Thank You

Thank you to everyone who has donated and supported my journey — your generosity, encouragement, and belief in this dream have made an incredible impact. Whether you’ve contributed financially, cheered me on at races, shared my story, or simply sent me a kind word, please know how much it means to myself and my entire family. This kind of support is what keeps me motivated and moving forward.

Some specific thank you’s are due to some…

To my parents – without you guys none of this would be possible. Your support and guidance means the world to me. Thank you for carting me around the state and country and for being my biggest, fiercest cheerleaders. Also, thank you for purchasing my first bike…and my 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th…

My family – thank you for coming to my races, for your financial support, for the gifts that have been anything and everything bike related and for supporting me always and cheering for me.

Col. Thomas Ritz (Ret) & Cdr. Martin Plumleigh (Ret.) – Thank you for all of the encouragement, support, bikes, bike parts, bike equipment, rides in the early days, and the nickname that will forever follow me 😉

Paul & Trudee Andersen (Long Mont Velo bike shop) – Thank you for your unwavering support and encouragement. Paul you have been a great mentor, on and off the bike, both as it relates to the bike or just life in general.

Coach Jim Hallberg – thank you for tolerating me even when I am being difficult, and for always pushing me to do more and do better.

And, of course, thank you to my teams, CCA & RIO, and teammates for helping to make this journey possible, and more enjoyable.

Thank you also to The Loos Family, Shannon Derby, Denis Shaw, Mike “Meatball” Friedman, Andy Graham, Mike Schweiger, Sunny Waas, Saint Vrain Chain Gang, Castle Pines Cycling Club, Quentin Jones, Groove Subaru Cycling Team, Reynolds Racing Cycling Team, the Colorado Springs Community Velodrome community and many many many more…