Elouan Gardon

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Prepairing for Ostend

In preparation for the rest of the season and to gain more racing experience, I recently competed in the Redlands Cycling Classic, one of the most competitive races I’ve participated in to date. This five-day event was an incredible opportunity to challenge myself, learn, and enjoy the thrill of racing. The race kicked off with the Tequncla Time Trial, which reminded me of the Loma Linda University TT. It was a fun yet demanding stage, with temperatures soaring under the California...

April 15, 2025Read more...

Building Momentum: A Promising Start to the Season

After an incredible experience at the Tucson Bicycle Classic, where I proudly secured a podium finish in the pro field, it’s time to shift gears and focus on the upcoming season. Arizona provided an amazing opportunity to test my preparation and equipment, and I’m thrilled with the progress I’ve made so far. The energy and momentum from Tucson have set the tone for what promises to be an exciting year ahead. Next on the calendar is a time trial in Huntsville,...

March 20, 2025Read more...

Season opener in Tucson

After spending most of the winter training indoors, I headed out to Tucson, Arizona, to race. My fitness felt solid leading into the Valley of the Sun stage race, and I was thrilled to be back in action. Coming from the snow and cold in Washington, the sunny and 70+ degree days were quite the change. The first stage of the race was a ten-mile time trial. Despite not riding my time trial bike since the World Championships in Zurich due...

February 19, 2025Read more...

Winter training Camp

Living in Bellingham, Washington, means enduring cold temperatures, heavy rainfall, and limited daylight during the winter months. Training outdoors is challenging in these conditions, so I spend most of my time riding indoors using a virtual cycling platform called Zwift. While it’s a great tool for structured workouts, indoor training doesn’t replicate outdoor riding perfectly—bike handling skills can suffer when you’re not out on the road. To balance things out, I traveled to California for 10 days of focused training...

January 14, 2025Read more...

Bringing 2024 to a close

Preparing for 2025 As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to gear up for the next season and all it has to offer. The World Cup calendar was released just last week, alongside the schedule for domestic events, giving me and my coach plenty to think about as we finalize my race plan. With so many exciting opportunities on the horizon, prioritizing the right events will be key to making 2025 a success. May is shaping up to be the busiest...

December 20, 2024Read more...

Season review and new goals

I feel incredibly grateful for an unforgettable 2024 season, where I competed in my first World Cup and had the privilege of representing Team USA at the Paralympics. The support from Team PossAbilities and my community has been invaluable, helping me reach these milestones and pushing me to improve every day. As I gear up for the 2025 season, I’m approaching training with new insights from my experience in Europe. My coach and I have developed a plan focused on building...

November 18, 2024Read more...

World Championships

As the Paralympic Games came to a close, my season wasn’t over yet—the World Championships were just around the corner, taking place barely a week after Paris. The short turnaround made for a hectic schedule, so I decided to head back to the U.S. for five days between the two events. That break gave me some much-needed sleep and time to reset. Although I wasn’t initially thrilled about flying back to Europe so soon, I’m really glad I did. The...

October 15, 2024Read more...

Competing in Paris

Competing in the Paralympic games in Paris was an incredible experience! The team traveled to Majorca for a camp one week prior to the games. We got to know each other better and settled into the new time zone. We also got the chance to test our equipment and make final adjustments. Since it was my first time competing on the track, most days were spent at the Velodrome, getting as much experience as possible before the races. On the other...

September 17, 2024Read more...

Final Paris Selection

The Loma Linda team's PossAbilities time trial was the final possibility for points toward the Paris ranking list. With so many people in contention for a spot on the USA para-cycling team, these points were crucial. There were also double the points that were available in Belgium, with 64 points for the win. Since the ranking was based on the time standard, everyone competed against each other for the points.  My preparation for the event was good. I had just switched...

August 4, 2024Read more...

Preparing for Loma Linda

The Loma Linda PossAbilities time trial is the last race before Paris, affecting the final athlete selection for the 2024 Paralympic Games. With many athletes in contention for spots at the Paralympic games, this event boasts crucial points for qualification. Like many other athletes in contention, I have been preparing for this event. Last month, I changed coaches, which has helped me gain fitness in areas I have not worked as much on. Since the event is a time trial,...

July 3, 2024Read more...