GET RAD

#fbf to team camp two weekends ago with the ladies of @stans_veloclassic where I was either wearing my flossy new team kit or was seen in these cozy @bowndling travel pants. I pretty much climb into these merino lounge pants whenever I need some recovery time (aka netflix binges). Bowndling's not just about making amazing adventure wear but also inspiring and educating women to get outside and get after it. Plus it's a women owned business! Triple score. Give 'em a follow. Xo

Action shot from Saturday's race at the Philly Navy Yard with @harlemhannah. Gnarly wind gusts, deep and animated field, plus a fun technical course = one fun race. Hannah finished 9th and I took 7th. Stoked.

Wishing it were still the weekend. @stans_veloclassic #sntvccteamcampvibes 📷: @marshallkappel

Today's training ride was wet, cold and snowing, but we didn't let it get our spirits down. #hammertime #sntvccteamcampvibes

Had a chance to shake out the cobwebs and land my first podium of the season thanks to my teammies @harlemhannah and @racdia! Rain can't stop us, won't stop us. @stans_veloclassic #braverthantheelements #prettyinpoc #braaaaaap 📷: @tifftuu (at Grant's Tomb)

So incredibly thankful to have this talented man by my side. You're my favorite @dethrone_devour. ❤️ Thanks for capturing this moment @angelocalilap © Angelo Calilap 2014 for http://cycleangelo.cc

What inspires me? All the women before me who have proven it's possible. Before bike racing I was a skater and snowboarder. When I was young I looked up to female pro snowboarders Gretchen Bleiler and Torah Birch, they were so graceful and beautiful while still aggressively booting out of the pipe. Into my teens I traded the snow for pavement and I developed my own crew of female skaters, @thebrendalee & @sea_of_indigo, who inspired me to be creative and taught me to be fearless. We had a crew, we called ourselves warrior princesses as we cut through the city or shredded the skatepark. We demanded the same respect in the park as the guys and carved our own lines. We may have just been three women in a sea of men, but we were there for the same reason as they were, we wanted to skate. These days I've traded my skateboard and snowboard for the bike. I am so fortunate to have amazing women (and men) all around me supporting my goals and I theirs. Having a team like @stans_ewx or @hudsonflashcx can really make a world of difference between rolling up to the line with confidence or "just skipping it". To all those ladies who are thinking about dipping their toe into a new sport, here's my advice to you: Reach out and talk to someone you look up to. Chances are they were in your shoes not that long ago. /// 📷 by Marco Quezada, marcoquezada.com /// I'm so very proud of @collyn for making her own leap and creating @bowndling, a new #adventurewear brand for women, launching today. Because adventure is not a trip you take, it's everything you do.

Wednesday mornings with the @hudsonflashcx dudes.

NEW KIT DAYYYYYYYYY!!!!! @hudsonflashcx Thank you thank you thank you so excite!

Meet my new @hudsonflashcx team bike!!!! Stoked to add this bad girl to the fleet. What should I name her??? #crossiscoming #newbikeday

Had an awesome time playing bike racer for a week with my sister from a different mister/cat 3 ninja/podium partner @besitosback! Now back in New York and back to reality.

Sara and I just survived the pro race at Intelligensia Cup! We've come along way from getting dropped at Speedweek this spring.

First race in Chicago at the Intelligensia Cup, Sara and I swept 2nd & 3rd! Woop!

Today was a #babesinbibs reunion! This time with twice as many women! So much stoke out there today for the #womens100 ride. Can't wait to see the community grow even more. Thanks for all the photos @xchrizzzlybearx. Stay tuned at @raphacycleclub for more rides, events and other things you don't want to miss.

These cuties.

Looking forward to tomorrow night at the @raphacycleclub with the ladies of @stans_ewx. I've learned so much from all of them in only a short few months and they inspire me everyday. I hope you can make it to the #Womens100 Party and soak in their knowledge. Not to mention they are the most fun, goofiest group of girls I know!!! See you there! 64 Gansevoort St Thursday, June 19 7-9pm

Won the NY State Cat 3 Crit Championships aka White Plains Crit today. Loved this course, bombing turns and a couple hills to mix it up. My teammates all raced super aggressive and were always on the attack. Happy to share the podium with my teamie @besitosback, who also took U23 State Champs! Another rad weekend of racing under our belts with @stans_ewx.