Kristen Myers

Age: 41
Residence: Denton, TX
Occupation: Super Mom

Kristen’s occupation is seriously her descriptor. After finding the bike, Kristen has taken the learning curve on head first in an effort to keep up with her kids! After our first weekend trip in Memphis, TN (which was extremely busy and somewhat overwhelming), it almost seemed as though she was enjoying her vacation time away! With that time management and desire to grow, SBT GRVL better watch out!

Bike: Felt Breed Carbon with Shimano GRX, I9 Solix Wheels and 47mm Teravail Rutland Tires

Brandilee Coon

Age: 36
Residence: Denver, CO
Occupation: Creative Storyteller/ Executive Producer

We met Brandilee last year as Amani’s boss and made the trip out to Leadville to see what all of the craziness was about. Since last year she has made a big move from NY to CO and her desire to create the community through bikes that she witnessed in 2023 is why we are so excited to see what she can do this season at SBT GRVL!

Bike: 3T Exploro RaceMax with Shimano GRX, I9 Solix Wheels and 38mm Teravail Rutland Tires

Megan Mouser

Age: 38
Residence: Lino Lakes, MN
Occupation: VP at IPP (Pet Grooming)

Megan has applied all three years of FTGU and resembles everything that this project is about! She has taken on events across the US and inspired everyone around her, including her son Connor who is her mini me! Megan works tirelessly as a mom, businesswomen and athlete and Leadville showed that!

Brindley Faile

Age: 32
Residence: Phoenix, AZ
Occupation: Flight Instructor

Brindley works as a Flight Instructor as she collects her flight hours to become a commercial pilot! Brindley came into the project with very little riding experience, but with an infectious desire to learn. She is constantly smiling and did everything she possible to finish Leadville and (SHHHHH spoiler alert, she did!).

Amani Toomer

Age: 48
Residence: Weehawken, NJ
Occupation: EX NFL Player and Talk Show Host

Amani Toomer is a former professional football player who spent his entire career as a wide receiver for the New York Giants. Amani currently works as a talk show host on Sports Talk on Amazon Prime while also working to help former players stay fit with bikes by creating Game Time Cycling! He took on Unbound 200 in June and finished in 20 hours even after his lights died!

Rachel Crain

Age: 28
Residence: Boulder, CO
Occupation: Creative Director and Stylist

Former elite soccer and volleyball player who has always enjoyed commuting by bike. She had a knee injury last year which pushed her to get her more into cycling. She has done some longer adventure rides, but has never done an endurance race of any kind and is looking forward to getting back into the competitive spirit and seeing how fast she can go.

Johanna Appel

Age: 44
Residence: Weddington, NC
Occupation: Corporate Attorney

Mom of two young boys who she now rides with, applied for Season 1 and became a massive supporter of the project. A former D1 college soccer player who has not put herself first or challenged herself athletically since becoming a mother and is ready to take on any challenge thrown at her!

Roberta Nuñez

Age: 30
Residence: Botson, MA
Born: Dominican Republic
Occupation: ICU Nurse

Meet Roberta Nunez, 30, of Boston, Massachusetts. The Dominican-born ICU nurse has spent countless hours working in hospitals, aiding others. Energized with the scale of the challenge, she dove in to training head first.

Shawna Anderson

Age: 47
Residence: Superior, WI
Born: Toledo, OH
Occupation: High School Special Education Teacher

Shawna Anderson, 47, of Superior Wisconsin, just recently got into cycling by riding a fat tire mountain bike around the snowy backdrop of Wisconsin. A special education teacher, Shawna rides for her students, and is most excited to use her passion and determination to conquer the Leadville 100-mile race.