Hometown: Boulder, Colorado (born and raised).

Education: BA in Psychology and Master of Social Work--both from the University of Denver.

Occupation: Gender Violence Education Coordinator, University of Colorado at Boulder.

Discipline: Road

Strengths: Willingness to learn.

Former Teams:  Title Nine

Category: 4

Years Racing: 2

Objectives:  To improve my skills as a competitive cyclist and learn how to ride with a team.

Favorite Race:  Curtis Park, Denver

Admirable Athlete: My brother who races for So Cal Cycling and my husband who races for Echelon.

Unique Info or Story: I sold my wedding dress and my first road bike in order to purchase the bike I have now!

Most embarrassing: Falling off of my bike going 2 mph in a gravel parking lot over by Boulder Reservoir (yikes!).