Ride Leader & Team
Cari Higgins is a 23-time USA Cycling National Champion & known in the cycling world as a fierce competitor. She’s traveled the world representing the USA from 2006-2016. After multiple World Cup & Pan American medals, she was part of the USA Olympic “long team” leading up to the London Olympics. Cari is now the Chairwoman of the USA Cycling Board of Directors.
Cari now lives in the Boulder area & her full-time career has transitioned into real estate sales. Since the inception of Brake the Cycle in Aspen, Cari has been our lead rider. Her vision of what the impact Brake the Cycle has on actual lives & villages in rural Zambia was transformed when she toured some of the beneficiaries in 2017. Her commitment & passion is contagious, & we are delighted to have her as part of our leadership team!
Cari has been joined by an impressive cadre of pros, retired pros, and trainers over the years. By joining the ride, you will have the experience of “riding with the pros” who provide guidance, support, & some laughs along the way. Some of Aspen Invitational alumni pros include Katie Compton, Lauren Hall, George Hincapie, Ruth Winder, Daniel Holloway, Danny Summerhill, Kiel Reijnen, Erica Clevenger, & several others!
