Discover how Lilly, a PICL student-athlete, traded perfectionism for community through mountain biking. Her journey highlights the impact of GRiT, friendship, and inclusive leadership in youth cycling.

Positive Energy - While the thrill of race day is part of the draw, it’s the energy of the mountain biking community that keeps Claire coming back year after year. “There’s no pressure to be the best,” she explains. Her role as a student-athlete at PICL has even turned her into a bit of a campus recruiter—her love of the sport has sparked curiosity and inspired peers to give it a try.