Caroline Washam

Caroline Washam is a pro downhill mountain bike racer, mountain bike skills coach, and mom. She's been racing bikes for 26 years, coaching for 10 years, and working in the bike industry for 11 years.  After racing in her first World Cup downhill event in 2018 at the age of 30, Caroline went on to achieve multiple national-level wins and podiums, an overall Pro GRT championship, and represented the USA at World Championships. As a coach, her goal is to help clients ride with more confidence, control, and performance - all while having a ton of fun!

I’ve been a bike racer for most of my life (from the age of 10). While my goals have changed over the years, my “why” has remained pretty much the same: riding my bike makes me feel strong, powerful, and more connected to nature, my community, and myself.

In 2023, I experienced the biggest and most exciting change - I gave birth to a little girl! As a new mom, I have to be so much more intentional with my time. There are many days I’m just not able to get on the bike. It has become even more important for me to carve out space for both solo rides and reconnecting with others on the bike. My daughter has given me a different kind of motivation - and I’m looking forward to bringing her along for the ride… literally!

Whether I’m racing, coaching, hosting an event or sharing a video on social media, I want to welcome and encourage more people (especially other women and girls) to experience mountain biking and fall in love with it like I have. I hope that I can help make this community more inviting and inclusive along the way.