Rider Spotlight: Rachel Hovel

July 11, 2017, 9:59 pm

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Some of us like fish (to catch, to eat, etc.), but Spokeswomen Racing’s Rachel Hovel REALLY likes fish.  By day, Rachel is a research scientist in the Aquatic and Fishery Sciences department at the University of Washington. But when she’s … Continue reading →

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Giving back via Jubilee

December 2, 2017, 6:00 pm

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When potential members ask about our team, they are almost always pleasantly surprised and impressed by our commitment to the Jubilee Women’s Center (“Jubilee”). When the founding members of Spokeswomen Racing formed our team, they purposely wrote the clause “giving … Continue reading →

Race Rituals & Habits

April 1, 2018, 2:43 pm

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We caught up with a few of our team members to learn about their pre-race habits and rituals. Needless to say, they are quite varied!  Oddly enough… sweet potatoes seem to be a common theme… Maura likes to rock out … Continue reading →

Rider Spotlight: Linda Nalis

August 5, 2018, 7:47 am

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When you first meet Linda, you will be impressed by her statuesque height and infectiously positive attitude. Subsequently, Linda’s avid love of good coffee will quickly become apparent. But watch a little more closely, and you will notice Linda’s skill … Continue reading →

Ready for 2019

January 13, 2019, 8:09 pm

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We are excited for 2019! New kits have been distributed, a team photo was taken, and cycling goals for the new year were shared. When Spokeswomen Racing was founded in 2011, our members’ primary discipline was generally road racing. In the years since 2011, mountain biking and cyclocross have blossomed in popularity both in our …

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Return to the 24-Hour Round-and-Round MTB relay race

June 9, 2019, 11:08 am

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Five years ago (in 2014), Spokeswomen Racing fielded a 5-person all-female team for the 24-hour Round-and-Round mountain bike relay held annually in Spokane.  Link to 2014 blog post. With the 2019 race being advertised as the final year for this classic race, Spokeswomen Racing rallied to field not one, but TWO teams!  It was decided …

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Gran Fondo Ellensburg

June 22, 2019, 9:04 am

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Editor’s Note: Team member Mary Brown recently completed the 2019 Gran Fondo Ellensburg. After surviving 90 miles of mostly unpaved gravel roads with over 7000′ of elevation gain, Mary shared a wonderful race report, re-posted here for all to enjoy. I just got back from the Ride Vicious Gran Fondo – Ellensburg edition. It was …

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We are now a 501(c)(3)

October 24, 2019, 5:10 pm

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We have exciting news! After many months of hard work, we have attained 501(c)(3) non-profit status. Our mission is to support and develop amateur competitive women bike racers of all skill levels while engaging our members in cycling-related community service and other charitable community causes. Thank you to everyone for all of the support and …

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Rider Spotlight: Kamila Gwiazda

October 30, 2019, 9:19 pm

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Editor’s Note:  Kamila joined our team in fall 2017 while she was still recovering from wrist surgery and beginning to ride again. Even though she could not race yet, she still came out to support our team at the Woodland Park cyclocross race, eagerly cheering on members who still didn’t quite know who she was …

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2020: New Year and New Faces

January 29, 2020, 5:28 pm

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We had a fantastic turn-out for our annual team meeting held in January. Of the 18 members who made our 2020 team photo, ten are new members who have joined our team within the last 12 months. With our new members comes a surge of excitement and interest in bike racing — even road racing! …

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Black Lives Matter

June 8, 2020, 8:52 pm

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Spokeswomen Racing acknowledges the systemic inequality towards people of color, especially the Black community, and we support the peaceful protests for positive change. We remain dedicated to our team’s mission to promote women’s bike racing and support the development of female cyclists competing in bike races while also encouraging our members to give back to …

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Rider Spotlight: Joy Baer

September 13, 2020, 3:34 pm

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With bottomless optimism and an incredibly supportive nature, Joy is a pillar of our team. If you’re new to bike racing or just nervous about lining up at the start line, Joy is the team member who is there to talk you through your fears and encourage you along. And when she’s not cheering you …

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Gran Fondo Ellensburg

June 22, 2019, 9:04 am

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Editor’s Note: Team member Mary Brown recently completed the 2019 Gran Fondo Ellensburg. After surviving 90 miles of mostly unpaved gravel roads with over 7000′ of elevation gain, Mary shared a wonderful race report, re-posted here for all to enjoy. I just got back from the Ride Vicious Gran Fondo – Ellensburg edition. It was …

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Bend 24-Hour MTB Race

August 19, 2021, 7:58 pm

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What happens when you merge summer weather, race-hungry cyclists, and a decrease in covid infections?  The Bend 24-hour mountain bike race, of course! Eight team members road-tripped to Bend, Oregon for the 24-hour mountain bike race held July 10-11, 2021. With the help of a few extra friends, we fielded two 4-person relay teams and …

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2022 Oregon 24 Hour MTB Race

July 13, 2022, 4:15 pm

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We had so much fun at the Oregon 24 race in 2021 that we fielded another team for the 2022 edition. On July 9-10, 2022, the team of Coral, Ginger, Heather, Hannah, and Karlé bonded through dust and freezing night-time temperatures to secure not only the greatest number of laps (23) by any women’s team …

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Rider Spotlight: Coral

December 8, 2022, 3:22 pm

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Editor’s Note: Coral joined us in 2019 with no bike racing experience. In three years, she has not only learned how to fix and maintain a bike, but she’s also riding towards the front of the field at the local races. Q: When and how did you take up cycling?   I started riding a bike …

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