Thorne Customer Since
2022
Thorne Affiliate
About
Iâm Chad Barentsen (current elite level cyclist, adventurer, and artist) out of Castle Rock, Colorado. Iâve spent the last 2 years gaining back traction in the cycling community with training, heading group rides, route mapping, and ultimately getting back to my racing routes. I came from a background racing DH, SD, Dual Slalom and 4x finishing at the top of collegiate podiums and overall national championship. Over the last two years Iâve seen amazing growth in myself, as an athlete, and as a father to become more physically and mentally strong. Majority of my time is dedicated to fitness and upholding my current racing standards. In the last two years Iâve watched myself advance from 30th-12th in the pro field at Pikes Peak Apex, 14th to 7th overall (2nd AG) at The Breck Epic, these races included so many âheavy hittersâ. Iâve won countless statewide races (Epic Rides, Zia Rides, GroRaces, Adventure fit, Mavsports) and local races (Rattler Race Series, HR MTB Race Series). In 2023 Iâm challenging myself additionally with splitting my race formats 50/50 between gravel and MTB. Getting straight to the point I want to be the National Ultra Endurance Series 50 miler Champion, XCO, Marathon and SS (short track) National Champion Jerseys, sub 6:45 The Leadville 100 and finish top 10 in Pro field at the Pikes Peak Apex and win Breck Epicâs. Iâm hungry for podiums at the Belgium Waffle Ride, Bighorn Gravel, and Vailhalla.
Why I choose Thorne
Being disciplined creates mental toughness both on the bike and in everyday life. Every time a feel âoffâ I use that as a challenge to change my mindset. Thorne is the key to build, endure, recovery and ultimately be happy!
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