
Liv Road, Gravel and Dirt Athlete
Team | Liv Racing |
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Birthdate | September 20, 1990 |
Hometown | Chicago, IL, USA |
Specialty | I race ultra-endurance mountain bike, gravel, and road |
What is your biggest achievement? | Jumping into the sport and not being afraid to try it all. |
What is your professional goal for 2019? | Traverse some of the toughest terrain in new and interesting ways. |
Do you have another job outside of racing? | Outside of cycling, I am a wrench at a bike shop and a freelance designer. |
Why do you love cycling? | You can take yourself clear across the country, powered by your own body |
Why do you love riding for Liv? | Liv has been incredibly supportive in helping me achieve my obscure goals. They understand that women hold a special place in this world and we deserve the best, just like anyone else. |
What is your favorite place to travel? | Chino, Japan |
What is your favorite food? | SWEET POTATOES |
Who is your favorite riding partner? | My friends and teammates and anyone who remembers bikes are fun. |
"When I'm not riding my bike, I'm ______!" | rock climbing |
What are the top 3 things on your "bucket list"? |
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Who taught you how to ride a bike/ got you into the sport of cycling? | My friend and sister Ayesha McGowan got me into the sport. She has said, "You can do it," at every turn and challenge and it motivates me to never stop. My life has become more open, free, and gratifying because of bikes. |
How do you plan to pass on your love of cycling in 2019 and beyond? | I'd like to host a cyclocross camp solely for people of color in Chicago. We are a growing group, and I know a space for p.o.c. to grow and learn and get excited about racing would be amazing. |
Words you live by... | FOHGYCB - find out how good you can be. |
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