The QEJA Project

A professional mountain biker (who also juggles a full-time job) based in Salt Lake City, UT. I am an ex-ultra runner who discovered mountain biking and quickly became obsessed!

I have been racing professionally since 2022 and love the tight knit women's community of racers! I have represented Team USA in a world cup in Italy, a Pan-AM Marathon championships in Brazil and the Marathon MTB World Championships in Snowshoe, WV! 

When not training or racing, I am a Little Bellas mentor and help young girls find their love of mountain biking. I am currently working on my PMBIA (Professional Mountain Bike Instructor) coaching certification to help get more women on bikes! Off the bike, I have my two crazy dogs, and really enjoy cross country skiing to keep me motivated throughout the winter.

I discovered cycling over 10 years ago, starting with commuting, and it quickly became a passion. Road cycling led to endurance rides, gravel sparked off-road adventures, and mountain biking added technical trails and adrenaline.

I've also competed in cyclocross and gravel races, pushing my limits and planning to dive into MTB racing this year.

During pregnancy, I switched to e-biking to stay active—helping me maintain the freedom of cycling despite a growing belly.

Cycling has also shaped my personal life. I met my husband at a cycling festival, and it’s been a central part of our relationship, from shared rides to adventures.

Cycling has taken me to incredible places, introduced me to amazing people, and continues to bring joy. I can’t wait to share this passion with my little one and inspire a love for the outdoors.

When you live in Nashville, it takes a strong sense of curiosity and imagination to satiate an appetite for the mountains.

While it might not be the hometown for many mountain athletes, my life-long love for exploration and pushing my limits gives me plenty of opportunities to let my creativity run wild.

When I'm not on the trail, I enjoy climbing on sandstone and sipping espresso at the best little gear shop this side of the Mississippi.

I have always been actively involved in sports and athletics but wasn’t exposed to competitive running until later in life. I’ve always run for fitness but in 2012 I started racing and it completely changed my view. Since then I have been training hard and competing with some of the best runners while setting personal bests along the way.

My goal was to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials and have now qualified two times and successfully competed in both the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Team Trials for the Marathon. I loved the journey and am excited to continue the process.

I love running because I get to connect with the beautiful outdoors and because of the wonderful friendships I’ve developed over training runs and competitions. I love the sense of community running provides and the many ways it impacts people’s lives.

Chelsea enjoys spending as much time as possible outside, preferably mountain biking and trail running.

She also loves time with dogs, and can often be found taking photos of the dog she meets out on the trails!

She has a running background and is hoping to spend more time on foot on new and old trails this year!

My dad got my brother were into racing way before I was even born, so when I came around I was just born into the sport! I have been racing ever since I was 4 years old and riding since I was 2 years old. I turned professional in 2022 when I was 20 years old and now race for a living.

I’ve been working with QEJA really since right when I turned professional and they have treated me so well ever since!

These sock are by far the best socks I’ve ever worn for my cross training off the bike (cycling, running, gym) and now with there ski socks I can wear them in my motocross boots! 

I am a British middle-distance runner based in Las Vegas, with a lifelong passion for athletics. My journey began at the age of 13, though my love for movement started much earlier as a dancer from the age of 5. For a time, I balanced both pursuits, but eventually, I chose to dedicate myself fully to running.

I come from a track background, specializing in the 1500m, but since moving to the USA in 2017, I’ve embraced the challenge and joy of longer distances. Running has taken me across the globe, introducing me to incredible places, remarkable people, and friendships that I will treasure for a lifetime.

Overcoming illness and adversity throughout my 20s and early 30s has given me a deep gratitude for every opportunity to run, train, and compete. Each start line is a privilege, and each run is a reminder of the strength and resilience this sport has brought into my life. Running isn’t just what I do—it’s who I am.

Professional MTB/Gravel racer, living with MS, and founder of Distance To Empty.

Passionate about empowering women, breaking barriers, and fostering an inclusive cycling community.

Competing at the highest level while inspiring others to overcome challenges, push limits, and thrive in cycling and beyond.

Dedicated to mentoring the next generation of riders and creating opportunities for women to reach the start line and achieve their goals.

Crystal is an adventure cyclist with a passion for introducing others to the joys of cycling.

Frequently spotted at gravel events with the Dirt Squad, she cherishes untraveled roads the most.

Crystal lives in Wisconsin and her second favorite pastime is riding horses.

Ashley lives in Sacramento, CA and has been racing cyclocross since 2012. She helps organize community rides, races and events.

"Bikes saved me. I want people to feel as loved and supported as I have so the least I can do is be that for others."

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