Haley Batten

Elite Women's National Team Member, Tokyo 2020 Olympian

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D.O.B	September 19, 1998
Hometown	Park City, Utah

School	Quest University Canada
Residence	Santa Cruz, California

Pro Teams

Specialized Factory Racing

Meet the Athlete

Haley started cycling at age 9 with her little brother. Growing up in Park City, UT Haley was surrounded by a supportive cycling community and endless trails to explore, sparking her passion for the sport. Biking gave Haley a sense of freedom and independence, while also connecting her with family, friends, community, and the outdoors.

At age 14, Haley earned her first National title. At age 17, she turned professional and started racing for LUNA. After being introduced to the international stage of racing and World Cup competition, a new fire to hunt for speed motivated Haley to explore her potential. She is constantly motivated by and appreciative of the people in her circle who support and teach her. She is passionate about giving back to the sport through Outride.

Haley is pursuing a degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences at Quest University while also pursuing a professional mountain bike career in Squamish, British Columbia. She is passionate about exploring the relationship between neuroscience and education and how the application of science into the learning process can engage students in the most fulfilling way.

2021 will be Haley's first year as an elite on the World Cup circuit. She is quickly on the rise and is a top contender. She is coached by 3x Olympic Gold medalist, Kristin Armstrong.

Growing up, how did youth sports impact who you are today?

Cross-country skiing has been such an important part of my love of sports and my development as an athlete. While I was racing throughout my elementary and high school years, I had the most incredible coach and mentor. His accomplishments, attention to detail, and passion for the sport are just a few of the things that drew me to look up to him so much. He has given me a special perspective on life and my athletic pursuit and to this day he is one of my greatest inspirations and supporters....

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What is your favorite quote or piece of advice to live by?

Be fearless in pursuit of what sets your soul on fire

What is your spirit animal?

Ibex

Points of Interest

My first U23 World Cup win in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic was a special. After landing on the podium for the first time the weekend prior, I could feel that I was starting to put the pieces together. Everything fell into place and I rode my best. I had prepared well leading up to the event and during that race I felt unstoppable, allowing me to ride away from the rest of the field. Crossing the line with the win after a race like that was meaningful beyond the result. (Photo by: Matt DeLorme)

Being part of the USA relay team in the 2019 World Championships in Mont-Saint-Anne, Canada was THRILLING. I was able to have a great lap on the course, giving me the fastest women's time of the day. Our team raced as a unit that day and each one of us left every ounce of energy we had out on the track. I'm not sure my heart-rate has ever been that high on the sidelines of a race as it was there. To help earn the first medal for the US national team since 2007 was just unreal.

The 2018 Albstadt World Cup was one of the muddiest races that I ever experienced. I kept crashing and somehow it didn't seem to phase me. I would find myself laying in the mud and then racing to catch back up to the riders ahead of me. I finished the race with a missing saddle and more cuts and bruises than I could count. I was extremely upset with my performance but was in awe of the riders that rode the race flawlessly. I left inspired to improve my skills that are so necessary in this sport.