2023 Team Tracy ATX Ultra Racing Partners
As we all know, Racing Bikes is NOT cheap. . . Jamie is retired military, and Christie works a full-time job in finance for an amazing company, however Race Registration Fees, Coaching, Travel Costs (Fuel, Lodging, Food, Airfare, Bike Shipping & Boxes . . . the list goes on and on), Training & Racing Kits & Speed Suits, Socks, Cycling Shoes, Bikes & Components, Wheels & Tires & Tubes, On & Off Bike Nutrition, and Recovery Services & Tools all add up fast, and it would be nearly impossible for us to cover all of these costs, so we are beyond grateful for the generous companies who are partnering with us and providing sponsorship and/or support for the 2023 Race Season!
For those of you that aren’t familiar with the Cycling Community – finding sponsors, especially sponsors for female racers and teams, who typically receive less exposure than their male counterparts, is extremely difficult . . . and when we find a company that believes in us and wants to support us in chasing our dreams and reaching our goals, we want to do everything we can to give back! So please consider patronizing these companies – “giving back” a bit by expanding their customer base goes a long way in helping me thank them for their support!
VanDoIt
HED Wheels
Over the years I have raced on HED Wheels and have won multiple USAC Master’s National titles and WUCA Ultra Cycling National and World titles. I love the feel on these wheels and how durable they are with the number of miles I put on a set of wheels training for 500 mile + races. This was a dream sponsorship to acquire for Team Tracy ATX in 2023. You want fast wheels come check mine out, they are at another level of quality and performance.
“The Fastest Road Bike Wheels. Period”.
“We’ve handbuilt wind tunnels, consulted with professional athletes, raced and explored every composite material available with one purpose: to create the world’s fastest bike wheels.
Today, we own the patent for the most aerodynamic rim profile in the world, featured in both our Vanquish RC Pro and Vanquish RC Performance wheel lines, and there are no signs of slowing down”.
BB Infinite
I honestly believe these are the best Bottom Brackets and Jockey Wheels on the market. From day 1, after install I noticed a smother and fluid motion of my drivetrain. The BBInfinte U.S. based company “family” are the best and very supportive of their products. If you see us at any race or venue, please don’t hesitate to ask to spin my drivetrain and see for yourself. Gary and Wes truly raised the bar when in comes to designing and building Bottom Brackets.
“FROM THE FOUNDERS”
“We want to thank everyone who supported us, from our wives and friends to those strangers all over the world. Thanks to all of you who share our need for that perfect Sunday group-ride sprint, that moment of intense exhilaration conquering the climb, or the muddy, nasty, man-that-was-awesome downhill bomb session that ends with a cold beer with friends. Your bicycle is a place of passion, joy and enlightenment. We make it faster, quieter and stronger so you can put everything out of your mind and just go ride.
BBInfinite’s mission is to eliminate press fit bottom bracket creaking and to unleash your performance with the world’s only one-piece press fit bottom bracket system. Designed in the USA. Made in the USA”
BiSaddle
I discovered Gravel Racing in late 2018, and set my first gravel bike up initially with the same saddle that I ran on both my TT bike and my road bike. My riding style & position is different on my gravel bike though, and it became clear very quickly that my road saddle would not work for gravel. I tried several saddles unsuccessfully before stumbling across the BiSaddle.
My first BiSaddle was the SRT. I’ll be honest – it was not “love at first ride” 😂. The BiSaddle is SO adjustable, and I really had no idea where to start, so I initially tried to line the nose and seat widths up closely with my Road Saddles, and I did not use any of the provided wedges to alter how flat/rounded the surface was. I experimented with it for a bit, adjusting the nose and seat widths a bit each day, and ultimately using the wedges to flatten out the shape. I got it dialed after a few rides, and was SHOCKED at how comfortable it was when properly adjusted for my unique shape and riding style! I raced (and won!) my very first gravel race the next weekend, and realized after the race that I hadn’t even thought about my saddle once over 100 miles / 5 hours of gravel, washboard, and TX chipseal. I’d found a winner, and haven’t run any other saddle on my Gravel Bike since.
In my experience, the BiSaddle is the perfect saddle for EVERY discipline. I’ve won multiple 500 mile & 24 Hour National TT Championships on my SRT without a hint of sit bone pain or saddle sores. In contrast to long TT efforts, I raced the punchy, intense ~30 mile UCI eSports World Championship Race for Team USA (and countless other Elite eSports Zwift Races) on my BiSaddle.
ABUS Mobile Security
I fell in love with ABUS Helmets racing for ABUS Pro Gravel in 2021, and am beyond stoked that they offered to extend their support to Team Tracy ATX for the 2023 Season. You’ll never see me out there on road or gravel without an ABUS Helmet protecting my noggin! (More soon)
iKOR Labs
Only the best CBD for this girl! I met Charles with iKOR labs at SBT Gravel a few years ago, and we became fast friends. He sent me home with some samples, and I was HOOKED! I currently use the iKOR extracts and capsules for sleep support and inflammation control, the Topicals for soothing relief from knee pain or after LONG days in the saddle when my quads are on fire, and Recovery Shots for fast recovery and inflammation control after hard efforts, and mid-race during my longer ultra events, to keep inflammation at bay.
Panaracer
Since 2017 my preferred tires both as a team sponsored by Panaracer and while privateering, has been Panaracer Tires. I have competed multiple times in the Flint Hills of Kansas, to include Unbound XL on Panaracer Tires, and they preformed flawlessly.
Core Culture
You. Me. We. Are Core Culture.
If you know me personally, you know how particular I am about both the supplements that I choose to take, and the brands/companies that I choose to partner with. Core Culture checks ALL of the boxes for me. They are a local (Luling, TX), Female, Veteran, Minority owned company that produces the highest quality supplements, including Collagen Protein, Nootropics/Adaptogens, Organic, Vegan Plan Protein, and more. From their website:
“We identify wellness as a consciousness of mental, physical, and spiritual health that is shared across a community. In other words, wellness is a Culture, one that is dedicated to health and prosperity for all. In our Culture, we believe that quality should never be compromised, and intentions should always be moral as well as transparent.
To us, and our extended family of creators, wellness isn’t defined by shredded abs, ripped muscles, celebrity influencers or overly zealous brand owners that will tell you anything you want to hear in order to sell a product. Instead, to us, wellness is defined through collective expressions of creativity with quality, transparency, and education in mind.”
Their labeling is transparent, they source only the best ingredients from fair trade suppliers, and their products are all manufactured and packaged in-house, right here in Luling, TX. We are honored and proud to be partnering with them as our presenting sponsor for the 2022 race season and beyond!
The Training Room Austin
Austin Massage Company
The Graphics Guys
Based in Austin, TX, these guys have been amazing to work with and the quality of their products is second to none.
Champion System Custom Apparel
I spend a LOT of time in lycra, y’all. No, really . . A LOT. I am not a fair-weather rider, and will typically train outside rain or shine (but not in lightning!), in 100+ degree temperatures, and down into the 40s. And you know what they say? “It’s really not that bad if you have the right gear.” – Well, they’re right!
First and foremost I chose Champ-Sys kits for my Ultra Distance Racing because their chamois are hands down the most comfortable that I have ever worn. I’ve spent a lot of time in a lot over popular brands’ chamois, but my Champ-Sys bibs are always my go-to for long days in the saddle.
Additionally, they have a wide variety of hot and cold weather cycling gear and accessories to help me keep me comfortable regardless of the temperature, AND their Aero line is FAST!
Finally, Champ-Sys has low Mix & Match minimums, free design, a fast turn-around, crash replacement, and a lifetime quality guarantee. They stand behind their product, and I have never had anything but positive experiences with their customer service.
Look for a blog post soon on the pieces of Apparel that I chose specifically for Ultra Racing, and why I selected the pieces that I did!
Traughber Nutrition
My nutrition planning is a bit tricky, as I have health problems which include persistent anemia and an allergy to Gluten and Soy. I also don’t tolerate dairy terribly well, so Shane had to work around quite a few food intolerances and allergies when helping to develop on and off bike nutrition guidance for me. Shane also identified that I was under-fueling, and not taking in enough fluids or electrolytes during my Ultra Distance Races even though I thought that I was eating and drinking more than enough. While I never had any full-on bonks during an Ultra Race, I noticed a considerable improvement in my late-race performance and post-race recovery after implementing Shane’s recommendations. I’m over the moon to have Shane’s support for the 2021 season, and he’ll be an invaluable member of my crew at Race Across Oregon in late July!
M3GA Coaching
I have worked with Matt at M3GA Coaching for the past 7+ years. . . .from a green Cat 4 chasing that “Pro” dream to discovering that I HATE crits and focusing on Time Trials and Road Races to deciding that I wanted to try Ultra Distance Time Trials to deciding that I wanted to be the next big Gravel Pro to deciding that I wanted to focus on eSports and making the US National Team during the Pandemic. . . and now coming full circle to focus on Gravel and Ultra Distance racing again. I’ve broken my Collarbone (3x) and my hip, several ribs and a vertebrae, and pulled more muscles than I can count over the last 7 years. . . I’ve had more “comebacks” than I want to think about, and Matt has always gone above and beyond to patiently get me back to fitness after every single one. Throughout all of this, I’ve worked full time. . sometimes 40 hour weeks and sometimes 80 hour weeks. I’ve had all kinds of “life” stuff happen that could have easily gotten in the way of my training and caused me to throw in the towel, but Matt does a great job of factoring “life” into my training plans so that I stay fresh and motivated both physically AND mentally. I would highly recommend him as a coach regardless of what level you are starting at.
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