“Last year, I got my first ever win in the FTW field, but it wasn’t recognized because the race organizers did not have a podium for FTW riders. Instead, I took my own photo with the other woman who gave me a run for my money and came in second. Sometimes it is really hard not to be seen--especially when you’re mentally and physically drained from the current effort. But we have to keep showing up to let others know that FTWs can also rally on singletrack.”