Ashley Hopwood
Category: 3
Racing History: I first started with triathlons in 2008 and turned to bike racing
when I couldn’t afford triathlons anymore. I raced for Northeastern University
(Boston) for 3 years. My last year I co-captained the team and raced
Road Nationals in Utah. I worked as a Pedi-Cab driver for summer 2012
in Boston. I love bike racing.
Fun Fact: I write a daily blog on nutrition and fitness: ahappylass.wordpress.com
Rachel Furman
Category: 4 Road/ Cat 1 Expert Mtn
Racing History: I’ve been racing since circa 2007. Most of my bike
racing has been mountain bike, but I’ve dabbled in road at least once
a year.
Fun Fact: I grew up without a T.V. (age 4 to 13)! Therefore I usually
suck at the pop culture category in Trivial Pursuit.
Erica Mueller
Category: 4
Racing History: Newbie at racing, I enjoy self-supported tours and
rides such as TOMROV and No Baloney. Anything with two wheels
beneath me makes me extremely happy!
Fun Fact: I’ve spent many hours of my life pinning insects for
an entomologist.
Niki Nation
Category: 4
Racing History: I’ve been racing road for 2 years and I race
about 25 – 30 races annually. I started racing track late 2012 and I’m
excited to explore that further. I also race cyclocross and I really enjoy
that even though I’m not a fan of mud. I think women’s bike racing is
rad and I do everything I can to promote that. We need more women
riding and racing their bikes.
Oh ya and I’m the PBC Vice President.
Fun Fact: I have had two show cats, a black smoke Exotic and
a white Persian.
Hayley Jensen
Category: 4 Jr 10-14
Racing History: Started racing this year and love it! My favorite
races were TOAD Waukesha and the Gateway Cup series even
though it was a hurricane! I am working on getting clipped in.
Fun Fact: I used to sleep walk when I was little and my mom
had to put bells on the doors.
Sarah Gray
Category: 4
Racing History: Total of 17 USAC races and a couple ABR. Won the Women’s
Overall at the Great Egyptian Omnium in 2010, coming in 1st in the TT and RR,
3rd in the Crit. Came in 4th at Cobb Park in 2011. 2011 had 4 finishes in the top
5 in USAC races. Began competitive speed skating in 2010 in 30+ Masters
division and currently skate with the Peoria Speed Skating Club. Personal
best for 500 meters: 1:03.288 at the 2011 Land of Lincoln Short Track
Championship.
Fun Fact: I just graduated from Saint Francis College of Nursing and I plan
on working as an RN at OSF. I plan to do Race Across America as a team in
2014.
