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yes, an announcement post, but more of an appreciation post. i spent a year fighting the hardest mental and physical battles of my life at just 14. but i wouldn’t say my worst year. i learned the most, and i learned it from my team. i joined the bear development program last fall, and let me tell you, they are the greatest crew you could possibly imagine. to start off with my incredible coach, @coachjjab , he created a team that is so welcoming and amazing and has guided me back into training. next there’s @sjsokr , the most amazing hype man OAT. i met shane in walmart in arkansas and immediately knew he was the coolest. shane got me through so much this season. next comes @kbpcycling , one of the best mentors ever. he always knows what he’s talking about, and can kick absolute BUTT in a race (you’ve got the stars and stripes next year 100%!!). then comes @emma_swartz24 , the best pre ride buddy ever!!!!! riding with emma is absolutely the best part of a pre race checklist. finally, there’s our amazing mechanic @calvinandhobbes125 . seriously this guy knows the most about bikes we are so fortunate to have him with our team. i owe the world to this crew, and i couldn’t go another year without them. here’s the announcement part: i will (obviously) be joining back onto bear devo for the 2027 season, my 2nd year of 15-16. im so excited to be back with this crew!

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All right folks - here is your 2026 Cross Clinic Coaches - Shaun, Emma, Emmett, August, Marilyn, Peter, Charlie, Brian, Toby, Brelon and B. West. Beginners and intermediates Join MTCX September 23rd at 4pm at Big Sky Park and dust off the cobwebs and get into some cross. https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/MT/Missoula/MissoulaWednesdayNightCyclocross

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If it ain’t cross, it ain’t BOSS 🐎🐎🐎

(Emphasis on the BOSS)

#crossishere #runwild #weheartbuffhorses #hesh #bauws

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USA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

XCC 🅿️5️⃣
I have no words, I can’t believe this all came together. First National podium. Excited for XCO this Sunday

Thanks @bearnationalteam - @teambeardevomtb @apexpwr

@addiepuhek22 📸
@mikeabel13 📸

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A few of my favorite moments from SoHo with the Bear Devo crew.

It’s easy to get caught up in the racing, but some of the best moments happen before the start and after the finish. Watching this team support each other all weekend was just as fun to capture as the racing itself.

Thanks for letting me be a small part of the weekend. Looking forward to the next one. 💚🐻

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Fun times at Englewood Farms. Thanks to all the Team Bear Devo family for such a great weekend! Progress!!

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This is actually still a bike racing post, just not what it typically looks like 🤣. No quick two week off-season at home before catching a flight somewhere warm. I try to savor the time at home in Montana when I get to indulge in all my other hobbies. It’s an itch I have to scratch before I go all in again for another year of racing. If I don’t do it, I feel a constant pull to go do all the other things I love and a lack of balance. Luckily most of the things I enjoy besides riding bikes make for great cross training, so in my world this is what “all in” also looks like. Balance, variety, Cora, lots of mountains, all types of skis, and good times with friends and family.

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A quality third ever bike free vacation, with a very on time instagram post 🤝.

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🐻✨ Bear Devo Team Camp 2025 — Bellingham, WA 🚴‍♀️

Made it home late Monday night from our first Team Bear Devo Camp and WOW — what a weekend! We rode hard, learned a ton, and made unforgettable memories — from epic trail views and new skills to late-night Fred Meyer snack runs that turned into full-on team bonding adventures 🍫🌌💛

Coach Jason shared some seriously helpful MTB-specific workouts that I know will make me a stronger rider 💪 — and huge thanks to Terrain Gym for letting us use your space for that session! 🙏

Coach Emma rode with all the girls and kept the stoke high 🙌 Huge thanks to Coach Kevin for supporting us on and off the bike, and to Prime Sports Institute for teaching us how to stretch, recover, and prep like pros 🧘‍♀️

I also loved getting to know my new teammates — everyone was so fun and welcoming 💛 Before heading back to Seattle to fly home to Denver, my dad, Bryce, and I squeezed in one last (very wet!) ride 🌧️🚴‍♀️ and even got to visit my great aunt and uncle 💕

This camp pushed me into new terrain — physically and mentally — and gave me tools, confidence, and friendships that I’ll carry with me into the 2026 season and beyond! I’m so excited for what’s ahead with this amazing team. Let’s goooo! 🐾🔥

Huge thank you to @teambeardevo, @jasonablonski, and @juliaviolich for such an amazing camp and opportunity! I’m so excited for what’s ahead with this team! 🐻💥

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#BearDevo #MTBcamp #BellinghamTrails #YouthCycling #GirlsWhoRide #TrainHardRecoverHard #MountainBiking #TeamCampVibes #GratefulRider #RideBikesBeHappy #XCMTB #MTBSkills
#mtblife #teambeardevo #bellinghamtrails #grateful #girlswhoride #xcmtb #mtbskills #mtbcamp #ridebikesbehappy

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“Who you spend time with determines who you are and what you become.” — Jim Rohn

What a weekend! Bear Devo kicked off with our first team camp. Miles of trails, new friendships, and plenty of laughs. Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen. Can’t wait for more adventures this season! 🐻 💚🩵🩷

@bearnationalteam @teambeardevomtb @jablonskijason @emma_swartz24 @kbpcycling

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A proper October 🍂. Couple weeks on the road, bike racing, bike crashing, epic Montana fall colors, a bit of elk hunting and a lot of time with friends and family that filled up my cup🫶

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