Not just the champions. Ordinary kids discovering what they're capable of — that's where the best stories usually start.
"I love the feeling right before a race starts — my hands are shaking, but in a good way. My coach always tells me it's not about being the fastest, it's about finishing what you started."
Working toward: Her first cyclocross season this fall.
What cycling has taught her: "That getting back up is the actual sport."
"BMX taught me that falling isn't the end of the run."
Working toward: his first regional podium"My favorite part is riding with my dad after school."
What cycling taught her: patience"My team feels more like family than a race squad."
Working toward: a spot on the state team"I didn't know how to ride six months ago. Now I can jump!"
What cycling taught her: trying again"Mud, mechanicals, mistakes — cyclocross humbles you every single week."
Working toward: his first full season"I ride because it's the one hour a week that's just for me and my friends."
What cycling taught her: friendship"My mom says I talk about trails more than anything else in my life."
Working toward: riding his first black diamond trail"Track racing is chaos and trust at the same time. I love it."
Working toward: coaching younger riders next season"My coach taught me to fix my own flat. Now I fix my little brother's too."
What cycling taught him: self-relianceNominate a young cyclist or share your own rider's story. We're always looking for the next one to tell.