The film revolves around the theme of passion and its power to keep us on the right path. Jay’s childhood, like that of many indigenous people, was marred by adversity, leading him down a path of drug and alcohol abuse. However, his unwavering passion for biking became his salvation, guiding him towards a brighter future and shaping him into the remarkable person he is today.

We are humbled to announce that our film has been chosen for inclusion in the prestigious lineup of the Bavarian Outdoor Film Festival. The festival, which kicked off last week in Munich, showcased our creation to the public for the very first time. Hundreds of people reclined in beach chairs under the clear, sunny sky, immersing themselves in six captivating movies.

Witnessing our film on such a grand scale was truly a magical experience. The impact was amplified, and the range of emotions from the audience was palpable. As we were summoned onto the stage, a wave of emotion washed over us. Mone, the filmmaker, couldn’t contain his tears. Personally, I am overjoyed to have the opportunity to share my passion and drive with the world. My hope is that it will inspire many to disconnect from their smartphones and computers, and instead venture outside.

In the near future, I will embark on a journey to the Balkan mountains with a friend. This time, our focus will be on exploring the local people and immersing ourselves in their vibrant culture, rather than solely creating another biking film. I am eagerly anticipating the discovery of countless untold stories that lie hidden, waiting to be unveiled.

Our latest creation, “Walking the Good Path,” will continue to grace the screens of the Bavarian Outdoor Film Festival on multiple occasions.

“I’ve always been curious about what it would be like to be a mother and run my own business. I’ve talked myself into it – it’s going to work. Maybe I can’t guide here and there, but I’m very driven to make it work.” The company’s schedule will take them to Helena, Montana, and Mendocino, California, before Italy and Slovenia in the coming months – and Burch will be along for the ride.   

During the March and April Arizona gravel camps, she welcomed the guests at the Stage Stop Inn with a stroller. It wasn’t easy, but with the help of Zander at home with baby Burchie, she was able to lead the shakeout ride that afternoon, thirteen miles up to her favorite place in the San Rafael Valley. However, this time at the “Boomshakalaka” – guide slang for the first view of Saddle Mountain – she found herself ducking into the support truck to pump while the crew took in the view. As the camp progressed, Heidi led the group out on longer days but would peel off at the first refueling stop to return to base to relieve her mother, sister, or babysitter, depending on the day.   

“When you are in flow state and have a mean run, you break the gate then cross the line. You don’t remember anything in-between, and you can’t hear any crowds. When you can’t hear the crowds, you know you’re doing something good.” – Ed Masters

Rather than perceiving unwanted thoughts as negative and investing all your energy into controlling your thoughts, Taylor suggests we embody strategies in aid of finding the desired flow state.  

“Common psychological factors for high performance in my experience and based on research is psychological flexibility. This is an athlete’s ability to experience unwanted thoughts and emotions, while being able to separate oneself from those unwanted experiences and focus on the task at hand. Athletes who perform consistently and at a high level still have a tonne of difficult thoughts and feelings, but they’re able to make room for these thoughts and feelings so they can refocus and do what is important.”  – Taylor Rapley

The WTB x Pivot Endurance Off-Road Team will be laying down the watts on the race-focused Pivot Vault for all gravel events throughout the season, while endurance mountain bike races will have them aboard Pivot’s full-suspension Mach 4 SL or LES SL hardtail. 

Eric hails from Boulder, Colorado where he attended the University of Colorado before delving into his career as a rider, team owner and cycling coach. He also part-times as the team’s mechanic if that duty calls. 2021 & 2022 Pan-America Cyclocross champion, Eric is bringing his experience and determination to the Lifetime Grand Prix circuit in 2023.  

After securing a last-minute spot in the EWS100 in Tweed Valley he landed on the podium which gave him enough points for the next two rounds in the pro category.  

Let’s hear from his perspective of the events, and racing bikes compared to skis.  

So, I took the week off and tried to heal up. I really wanted to race Canazei as it was my last chance to ride before my next winter project. I rested and slept for a couple days then was able to do a few walks in the beautiful Dolomites with family and friends visiting.  

Practice came around on Friday, I still had stiches and a couple of bruises, but luckily all of the X-rays from the weekend before were clear. So, I made the call to see how practice goes. I took it easy, stayed upright, and it gave me enough confidence to throw the hat in the ring for the pro stage on Saturday. My main goal was to stay on my bike throughout the weekend and enjoy it all. Crossing the 6th stage finish line, I was stoked to be in one piece and complete my first EWS. I ended up in 67th which was a result to be proud of but also leaving plenty of room for improvement.  

“Rides with Hank [her dog] and/or rides that can meet the training objective without thinking about training – trail rides with friends or Will [her partner]. Rides on new-to-me trails, especially those that link known areas to make a bigger loop. Chasing Strava segments is motivating for me – a QOM or PR is a carrot to push hard and focus. And rides or workouts that work with the weather as much as is reasonable. Winter and the shoulder season is especially important for this – I want to ski when the skiing is good and ride when the riding is possible.”

“I take at least 1 day completely off per week and 2 days completely off during recovery weeks, which tend to come every 2-3 weeks. In addition to the days off, I go on recovery rides that are basically just dog rides to move my legs in a pedaling motion, but they’re not exercise, and they make me happy because Hank is happy. I also work on my mobility and recovery through strength training, body work (rolfing), and PT. Most importantly, I take recovery days when I need them – when I feel foggy, when I can’t focus or motivate, when I’m stressed or didn’t sleep enough because of other life things, or when the weather is miserable and impossible to reasonably train in. By not forcing training, I recover and can do more the next day, or next week.”

and I was positioned to win the 24hr World Championships again, 3 years and 7 months after I had in Scotland in 2018, and 3 years and 5 months after a car accident that could have ended my future of racing bikes. Racers around the course congratulated my recovery, saying Kait, it’s so good to see you back, and you’re an inspiration to us all. It felt surreal, recalling who I was as an athlete and woman back in 2018 and the journey I have been on since the Christmas Day when my orthopedic surgeon told me I would be able to have a full recovery to race ultras again. To add extra significance, my fiancé, Will, my physical therapist, Kelly (both of whom had been closely alongside me through my entire recovery, and two of my dearest friends, Rachel and Dave had traveled to Italy to support me in my dream of winning worlds again.