"Seventy-six miles, ten thousand feet of climbing, and endless Utah singletrack; this is the Park City Point 2 Point, an eye-watering endurance race that would be a challenge for anyone, and only the strongest would see it as a mission to accomplish just over six months after giving birth. Rachel Strait is one of the strongest."
"After having Harvey, I needed something to work toward, something that made me feel like me again,"
"I'm seven months postpartum, and I just finished Point to Point. It was harder than I imagined, but that's what made it worth it."
"People said I was selfish for racing, but being a mom doesn't mean you stop being yourself. I wanted my kids to see that you can still chase big goals and finish them."
Rachel Strait prepared for the Park City Point 2 Point seven months after her second child was born. She tackled a 76-mile course with 10,000 feet of climbing and continuous technical Utah singletrack to test both physical and mental endurance. Riding Ari Bicycles' redesigned Signal Peak, she sought a renewed sense of self and a deeper understanding of resilience after childbirth. Miles After Motherhood, a short film from Ari Bicycles, portrays her comeback and the balance of ambition, family, and joy of riding. Supported by family, she crossed the finish line in tears, affirming that motherhood does not preclude pursuing and completing big goals.
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