Ashley Wedelich
Age: 41
Location: Dolores, Colorado
Bike: Rodeo Adventure Labs Traildonkey (52) and Show Pony
Preferred Discipline: Gravel and mountain biking equally!
Other Sponsors: Rodeo Adventure Labs, Lazer, Sportful, Nex-Gen Sports
Why ride with Tailfin
Out of all the bike packing gear I’ve tried, and I’ve tried multiple companies’ gear, Tailfin is hand down the best. It’s the design quality, the ease of access and the fact that all the gear is waterproof that makes me want to run only Tailfin on any race or trip I do.
Noteable Achievements
Across Arizona 2023 – 1st, new FKT Atlas Mountain Race 2022- 1st, new FKT East Texas Showdown 2022- 1st, new FKT Arkansas High Country Race 2020-1st, new FKT Across Andes 2019- 1st Colorado Trail Race 2018- 1st, new FKT
Additional Information
Events/rides/challenges planned for 2024
Gravel del Fuego, Silk Road Mountain Race
What’s on your go- playlist?
Odeza , Kendrick Lamar, Max Richter, Armin van Buuren
What do you carry with you on every trip?
A pocket knife
One luxury item you take on a trip
My favorite face cream – gotta take care of your skin.
Favourite country to ride in?
Chile – I love the landscapes and the people.
Personal challenge/s for 2024
Continue courses to become a personal trainer/coach
If you could only ride one route, what would it be?
Tough question! But… probably the Colorado Trail- it has some of the best single track and gravel I’ve encountered.
2023 Events Ridden
Across Arizona, Silverton Whiteout, 24 Hours of Old Pueblo, Ascend Armenia, Across Andes
What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given?
Just be myself