This year has definitely been one of growth for me. Truthfully, this was the first year that I actually trained and committed to racing. Unfortunately, it was a season wrought with immense suffering, dumb mistakes and a little bad luck. I did have some joyful successes and I gained a new perspective of bicycle racing, and for that, I am grateful. My last mountain bike race of the year was a time trial. I rode to support my community and have fun, which is why I arrived to the