Profile: Aviva Prager

Name: Aviva Prager
Age: 17
Location: Albany, CA
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Enjoying the outdoors/conservation work, (college apps, hah just kidding)

Velomuse: “Who is your role model in cycling?”

AP: “My role model in cycling is Michelle Dumaresq, a professional downhill mountain biker who races for Canada’s national mountain bike team. As a post operative transgendered woman she has faced much adversity throughout her career. However, she has been open about her her history as a trans woman and continued to follow her passion, paving the way for the next trans mountain biker.”

inspired young cyclist tackles the climb

One of the students I’ve coached over the last couple of years really had a powerful moment of recognition for her capacity, in life… through a Breast Cancer Benefit ride.  I was lucky to be present to witness this experience, which reinforced my belief that cycling truly helps develop confidence and self-awareness for everyone.  She’s going to be a strong woman someday.

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Junior Girls’ MTB Camp

We had 12 girls and 6 adult volunteers to coach and direct the weekend training camp for the NorCal High School Mountain Bike Racing League season kickoff. We also had two special guests, Marla Streb, who focused on cornering technique while the storm outside kept the girls inside, as well as a very understanding Sports Psychology Consultant, Carrie Cheadle, M.A. Hot chocolate and warmed up clif bars made the event really special.

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