Prana Power!

When we are on the road racing, we rarely are lucky enough to get a post race shower.  Often we resort to a rinse off courtesy of an extra water bottle (if lucky), change, pack up and drive home or to the next race which could be hours away. Nothing like feeling a little grimy and overheated for a long car ride :)

We usually aren't this grimy...but grim happens.  

Of course we are out there to compete, not look like models; however, women are beautiful! Having the opportunity to change into fashionable but functional and very comfortable clothes geared for the bodies of female athletes is a godsend. Kat and I are lucky enough to have sponsorship with Prana. When I go to bike races, nothing is better than a Prana mini skirt (with shorts underneath!) and an airy tank to keep cool in the summer heat before and after...plus I get to show off my leg tan and my farmer's tan. Nothing beats that.  I also commute via bike about 5 miles to work each way every day. Prana apparel has been great for that too. It looks fashionable and nice enough to wear to a casual workplace and comfy enough to withstand longer commutes without needing cycling apparel.  Kat's summer favorite has been her Amaya dress which is her go-to race/travel outfit.

Kat on the road to the airport, post-race.  Can't see the chain grease from taking apart her bike, can you?

Post Elk Grove, Prana-style

Prana is very focused on preservation of the environment, sustainable living, and healthy bodies. Their clothing materials and styles reflect that. So whether you are heading to a bike race, going on a hike, attending a yoga class, or scaling a rockface, Prana has the functional yet fashionable clothing for you. Plus they support lady bike racers like us- that's pretty cool too :)

Check out their website and new fall line here: www.prana.com

*Prana's Kara jeans are awesome for women with muscular legs!  Seriously, they are sprinter tested and approved!

Hidden Gems

A big shout out to all the incredible friends and family who have supported Kat & I along our journey this year so far! From all the travels we've experienced through bike racing, we've met some truly incredible people along the way, many who have become life-long friends, hostesses year-after-year, and generous team supporters. Without the kindness of these folks, racing would be that much more challenging. Thank you, thank you, thank you! (And see you soon!)

• Alex Raicer
• Quinn & Lisa Schultz
• Leslie Abramson & Fred Rossman
• Pete Wicker & Family (and their shop, Outback Bikes!)
• Rocky & Joan Keith
• Billie Wiant & Leif Irgens
• Marnie Long (Remax Realtor in Fort Collins)
• Kent Stockstill & Jill Abbott
• Paul Warloski
• Karen & John Larson
• The Pekarek Family
• Judy, Terry, Connor, & Daisy Loughlin
• Hannah Rossman & Jesse Dudley