And So Begins the Next Chapter

A short three years ago I bought a hand-me-down mountain bike from my sister-in-law Jamie and went for a fun ride on the Ogden Shoreline trail with Chris, my brother-in-law. After the ride I thought "I guess I could like this biking stuff." It wasn't basketball, softball, or the usual team sports I was used to. But hey, it was exercise and I got to be outdoors... so what the heck. Then, Chris and my husband Brandon decided to start a club team for the local bike junkies sponsored by Ogden's favorite brew pub Roosters (the good beer would be a perk to joining the team!). Little did I know this 'idea' would catapult me into this wild obsession and addiction! The Rooster's Endurance Team introduced me to bike racing and I've been hooked ever since.
Its been amazing to see how the Rooster's team has transformed in such a short time (thanks to Brandon's blood, sweat, and tears). I am very honored to have been part of the grassroots beginnings. But, change is inevitable...for both the Roosters team and me! The Roosters team recently joined forces with Biker's Edge, another local race team. They aim to be bigger, faster, and more competative than ever! With their flashy new jerseys, this team is going to make a name for themselves.
And for me...Team Jamis! Jason Sager, team manager for Jamis has given me an incredible opportunity to pursue this racing dream of mine. I'm lucky to join a great team with teammates whose resumes are far superior to mine, giving me a chance to learn and improve my riding skills. Not to mention, I'm the only girl, so keeping up with the boys will undoubtedly force speed and bike handling skills!
So, I have quite the summer ahead of me. Juggling the last two semesters of physician assistant school with this recent upgrade to "racing with the big girls" will be the feat of a lifetime! However, one that I am ready to take head on. In the mean time, I continue my Winter training. A mix of the trainer, snow MTB rides, and weekend road trips with my O-Town riding pals to St. George/Boulder City (and when my legs aren't screaming "Stop", a little skiing too!). And that folks...concludes my very first ever blog!