off my season strong with a 5th in a solid field after making progress each round during the most competitive year at these races. It was nice to finally string together an enduro race to be satisfied with and it couldn’t have been at a better venue.
Also happy to have taken 2nd at the @montanaenduro Rendezvous in Jackson Hole two weekends before and a 4th in the @bigskybiggie the weekend before that.
All in all, this has been one of the busiest seasons I have had between juggling a new discipline and also taking on some new opportunities with @transitionbikes and the Dirtbag Factory Racing crew. Grilled and served over 300 hot dogs this summer with the pit setup assistance from so many people all season long.
This season would have looked a lot different without the massive support from @transitionbikes@galbraithgravity@alleycatbike@blueprint.athlete.development@benidormbikes and I will always appreciate their assistance to help me do what I love.
Looking forward to some time off from racing and training before setting my sights on next year.
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What a busy couple of weeks! An unfortunate crash at Nationals meant not racing the NAEC and doing some major rehab to race the @bcbikerace the following week! The folks at @primebellingham played a massive role in getting me back on a bike in time for 7 days of proper Vancouver Island XC racing.
This past weekend was the NW TuneUp in Bellingham which meant round 4 of the @racecascadia came to the local trails. An incredible atmosphere in Bellingham paired with great conditions and weather meant for some flat out racing. Had my best race of the year and despite coming up short of a podium, I felt like I unlocked some crucial changes in my mindset and racecraft that have me pumped for the remainder of the season.
I could go on and on about how fortunate we are to have such insane races nearby but I will spare you the reading, but those of you who get to race know what I am talking about. Shoutout to @bretttippie for top tier banter at both races!
Huge thanks to everyone in my corner this year, feeling stoked on how things are going. @transitionbikes@galbraithgravity@blueprint.athlete.development@alleycatbike@benidormbikes
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Great time up in Whistler for the @worcawhistler Back Forty last weekend! Unique format and absolutely incredible trails to race on. Stoked with how I rode and that I managed to have some solid stage times after a puncture on stage 1 (pictured) and then having to pick my way through the field on the next two stages while pacing my own effort.
My @transitionbikes Spur was the perfect tool for the job and I can’t wait to put it to work at the @bcbikerace in a couple weeks time.
Thanks to everyone for the support! @transitionbikes@benidormbikes@blueprint.athlete.development@galbraithgravity@alleycatbike
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Wrapped up a sweltering hot race down in Yacolt at the third round of the @racecascadia enduro series this past Saturday. I laid it all out there and am proud of my effort and mindset for the race. Super fast group of lads out there, just happy to be somewhat in the mix again.
Gearing up for the @worcawhistler Whistler Back Forty this weekend and I am pumped to test my fitness, grit, and patience.
@transitionbikes and @galbraithgravity tents provided some much needed respite from the sun for everyone.
A huge thanks to @transitionbikes@galbraithgravity@alleycatbike@benidormbikes@blueprint.athlete.development for the support between and at the races.
#partyinthewoods #justride
Round 2 of the @racecascadia enduro series down at North Slope didn’t quite go my way with some off pace riding, but still a long season ahead with some big picture goals to look forward to. These weekends are always a good time to see some new and familiar faces and hand out food and drink post race.
Nearing the end of classes for the school year and I am looking forward to getting to focus a decent bit more on riding and racing.
Major thanks to @transitionbikes@alleycatbike@galbraithgravity@blueprint.athlete.development for the support, time to get back to where I am capable of being in these races.
#partyinthewoods #justride
First round of the @racecascadia at Dry Hill is done and dusted! Even though things didn’t pan out the way I hoped with some crashes and race day struggles to find the sweet spot for race pace, it was still a great time being back at the races and serving up hot dogs with @tor.mw and @ellabea_
Already looking forward to the next one!
@blueprint.athlete.development@benidormbikes
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Beyond racing, on bike training, being in the gym, and recovering, there are so many things that play a massive role in how we perform as athletes and as students. @beyondbikingfoundation is just one of the resources I have been fortunate enough to be exposed to in my time at college and racing at a high-level, and it has truly helped me up my game. Collaborating with friends and practitioners means that we all can share insight and learn to tap into our potential.
One of the greatest struggles for many people, myself included, is how we deal with the mental side of getting through challenging times. Being exposed to different tools and resources to improve my awareness surrounding my mental health and performance has been one of the biggest benefits from my time in the foundation.
How do you stay on top of your mental game?
#beyondbikingfoundation #justride
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