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Lauren De Crescenzo

Clogged valves, broken chains, cheap motels - The lessons to pivot and persevere a first year of privateering

Lauren De Crescenzo reacts to winning inaugural The Growler road race at the finish, greeted by race founder Levi Leipheimer.

The 2024 season marked the beginning of a new chapter for me. It was a season where I stepped away from the comfort of a team and embraced independence. 

Until this year, I always had a team mechanic, a logistics coordinator, and other support crew. Now, I wear all those hats and more: a 'pro' mechanic, travel guru, social media strategist, and, of course, the fire extinguisher for the unexpected challenges of running a solo operation.

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