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New Mexico cyclist Tamatha Risner is preparing for the biggest race of her life 鈥� a gravel world championship.

It鈥檚 quite an accomplishment for the 52-year-old Las Cruces resident, who first started cycling in her late 30s simply to improve her mental and physical health.

The health benefits of cycling soon gave way to her competitive side.

鈥淚 wanted to be faster and start racing,鈥� she said. 鈥淎fter winning the first few races that I raced, I was hooked.鈥�

Since then, Risner has raced road, mountain and gravel events, winning two national championships, multiple state titles and numerous other races. Last November, after undergoing knee surgery on both knees, she set one goal: qualify for the Union Cycliste Internationale Gravel World Championships in Nannup, Australia.

Risner did just that in April in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

She entered the race needing a top-three finish to qualify for the world championships and crossed the finish line more than 13 minutes ahead of the next rider in her age group.

鈥淟ike with any race, you can鈥檛 celebrate until you鈥檝e actually crossed the finish line. It was then that I realized I won. And once my adrenaline had come down, I realized, 鈥楾his just happened, now I鈥檓 heading to Australia!鈥欌��

Winning the qualifier 鈥� and doing so by such a commanding margin 鈥� made years of work feel worthwhile, she said. But qualifying was only half the journey. Now, Risner is raising money to help make the trip halfway around the world and represent both New Mexico and the 近距离内射合集 States this October.

Traveling to the other side of the world comes with significant expenses, prompting Risner to launch a fundraising campaign.

鈥淜nowing what this trip will entail to get there, race and return is overwhelming,鈥� she said. 鈥淏ut also overwhelming is how many people want to help and support me to reach this goal and also represent our community and the U.S. at worlds; I can鈥檛 describe how grateful I am for the support I鈥檝e already received and continue to receive.鈥�

Those who have watched Risner鈥檚 journey firsthand aren鈥檛 surprised she reached this point.

Former ZiaVelo Cycling director Shane Cunico, who coached Risner while she raced for the Las Cruces team, said her success is the product of years of relentless commitment.

鈥淚鈥檝e never seen an athlete that exhibits the level of dedication and passion for cycling that Tammy does,鈥� Cunico said. 鈥淗er commitment to the sport, her training program, nutrition and understanding of the different cycling disciplines are what make her the champion she is today.鈥�

No pain, no gain

The course in Nannup is expected to cover roughly 54 miles and features nearly 6,600 feet of climbing across predominantly gravel terrain 鈥� more elevation than the Arkansas qualifier and far more climbing than Risner can consistently find in southern New Mexico.

鈥淚n Las Cruces, it鈥檚 not as easy to find such climbing,鈥� Risner said. 鈥淚鈥檝e been doing lots of gravel riding, of course, and lots of hill repeats with interval training. I鈥檝e increased my training and climbing for this event and continue to work on strengthening and body mechanics in the gym with my trainer Mike.鈥�

That trainer, Mike Arrowood, believes Risner鈥檚 greatest strength isn鈥檛 simply her conditioning.

鈥淪he鈥檚 consistently proven to be one of the hardest-working athletes I've ever coached,鈥� Arrowood said. 鈥淚鈥檝e had the privilege of working with competitors from MLB, MLS, MMA and other elite levels, and she absolutely belongs in that conversation.鈥�

Cycling was never part of Risner鈥檚 original plan.

She spent 25 years teaching in Las Cruces before retiring and opening her own mobile dog-grooming business. She first picked up mountain biking about 13 years ago.

Arrowood said what separates Risner is her mindset.

鈥淲hat makes her accomplishment even more remarkable is everything she鈥檚 overcome and starting the sport later in life,鈥� he said. 鈥淪he鈥檚 endured more injuries and surgeries than most athletes experience in an entire career, yet she鈥檚 never let adversity define her.鈥�

Risner echoes that sentiment. 鈥淚 turn pain and obstacles into fuel,鈥� she said.

As October approaches, Risner continues to balance business ownership, training and fundraising while preparing to compete against some of the world鈥檚 best gravel cyclists.

鈥淚 hope to give it everything I have, including the training until then,鈥� she said, noting she receives tremendous support from her fianc茅 Jerry Garcia. 鈥淚 would love to find the podium, but I'll be happy regardless of how I finish so long as I know that I gave it everything I have.鈥�

Those interested in supporting Reisner鈥檚 trip to the UCI Gravel World Championships can contribute through her GoFundMe campaign at .