ABout ME
Serena Bishop Gordon is a professional off-road cyclist, coach, and community builder with over a decade of experience racing at the elite level. With standout performances at events including the Unbound XL, Oregon Trail Gravel Stage Race, Cape Epic, Breck Epic, and international UCI cyclocross races, Serena has proven herself as one of the sport’s most enduring and versatile athletes. Her strengths lie in technical terrain, strategic pacing, and mental toughness—skills honed over thousands of miles and many seasons.
Serena is the founder of Special Blend Gravel, a coaching and community-building organization committed to uplifting women through camps, coaching, inclusive community, and transformative experiences on two wheels. Her coaching philosophy is grounded in a “person first, athlete second” mindset, recognizing that joy, balance, and connection are essential ingredients in both performance and life. Serena’s leadership has helped create a space where riders of all backgrounds and experience levels feel seen, supported, and inspired.
She lives in Bend, Oregon, with her husband, Ben, and their medium-sized dog, Piper, and believes that with good coffee and the support of her community, she can navigate just about any challenge.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”