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Pizza Summer

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Well, this post is very late… but I had an epic send-off with @worldclassacademy_mtb!

Graduation at @lafenasosa was a full-circle moment. Four years ago, I decided we had to hold a graduation there someday, and seeing that vision come to life was incredibly special. Graduation always hits hard, but this one hit a little differently. I’m so proud of this graduating class and can’t wait to see what they do in the world.

It was also pretty amazing to have the entire Vellutino family together. I’ve had the privilege of teaching all three Vellutino brothers during my WCA career: @lorenzo.vellutino, @luciovellutino, and @nahuelvellutino. However, this was the first time seeing them all in one place! WCA MTB would not exist without them, and I can’t ever thank them enough for everything.

This graduation marked a huge moment for me, too, as I’ve now officially moved on from @worldclassacademy_mtb. It honestly feels a bit like my own graduation—my baby is all grown up! WCA MTB is in great hands with @ally_faller at the helm.

A huge thank-you to every student, family, faculty member, and friend who has been part of WCA MTB over the past five years. So many people helped turn this wild dream of mine into something truly special, and I’m incredibly grateful to have been a part of it. Most of all, thank you to @caporettig for everything and creating my dream job in the World Class Academy empire. As I emphasized in my speech to all my students - follow your dreams!!!

I’m not leaving WCA, though. I’m just paddling over to @worldclassacademy_surf!

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Shout out to the random people we got to dance with…I LOVE MY FRIENDS!

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What an honor to coach the Dark Horse Academy this year alongside @casey__brown__ @georgiaastle @haznationbikes @andreaneln @lucy.vaneesteren at @darkhorsebike

Thank you to @nataliecarriere with the crazy flics 📸

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A very late nationals post!

Such a sick weekend of racing. Super happy to come away with a 🥉. Thank you so much to my teammates, coaches and of course @durango.devo

#nftf

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Such an amazing week up at @silverstarbikepark for @darkhorsebike ! Made friends with some rad girls, made some awesome memories, and had such a blast on my bike. Huge thank you to @casey__brown__ , @sophieluther , and the whole Dark Horse team that makes this event happen. Its such a fun event, and thank you so much for having me!

📸: @nataliecarriere @takayasage thank you so much for the media this week! 🫶

Keep an eye out for some more posts from the week dropping soon!

@iamspecialized_mtb @industry_nine @chromagbikes @smithoptics @maxxisbike @maxxistires @ion_bike #iamspecialized_mtb #industrynine #pursueyourthrill #chromagbikes #maxxismtb

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We believe the classroom is just the beginning of a good education. Passionate teachers, an accredited program, small classes, and the world as a classroom make education with WCA MTB one of a kind. (Plus we ride mountain bikes in the best places on earth every day, which is pretty cool.) Check out our website or send us a message to learn more about opportunities for Fall 2026 today.

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Shared passions make school better. Take an accredited high school, add the best mountain biking in the world, nine months of travel, passionate teachers and mentors, and a side of adventure, and you get WCA MTB. Interested in rethinking your high school education?

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It’s high school as you’ve never seen it before. Want to travel the world riding mountain bikes and get your high school degree at the same time? Enroll for our fall term today at worldclassacademy.com. Rethink education.

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Been a good first couple weeks of summer

#bikelife #northamericanendurocup #idontlike roots #durangodevo

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Wondering what life at World Class looks like? @alina_oropeza26 did an outstanding job of capturing WCA in Spain with her disposable camera.

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