The Olympics kick off Friday in PyeongChang, and my life has been tied to the Olympics since the beginning, particularly the Winter Games. I was born during the 1984 Winter Olympics held in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. On the night I was born, Bill Johnson became the first American man to win an Olympic gold media in alpine skiing when he won the downhill. He was the first racer (male or female) from outside the Alps to win an Olympic downhill.
Read MoreSince 2011, BMC Racing Team has stayed at the same hotel in Denia, Spain for camp. It’s nice having a go-to spot that welcomes us. We are outside of the city and a little off the coast. It’s quiet and they let us take over.
Read MoreBehind every successful athlete, there typically is a mentor. I’ve been fortunate to have so many great people in my corner that it was impossible to pick merely one great mentor.
Read MoreAfter BMC’s December training camp in Spain, I headed back to the USA for the holidays where the weather has made it particularly challenging to train. This time of year, consistency is super important. I’ve learned I must maintain quality in my workouts despite the weather, so I balance trainer workouts with getting creative outside on a mountain bike or cyclocross bike.
Read MoreA few moments stick out as peaks and high points but definitely being selected as the team leader for the Tour of California was one of those standout moments for the 2017 season.
Read MoreIt feels like the time I have truly off or to really rest shrinks every year.
Read MoreThe moments before and after the crash are a little fuzzy. I remember rounding a corner, and at the exit, the two riders in front of me split to the left and right. The car was immediately in front of me.
Read MoreThe Binge reminds me why I started riding and racing in the first place.
Read MoreI didn’t even know Lees-McRae College existed until I coincidently rode my bike by the campus. I was visiting Appalachian State and after touring their campus, I wanted to ride up the infamous Beach Mountain climb that I read about in Lance Armstrong’s book.
Read MoreBrent was forced to abandon the OVO Energy Tour of Britain after crashing into a parked car on stage 4 which left him with multiple contusions, BMC Racing Team doctor, Dr. Scott Major confirmed. See below for the initial medical update:
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