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    Totally loving the new #gravel bike, and I think everything's dialed-in just in time for next weekend's #CIRREM race in #Iowa. Here are the specs (big thanks to @spencerwhittier on puzzling my crazy dream bike requirements together): -@trekbikes SL6 Checkpoint, @trekstorechattanooga pulled stock parts and replaced with... -SRAM Force 1x crank, 34T chainring, 172.5 arms -Shimano GRX Di2 shifters/brakes and rear derailleur -SRAM XX1 10-42 cassette -Shimano XTR 160 rotors -@industry_nine Ultra-Lite carbon wheels, 23.5mm ID -my trusty @terrybikes FLX saddle (I have one all my bikes) Power meter coming soon because my OCD knows no bounds!
    Solid sanity recharge with some of my fav ladies before Monday rolls back around and does what it does...weekend adventures are the best! 📸 @danhenryphoto
    @spencerwhittier got me the perfect "jewelry" for #ValentinesDay ❤❤❤...thanks to him and @trekstorechattanooga for getting all the crazy little details this hardcore #diva had in mind for my new #TrekCheckpoint. Looking forward to a great year of gravel racing! 😍🤸‍♀️🎯
    Finish line photos take seconds to capture but countless hours to make. Lots of prep Friday afternoon/evening gave me just enough time to put the perfect water-resistant gear combo together, get a solid opener workout in, packed, dinner and bed by 930. I left the house dressed (even with embro and shoes on my feet) so my gear and gloves would already be warm. Had a blast the first half of the 34 and even walked away with 2nd fastest times (for me) on certain sections. The snow on the trees and trail was gorgeous and my tires were so grippy! It was a delight. I was still very comfortable as I rolled into the halfway aid station, but my shifting was fussy. A guy sprayed some alcohol on my derailleur and cassette which helped melt the ice and I was good to go. At this point I was optimistic that I might beat January's time (which was awful and 40 min off my PR). Reality checked in as I was unusually squirrelly on the first climb. Since it was warming up slightly, trail conditions were no longer nicely packed snow but now were a slushy, muddy mix. This meant all my fav rock sections were extra challenging and every foot dab meant my cleats were packed with slushy ice and debris which made it hard to clip back into the pedals. Needless to say, I fell over a couple times and jacked my shin with my pedal. Finished 25 min slower than January but super happy with my focus and attitude improvement this go-around. Honored to share the W39 and under podium with @ditchflower and so glad to see @careylowery, @staraffolter, and @lawsonnn take the 40 and over podium. I'm so inspired by these women and grateful to ride with them! Big thanks to @trekstorechattanooga for getting my bike race ready and to @motormileracing and its sponsors for all the support: @trekbikes @scottsbicyclecentre @handupgloves @industry_nine  @guenergylabs @hincapiesports  @naturallightbeer @highpointclimbing @nicholsfleet
    More later on today's race, but couldn't wait to give you a look at what was one of the most magical days I've ever had on the bike! All the fluffy snow!! 📸 @craiglawsonfood
    #NewKitDay for @motormileracing is already making tomorrow's sloppy Snake Time Trial more exciting! I can't even begin to describe how motivating it is to be on this race team in 2020! This year will be filled with many challenging races so I'm looking forward to growing into this kit and focusing on improving and getting stronger.
    Super sunny Sunday riding rocky rocks with friends. ❤
    You guys I need your help (link in bio). And I promise I'll try to keep the solicitations for votes and shares to a minimum until Jan. 31. I'm excited to represent #Tennessee in @pactimo_official's video contest and hope you'll consider voting for my video. I'm so grateful to see the most beautiful places with the most wonderful people while riding my bike. I love our amazing cycling community and all the neat places to see in and around #Chattanooga. Thank you in advance for your votes and shares!
    Been chasing @susiesfarmer around for years, only makes sense to chase her during this year's inaugural @theappalachianjourney...a duo gravel race in Floyd, VA later this spring. Excited to explore those beautiful country roads with one of my favs! Gonna be a great time (especially while she pulls me up all the climbs 😁)!
    "Remember the 5 Ds of mountain biking: dodge, duck, dip, dive, and...dodge."
    On the edge of getting the weekend started! 🚴‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤩 • And always dreaming of more trail time in the magical #PisgahNationalForest...🦄 • @motormileracing @industry_nine @skratchlabs @pactimo_official @handupgloves @smithoptics
    Who else is dreaming about weekend blue skies and sunshine? #MondayBlues

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