Meet the Selects
Introducing the 2025 Avout Racing Selects Team! š“āāļøĀ
Meet the 11 talented riders who define grit, passion, and community at Avout Racing. From podium dreams to inspiring stories, follow along as we unveil their goals for the season ahead!Ā
James Umberhandt
Weāre excited to have James returning as a 2025 Selects Rider!Ā
"I love riding, racing, and musicāit grounds me and clears my head. My goal is to hit the top 20ā25% in my field and see how far I can push myself. The Selects team is the perfect mix of fun and focus to help me achieve that. Iām all in for XC, with gravel and maybe some CX for training!āĀ
Follow him on IG šš» @jamberhandt24 and watch his passion and energy grow to the next level!Ā Ā
Gwen Urbain
Weāre thrilled to have Gwen Urbain join us as a Select Rider for the 2025 season!Ā
Hereās what Gwen shared about her goals and journey:Ā
"My name is Gwen Urbain. Iām 20, from Traverse City, Michigan, and I am pursuing a B.S. in Neuroscience at Michigan State University. As the founder and president of MSUās cycling club, Iāve rediscovered my passion for cycling and team leadership.Ā
This past year, I organized a womenās bike skills clinic, reignited my love for training, and set big goals for myself: graduating with my degree, competing at Unbound and other Gravel races, applying for a Neuroscience PhD program, and earning UCI points to qualify for the Lake Placid or Monte-Saint-Anne World Cup.Ā
Iām excited to be with Avout Racing because it aligns with my values of fun, competitive spirit, and academic excellence. My primary discipline is XC MTB, but Iāll train and race Gravel and CX.āĀ
Follow her on IG šš»@grurbain and watch her passion and energy grow to the next level!Ā
Yusuf Johnson
Weāre thrilled to have Yusuf Johnson join the 2025 Avout Racing Select Team!Ā Ā
"Iām a junior at UChicago studying philosophy, aiming to race professionally after graduation. This will be my third season, and Iāve progressed rapidly thanks to my background in national-level ice hockey and cross-country running.Ā
Iām focused on road and gravel racing, training for long, steady efforts and breakaways. Joining Avout Racing gives me the community and mentorship Iāve been missing, helping me grow as a cyclist while working toward my goals.āĀ
Letās cheer on Yusef as he tackles the 2025 season!Ā
Follow him on IG šš»Ā @yusuf_johnson_ and watch his passion and energy grow to the next level!Ā
Elizabeth Lindsay
Weāre excited to have Elizabeth returning as a 2025 Selects Rider! šš“āāļøĀ
Elizabeth is a 15-year-old mountain biker with big goals! I have been riding since age three and competing for four years. She races with her high school NICA team at the national level and aims for a top 10 finish at Nationals in 2025. Off the bike, she loves basketball, weight training, snow adventures with her Malamute, and maintaining straight Aās.Ā
Elizabethās favorite part of Avout Racing? Skill-building at Moab camp, team support at big races, and the shared drive to succeed. Her grit, kindness, and love for the outdoors inspire us all. Letās cheer her on!Ā Ā
Follow her on IG šš» @elizabethalindsay and watch her passion and energy grow to the next level!Ā
Herschel Doby
A 17-year-old college freshman at Middlebury, dual-majoring in Russian & Statistics, Herschel is fueled by a love for cycling, learning, and inspiring his little brothers.Ā
With nearly four years of racing experience, Herschel is all about pushing limits, mastering self-coached training, and striving for big goals, such as becoming a national champion and racing the Leadville 100.Ā
Excited to explore Marathon, Gravel, and stage races, Herschel joined Avout Racing to grow in a supportive, goal-driven environmentāand weāre thrilled to have him on board!Ā
Welcome to the Avout Racing Team, Herschel! We are so excited to have you!Ā
Follow him on IG šš» @h.g.a.doby and watch his passion and energy grow to the next level!
Carter Dembowski
Weāre excited to have Carter returning as a 2025 Selects Rider!Ā Ā
Starting in 6th grade with NICA and now racing national MTB series events, Carter brings grit and energy to every ride. Off the bike, he loves fishing, golf, wakeboarding, JROTC, and even horseback riding!Ā Ā
Motivated by growth and goalsālike mastering steep climbsāheās ready to build on his 2024 Avout Selects experience, both on and off the bike. Hereās to another incredible year of riding and representing!Ā Ā
Follow him on IG šš» @carterdembowski and watch his passion and energy grow to the next level!Ā
Connor McLane
Connor, a 15-year-old XC racer from Lakewood, Colorado, is returning as a Selects Rider after riding for the Academy last year. Driven by self-improvement and big goalsālike podiuming in HS races and keeping up with the league's bestāConnor is ready to level up in 2025.Ā Ā
Off the bike, he loves snowboarding with his dad, mountain adventures with his dog Diesel, and photography.Ā Connor brings dedication, a strong work ethic, and a team-first attitude to Avout Selectsāand weāre thrilled to have him back!Ā
Follow him on IG šš» @connormclane42 and watch his passion and energy grow to the next level!Ā
Riley Grimes
He is hard-working, focused on MTB XC, and eager to grow in road & gravel racing. Driven by a love for cycling, teamwork, and pushing limits, he aims to improve endurance, strength, nutrition, and mental toughness.Ā Ā Ā
He is ready to bring his dedication, positivity, and collaborative spirit to the team. Letās go, Riley!Ā Ā Ā
Follow him on IG šš» @grimesriley and watch his passion and energy grow to the next level!Ā
Devin Mumford
Hailing from Summit County, CO, Devin has been riding bikes his whole life and got serious about cycling in his freshman year with the high school team. He loves skiing, hiking, and spending time outdoors when he's not crushing MTB trails. Devin is excited to grow alongside a like-minded team, refine his skills, and explore gravel biking.Ā Ā
Welcome to the team, Devin!Ā
Follow him on IG šš»@devinm25_ and watch his passion and energy grow to the next level!
Elijah Kemp
Elijah is a high school sophomore and a dedicated athlete with a love for all sports and a standout passion for mountain biking. After competing in NICA MICL and VAHS series, plus Nationals last summer, heās more motivated than ever to chase top finishes at regionals and nationals. His long-term goal is to compete internationallyāmaybe even at the Olympics!Ā
With a positive attitude, a drive to push harder, and a knack for supporting teammates, weāre thrilled to have him on board. Welcome to the team Elijah!
Wren Capra
Originally from Steamboat Springs, CO, and now at Middlebury College, Wren excels in gravel, cross-country, and marathon mountain biking, with strengths in climbing, technical gravel, and endurance events. A former cycling coach and mentor, sheās dedicated to uplifting young riders while chasing big goals this season, including focusing on long-distance gravel and marathon races, refining her technical skills, and competing at top national events. With passion, determination, and a love for riding, Wren is ready to make 2025 unforgettable!Ā
Follow her on IG šš» @wren.capra and watch her passion and energy grow to the next level!Ā