Shayna Powless facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 8, 1994 Eglin Air Force Base, Florida |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Team information | |
| Current team | Virginia's Blue Ridge–TWENTY24 |
| Discipline | Mountain biking, road, gravel racing |
| Role | Rider |
| Rider type | All-rounder |
Shayna Powless was born on January 8, 1994. She is an American professional racing cyclist. Shayna has a special connection to the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin through her father's family.
She grew up in Sacramento, California. As a kid, Shayna enjoyed many different sports. But she really loved mountain bike racing when she was in high school.
In 2013, Shayna became the Under-23 US national mountain bike champion. This was a big win in her first year in that age group. Later, she started road bicycle racing when she joined the cycling team at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Shayna signed with the UCI Women's Team Virginia's Blue Ridge–TWENTY24 for the 2019 racing season. Her mother, Jen Allred, was an Olympic marathon runner. Her brother, Neilson Powless, is also a professional racing cyclist.
Shayna Powless: Top Cycling Achievements
Shayna Powless has achieved several notable results in her cycling career. She has competed in various races, showing her skills in both road and mountain biking.
Key Race Results: 2018-2019
In 2018, Shayna finished 10th overall in the Joe Martin Stage Race. This was a strong performance in a multi-day event. The next year, in 2019, she placed 10th at the Winston Salem Cycling Classic.
Recent Successes: 2022-2023
Shayna continued to show her talent in recent years. In 2022, she earned 4th place in the road race at the National Road Championships. She also finished 7th at La Picto - Charentaise in France.
In 2023, Shayna had a fantastic performance at the Tour of the Gila. She won the Points classification in this important stage race. This means she earned the most points for her consistent high finishes in different stages.
