It is
quite obvious that I am a triathlete, but it might not be as obvious that I
also get to work in the same industry as my athletic passion. Aside from
training, I get to learn and work with one of the greatest cycling/triathlon
innovators, John Cobb. Many know him, but if you were to bump into him at a
race, you would not know all the amazing things he has brought to the sport,
and that’s because he will never talk about it. He is a true inventor with a
creative mind, but not only that, he truly cares about improving the sport
through new innovations, and most importantly, improving riders’ comfort. He
doesn’t follow trends, he creates his own path. He makes sure he follows the
path that brings the best products and knowledge to the people. Which is why he
hired me to be his head of Women’s Development as the women’s market grows
rapidly in both cycling and triathlon.
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| So Fancy ;) |
But what
truly goes into the daily life of Rachel Olson at Cobb Cycling? Sarcasm,
mostly. But beyond that, I learn… A LOT. From only a year of working here, I
have learned so much about bike fitting, bike components, saddle comfort and
discomfort of cyclists, and much more. But the greatest thing of all is that I
have the opportunity to share all the great information I learn with other female
cyclists and triathletes around the world-which is exactly our mission. I have
the privilege to help improve athletes’ comfort on the bike to help them
improve in their own goals. I talk to women every day about finding comfort in
order to keep them in the sport, or help them get into the sport happily and
without pain. I was also able to help in the making of our new website
alongside Alex Bok (Director of International Sales and Marketing) and Seth
Cooke (Sales Consultant). Overall, we have a very open environment that allows
for growth and an increase in knowledge on a daily basis.
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| #Crew |
This
year, Cobb Cycling is working on a project to bring more knowledge to women of
all levels, as well as getting them more involved in the sport. We know that
getting into cycling and triathlon can be difficult, and it can be even more
difficult to talk about sensitive subjects with bike shop personnel or even
other cycling peers. What we want to do is open up that conversation. My goal
is to get more women comfortable and involved and let them know they can do
this without pain! It has been incredibly rewarding to work on this project,
and I will hopefully be traveling to bike shops across the nation to talk to
women. Just last night, we hosted our first (of many) Women’s Night of this
project and it was great! It's just a comfortable, Women's Only, environment to learn and get together with other athletes, and ask any questions you may have on the topic. If you think this is something you want in your area,
just let me know! I truly enjoy helping others, especially when it is something that I am passionate about.
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| You Don't Have To Be Uncomfortable! |
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| The Set-Up |
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| Keeping it Lighthearted! |
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| Food for Days, Thanks to Mrs. Ginger! |
Anyway, all of this is why I love
working in the industry of my passion. I get to help other women who share my
same passion and learn every day from some very smart people! Well, all of
that, and I get time to work out!
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| Spin Classes every Tues/Thurs! |
If there's anything else you want to know or to see from me, let me know :) I'm still very new to this blogging world!
Thanks!
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