Name: Elyse Gallegos
Hometown: Huntsville, Alabama
How did you get into cycling? I started off in college/Uni with triathlons because I wanted to keep doing a sport to keep me active.
How many years have you been racing on Zwift? About 3 years!
Are you part of a Virtual team? I race for Wahoo Le Col but also am a part of Level E-sports for the ladder leagues and such.
What do you love most about racing? I love the challenge of it all – the dynamics of it all whether it be the physics side or race tactic aspect. Always learning and love it!
What is your favourite style of race (e.g. points, scratch, iTT, TTT, Chase, duathlon)? Scratch, iTT, and TTT because of my Ironman triathlon background.
What is your favourite Zwift women’s race series? Zero clue haha.
What is your most memorable racing experience, inside or outside or BOTH? Probably crossing the line at Ironman World Championship as a top Age Grouper and my brother being at the finish line to catch me. Completely epic experience!
What is your favourite food to eat post-race? Curry or pizza! Yummm…
What advice would you give to a woman entering her first Zwift race? Just keep racing and showing up. I raced for the men’s team and was constantly humbled each week, but it (eventually) made me a stronger athlete and I was able to meet lifetime friends from it all as well.
