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Hilton Falls: A Long, Slow Lesson in Rock Gardens

A technical mountain-bike ride at Hilton Falls that traded speed for rock gardens, quick decisions, and a much-needed dose of humility.

My First Duathlon Before Summer Ended

A working draft about choosing a hard, different challenge before summer ended—and crossing a sprint duathlon off my bucket list.

My 2025 in Review

A year of professional growth in banking ETL systems, competitive mountain biking achievements, personal engagement, and quiet internal transformation through consistency and deliberate practice.

Kelso MTB Series 2025: My Season Recap & What I Learned

A full-season recap of my experience racing the 2025 Kelso MTB Series, including results, lessons, stats, and key takeaways from a summer of riding and racing.