my partners
Sponsor Highlights
SCOTT
I joined the Scott family in 2019 as a member of the Scott-SRAM MTB Race Team! From the moment I had the chance to ride and race a Scott Spark, it has been a dream. The Spark is of course one of the lightest full suspension bikes on the market, but in my opinion is most differentiated in it's stiffness, geometry and with its the Twinlok suspension system. It is the ultimate race machine! I also race a Scott Scale hard tail for less technical courses where weight is imperative. Off the race course, I ride an Addict Disc on the road and a Scott Genius trail bike for skills training. No matter which bike I am riding, I am very grateful to be on the best equipment around!
SRAM
SRAM is an incredible partner for the Scott-SRAM MTB Race team and for me personally. With SRAM, I have the ability to customize my race set up and to work closely with the engineers on product development. One of my biggest challenges in terms of set up has been customizing my cockpit so that I can access my dropper post, AXS shifter and Twinlok suspension easily and comfortably throughout a race. SRAM helped fine tune every detail of my set up to ensure that I not only have products that work flawlessly - but that I can use them in a way that feels like second nature. I am grateful to work with the best in the business and a brand that truly cares about continuing to evolve and innovate.
Redbull
In 2017, I earned my wings when I officially signed with Redbull. To me, the brand is synonymous with high performance and giving athletes the tools they need to evolve throughout their career. There have been countless times throughout my career where Red Bull stepped in to provide me with opportunity - whether at high performance camps, in testing, in the media or even with resources to help me recover from injury. I am grateful to have a partner that is invested in helping me reach the top step of the podium!
Hyperice
Hyperice is a new partner for me, but a brand that I have relied on for years. I first remember using the Normatec boots when traveling to the USOPC Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO and knew immediately they would be a secret weapon in my training and recovery at home. Luckily I was able to get my hands on an early pair and have been glued to them ever since. If you want to know which products an athlete actually relies on - check their suitcase on a flight to Europe. If they can find room for Normatec boots, they must love them as much as I do! Since that time, Hyperice has continued to develop new and innovative products to push the edge of recovery science, making them a perfect and exciting partner for me moving forward. My current favorite products are the Hypervolt Plus and the NormaTec Boots.
Chipotle
As you may know, I got my start in competitive racing as a high school student racing for the NorCal League in Northern California. What you may not know is that Chipotle fueled almost every single one of my early racing memories. Racing often involves traveling and traveling often comes with unpredictable and unhealthy food options along the way. That is, until my dad discovered the OrderAhead feature on the Chipotle app back in 2010. This was long before ordering ahead was normal and I remember not only snagging the best burrito bowls money could buy but doing so from the front of the line to everyone's amazement. To this day, Chipotle and bike racing go hand in hand for me. At Chipotle, I can count on delicious food that is healthy, reliable and will fuel me through the hardest training days.
USA CYCLING NATIONAL TEAM
In 2017, I earned a spot on the USA Cycling National Team with a Silver medal at the U23 World Championships. USA Cycling provides incredible support to its athletes - both on and off the bike. For the past two seasons, Kate has earned a spot as a Gold Level athlete for the National Team and continues to benefit from the invaluable support this program provides.
OAKLEY
Oakley has been one of my biggest supporters from the beginning. They keep me outfitted in cutting edge protective eyewear - and even make custom colors to match. Currently - I am riding in the Radar EV models and my favorite lenses are the Prizm Low Light and the Prizm Torch lenses which I helped provide product testing for in 2018.
Jaybird
If you have ever seen me warming up from a race, you know that music is an incredibly important part of my preparation. The right playlist in training or before a race can put me in the right head space to compete at the top level and tune out distractions on the world's biggest stage. With Jaybird, I have found headphones meant to withstand the toughest environments and keep you moving forward in the pursuit of your best on the mountain. My current favorite product is the JayBird Vista in Grey.
WHOOP
As an athlete who places a high priority on recovery and is a self proclaimed data nerd - Whoop has been an incredible partner for me. I began using Whoop in 2017 as a tool to quantify and improve my recovery during my first year as elite racer when the product was just out of beta testing. Since that time, they have been an invaluable part of my training program and continue to help me push the limits of what my body is capable of. There is no better way to monitor your body's response to training and adjust in real time to get the most out of your body while staying healthy and strong. Over time, Whoop's algorithm and hardware has only improved and continues to be a critical tool for me in training. I currently wear the Whoop Band 3.0 in Pink or Blue or Black depending on the day.