Meet the

Aegis Cycling Foundation Pro Team

  • Lauren Stephens

    📍 Dallas, TX

    A seasoned racer since 2008, Lauren has competed for top-tier teams like EF Education TIBCO SVB and Cylance. As a former high school and college runner, her endurance base sets her apart in long-distance gravel events.

    Career Highlights:

    2021 US Pro National Champion, Road

    2021 Pan American Champion, Road

    2023 and 2024 US Gravel National Champion

    2022 Winner – Unbound Gravel

    Multiple wins in major gravel and road races

    Lauren’s goal is to inspire others to love riding, stay active, and prioritize their health. While she loves training at home, she'd choose Italy or Colorado if she had to be anywhere else.

  • Katherine A. Sheridan

    📍 Vienna, Virginia

    Katherine has been racing for four years and brings collegiate-level track and field experience from Virginia Tech. She thrives on the power and sense of accomplishment that comes from tackling big climbs and long races.

    Career Highlights:

    1st Overall – Emakumezko Gipuzkoa Stage Race

    Multiple top 5 finishes in national gravel events

    Rider for Mazda Lauf Factory Racing

    Her goals include learning and improving with each season, targeting podiums in UCI gravel and road events. Training in places like Medellin, Colombia and Malibu, CA, Katherine embraces every opportunity to grow in the sport.

  • Emma Langley

    📍 Richmond, VA

    Emma has been racing bikes for 15 years, including five as a professional. She has raced with teams like EF Education-TIBCO-SVB and Virginia's Blue Ridge TWENTY24. With a strong foundation in swimming and triathlon, Emma thrives on pushing her limits and seeing how far she can go.

    Career Highlights:

    3rd GC – 2025 Tour of the Gila

    2024 QOM Winner – Redlands Bicycle Classic

    2022 US National Road Champion

    Her cycling goals include winning UNBOUND 200, claiming the Gravel Nationals title, and racing in the Tour de France Femmes. You can often find her training in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, her favorite place to ride.

  • Kylee Hanel

    📍 Portland, Oregon

    Kylee started racing as a junior in 2019 and fell in love with the sport's team dynamic and shared challenges. With a background in basketball, soccer, and cross country, she brings fierce energy and discipline to every race.

    Career Highlight:

    Winner – Oregon Triple Crown Series

    Kylee’s goal is to keep growing as a rider and eventually secure a national-level podium. Her favorite event is the Redlands Bicycle Classic, and she's proud to be part of a team that supports and uplifts one another.

  • Skye Pellerin

    📍 Ottawa, ON

    Skye began racing in 2022 and quickly built an impressive résumé with podium finishes in both domestic and international races. A former runner and hockey player, she now channels her competitive spirit into cycling.

    Career Highlights:

    Podium – Ontario Provincial Championships

    6th Place – Paris Roubaix Femmes Espoirs

    Winner – Tour de l’Abitibi Crit and GC

    She races with passion and purpose, hoping to represent Canada at the Olympics. Skye loves training in Spain, especially in the Girona region, for its climbs, coffee, and culture.

  • Kenna Pfeiffer

    📍 Baltimore, Maryland

    Kenna may be new to cycling, but her impact is already being felt. A former two-time member of Team USA in inline speed skating and a Colombian National gold medalist, she brings elite athleticism and ambition to every ride.

    Cycling Highlights:

    Florida State Champion – Road and Gravel

    GF National Champion

    1st – La Vuelta a Santa Catalina Criterium

    Kenna races for the thrill of the journey—the highs, the lows, and the people met along the way. Her goal is nothing short of the Olympics and joining a WorldTour team. While she’s still new to the scene, she names Tour of the Gila as her favorite race and loves training in Baltimore County.

  • Francesca Hall

    📍 Norfolk, United Kingdom

    Frankie has been racing for five years, bringing international experience from both the UK and Australia. She’s raced with UCI Continental team DAS Handsling and currently rides for Praties Cycling. With a background in field hockey, she brings sharp focus and tactical awareness to every race.

    Career Highlights:

    1st – Stage 5, 2025 Tour of the Gila

    3rd – Stage 3, 2025 Tour de Bloom

    2nd – Stage 2, 2024 Volta a Portugal

    1st – Otley Grand Prix and Lancaster GP (2024)

    2nd – British National Individual Pursuit Championships

    10th – British National Road Race Championships

    Frankie races for the love of the people and the freedom to explore the world by bike. Her dream is to compete in the Tour de France Femmes, Giro Donne, and Tour de l’Ardèche. She currently calls Nice, France her favorite training ground.