ABout ME
I used to work in fancy office building, wear suit pants and crunch other people’s numbers. I worked for Enron, then Adidas. I learned a lot, about what I didn't want to do.
I went to work for Patagonia and was exposed to how the other half lives. The smarter half. The half with less money, more flannel, and brighter spirits. I wanted to be part of that half.
I left for a grand adventure, a boy named Ben, a six month stint as a snowed-in winter-caretaker and a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. I called it a sabbatical. My mom called it crazy.
Ben and I moved to Bend in 2006.
I learned how to ride a bike and my whole world changed.
Now I work as a the Sustainability Director for Visit Bend, race my bike in beautiful places with fabulous people, coach a few amazing athletes, and am the founder of Special Blend Gravel, a gravel camp helping women take their riding and racing to the next level.
I play outside as much as possible, riding my bike as long as the snow level allows, and ski when it doesn’t.
I am now part of the other half. The half with less money, more flannel and a brighter spirit.
I will never go back.
ABout me as a racer
My passion for playing outdoors and my competitive drive motivate me to ride, train and race at the highest level. Off-road racing provides the perfect playground for pushing limits and striving for the next level.
I live in Bend with my husband, Ben, and our medium-sized pup, Piper, and love coffee & chocolate almost as much as I love riding my bike.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”