Hello! Welcome to my latest experiment in sharing my life with my friends, family and future employers or sponsors! My name is Jessica Lathrop and I am an Environmental Biology student at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. I am also a member of the FLC Cycling Team. I happily race almost any kind of bicycle (except those silly BMX bikes - 20" wheels are for kids!), but I am most passionate about cross country mountain bike racing. I have attended Collegiate Nationals in Mountain, Road and Track disciplines. I share a tiny (but cozy) studio apartment near downtown Durango with my crazy Res-dog, Kona. We enjoy easy access to world-class mountain biking and road riding! It's a simple life: ride hard and study hard (with sometime for friends in between!).
I'm not sure what exactly prompted me to begin a blog this morning. I have given the notion some thought over the last year as I noticed that most professional cyclists document their lives on the internet. That isn't to say that I'm a professional cyclist, but it is certainly a long-term goal of mine to become one. I figured if I began 'blogging' (I'm still not so sure how I feel about that verb) now, it will allow future sponsors or employers to quickly get an idea of my daily life and dedication to the sport. Another function of this personal website is to keep my friends and family back home in Victoria, British Columbia apprised of my life here in Durango, Colorado. This site is essentially an experiment. Hopefully, within a few weeks, I will be able to determine whether or not this is even worth my time!
Thank-you kindly for stopping by and I hope you enjoy my photos and ramblings.
I feel like I know you better already.
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