06/18/2026
Back in action. 💪
Last week Kimberly raced Race 1 of the Laramie Mountain Bike Series.
She tackled 12 miles and 1,200 feet of climbing during some of the wildest conditions she can remember, with winds over 30 mph and gusts topping 50 mph! This meant pedaling hard everywhere—even on the descents after the 45-minute climb to start the course!
She finished 4th out of 6 in the Advanced Women’s field, but the result wasn’t what made this race special.
She says: “After breaking my hand in January, this was my first mountain bike race back. Spending much of the winter in a cast made me appreciate simply being out on the trail again. The biggest challenge wasn’t the climb or the wind—it was learning to be kind to my out-of-shape self and remembering how fortunate I am to be riding again.” 🙌
Shoutout to Aaron Ross at Link Cycling for the bike fit, which has helped her back and hip enormously.
📸: Kimberly’s husband, Charles.
Thanks to our sponsors:
✨ Presented by Providence Advisors Group
🪩: Axle Logistics
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