Bike Racing
One of my biggest projects was co-founded and leading Formula Femme, New York’s first women/non-binary track cycling team. Through clinics, events, and mentorship, we doubled the number of women/non-binary racers at our local velodrome each year and inspired more people worldwide to try racing and form their own local teams.
I handled everything from organizing rides and equipment for new racers to advocating for parity and inclusion at local and national events regarding payouts, race times, and trans inclusion. Seeing our impact and growing a richer community inspired a deep commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity, and representation in other areas of my life and work. You can listen to an interview with Save the Track Bike podcast here. I also traveled extensively to races across the U.S. during 2018.
My leadership qualities grew immensely with the team. I worked on developing compassionate, personalized approaches to resolving conflicts, mentorship, and accountability, both on and off the track. Strategies may change mid-season or mid-race, but we learned to leverage each other’s evolving strengths each year. I also became a certified race official and editor/writer for a women’s cycling magazine Pretty Damned Fast.
I’m now team co-director for Shadow Elite Racing, an international women’s team.