BECCA COHEN
LIFE OUTSIDE THE HIVE
University staffer / Crazy Dog Lady
FAVORITE RIDE/ROUTE/THING ABOUT RIDING BIKES
My favorite place to ride in New England is Kingdom Trails in VT! I love that riding a mountain bike takes me away from the hustle of the city and into the woods - the trails at KT are flowy, fast and fun.
#HIVEMIND
Excited to be surrounded by a group of folks who are supportive, lift each other up, and have FUN riding bikes! Everyone on the team found their love for bikes from a different path and that is super exciting to me.
BY THE END OF 2019, I WILL BE ABLE TO SAY I CAN DO THIS NEW THING:
Conquer more technical terrain on my mountain bike with more confidence!
BRIDGET DARBY
LIFE OUTSIDE THE HIVE
Data Analyst for Health Leads / lover of libraries, ice cream, and crafts
FAVORITE RIDE/ROUTE/THING ABOUT RIDING BIKES
I love riding anywhere quiet with lots of hills, some dirt, and good company. In Boston, I love all the secret trails you can string together within the city. It's what made me decide to try cx!
#HIVEMIND
Excited about racing with teammates, but also leading a Boston women's group ride! I love the women's cycling community in Boston and hope the team can help it grow!
BY THE END OF 2019, I WILL BE ABLE TO SAY I CAN DO THIS NEW THING:
Hop over stuff on my mountain bike and generally improve my bike handling skills.
CHARLOTTE FAGAN
LIFE OUTSIDE THE HIVE
Grad student studying Urban Planning and International Development at UCLA
FAVORITE RIDE/ROUTE/THING ABOUT RIDING BIKES
My favorite thing about riding trails is when the trail demands so much of your attention that you can't think about anything else. All you can think about is how to get over an obstacle or how to descend down something without falling. I think its why I find trail riding to be such a great stress reliever!
#HIVEMIND
Since I will be a long-distance Hive member this season, I am most excited to stay connected to teammates via our WhatsApp group and cheer them on from afar.
BY THE END OF 2019, I WILL BE ABLE TO SAY I CAN DO THIS NEW THING:
Per usual, my goal is to wheelie. As it has been every year for 6 years. Maybe this is the year?
AMY GUAN
LIFE OUTSIDE THE HIVE
Product Designer / Firm believer of ABE: Always Be Eating
FAVORITE RIDE/ROUTE/THING ABOUT RIDING BIKES
I like bike.
#HIVEMIND
There's nothing more exciting than being in the moment with people who believe in and are as amped about the same things as you. I look forward to those moments. #hustling
BY THE END OF 2019, I WILL BE ABLE TO SAY I CAN DO THIS NEW THING:
How rad would a track stand be? Pretty rad.
CAITLIN MENOTTI
LIFE OUTSIDE THE HIVE
Theater Costume Maker
FAVORITE RIDE/ROUTE/THING ABOUT RIDING BIKES
I love the sense of freedom a bike provides... especially when weaving through city streets.
#HIVEMIND
I'm looking forward to learning new skills and riding hard with teammates.
BY THE END OF 2019, I WILL BE ABLE TO SAY I CAN DO THIS NEW THING:
Ride in dirt!
SARAH PERKINS
LIFE OUTSIDE THE HIVE
Elementary teacher / caretaker and parent for baby Avi / dog enthusiast
FAVORITE RIDE/ROUTE/THING ABOUT RIDING BIKES
Losing my mind riding super hard and then eating ice cream, or maybe discovering that new and scary things, like pump tracks (!), are actually awesome.
#HIVEMIND
Teammmates being ultra-supportive!
BY THE END OF 2019, I WILL BE ABLE TO SAY I CAN DO THIS NEW THING:
I will remember how to ride my bike after an eternity of pregnancy and caring for an infant.
HANNAH ROSSI
LIFE OUTSIDE THE HIVE
Sales and Bike Fitting Specialist at Ride Studio Cafe / artist / teacher
FAVORITE RIDE/ROUTE/THING ABOUT RIDING BIKES
I love riding new trails. I just discovered Ride with GPS and went to town creating a new route in Gloucester and Rockport MA. I also convinced Bridget to come along with me. Sadly it wasn't the best for cx bike but Bridget is still friends with me and we have a story to tell. Hopefully more of that, but with more research! I like the idea of expanding and exploring places you think you know well.
#HIVEMIND
I’ve done a fair amount of racing. I'm looking forward to trying new races.
POCKET (SARAH) SCHOENFELDT
LIFE OUTSIDE THE HIVE
Statistical Programmer / bike camper / Femmechanic
FAVORITE RIDE/ROUTE/THING ABOUT RIDING BIKES
Going to Great Brook Dairy Farm for ice cream was what first inspired me to bike somewhere outside the city, and it's still one of my favorite ride stops. Plus now I can ride the trails!
#HIVEMIND
I love that we teach each other skills, and having teammates at races to cheer me on is the best.
BY THE END OF 2019, I WILL BE ABLE TO SAY I CAN DO THIS NEW THING:
Bunnyhop a curb!
