The London Paradox: Surreal Stages and Systemic Signals

After the broken hand and the missed Nationals in August, the goal shifted from peaking to rebuilding. That rebuild was supposed to be quiet, but instead, it accelerated into an invite to the London3Day at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. This exhibition race was an exciting way to get back on my feet and return to the international stage.

London3Day 2025

The weeks leading up to the trip were a fight with my own biology. My body began to show physical signs of systemic stress. I was dealing with persistent stress hives and blood marker results that were genuinely alarming. The data was clear. I had to spend significant time off the bike to reach a state where I could travel. I was redlining before the flight even took off.

Once I arrived, the atmosphere was incredible. Racing in front of a massive, roaring crowd was a surreal experience. This was my first time receiving an invite to an event of this scale. A huge thank you goes to Peter Taylor for making this possible. Peter has supported my career since my early days at Star Track in New York. Having him there to witness this progression felt like a full circle moment.

Keirin at London3Day

The talent at the velodrome was staggering. Sharing the track with world record holder Matthew Richardson and Olympic champion Emma Finucane was unforgettable. The trip was a total success. I performed well and felt the excitement for the sport return.

Match Sprint Final at London3Day

Beneath the optics, the London Paradox remained. I was enjoying the external success while my internal data was warning me of an impending crash. London was a necessary high, but my health was still under duress. The pressure was not letting up. My final semester of graduate school was wrapping up with only a few weeks to go, and a new professional chapter was about to begin.