Rising: Kate Courtney’s Pursuit of the Top
Rising is a series presented by Scott Sports that takes a deep look at Kate’s rise in the sport of mountain biking while following her closely through her 2021 Olympic season as a part of the Scott-SRAM MTB Racing Team. Follow along to learn more about Kate’s early racing career, how she trains and to get an inside look at the World Cup action during the 2021 season. Be sure to subscribe see the episodes as they are released!
Season 2
In season two, we follow Kate as she navigates through the unknown, kicks off the World Cup season and looks ahead at the Olympic Games. Follow along as we go behind the race tape and see how Kate is building her blueprint and foundation ahead of this monumental season.
Episode 1: Blueprint
Kate shares her 2020 silver linings and maps out her blueprint for the 2021 season ahead of the Tokyo Olympic year.
Episode 2 : foundation
In episode 2 of Rising, we join Kate and her coach Matt at her new home gym as she prepares for the upcoming season. Being at the top of World Cup racing goes beyond talent, it is a balance of consistent training, recovery, and evolution. Having a solid foundation is essential to Kate's upcoming season, especially with the Olympics on the calendar.
Episode 3 : Building confidence on the bike
In episode 3 of Rising, we dive into Kate's unique 2021 preseason approach, the dramatic first World Cups, and how former World Cup Champion and Team Director, Frischi helps her dial in every line ahead of race day.
Season 1
Episode 1 : ROOTS
Head to the Scott website for the first episode in Kate’s new series - Rising. This episode goes to the roots of Kate’s mountain bike career - from riding on Mount Tam with her dad and racing in a NICA high school league to becoming World Champion.
Episode 2 : No Train No gain
What does it take to become a World Champion? Episode 2 of Rising takes you behind the tape to learn about the training required to compete with the best in the world.
Episode 3 : set up for success
Suspension, tire pressure, cock pit design - getting bike settings dialed is an integral part of performance. Join Kate and her mechanic Brad Copeland to learn more about what it means to dial in a race set up in preparation for World Cup level events.
Episode 4: Full send
With incredibly technical World Cup courses, technical skills are critical to success at the highest level. Find out how Kate Courtney, with the mentorship of her team manger Thomas Frischknecht, has put a heightened focus on improving technical skills this season.