06/22/2026
Meet our team! Next up is Ruth, a Cat 1 mountain bike racer and Cat 4 cyclocross athlete from the Chicago suburbs of Illinois.
Ruth has been racing mountain bikes for six years and recently added gravel and cyclocross to her schedule. When she’s not on a bike, she enjoys writing music, sewing, archery, learning about aircraft, and spending time talking about her faith.
Her favorite local ride is around Barrington, Illinois, and her favorite race is the US Pro Cup at Soldier Hollow in Utah. She especially admires the American women helping grow and strengthen the sport of cycling.
One of Ruth’s favorite things about Great Lakes Cycling is the family atmosphere. She knows she can always count on her coaches and teammates for support. After a race, you’ll find her recovering with Skratch Labs: Fuel + Hydration Horchata Recovery Mix and plenty of electrolytes.
Ruth started mountain biking in seventh grade when she showed up to a team time trial after only her second time on a mountain bike. She nearly threw up afterward—but somehow got hooked! Since then, cycling has taken her to races in five states, earned her UCI points, and introduced her to lifelong friends.
Most recently, Ruth has been recovering from a broken collarbone and thumb suffered while racing in Arkansas. Her outlook on cycling is simple: be yourself, race with integrity, and remember that your competitors can also become your friends.
We’re proud to have Ruth on our team!
