Rebecca is a seven-time world champion, Hall of Fame athlete, Emmy Award-winning storyteller, host of What’s the Rusch podcast, and entrepreneur whose career exemplifies resilience, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of peak performance. Known as the Queen of Pain for her dominance in ultra-endurance sports, Rebecca has spent over three decades redefining what’s possible across mountain biking, adventure racing, climbing, and paddling. Her achievements include records at the Leadville 100 MTB and Iditarod Trail Invitational, summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro by bike, and becoming the first person to ride the entire 1,200-mile Ho Chi Minh Trail.
Rebecca’s Emmy-winning documentary, Blood Road, captures her deeply personal journey to connect with her late father, a Vietnam War pilot, showcasing her ability to transform challenges into purpose. This same spirit drives her nonprofit, the Be Good Foundation, which uses the power of the bike to foster community, remove unexploded bombs from war-affected regions, and create global impact.
A bestselling author of Rusch to Glory and an in-demand keynote speaker, Rebecca inspires individuals and teams to embrace an athlete’s mindset, pursue their personal podiums, and push beyond perceived limits. Recognized as one of Outside’s top 40 women in sport and one of the 50 most influential people in American cycling, she is the only athlete to be inducted into both the Mountain Bike and Gravel Cycling Halls of Fame.
Rebecca’s powerful storytelling, grit, and wisdom empower audiences to tap into their resilience, embrace growth, and redefine peak performance—both on and off the trail. Whether competing, speaking, or advocating for mental and physical health, Rebecca’s mission is to inspire others to find meaning, push boundaries, and build lives of impact.
