TranslateWe won a Bronze Medal! I am so thrilled and excited to announce that we came home with some hardware! Going into the Games, we were viewed as the underdogs. A young team rostered with a bunch of nobodies that will be lucky to get the opportunity to play in the 7th/8th place game. It is safe to say we surprised a lot of people! Not only did we beat Germany in the Bronze medal game, we also got...
Training has been going very well and I’m excited for Las Vegas to cool off a bit as fall begins. Making sure you keep yourself warm, especially in parts of your body you can’t feel, is very important. You don’t want to have issues with frostbite or hypothermia because it can set you back in both racing and in life. As the year winds down, I have my eyes on what the next year has in store for me...
Handcycles and cycling equipment can be expensive. I was fortunate to be the recipient of a handcycle from Team PossAbilities and it took my cycling to the next level. Without the generosity and support of Team PossAbilities, I would not have been able to purchase the bike myself. After a few seasons of racing and thousands of road miles on my Carbonbike, it was due for some major work. New chain, new chainrings, new derailleur, new chain guard, more...
The 2021 season has finally wrapped up and although I did not make the paralympic team I made a ton of progress this year. To look back at where I was just 2 years ago im amazed with how far I've come in my fitness. One thing I've learned is consistency and dedication is what it takes to reach the highest levels of handcycling. 2021 was my best year on the bike in my 12 years of riding. Some...
Well I been home about 3 weeks now. I would like to say it has been a nice calm relaxing time but it has been crazy. Partly my fault,. After returning from Tokyo I had about 5 days home and then we left for a camping trip which included a 120 mile gravel race.The camp out was great, our friends and I both got spots in a small RV park. We had a group of 4 RVs so a...
Hello folks, it’s been a lovely “season” here in Landgraaf, 2 weeks of fun and also hard work at this indoor snow dome. I say fun because this place is beautiful, coaching has been superb, accommodations are great, the food is awesome and it’s always there ready for you. I don’t have to worry about anything besides working on my technique, fitness and getting enough rest. But I’ll tell you, it’s not a vacation! (a lot of people wished me happy...
SnowWorld, Netherlands Guys, I’m super excited to share fantastic news: I’m going to a training camp in the Netherlands, the biggest indoor snow facility in the world, in Landgraaf! So happy it’s finally happening… at first team Brazil was going to send me to Mount Hood in Oregon (the only snowy mountain in US that stays open year round with a servicing lift to go up the mountain); I would be the only Brazilian bc their athletes can’t really get into...
Today looking back on what the years has been i have to say its been a year with many emotions good and bad I want start by saying qualifying and competing at Nationals was a life changing memory for as I'm more pumped and dedicated to be at nationals again and earn a spot to go to Paris 2024. its been a roller-coaster juggling work training and family but the most satisfying thing has-been to be a part of all...
Hello everyone. My Paralympic adventure is coming to as close. Today I will head to the village for Closing Ceremony. Since my last update I have completed two more races the Time Trial on 31 August and the Road Race on 2 September. The time trial was my key event it (besides the pursuit on the track) was what I had been training for. We knew it would be very difficult race for me due to how my body...
While I didn’t make the 2020 Paralympic Team, I’m am excited to see so many familiar faces representing our sport. I have been on my trainer as of late so I can watch the events while still riding as the successes of our Paralympic athletes continue to motivate me to work harder and be better. I am especially excited to support fellow Team PossAbilities members Ryan Pinney and Shawn Morelli. Shawn won the first medal for the United States...
