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. A few days...
This last week I had the pleasure of being a guest on the amazing podcast "Covering Your Health" hosted by Evelyn Erives. Evelyn Erives is a radio host on 99.1 KGGI but she also host's the podcast which is sponsored by IEHP Healthcare. We got to cover some great topics Including my story on how I was injured, my cycling career, and the upcoming paralympics. I had a blast chatting with Evelyn on...
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...
On race day to say I was confident in my abilities would have been a lie but I did alot of praying leading up to this race and I told myself no matter what happens this is where God wanted me to be. Whether it's in Paris or at home with my family I will trust in God's plan for me and be thankful for this opportunity. I think more pressure...
You read that right! Myself and PossAbilites teammate, Elouan have both qualified for the 2024 Paralympics in Paris! Seven years ago when I did my first handcycle race, I had no idea how much this sport would change my life. Since then, I've raced all over the country and all over the world... Australia, Belgium, Italy, Scotland, and next up, Paris! My bike has taken me to amazing places and introduced me to amazing friends. Next month we will head to...
Hi, as the 2024 season has come to a close I am both reflecting and planning. First, reflecting on what could have been different in 2024 to avoid some ups and downs in performance when I needed it. Second, what can I do to improve my performance for 2025. It was a very long season with a lot of pressure on me in a Paralympic year. I know right away, something I thought often about in during the 24...
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,...
Hello everyone. My name is Elouan Gardon, and I am a C5 para cyclist. . Only a few months back, I did not even know that Para-Cycling was a thing. This was until I was invited to a team USA para camp. I learned a lot and knew that I wanted to continue racing para. After doing well in the Texas road cycling open, I knew that the next step was to race in the World Cups to gather points and experience...
Hi everyone! My name is Cody Wills and I'd like to introduce myself. I'm a para-cyclist in the MH2 class How I got here... Last month was another race trip with friend/team mate Barry Wilcox. We were in Europe for 3 weeks to compete at World Cup #2 in Ostend, Belgium and World Cup #3 in Maniago, Italy. These races were especially important because they counted as part of Team USA's selection process to qualify for the 2024 Paralympics, but more...
. It's getting closer and closer to summer which for alot of us means riding in the heat. For some riding in the heat is welcomed if you're from a place that has snow and very cold climates during winter months. For myself located in sunny California the summer means triple digit heat and lots of sunburns. With the most important race...
