Ride Fierce Racing

06/09/2026

This weekend was not my best performance on a bike, but I still had a great time riding bikes with friends--and isn't that kind of the point?!

The North American Enduro Cup (NAEC) is, in my opinion, the premier enduro event in North America, featuring a full two days of racing, fresh-cut stages, and a wide variety of terrain that attracts…

06/02/2026

BCBR 2026 is a wrap!

I first competed in the BC Bike Race in 2024, thanks to the support of Rocky Mountain Bikes, and in the process, formed a new posse of friends. When we saw that the 2026 edition of BCBR would be th…

05/06/2026

The Middle Mountain Momma was this past weekend and 23 WOMEN raced across the various disciplines and categories. I don't know if that's a record, but its pretty amazing to see that many women show up and throw down!

Several of the Ride Fierce Women's Scholarship recipients were among the women racing:
Brittany Nave (.bike.hike) exceeded her goal time by 5 minutes and finished 4th place in women's sport xc!
Brittany Hendricks () pr'd her previous time by over 30 minutes and WON beginner women xc!🥇
Julie Harner (.harner) had a great race, WINNING sport women xc! 🥇
Eva Van Hook ( )successfully completed the race, finishing 6th place in beginner women xc!
Mackenzie Faust () trained super consistently for the event, but had to pull out due to sick kiddos at home, but we are still super proud of her effort and hope to see her at other events later this season!

Thank you to the sponsors who have stepped up to help support these women, as well as the race directors who are a part of this scholarship:






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05/04/2026

PMBAR was such a great day--we had so much fun ripping around Pisgah on bikes, and getting the 🥇 was just a bonus!

The Pisgah Mountain Bike Adventure Race (PMBAR) is a race I’ve heard about for a number of years, but never actually been able to attend until now. The basic premise is that you race with a p…

05/01/2026

The Ride Fierce Women's Scholarship recipients have been getting after it--training hard, working on skills, and even showing up at races!

Here's the May update from each of them so you can follow along with their journeys!

Race season is here, and some of the Ride Fierce Women’s Scholarship recipients have already completed their target events, and others are hard at work training for later-season races. Here& #…

04/29/2026

One of the things I've started adding to the monthly e-mail I send out to all of my coaching clients (and whoever else wants to subscribe) is a tally of the race results of athletes I'm coaching... and Ride Fierce athletes have been CRUSHING it this spring!

Check this list of accomplishments out...and the race season has barely started!
RVA Punch the Unicorn:
Heather Nowell: 4th Place Beginner Women

The Appalachian Journey:
Brittany Hendricks: 2nd Place (Trio) Experience
Emily Webster: 10th Place Duo 100 Mixed Open
Maddie West: 7th Place Duo 100 Mixed Open

Pisgah Stage Race:
Heath Davis: 2nd Place Men 30-39

Wormhole:
Tasha Roemer: 2nd Place Open Women (50k)

Black Bear Enduro:
Jenna Burke: 1st Place Beginner
Abi Snyder: 4th Place Pro Women

DHSE Windrock
Jesse King: 3rd Place Women 40+

DHSE Massanutten
Jesse King: 2nd Place Women 40+

Experimenting with a new way of sharing information and resources with Ride Fierce athletes... here we go! =D

04/28/2026

Welcome to the dark side. My 2026 enduro rig just got re-built with all-new suspension, and is ready to rip! I'm stoked to give Flight Attendant a proper test at the next enduro race...but otherwise, sticking with the tried-and-true set up I've been running for a few seasons now:

Frame: 2024 Altitude C
Suspension: Zeb Ultimate FA 170 & Vivid Ultimate FA 160
Wheels: EN350 Hydra 2
Tires: Assegai/DHRII with XC
Cockpit: A35 stem, ERA carbon bars, extra chunky grips
Dropper: Reverb AXS
Drivetrain: GX AXS Transmission, now with a 30t chainring!
Brakes: Code RSC
Pedals: T2
Saddle: SMC Women

04/21/2026

This weekend, Jenna Burke () raced the Black Bear Enduro. She was the first place beginner racer! 🥇🎉

Her post-race report:
I had a blast at the Black Bear Enduro! Made some great connections and loved riding somewhere new. The trails were steeper and more technical than what I’m used to riding so it definitely got me out of my comfort zone. During the pre-ride I felt a little in over my head but glad I kept riding through the stages and stuck with it. I was pleasantly surprised with my energy levels during practice and the race itself. No doubt the training plan worked! Ultimately my goal was to push myself and ride the best that I could and felt like I accomplished that. Looking forward to entering more enduro races in the future!

Thank you to the sponsors who have stepped up to help support these women, as well as the race directors who are a part of this scholarship:






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04/20/2026

The race season is upon us, and some of the Ride Fierce Women's Scholarship recipients have completed their target events for the season!

First up, is Tasha Roemer, who raced the the Wormhole 50k last weekend. She finished second in open women for the 50k distance! 🎉🥈

Her post-race report:
The race went great! My goal was under four hours which I was well within! I thought the training program was very effective, especially since it allowed me to train with limited time. I need to continue to improve my race nutrition but I've already seen alot of improvement. I usually suffer from upper back pain while riding but the weight lifting really helped! Thanks for all your support! It was a good time!

There are several more women racing in the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned for more race reports coming soon! Thank you to the sponsors who have stepped up to help support these women, as well as the race directors who are a part of this scholarship:






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04/16/2026

No one ever accused me of being a weight we**ie, and at ~28lbs, this bike isn't a lightweight, but she sure can shred! Efficient up and rowdy down; perfect for big days of backcountry adventuring! 🤘 This will be my second season on "Jolene," and this is still my favorite bike I've ever owned--and she's got a few upgrades for 2026:

Frame: 2025 Element c70
Suspension: SidLuxe Ultimate FA 120 & Pike Ultimate FA 130 *look at that new new red fork!*
Wheels: UL250 Solix
Tires: Rekon Race 2.4 with rear XC
Cockpit: A35 stem, carbon bars, extra chunky grips
Dropper: Reverb AXS
Drivetrain: XX AXS Transmission, now with a 30t chainring!
Brakes: Level 4-Piston
Pedals: T2
Saddle: still testing various options... 😬