I am genuinely proud to have been a part of the @pearlizumiofficial program for several years, and the last couple in particular were especially rewarding with the added role of building out the pro mountain bike roster and being involved in some of the more strategic brand development, cultivating connections to media outlets, curating media assets from athletes, and helping to develop and facilitate the 501 Trail Pledge to non-profit trail orgs across the country. It was a gigantic privilege to be a part of such a rad collective of riders and ambassadors, and equally rad to have worked behind the scenes with so many good people. I think it’s important for anyone looking to pursue sponsorships or careers in this industry to find brands with values that are well aligned with your own, and that’s definitely the case here. Few thank-yous include @youcanfindmeoutside, @joshualawton, @jdubyapepper, @iamkitrecca, @jess.magruder, @burtonc404, @kmhuffm1 and @bbrough91 for showing me the marketing ropes. Thanks as well to all of the athletes who agreed to come along for the ride over the past couple of years as I built out the roster, and of course my dude @jefflenosky for introducing me nearly 5 years ago. As this chapter ends another one begins and I’m chomping at the bit to get cracking on the year ahead! Cheers everyone 👊 . . First photo from @_katielo 🤘