Alexa
Took a step back from big race and adventure efforts to focus on community opportunities in cycling.
Worked with Thee Abundance Project, The Black Foxes, Grounded Nebraska, The Roam Collective, SRAM/Rockshox Colorado, and Pikes Peak Apex.
Transitioned to an e-bike, reducing the need for car travel significantly.
Enjoyed camping in Colorado and on the road between events.
Participated in various events including Sea Otter, Unbound, Grounded Nebraska, COSMBA Dig Day, Leadville 100 MTB, SBT GRVL, Grit MTB Fest, and the Den Retreat.
Explored mountain biking in several states.
Engaged in Thee Abundance Project, including workshops and Team Abundance Camp.
Participated in Roam Fest in Fruita & Sedona, and acted as BIPOC Fellowship Coordinator.
Contributed to SRAM storytelling and panel discussions.
Ayesha
Raced with Liv Racing Teqfind in the Netherlands.
Recovered from major surgery and balanced training with personal time.
Traveled to various locations, including attending the Beyoncé renaissance concert.
Followed the entire Tour de France Femmes in a camper van.
Helped host The Black Foxes Den retreat.
Explored Montego Bay, Jamaica with The Black Foxes.
Jalen
Undertook structured training for long-distance cycling.
Completed a 300-mile ride on the New Mexico Off-Road Runner.
Volunteered at the East Texas Showdown.
Built a dream drop-bar mountain bike for ultra racing.
MC'd a Patagonia film tour.
Led an all-BIPOC alpine backpacking training and a 22-day mountaineering course.
Participated in the Unbound 200 and Leadville 100, achieving a sub-nine-hour finish.
Provided support for an all-women and fem bikepacking trip.
Hosted the inaugural Den Retreat and vacationed in Jamaica with The Black Foxes.
Started winter rock guiding in Joshua Tree.
Marty
Began mountain biking and participated in the VOLCAT Marathon MTB race.
Led the ESC/FingersCrossed Gravel Ride and completed a solo bikepacking adventure.
Improved at-home bike repair skills.
Bikepacked the Colorado Trail and competed in the Leadville 100.
Participated in the Catalan CX Championship Series and the Tibidabo Hill Climb.
Raequan
Participated in key events: Sea Otter XL, Unbound 200
Organized a TBF Minneapolis Joy Ride.
Selected to join the Search for Speed Combine
Shanika
Dedicated the season to community engagement and skill development in mountain biking.
Became an official Board Member for COSMBA.
Led group rides and participated in MTB Dig Days.
Tackled double black diamond trails and competed in SBT Gravel Race and Gravity Stage Race Series.
Attended Supercross racing events.
Ended the season with The Black Foxes in Georgia and Jamaica.
Shequaya
Focused on road events as a category 3 racer, completing 44 race days.
Participated in fundraisers, an Alley Cat race, a stage race, criterium series, gravel races, and a mountain bike trip.
Bike pack trip in Georgia
Attended concerts by Lizzo, Beyonce, and Janelle Monae.
Ended the season with a “bike-cation” to Tokyo & Kyoto solo, The Den Retreat, and Jamaica with TBF
Will
Car camped to follow the enter Tour De France Femmes Avec Zwift
Achieved a photography feature on the cover of Bicycling Magazine.
Overnight Bike tour to Ripoll - small town in the cradle of the Pyrenees
Road to the French border and back just for fun
2023 was mostly focused on adventure road riding and storytelling. The love of riding for riding’s sake, amongst genuine company and like minded souls.