The 2012 Race Team:
Jessica Conner
Jessica is a WMBA Founder and Board of Director’s Member
WMBA member since: 2009
WMBA team member since: 2009
Hometown: Quincy, IL
How long in CO: Since 2005
How and when you got into mountain biking: I came to CO to rock climb, but ended up meeting some really good friends who got me into mountain biking.
Race category for 2012: Singlespeed and Cat 1
Favorite previous race you’ve done: My favorite race is the Firecracker because the start of the race is a parade, the course is challenging, and the party at Carter Park is fun!
Most anticipated race for 2012: 12 hours of Mesa Verde with my teammate, Melissa
Favorite trail: Lately, my favorite trail is in my own backyard, Red Rocks/Palmer/16.. it’s amazing!
When I’m not riding my bike……I’m playing with my son, getting some yoga in at Corepower, or rock climbing at CityRock!
My secret talent is……ninja Photoshop skills!
Sarah Gibeau
WMBA member since: 2011
WMBA team member since: 2012- newbie
Hometown: Born and raised in Colorado Springs! I know its rare
How long in CO: Most of my life I have lived in Colorado. I did however live in Hawaii and Florida as well experiencing the ocean life.
How and when you got into mtbing: I started Mountain Biking a little over 2 years ago. November 2009 to be precise. I was given a bike to borrow and fell in love! I had always been active and love playing in the Mountains. This just added a whole new level of playing outside into my life! It amazed me and still amazes me what all you can ride up, over and off.
Race category for 2012: Cat 1 to start for sure
Favorite previous race you’ve done: I have not raced much yet since I have been new and injured. HMMM… I would say Breck 32
Most anticipated race for 2012: Whiskey and Firecracker 50
Favorite trail: Mule in Monument, CO and Searle Pass in Copper
When I’m not riding my bike……I am taking care of the two most amazing little girls on earth
My secret talent is……Its a secret
- Julie Glenn
WMBA team member since: 2012
Hometown: Woodland Hills, CA
How long in CO: 1996
How and when you got into mountain biking: I have been riding mountain bikes since 1984-85, I started riding when I was going through a divorce and my bike was my outlet, have loved riding ever since!
Race category for 2012: Cat 2
Favorite previous race you’ve done: I think hands down would be the 2011 24hrs of COS Nationals, What an amazing team I was on!!!!
Most anticipated race for 2012: 24 Hrs of COS
Favorite trail: This is a hard one! I love Monarch Crest, all the trails in Fruita, and 401 in Crested Butte, locally Palmer Park hands down!
When I’m not riding my bike…… I am with my family, my husband and my boys, either going to high school football games or wrestling tournaments, off season, skiing is big for me too, or just hanging out!
My secret talent is…… I have very deadly toes that can pinch HARD, ha ha ha! - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - -
- Tracy Hankinson
WMBA member since: 2009
WMBA team member since: 2010
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii
How long in CO: Since 2005
How and when you got into mountain biking: I tried out for an adventure racing team in 2000, got selected for the team, and quickly figured I had better learn how to ride a mountain bike on more than just dirt roads or I’d be toast!
Race category for 2012: Cat 1
Favorite previous race you’ve done: Firecracker 50 – killer climbs, ripping decents, fun after-party in Breckenridge
Most anticipated race for 2012: Anything 50 miles or longer
Favorite trail: Looping together a long day in Crested Butte and finishing on Doctor Park’s sweet downhill
When I’m not riding my bike……it must be raining
My secret talent is……I get better with age
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Hillary Hienton
Hillary is a WMBA founder and Board of Director’s member
WMBA team member since:2009
Hometown: C. Springs
How long in CO: Life
How and when you got into mountain biking:In college as a result of a boyfriend
Race category for 2012:SS
Favorite previous race you’ve done: Any of the races at Palmer Park
Most anticipated race for 2012: I don’t know yet
Favorite trail: Ravens Ridge and Rio En Medio (New Mexico)
When I’m not riding my bike……teach, learn, cook, read, yoga, spend time with dogs,and anything else that comes along.
My secret talent is……Give me a microphone and I’ll show you
Melissa McMartin
- Kerri Mosman
WMBA team member since: 2011
Hometown:Suffolk United Kingdom
How long in CO: 10 years
How and when you got into mountain biking: lived in Breckenridge about
5 years ago and started playing around
Race category for 2012: Single Speed
Favorite previous race you’ve done: Palmer park races especially the
24 hour race last October
Most anticipated race for 2012: 24 hour race in Colorado springs
Favorite trail: I love Red Rocks and Palmer park
When I’m not riding my bike……cut/color hair, give facials, run, yoga,
watch movies, hang out with my dog.
My secret talent is……snowboarding woohoooo!!!!
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Cami Stock Professional photographs taken by: Tim Bresnahan
WMBA member since: 2009 
WMBA team member since: 2009
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
How long in CO: 27 years
How and when you got into mountain biking: About 5 years ago. Ex boyfriend and some great friends showed me the ropes
Race category for 2012: Cat 1
Favorite previous race you’ve done: Firecracker 50 or Triple Dhip
Most anticipated race for 2012: Not sure, but it will be fun! Maybe try out some more DH races
Favorite trail: Can’t pick just one. Burro down, Doctor’s park, Overlook…
When I’m not riding my bike……I get fat.
My secret talent is……burping the ABC’s
WMBA team member since: 2012–first year!
Hometown: Seattle, WA
How long in CO: off and on for 10+ years
How and when you got into mountain biking: 2 years ago, introduced by the hubby and some great girlfriends after entirely too many years of road riding
Race category for 2012: 3/2
Favorite previous race you’ve done: Beti Bike Bash–it was great to be there with so many women–new and pro alike! It was an awesome intro to racing.
Most anticipated race for 2012: Firecracker 50 as a relay
Favorite trail: Falcon, or the 401 in Crested Butte
When I’m not riding my bike……I’m chasing my athletes around (I’m a coach and love my job), reading, writing, snowboarding, running…a little bit of everything
My secret talent is……as a freelance writer, whenever I get the time and/or feel inspired.
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WMBA member since: 2009
WMBA team member since: 2010
Hometown: Vermillion, SD
How long in CO: 6.5 years
How and when you got into mountain biking: My husband encouraged me to start riding. The frst few rides were not very successful, but he continued to encourage me and soon I began to get the hang of it and now I love it!
Race category for 2012: Cat 2
Favorite previous race you’ve done: Whiskey Offroad, Prescott, AZ
Most anticipated race for 2012: I’d like to compete in the Firecraker Fifty in Brekenridge.
Favorite trail: The Overlook
When I’m not riding my bike…… I’m on a run or a hike with my dog, Leveye.
My secret talent is…… I enjoy drawing and photography.
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WMBA member since: 2009
WMBA team member since: 2010
Hometown: Monument, CO
How long in CO: 21
How and when you got into mountain biking: Working at REI in 2008
Race category for 2012: Cat. 2
Favorite previous race you’ve done: 24 Hours of COS, Triple Dhip at Solvista
Most anticipated race for 2012: Steamboat Stinger and 24 Hours of COS
Favorite trail: All of Palmer Park
When I’m not riding my bike……I’m hanging out with Team Glenn!
My secret talent is……Teaching philosophy
