Interesting jobs you’ve had?

“I’ve worked as a bike mechanic, and last year I completed a full-stack software development internship at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory.”

Siblings? Any other riders in the family?

“I have 4 siblings. My younger sister also races seriously, and we are currently on the same cyclocross team. She is 15 years old. My dad, mom, younger sister, and my younger brother ride.”

Special awards, other than race wins?

Two-time AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Scholarship Commendation, NCWIT MD Honorable Mention

Do you volunteer? If so, where?

“Occasionally, I volunteer by coaching a junior cycling team and an alpine ski team.”

What attracted you to bike racing? Or how did you get started?

“My dad signed me up for a local junior team, and I fell in love with racing after my first race.”

What/who inspires you?

Kate Courtney

What are your goals?

“Currently, my goal is to be top 10 at Worlds (either road or cyclocross).”

Where is your favorite place to ride?

California

What is your favorite travel destination(s)?

“Iceland, Switzerland”

One destination you want to visit?

“Sweden”

What’s your superpower?

“I can drink a lot of coffee, at any point in the day, but then again so can 90% of cyclists.”                                           

Favorite snack on a long ride?

“Pop tarts”

Favorite drink? Favorite food? Favorite treat?

Coffee, pasta, tiramisu

Race you are most excited about next year?

“Any stage races”

Any dream race you’d like to do?

“The Tour de France Femmes”

Favorite place to catch up on cycling news?

Cyclingnews