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Jack Spranger Athlete Bio
Mountain Bike
Cyclocross

Jack Spranger

U23 Men’s National Team Member

D.O.B April 25, 2004
Hometown Sammamish, Washington
School Colorado Mesa University
Residence Sammamish, Washington
Pro Teams Bear National Team
Meet the Athlete

Jack started riding bikes when he was 3-4 years old and not long after he started riding without training wheels and setting up ramps in the street and trying to get air. He loved the feeling of being on two wheels and getting that adrenaline rush. One day, his dad took him to the local BMX track and he started to get into racing. Combining his love for riding with his competitiveness, he was hooked and eventually was at the track every weekend. After racing BMX for a while, he tried cyclocross and mountain bike racing and they have become his main focus since. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, the local scene for cyclocross and mountain bike racing was strong. Him and his family were racing almost every weekend. His first taste of racing on a national level was the 2015 Cyclocross National Championships in Austin. He had no idea what to expect of himself but ended finishing 4th. From that moment, it lit a fire in Jack to work to get higher up on the podium. After that he went to every CX and MTB Nationals and slowly accumulated more medals and podium finishes until 2019 when CX Nationals came to Washington, just an hour away from his house, on a course he raced countless times. Everything came together on the day and he was able to win. This gave him a huge confidence boost but unfortunately soon after, the pandemic hit. While it was a struggle not being able to race for a whole year, he spent a lot of time riding with close friends making memories and really learning to enjoy the process of training and just riding his bike. He’s continued to use this mindset to focus on things he can control rather than just having his emotions fluctuate with race results. In 2021, he raced his first full seasons of UCI mountain bike and cyclocross racing accumulating highlights with several podiums in the U.S. and Europe, wins, and a Pan-American Championship. Shortly after the beginning of the new year, he had the amazing opportunity to represent the U.S. at the 2022 Cyclocross World Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas. A surreal experience considering that was only the second time they’ve been held outside of Europe. While his race wasn’t his best, the experience of racing in front of the U.S. fans was something he’ll remember forever.

What is one of the most pivotal experiences you've had that helped get you to where you are today?

The most pivotal experience for me was definitely winning my first national championship as a junior in Washington just an hour from my house in front of my friends and family.

The most pivotal experience for me was definitely winning my first national championship as a junior in Washington just an hour from my house in front of my friends and family.

What is your favorite quote to live by?

"Work hard, play hard" I think this really summarizes my mindset around training, racing, and riding in general in a lot of different ways. For example, I love doing intervals up a road but then once I'm done, riding back down a fun trail or hitting some jumps after makes it all worth it. I think its really important to keep a balance in order to have success that is sustainable

"Work hard, play hard" I think this really summarizes my mindset around training, racing, and riding in general in a lot of different ways. For example, I love doing intervals up a road but then once I'm done, riding back down a fun trail or hitting some jumps after makes it all worth it. I think its really important to keep a balance in order to have success that is sustainable

Growing up, how did youth sports impact who you are today?
Growing up I played many different team sports like hockey, soccer, flag football and more but all sports where it takes a team to achieve success and not just one person can get it done. While cycling, especially cyclocross and mountain biking are primarily individual sports, there is still a "team" around you that plays a large role. My parents, coaches, team directors, mechanics, and mentors are all instrumental in any success I have and I try my best to make sure their work doesn't go...

Growing up I played many different team sports like hockey, soccer, flag football and more but all sports where it takes a team to achieve success and not just one person can get it done. While cycling, especially cyclocross and mountain biking are primarily individual sports, there is still a "team" around you that plays a large role. My parents, coaches, team directors, mechanics, and mentors are all instrumental in any success I have and I try my best to make sure their work doesn't go unnoticed.

Points of Interest
Jack Spranger POI 1

Racing in Europe

Racing for Team USA at the World Championships in the U.S.

Jack Spranger POI 2
Jack Spranger POI 3

My first National Championship Win

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