What inspired you to pursue the sport initially, and how did you stay motivated through challenges?
After I got cut from my high school baseball team my sophomore year, it lit a fire in me to pour everything into bike racing. That moment flipped a switch—I wanted to prove to myself that I could excel at something, and since then I’ve stayed motivated by chasing progress and showing up every day, even when it’s hard.

What are your goals for 2025?
Finish inside the top 10 at a Lifetime Grand Prix event
Earn a wild card spot into the LTGP series
Continue to love riding and racing bikes

What’s your favorite race and why?
Park City Point to Point. I love that it’s a high elevation mountain bike race with over 70 miles of some of the best single track in Utah.

How has your training and nutrition evolved over your career?
More carbs, more carbs, more carbs—and taking recovery just as seriously as I take training.

How do you stay motivated during long, grueling training sessions or races?
I try to find ways to keep it fun. Whether it’s chasing KOMs on Strava, riding new trails, or hitting jumps mid-ride, keeping that sense of play helps me stay motivated.

What has being an endurance athlete taught you about life outside of sport?
Endurance racing has taught me that nothing worthwhile comes easy. Success—on or off the bike—takes patience, consistency, and showing up every day.

What advice would you give to someone who’s just getting started?
Keep it fun! Ride with friends and explore new places. The best way to get faster is to enjoy the process and stay consistent.

What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned from a loss or failure in your career?
The most valuable lesson I’ve learned from a loss is to get back up and keep moving forward. Failure is part of the process, and it's how you respond to failure that defines you. Every setback is an opportunity to learn and come back stronger.

What’s your “kryptonite”?
Gas station roller dogs

Do you listen to music or podcasts when you train? If so, what is your go-to playlist or podcast? Does it change on intervals vs. easy endurance?
I listen to a lot of music when I train. My go-to during intervals right now is “Kashmir” by Led Zeppelin. On longer rides, I’ll mix in podcasts, but when it’s time to suffer during intervals, music is what keeps me fired up.