When Janel Holcomb purchased her first bike in 2006, she unwittingly changed the course of her entire career. Within months she traded in her life as a high school math teacher for that of a professional cyclist. Before long she became a decorated racer and was crowned the 2011 National Racing Calendar champion. She competed in world championships in 2013 and 2014 in the Team Time Trial. Today she discusses her unusual path. In this episode, we'll cover: Her experiences at the 2012 Olympics. Why each country has a different racing personality. How working with the Women's Cycling Association changed her life Why anyone can ride like a pro. By the end of her first season in 2007, Janel Holcomb was invited to guest ride at a stage race for the California-based professional team, Webcor Builders. Here she helped secure the overall win for her teammate, and was then signed to race full-time. Over the next two seasons, Janel steadily accumulated results and developed her talents as an all-arounder. In ... Read More »The post From High School Math Teacher To Cyclist (Featuring Janel Holcomb) appeared first on veloclassic.com.
