GRITS in NYC

I'm a girl raised in the South who transplanted herself from 'Bama to the Big Apple. I have a great husband, a fluffy pooch, and LOVE bikes! I'm also PROUD to be a Specialized Women's Ambassador for 2013 -- working hard to get more ladies on two wheels!

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Reliving some lost moments of warmer days through some water damaged roll of film I finally had a chance to process.  The beauty that is film.  

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So. Much. Rad. Thanks to @photorhetoric for capturing some amazing moving images of our #skitosea #DolceEVOventure journey!

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Gratuitous curved mirror #MtHam selfie w/@dkosecki @aaronmangum @peacelovebikes!!! #iheartcalifornia #outsideisfree #yourrideyourrules (at Lick Observatory)

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This is the absolute definition of suffer, sacrifice, teamwork and heart! From NYC to the world stage it has been an inspiration to watch her rise in the ranks and inspire so many women (and men) to ride a bike and chase their dreams! Congrats @evelyn_stevens, @meganguarnier, and the entire @usacycling and @boelsdolmansct teams! #richmond2015 #richmondisforwinners #yourrideyourrules #amiralove 📷 by me (by some miracle)

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I'm definitely not a photographer, but sometimes you get a good one...@evelynstevens crushing #LibbyHill and leading the peloton to the crest of the climb! What an unbelievably gutsy ride by Evie and ALL of her @usacycling teammates! #richmond2015 #richmondisforwinners

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#LibbyHill is off the hook...the ladies are amazing! #richmondisforwinners #richmond2015

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A picture of a picture of a tv screen of a World Champion! I may have teared up a bit! Congrats as well to @meganguarnier who crushed it and snagged a bronze! What an amazing day! #richmondisforwinners #amiralove

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This little lady has proven itself to be a worthy #GatewayCup machine! 2 primes and counting... #labordayinthelou #999milestogateway #teamhealthwarrior #getinthevan #welshcreeper

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@photorhetoric is outdoing himself this weekend at #GatewayCup...capturing all the heat and excitement of the races. Give him a follow or check out his insta feed! ・・・ Good times during a hot night of racing at day 1 of #gatewaycup with the #unitedcolorsofCRCA #999milestogateway #labordayinthelou #teamhealthwarrior

[thespecializeddigest]

When fitness meets fashion, I’m one happy lady. The bib shorts have a hook-up for easy access when nature calls, the middle back pocket has a hole for my headphones, the material features cold fabric technology, the design is absolutely stunning and there is a matching Evade helmet. Check, check and check!  - @MaeElizabethG

[gritsinnyc]

4 newly forged friendships, formed over 5 days, across 3 states, covering 350 miles...there are no words to truly describe my Vermont to Maine bike packing experience. The first multi-day, self-supported trip I've ever done on a bicycle. All I know is that I have 4 new and amazing friends that I already miss like crazy, sore legs, and an entirely new perspective on where bikes can take you if you just open your mind to it... HUGE thank you to @theotherchrislee & @photorhetoric for capturing the beauty of it all! 📷 @photorhetoric (at Cadillac Mountain, Bar Harbor, Maine)

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Yes. Yes. Yes. #ermahgerd #countryforlife #nashvilleinconcert

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Pinning on a number and racing skinny tires around an oval...#itsbeenawhile #lordhelpme #thisisgonnahurt #yourrideyourrules

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Ready at the start for my first #Cali XC MTB race! It's times like these that have me reminiscing about @rebarusch and #Idaho...where it all began! LOVED my @specializedwmn #Era...that is one heck of a speed machine!

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Reminiscing about my @africanservices family as I eat at a fantastic Ethiopian restaurant in San Jose! #memories #goodtimes #injerafordays

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What an insanely rad (and strong) crowd we had for the @iamspecialized #BigEasy ride! And, what an amazing turnout by the ladies! #outsideisfree #californiawinter #yourrideyourrules #specializedwmn

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@mschloat17 and I hanging at the #BikeHut before the real climbing begins...@citymdwomensracing represent! #citymdteamcamp #CaliLivin #outsideisfree #redismycolor Thanks @danielcleiman for the sweet photo!