If you had asked me three years ago when I started this hobby if I would be in a race at the

toughest trail, I probably would have laughed. But the confidence the bike has given me in all

aspects of my life is incredible. The mountain bike has given me the motivation to get into the

gym regularly. Being stronger on the bike from lifting has only helped my skills. Taking yoga

classes, lifting, and cardio classes on days I cannot make it to the trail has been a large part of

my mountain biking success.