Ali Halpin
Bend, OR, USA
| Team | Liv Ladies AllRide |
|---|---|
| What is the main cycling discipline you ride/race? | Mountain bike and cyclocross |
| Favorite Liv bike? | |
| How did you get into cycling? | I found my way to mountain biking from downhill ski racing after a series of knee surgeries put me off the snow and onto the dirt. My physical therapist suggested I try cycling so I borrowed a bike, headed to the trails, and its all history from there! |
| What do you hope to achieve as a Liv Global Ambassador? | Helping build and connect with a rich community of rad women across the globe. |
| Where is your favorite place to ride? | Kingdom Trails, VT |
| You're on a road trip to your favorite riding spot. Are you listening to a podcast or music? What's on your playlist? | Podcast! I love everything from Brene Brown! |
| If you could choose any person to ride with (anywhere in the world, living or not living), who would it be and why? | Oh man! I would have to say my dad. He has always been my adventure buddy since I was a little girl chasing him down the ski slope. |
| What would you say to a non-cyclist or someone who is just getting into the sport to encourage them? | Find a friend or group to ride with and show you the trails. Take a mountain bike lesson or clinic. Don't forget to giggle and smile, because bikes should be fun and make you feel like a kid again! |
| Do you have a favorite cycling tip to share? | Stand up out of your saddle when descending with "level pedals", it makes descending so much more fun, and less sketchy feeling. |
| Words you live by: | carpe diem |